Wow! My cellar aging project scores another ‘discovery’ win. At almost 10 years from harvest, this Nate Walsh built beauty was doing what aged Nebbiolo is supposed to do! Using Horton fruit (Orange, Va), this bottle has metamorphosed into a seductive herbal-rose tea. It’s acidity is almost non-detectable, yet it was the perfect pairing for Tuscan-sausages & peppers w/creamy mash. The flavors of this Nebbiolo are so alive that they danced effortlessly with the sautéed peppers and complimented the herbs in the locally made Tuscans. Just wow…1 ‘12 remains plus 2 ‘10’s. — 2 years ago
Big wine with excellent concentration and depth, but not over the top and good balance for pairing with hearty food. 2017 — 5 years ago
Deep tropical fruit with a little spice and dry finish. Absolutely delicious. — a year ago
Concentrated and brooding. Mostly Syrah with Cabernet and Grenache. Black peppercorns. Wild, brambly fruit. Juicy. Assertive and better with ample air. Biodynamically farmed. Great with Beef Bourguignon. — 2 years ago
Very nice build by Nate Walsh as winemaker for the husband / wife owners at OctoberOne. Their fruit - sense of place - mouthfeel and apricots galore. If Jefferson Viognier and a King Family Chardonnay had a baby —> this — 2 years ago
Pristine & very burgundy at 6yrs old! Fabulous, Nate Walsh! — 2 years ago
Gifted and delicious Virginia white. Apple taste and no alcohol on the nose. — 4 years ago
Ron from VA
Varietally correct - just a little too much of that Loudoun Co twang. More on the tar/graphite side of the CF spectrum. Still impressive that at 12 years, it maintained its form factor - impressive winemaking by Mr. Walsh. — a month ago