Va La Vineyards

Paolo Bea

San Valentino Sangiovese Blend 2016

Opened and decanted about an hour prior to service. The 2016 San Valentino is a blend of mostly Sangiovese mixed with some local varieties. It pours a deep ruby purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the palate, the wine is developing with fascinating notes of ripe cherry, blackberry, exotic spices, wild underbrush, old leather and rich woody notes, some VA and dried rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ viscosity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and lovely and despite the concentration of flavors, surprisingly nimble and super versatile with the variety of fare on the table including sturgeon in a miso with noodles (it kinda blew my mind actually). Sublime. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 4 months ago

Douglas, Tom and 6 others liked this

Va Piano Vineyards

Uniti Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Really good. Pricey, but rich, full-bodied, well-balanced. — 3 years ago

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2009

Beaucoup trop jeune ce 2009 malgré aération. Va bonifier dans quelques années — 3 years ago

Mario, Severn and 17 others liked this

Paolo Bea

Rosso de Véo Umbria Rosso Sagrantino 2015

Big, spicy Sagrantino with tannin that isn’t excessively muscular. Cinnamon, red hot candies. 15% abv. VA a bit aggressive for me. — 5 months ago

Joe, Jae and 3 others liked this

Va Piano Vineyards

OX Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Deep ruby color. Aromas of licorice, dark chocolate and dark cherry. Dark, robust blackberries, coffee and cedar/dry finish. — 2 years ago

Tom, Tom and 8 others liked this
Sharon B

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Nice color!
Trixie

Trixie

I agree! Almost a velvety appearance to it. Cheers!🍷

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Bianco Terre Siciliane Albanello Muscat of Alexandria 2015

The problem with SP68 bianco is that you always drink it young, just few months after arrival. And then you start dreaming about it somewhere in between seasons, when it's no available anymore. But luckily, there are folks who stored a bunch of 2015! Clean style orange, not funky anymore. Chamomile, amber, quince, baked peach, sunflower oil, subtle hints of VA, pickles (like in old Burgundy), tea and citrus peel. Quite fresh, well balanced, good tannin, medium+ body. It certainly lacks acidity.

Tasted on 2021-08-31
— 3 years ago

Romain and Andrew liked this

Enderle & Moll

Liaison Pinot Noir 2018

A little VA which blows off. Then a cherry freak show which calms down. Dark and morello cherries. Chalky. 13.5%. Quite rich and a little atypical for E&M. Needs more time to resolve fruit (3-5 years). — 5 months ago

Spencer, Byron and 6 others liked this

Enderle & Moll

Baden Spätburgunder Rosé 2020

Not ready yet, tight and aromatics not open for business. Getting hints next day. Thankfully not much VA. — 3 years ago

Severn, Juan and 11 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

A perpetual favorite. And most vintages age. But I drink this too fast. Only the 2013 never made it.

Brutal Wine Corporation

Le Brutal de Jean-Marc Alsace Gewürztraminer Blend 2019

Orange pop rocks. Great acid (probably some VA) and texture. — 3 years ago

Barboursville Vineyards

Reserve Virginia Nebbiolo 2016

2nd annual Open That Bottle of VA Wine day - opted for one of my favorites. — 4 years ago

Rob, Tom and 4 others liked this