Tattletale: How to Wine about sour times

When a preschooler begins to tattle, they begin to demonstrate their moral compass; they know right from wrong. Being a tattletale means understanding black versus white, but lacks the perception of the gray-area. This lack of depth is characteristic for an abundance of white wine varieties. For gossips and achievement-seekers, tattletaling is a means of attention, and that is precisely what the Traminette grape deserves.

This product from Cornell offers a surprisingly floral bouquet which tricks your taste buds into thinking you’re in for a light, sweet treat. The grape’s flavor is curiously uncommon with notes of grapefruit, honeysuckle, lychee, apple, and honey. The spry flavor profile is unparalleled, but it is often enjoyed by wine-drinkers who also enjoy Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Initially this grape was designed in hopes of making Cognac, but vinification efforts have since adopted the grape as a staple to Maryland wine.

Tattletale Traminette offers limited acidity with a sweeter component which highlights the lighter floral and citrus notes of the grape. The Broken Spoke family has been known to enjoy this wine with sushi, yum! However, this attention-seeker has found a way onto our Easter menu this year to pair with ham and carrot cake alike. If you’ve ever tried our lemonette sangria or slushies, you know the power a little bit of lemonade concentrate has on this magnificent wine, and some raspberries or strawberries add that extra razzle dazzle.

There is no gray-area on whether to enjoy this bright drink this April! Perfect for Easter “mimosas” or “quaran-tinis” Tattletale is just plain right for any occasion.