This wine is made from 100% Bainbridge Island raspberries, grown
by our next-door-neighbor Akio Suyematsu at the Day Road Farm,
with grape neutral spirits added. It's somewhat like a port,
somewhat like a liqueur. Unfortunately we cannot use either of
these terms on the label, so it's called simply a dessert
wine.
The name "Frambelle" is our own mishmosh of the French words
for raspberry (framboise) and beautiful (belle).
We release it annually at our Valentine's Day open weekend.
We're using an unusual square bottle (see right).
Click for a closeup of the
complete label.
Tasting notes: You're greeted with stunning fresh raspberry
aromas, and on the tongue a touch of sweetness with just enough acid
to keep it lively. This wine is 19% alcohol, so be sure to sip it
lightly to enjoy it to the fullest.
Our label is a commissioned artwork. Please visit our page with
more information about Dianne Gardner
of Port Orchard who painted this lovely cluster of raspberries.
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