Photo by Donovan Roberts Witmer
Next time you’re perusing the aisles of the local wine and spirits store, admiring their selection of French and Argentinian reds, you may ask yourself, “could I ever find something as complex as my favorite bottle of (fill in the blank), produced locally?” In a word—yes. Enter Waltz Vineyards, a regional winery located in the heart of Susquehanna Valley’s Lancaster County. Their 2010 Baron Red, a luxurious Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is rich with tones of dried fruit, chocolate and tobacco. The dry heat of Pennsylvania’s summer of 2010 produced optimum ripeness in Waltz’s Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines, resulting in a wine that features the full body of California and the elegance of France. Partnered with a smoky filet mignon, saucy spaghetti Bolognese or piquant Manchego cheese, this dry, French Oak-aged wine deserves a long pour.
2010 Baron Red | Waltz Vineyards | 1599 Old Line Road | Manheim | 717-664-9463 | waltzvineyards.com
