So, just what is a fruit wine? While wines produced with wine grapes technically are fruit wines for the everyday wine lover, when the words “fruit wine” are used, we usually think of peach, strawberry, blueberry, and cherry wines.

While some wine enthusiasts don’t want to consider these “fruit wines” as wines, I enjoy them especially the ones where fresh fruit aromas and tastes are noticeable. Fruit wines have the same alcohol levels as traditional table wines.

Not all “fruit wines” are equal. Some winemakers produce “fruit wines” by taking grape wine and adding fruit flavoring to the wine. The taste of these can result in a very tasty wine. However, many winemakers prefer using 100 percent fruit to make a delicious “fruit wine.” When you taste “fruit wines” ask how the wine was made.

Fruit wines can make a wonderful summer drink. Enjoy tasting “fruit wines” this summer!

Cheers! Kathy