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Bluefield Estate Winery
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We are a family owned winery in the heart of north central Florida. Located on the eastside of Gainesville, one mile East of Newnan’s lake in a small community known as Windsor, which was to be the original location of the University of Florida. In the early summer of 2006, as a new energetic couple, Jennifer and Bradley Ferguson starting making wine in their kitchen out of the blueberries produced on the family farm after the commercial harvest was complete. We remember anxiously waiting for the first five gallons to be finished. Looking back it was mediocre at best, but we proudly drank it, sharing with friends and family, Each year we produced more and more, and the wine was better and better. After sharing it with friends and family, and the repetitive suggestions of starting a winery, we decided to go for it. This was the beginning of Bluefield Estate Winery. It has been a long and slow process going from the hobby of home-winemaking to a commercial winery. We are so proud to introduce you to the fruits of our labor and welcome you to Bluefield Estate Winery.
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Blackberry Bliss
Big beautiful blackberries pressed to infuse the sweet and jammy flavor of an already outstanding Merlot grape.
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Blueberry Wine
Our blueberry wine is made using over one pound of fruit per bottle. Our fresh from Florida Blueberries are frozen then thawed (this breaks down the berry's cell structure and helps release the juice, color and antioxidants). The berries are then crushed and put into primary fermenters. Unlike grapes which have sugars and acids in the right proportions for winemaking when harvested, blueberries are much higher in acid (almost double) and much lower in sugar (about half). For the finished wine to be balanced, water must be added during fermentation to cut the high natural acidity. Sugar must also be added to augment the lower natural sugars and, in turn, yield a wine with the desired alcohol of 12 % by volume. At this alcohol level, the fruit flavors are accentuated and there is no perception of alcohol "warmth". The berries are fermented on the skins in order to maximize extraction of color, flavor, and antioxidants. Once fermentation is complete, about 7-10 days, the skins are removed and the wine is pressed out using a water membrane press. The wine is racked off of the lees (solids) and placed into a stainless steel tank. After several rounds of racking and filtering, the wine is ready for bottling. Sugar is then added a second time, just prior to bottling, in order to achieve the precise sugar/acid balance.
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Green Apple Affair
Everyone loves a green apple martini, make the switch to enjoy the scaled back version made for savoring. Initial tartness with a sweet, crisp finish.
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Mandarin Orange Madness
A drier wine, bursting with orange flavor. Crisp and clean compliments fish, chicken and lean pork dishes well.
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Peachy Perfection
Distinct peach aroma and flavor that balances well with chardonnay grapes resulting in a smooth fruity finish.
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Pomegranate Passion
The new superfruit transformed into a perfect balance of spicy sweetness that will leave you wanting more.
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Raspberry Romance
Sultry and sweet, a nicely balanced medium bodied wine that has an amazing ruby color. A delight to all the senses.
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Sweet Strawberry Sensation
2 blushing fruits equal one amazing wine. Crisp light, goes with almost any food.
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Watermelon Wonder
Another Florida favorite, sugary sweet watermelon blends nicely with Merlot grapes pressed right after harvest. Resulting in a beautiful blush wine, which is an excellent summer refreshment.
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Windsor Red
A medium body, semi-sweet wine made from Noble muscadine grapes.
According to scientists with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, muscadine grapes contain more resveratrol (a compound which lowers cholesterol and the risk of coronary heart disease) than other grapes.
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Windsor White
a semi sweet muscadine wine made from the bronze skinned Carlos variety that makes a sweet and aromatic wine.
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