No. 12, The Gadding Vine and Wine List, Fall 1983

Kent State University at Ashtabula
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Explore how a 1980 Markko Chardonnay edged out Mondavi's 1981 Chardonnay for the "Best of Show" at a blind tasting in Tornoto for members of the Society for American Wines.

The story of the 1983 harvest and why Riesling needed to be picked off season.

Wine Notes

The winery releases a "Covered Bridge" commemorative label in celebration of Ashtabula County's newest 'old bridge' situated less than a mile from the vineyard.

Character of each vintage highlighted.

Chardonnay: Traditional, 1976, 1979-1981

Cabernet Sauvignon: 1979-1980

Riesling: 1977 (Sweet), 1980 (Dry)

Covered Bridge: Picnic White and Picnic Red

Underridge White: Riesling, Chardonnay, Riesling/Chardonnay Blend
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1983-10-01
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Kent State University at Ashtabula
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Courtesy of Markko Vineyard.
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