Pour Decisions

The kind of evening that calls for cozy socks and twinkle lights also called us to the sweet wine lineup at St. James. The seasonal crowd was buzzing, the air smelled faintly of apples, and we had one mission: lean into the sweetness and see where it takes us. Enter St. James Spiced Apple—a cheerful little pour that fit the mood like a knit scarf. The Basics - Name: Spiced Apple - Producer: St. James - Region: St. James - Type/Style: Spiced Apple (fruit wine) - Vintage: Non-vintage (seasonal release) - Price: Seasonal/tasting-room offering; check the winery for current pricing The Tasting Journey In the glass, this one shines a friendly, apple-juice gold—like sunshine in a tumbler. The nose is straightforward and inviting: fresh apple through and through. On the palate, it’s sweet (it’s a sweet wine tasting, after all), with that just-picked apple flavor leading the way. Think market-fresh apple slices rather than baked pie—bright, juicy, and uncomplicated. There’s a gentle lift of...

It was one of those easygoing afternoons that melts into evening without anyone noticing — the kind where laughter drifts across a tasting room and time slows in the best way. At our wine tasting at St. James, a chilled flute of Bubbly Cherry Moscato winked at us from the lineup, and honestly, who can resist something that sparkles and sounds like dessert? Wine basics - Name: Bubbly Cherry Moscato - Producer: St. James - Region: St. James - Type: Bubbly Moscato - Vintage: NV (not listed) - Price: We tasted at the winery; check the tasting room or local shop for current pricing Tasting journey In the glass, this bubbly blushes a cheerful, light ruby — like a bowl of cherries catching late-afternoon sun. The bubbles are lively but friendly, sending up a swirl of aromas that say “come closer.” First up: cherry, of course, but it’s not syrupy or heavy. Think fresh cherries with a little red berry lift, plus a whisper of white flowers and peach — that classic Moscato perfume peeking thr...