I have an event in May where I would like to serve Oklahoma wines, but alas, I am not familiar with any of the Oklahoma wineries. Any recommendations on Oklahoma wines to serve to people from out of state who are coming here to learn how to organize local food cooperatives "on the Oklahoma plan" ( see Oklahoma Food Cooperative - Local Food, Local Farmers - Farmer's Market, Natural, organic, health, sustainable, locally grown, meat, vegetables, nuts, produce, bread (http://www.oklahomafood.coop) ).

My personal favorites are Grape Ranch's Woody Guthrie commemorative red blend and Tres Suenos Charter Oak red. For some reason, Oklahoma wineries tend toward very sweet wines (maybe because of the weird growing season and lack of altitude) and most wine drinkers prefer drier wines. The two I mentioned are fruit-forward, big and bold with mild tannins.

Deer Creek Vinyard (http://www.deercreekvineyard.com/index.html) has a decent red - called Muscat Canille, but stay away from the "Chateau Pauline", it tasted like what I imagine paint thinner would (but mixed with some Sprite, you can salvage it as a decent Wine Cooler). ;) In both cases, like Tim said, they tend to be sweeter.

I also like the Tre Suenos Riesling, but I'm not sure it's made any more. I haven't seen it stocked for a while in my local store.

You might try calling a local wine shop, as they usually stock several Oklahoma wines. Be sure to explain your event and may be able to get a price break on several bottles. I know of a few very knowledgeable dealers, so PM me and I'll give you the names.

Monk, I knew there was something about you I liked! Now if we can get you on a bicycle...

My favorite is the Tres Suenos Anniversary Red. Sparks Reisling is also good too.

Not a wine drinker myself but here is a place out in western OK.
Panther Hill Winery an Oklahoma Winery and OGGWMA Member (http://www.oklahomawines.org/pantherhills.htm)

I AM a wine drinker (maybe too much!!!) :) My two favorite OK wineries are Grape Ranch and Tidal School. I've organized several OK wine tastings and these two consistantly have the best. (IMO)

I'm a fan of Tidal School as well, but I understand that they grow none of their own grapes. Nothing wrong with that, lot's of vintners do it. I'm just not sure they deserve the Oklahoma appelation. Then again, my info could be old! Cheers.

[QUOTE=MadMonk;96184]Deer Creek Vinyard (http://www.deercreekvineyard.com/index.html) has a decent red - called Muscat Canille, but stay away from the "Chateau Pauline", it tasted like what I imagine paint thinner would (but mixed with some Sprite, you can salvage it as a decent Wine Cooler). ;) In both cases, like Tim said, they tend to be sweeter.QUOTE]

I love this description. Every wine I have tasted from Oklahoma is sooooo sweet! It's like a really thick kool aid. I would love to find something that is dry with a bold fruit taste - something along the lines of Blackstone. I know nothing about wine btw - just that I love to drink it when it tastes good. I would like to take a class, anybody know where I can do this?

I am not a big fan of the Tidal School wines, but I was impressed with the wine produced in a Jones (or at least eastern OK county winery). I'm sorry that I don't remember the name, but we were at a party and they were providing the "liquid refreshments". Maybe that's why I was so impressed with them. :bright_id

[QUOTE=MadMonk;96184]Deer Creek Vinyard (http://www.deercreekvineyard.com/index.html) has a decent red - called Muscat Canille, but stay away from the "Chateau Pauline", it tasted like what I imagine paint thinner would (but mixed with some Sprite, you can salvage it as a decent Wine Cooler). ;) In both cases, like Tim said, they tend to be sweeter.QUOTE]

I love this description. Every wine I have tasted from Oklahoma is sooooo sweet! It's like a really thick kool aid. I would love to find something that is dry with a bold fruit taste - something along the lines of Blackstone. I know nothing about wine btw - just that I love to drink it when it tastes good. I would like to take a class, anybody know where I can do this?

Kmf, check out Beau's Wine Bin, Edmond Wine Shop and the Cellar. I'm pretty sure they have occasional tastings, and several restaurants like Tom and Jerry's, Deep Fork, Lottinvilles and New World cuisine have wine dinners fairly regularly. The good news is, the best way to learn wine is to spend time around it, study it and most important of all, drink it!

Sounds like my kind of learning!! :Smiley046

Thanks for the tip.

Learning is the easy part. Remembering is a whole different story!

Cheer's Wine and Spirits Tasting (http://www.moorecheers.com/favorite.htm) in Moore at 1007 SW 19th - just down from the Irish Pub