Central Region, Virginia

Linden

Avenius Chardonnay 2016

Exquisitely, elegant — 12 days ago

Veritas Vineyard

Monticello Petit Verdot 2011

Stunning… Beautiful concentration of a variety capable of dense blackberry beautifulness :) I would say I age this to perfection with patients! — 4 months ago

Linden

Avenius Red Blend 2017

Brilliant! — 7 months ago

Linden

Hardscrabble Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Dark red fruit, ganache, mint and barnyard. — 2 months ago

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Michael Shaps

Meritage Monticello Cabernet Franc Blend 2019

Really nice blend and in a good drinking window — 6 months ago

Michael Shaps

Wild Meadow Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Even though 18 was a dramatically wet vintage, Michael knows how to coax enough tannin and acid from the rain logged clusters. Sorting must’ve been the real key here as the blend retained quite a bit of structure associated with other quality vintages. While a bit mellow and buttery, it was still very pleasant with the floral component. — 8 months ago

Chatham Vineyards

Church Creek Steel Chardonnay 2022

Well balanced, hints of under-ripe fruit — maybe melon and pear. Tastes like Chardonnay grape. Finish is interesting and slightly metallic. Quite nice, an unexpected surprise. — a month ago

Pollak Vineyards

Estate Grown Monticello Petit Verdot 2019

Beast of the East vs. Best of the West….taste off
VA Monticello Petit Verdot against a Cali Napa Valley Cab.
Pairing: American Wagyu Strip, Home Fries, Mushroom Ron Zacapa 23 glaze.
As much as I love my Napa Cabs, the edge went to the PV. 93 - 92.
— 6 months ago

Rappahannock Cellars

Virginia Meritage Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Soooo balanced and fresh - considering it was 11 full years from vintage… Fabulous wine making from an average regular vintage — 39 cs, 35 Merlot, 17 cf, 9 pv — 7 months ago