My husband and I stopped at this vineyard because I love wine tasting. This place did not disappoint. I must say this was the most informative and personalized tasting experience I have ever had, and I have really done my fair share of wine tasting! The woman who helped us had an amazing wealth of knowledge on the history of the vineyard, Alabama wine, and muscadine grapes. We spent an hour and a half tasting and learning about what really goes into each bottle.
I feel that in most tasting rooms, you simply get the finished product that was designed for a specific taste. The experience at Perdido was much different. They truly showcase the fruit used to create the wine without relying on outside ingredients to change the taste.
In the end, we walked out with three bottles, and as I sit here sipping their blueberry wine, I am disappointed that we did not bring home more.
Although I am more than happy to give this place 5 stars (as I ACTUALLY went there unlike one reviewer...), I do have one disclaimer. There were some claims made as to the health benefits to drinking wine made from muscadine grapes (shared from the book Muscadine Medicine). I am not a doctor nor do I claim to be a health expert, but I do consider this to be a dangerous practice, especially when it is accompanied by suggestions that you may be able to stop taking doctor prescribed drugs if you just eat this super fruit. I certainly am no expert on the subject, but these kinds of claims can be dangerous if not supported by appropriate studies.
Because I did not come here to get health advice, the wine itself as well as the personal experience really does deserve 5 stars. Please!!! If you are in the Gulf Shores or Mobile area, take the drive and try the wine. You will not be disappointed!!! read more