Our Historical Wines

KNIGHT

Our Knight contains 80% Vignoles with a touch of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. A distinct blend that is silky and spicy with star fruit, pineapple and overripe peaches in the mouth. Slight honey undertones, layers of grass and candied fruit finish off this well balanced wine! Pair our Knight with grilled chicken and pineapple skewers, loaded Cobb salad, or pineapple upside down cake!

   MANITOU 
  
To honor the great spirit Manitou we selected five grapes-Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Merlot and Malbec to create this spectacular Meritage. The rich beautiful garnet color fills your glass. Red raspberry, dark figs and raisins layer the nose with aromas of burnt cedar. A mouth of fresh picked cherries, blueberry and anise lead to a long finish of blended black tea leaves and leather. Pair this wine with rack of lamb rubbed in rosemary, salad tossed in a Raspberry vinaigrette or chocolate Grenache cake!
 

CARRIE
With magnificent style and grace, Carrie Collins created Belhurst in 1889. Her polished soirees and flare for the extraordinary earned her a reputation far exceeding many in the area.  Carrie's Castle on the lake became known for it's beauty, charm and romantic legends which exist to this day. This delicate wine begins with aromas of maraschino cherries, strawberry and peach. Stewed strawberries round out the mouth moving to crisp white peach with hints of raspberries. Light and dry with a touch of rhubarb on the finish. Pair Carrie with cheese risotto, chicken Kiev, or vanilla custard topped with strawberry puree.

RED, 2010 
AWARD WINNER

This lively wine with a velvety texture is the echo of a handshake from the Squire himself.  A butterscotch filled nose opens to brandied cherries and smoke! A full mouth feel of pie cherries and prune quickly moves to plums and a maple smoke finish. A subtle cardamom aftertaste leaves your mouth watering for more! Pairs with smoked oysters, tamale pie or chocolate cream pie!

We're sure Red would approve!                                                                                       

NEPTUNE, 2010

With the guidance of Neptune, king of the sea and lover of exotic lands, Belhurst has created this fruity fresh, sweet white blend sure to tempt the roman gods. Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling make up this Belhurst favorite! The nose starts with light perfume and floral. A smooth long mouth of stewed peaches and spice. Honey and subtle pear and a touch of sweet pineapple on the tip of your tongue. Pair this wine with marinated grilled chicken topped with pineapple chutney, crème brulee or spiced apple pie.

      GOLDEN PHEASANT
        AWARD WINNER

Over a century ago, a pair of Golden Pheasants graced the lawns of Belhurst and were the prize possession of Carrie Collins. So beautiful were these Pheasants rumored, people would travel from miles away just to take a gander.  A luscious crisp semi-sweet blend of Sevyal and Chardonnay with a nose of juicy peaches with essence of white flowers, opening up to banana and ripe pineapple. Honeysuckle and more peach in a rounded body are on the palate with a floral, mineral, and citrus finish. This wine pairs with tropical fruit salad, broiled whitefish with béchamel, jerk seasoned seafood, or crème caramel.

TOWER PORT 2006
AWARD WINNER

Our newly released Port now aged 4 years in oak gives a nose of brandied soaked black fruit and nuts. The mouth opens to molasses and chewy chocolate notes moving on to super ripe cherries and plums. A finish of blueberries gives way to an obvious smokiness. Pair the Tower Port with blue cheeses, coffee rubbed tenderloin, blueberry pie or fudge.

Our Varietal Wines

BELHURST DRY RIESLING, 2010
AWARD WINNER
The acidic nose gives way to warm slate, honeysuckle and llime. The mouth starts with noticeable effervescence and  ginger. A broad bold mineral in the center with hints of citrus and luscious rich late summer peaches. The creamy smooth mouth turns dry and a return of effervescence on the finish.  Pair this wine with Lobster Diablo, Thai Tom Yum soup or frosted lemon cake with mixed berry topping.

BELHURST SEMI-DRY RIESLING, 2010
AWARD WINNER
Subtle apple, pear and fuzzy peach skin fill the nose of this 2010 Semi-Dry. Slight acidity forms a long mango and papaya mouth with bursts of more peach and slate. A well rounded honey mouth finishes with more light mineral and heavy fruits leaving your mouth watering and longing for more! Pair this wine with mixed green salad with poached pears & candied pecans, Tilapia in a light seafood broth with grilled asparagus and tomatoes and cheesecake with spiced apple compote.

BELHURST CHARDONNAY, 2010
A slight dill nose turns to green apples, crisp and bright. The mouth starts with white peaches and immediately turns to hazelnut and buttered caramel. A long creamy textured finish with more toasted hazelnut and slight spritz. Pair this 2010 vintage with herb crusted sea bass, spinach salad with feta cheese or creme brule!

PINOT GRIGIO, 2010
AWARD WINNER
A lovely nose of apricots, peach and floral notes. A mouth of peaches expanding to a round mouth of field grass and mineral. Hints of pineapple and tropical fruit hit the back of the mouth. Pair with grilled chicken and fruit skewers, steamed mussels topped with fruit chutney, Cornell BBQ chicken. Use this wine in a broth or with your mussels and you'll love it that much more!

BELHURST GEWURZTRAMINER, 2010
Layers of pine and pineapple with a hint of lime zest and green grass fill your nose. A well rounded but extremely complex mouth starts with more pineapple and slight lime. Moving into mineral orange liqueur and orange zest. The finish is long and bright giving back bursts of orange! Pair this wine with melon and prosciutto, curried chicken or brandied pineapples over angel food cake!

BELHURST CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2007
AWARD WINNER
A wonderful nose filled with nutmeg, cinnamon, toasted caramel and black raspberry. Slight molasses and leather lead to ripe mixed berries in the mouth as well as a consistent toasted hazelnut throughout. Silky & smooth tannins with more toasted hazelnuts, nutmeg and bright black cherry on the finish. Pair with mixed greens & balsamic vinaigrette, manicotti and marinara, shrimp scampi over angel hair pasta or prime rib.

BELHURST CABERNET FRANC, 2009
The nose starts with wet tobacco and black raspberries. Dark plum and raisins start the mouth leading to chewy leather with a mix of dark fruit and cherry. Subtle hazelnut, more smoke and dark fruit finish well balanced wine. Cellar for up to 5 years and enjoy! Pair this wine with Pork tenderloin topped with a Bing cherry glaze, venison pot roast or sour cherry crumb pie!

BELHURST MERLOT, 2008
AWARD WINNER
This wine is loaded with smoke and tobacco on the nose, with hints of tart cherry and blackberry.  The smooth yet smoky mouth includes subtle cherry that leads to young oak and firm tannins on the finish.  The wine moves from earthy to herbaceous as it opens up.  For dinner, pair our 2008 Merlot with deviled eggs, char-broiled venison steaks, sausage with peppers and onions, and Tiramisu for dessert.

BELHURST MERLOT, 2009
Intense burnt wood with a cremini mushroom filled nose and a touch of anisette. Reminiscent of an old world style Chianti with dry soil and earthy qualities. Dark fruits give way to cherry skins and flambé strawberry rhubarb. Full and creamy mouth leads to silky tannins. A rusty garnet color fills your glass. Pair this wine with smoked herring on toast with mustard, Charcuterie platter with earthy soft cheeses or crème brûlé topped with plum and blackberry compote!

BELHURST DRY ROSE, 2010
AWARD WINNER
Lemon peel, white peach and golden straw fill your nose followed with pie cherry in the front of your mouth. Young red raspberries and green grass fill your mouth moving into a dry creamy rhubarb finish. The mouth holds bright long and creamy. Pair this wine with pear and blue cheese salad, swordfish topped with pineapple, quiche or carrot cake.

BELHURST NATUREL SPARKLING WINE
AWARD WINNER
This charming sparkling wine starts with a very complex nose. Fresh apple and light yeast quickly give way to deep, beautiful floral and candied fruit aromas. A very pretty essence of lavender leads to apricots & apples in the flavor. As the wine exits, a burst of grapefruit mixed with pineapple and mandarin orange shines through. Delightfully softer than many comparable wines, this sparkler pairs with seafood crêpes, oriental sesame and orange salad, cheese fondue or Strawberries Romanoff.