Rappahannock 2015 with Rebecca
Really good blend. Smooth. Earthy. Subtle tannins. Medium body.
Would buy again! — a year ago
Signature smells of bright and fresh raspberry, cherry, and plum, with bramble, notes of bell pepper and mint, hints of baker's vanilla, cinnamon and clove, and faint whiffs of warm tires and fallen wet leaves. On the palate fresh but richer red fruit of cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, hints of asparagus, with a medium mouthfeel and medium-length finish. The 13.8% alcohol gave the body some weight but was a tad strong for the bright red fruit profile. Overall this is a balanced Loire-style Cab Franc. Went great with my portobello caps with homemade porcini-morel gravy; food and wine really brought out the spice flavors of each other. — 3 years ago
Easy drinking yumminess — 8 months ago
Chez Cybulski 12:24/2023 — 10 months ago
First take: it’s a bit muddled and flabby….lacking crisp structure. It is young so I will test on day two. Day 2.5: impressively, air has brought this one to life! Clarity and articulation are now present. The character profile is still medium+ weighted fresh red/black cherry with a delicate green herby frame. What improved - the focus and clarity of the acidity. It broadened, thus mouthfeel improved. — 3 years ago
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 — 8 months ago
Chez Kim Dave on 5/12/2023 — a year ago
Simply one of the finest Merlot vineyards in the state… Tremendous drainage and aspect at elevation… Massive phenolic capacity tempered by 30+ months in barrel. A true terroir spot in Rappahannock county — 4 years ago
Perhaps a touch on the down swing, this luxurious and sophisticated build still provided plenty of pleasure for a holiday special meal. Complex from quality fruit… The special 2010 vintage provided ripeness for the CabSauvignon and merlot components. Thoughtful oak exposure provided just enough framework and the inherent herb inlay... particularly from the PV. Former Governors cup case gold — 4 years ago
Beth Hamilton
I mean, it’s not complex. It’s kind of one-note. But it’s a damn good note.  — 8 months ago