#sample
N: lots of Black fruit (black cherry, plum) with a bit of red, violets, a bit of sweet tobacco, and light vanilla.
P: nice texture on the palate without being overly heavy, cassis, Dried herbs, mixed ground pepper, dusting of chocolate.
Off the hook with a mushroom burger. — 5 years ago
Excellent Cab Franc/Merlot/Petit Verdot blend. Paired perfectly with prime rib! — 8 years ago
This field blend is a back-door, accidental VA version of a Cote du Rhone...58 merlot/42 franc...from a Huge heat vintage of really juicy fruit. Biggest bang here is value prop-- 15$ per!! Great for pizza/pasta/burgers etc — 11 years ago
Fantastic body and acidity while remaining buoyant and sweet -- cab franc rosé — 12 years ago
Smooth w/ structure and a bit of grip. Dark fruits , cedar… oh so tasty — 2 months ago
Beautiful fruit and a passing grade for aging VA MERLOT for 15 yrs!! — 10 months ago
Succulent & lush — 6 years ago
Honestly, the best Pinot Gris I've ever had! One of the best whites out there! Beats the west coast, hands down! — 9 years ago
Crisp. Bright. Mineral. Yummy. — 11 years ago
Why, hello there. Monticello Merlot done right. Smooooooth. — 13 years ago
What a joy it is to collect and sample the emerging character profile of Virginia CS. What a fine example from a solid microsite in Afton. — 8 months ago
This is hearty CF…full and textured…all the necessary criteria for a big meal and meaningful varietal expression. Think Pollak CF reserve! — 5 years ago
N fresh, peach, lemon; T Apple, tart, lemon, Oak — 8 years ago
Came for the cherry, stayed for the black pepper. The spice lasts throughout the lengthy finish. Would go nicely with a pepper crusted filet or any righteously seasoned beef. — 10 years ago
Ron from VA
While being slightly softer in its intensity, this still has really precise notes (articulation). Striking a bounds between vanillin creaminess and lychee and floral notes. This is ideal for a beure Blanc driven fish dish — 8 days ago