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Newman Night 2021 from page 6

Bill Golson, Michelle Cunningham, Sean Cunningham, Hope Craven, Darlene Golson, John Romaine,
Suzy Romaine Massimo Bertuzzelli, Monica Walks, Rebecca Rojas and Anthony Gusmano

Nashville’s

Wine Country

Will Have You

Singing

By Laura Berrio,
Freelance Writer/
Blogger
Tennessee has long been
known for whiskey and
country music, and now for
its award-winning wines.
There are more than 50
wineries and 30 varieties
of grapes grown in
Tennessee. This budding
industry across Tennessee
is attracting tourists and supporting local farmers. This
Southern state is known for sweet wines, not hard to believe
since this is the birthplace of sweet tea!
Over the years, the Tennessee wineries have won many
awards and developed some excellent dry wines to expand
their offerings.
While perusing some of the quaint towns surrounding
Nashville, I found a winery that was a unique combination
of Nashville meets Napa Valley! Kix Brooks (Brooks &
Dunn) and partners opened a winery just south of Nashville,
Arrington Vineyards, in 2007.
Arrington Vineyards is a beautiful hillside winery with
gorgeous views, tasting room, and wine club. You truly would
think you were transported to Napa. They have events such
as jazz and bluegrass on the lawn and weekend bonfires
depending on the time of year. For peak grape viewing visit in
July or August before harvest.
What makes their wine
unique is that it is aged in
French and American oak
barrels for one year and then
aged an additional six months
in a very special Tennessee
charred white oak barrel.
My favorite of the
Arrington wines is Antebellum
Red (retails for about $32).
Antebellum Red is a
medium-bodied red wine
with notes of cherry cola,
leather and a hint of Tennessee
whiskey.
When you are planning a visit to Music City, don’t forget
to check out this great spot and set up a tasting
to find your favorite!
~ Cheers
~ Keep the conversation going and
the wine flowing!
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VineVibeUncorked.