Saturday, February 22, 2014

Grape And Citrus Tampa Wines

By Krystal Branch


Wine grapes were first planted in the state of Florida in the sixteenth century. Although wine making has deep roots there, due to their tropical climate, until the nineteenth century, there was no mass production of Tampa wines. In the thirties, a new hybrid was developed, suited for this type of climate, and it was the real beginning of more serious wine production.

Although there are some wineries in Tampa Bay Area that are specialized in traditional wine production, most wineries produce vines based on citrus, or specific combinations of grapes and other fruits. For example, the Strong Tower Winery produces their original beverages from four different types of grapes. Lately, they also offer very nice blueberry flavored wine.

Traditional vine manufacturers such as The Florida Estates winery in Pasco County, or maybe Rosa Fiorelly, in the town called Bradenton, will give you the opportunity to taste their products every single day. All you need to do is to go there and try them. In Pinellas County, there is a little winery called Florida Orange Groves And Winery. Their products are based on citrus only, but really interesting.

To be able to produce their delicious wine combinations, most wineries import their grapes from Canada and California, and then use them for making traditional Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and White Zinfandel, or for making their specialties. Some grow their own grapes as well, and you will be able to find very nice vines here.

Blueberry vine is mostly made from blueberries only, sun-ripened and without sugar added. This warm and full bodied vine is sweet and thick, and goes great with meat dishes. You can choose sweet or dry variation, both are quite interesting, especially during summer. You might enjoy tasting light and delicate strawberry vine, made in combination with Riesling. It is very light and has a beautiful, pale gold color.

Keel and Curley winery produces very interesting combined grape and fruit wines. Some of their products won numerous golden medals for quality, and one of their great products is very tasty combination of Pinor Noir and wild berries, including blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry. Intensive aromas go very well with more intensive, spicy dishes, including Asian cuisine.

Tangerine and Zinfandel combined make a great match. This surprising combination of bitter and sweet flavors is quite popular here. Another successful match is Souvignon Blanc in combination with lime. Especially refreshing and invigorating taste is also highly popular. This vine got numerous prizes, thanks to its quality.

Full body and intensive aroma of pure blackberry vine is too much for some people, but this vine has extraordinary qualities that shouldn't be ignored. It is full of valuable anti oxidants, iron and some other vitamins and minerals, great for re-convalescents. It is considered to be extremely healthy, and, if you prefer stronger aromas, you won't be sorry if you taste it.

Among this wide variety of different tastes, you will certainly find something for yourself. Tampa wines are interesting, full of flavor but refreshing and aromatic. You will find more or less traditional wineries here, as well as those focused on citrus vines only. The decision is yours, but you won't know for sure unless you try them. Some fruit vines really deserve to find their place in your wine cellar.




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