Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA
2016 Keswick Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate Reserve
Even without a decant, the ‘16 Estate Reserve from Keswick Vineyards and their brilliant winemaker Stephen Barnard rises out of the glass with pronounced notes of ripe blueberries, subtle oak & forrest floor. If one didn’t know the origin I’m convinced we’d hear Italy, France- maybe even California for the sake of the fruit of it.
The tannins are silky but the backbone is/has been clearly melting into the ‘meat’ and mid-palate of the wine.
Simply put: this is a remarkable Cabernet that I still can’t believe came from Virginia.
2016 Keswick Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate Reserve
Even without a decant, the ‘16 Estate Reserve from Keswick Vineyards and their brilliant winemaker Stephen Barnard rises out of the glass with pronounced notes of ripe blueberries, subtle oak & forrest floor. If one didn’t know the origin I’m convinced we’d hear Italy, France- maybe even California for the sake of the fruit of it.
The tannins are silky but the backbone is/has been clearly melting into the ‘meat’ and mid-palate of the wine.
Simply put: this is a remarkable Cabernet that I still can’t believe came from Virginia.
Very pleasantly surprised with this VA Cab - incredibly well balanced. First sip is blueberry and ripe summer fruits, then going into darker fruit and then into cherry, coffee and chocolate.
Very pleasantly surprised with this VA Cab - incredibly well balanced. First sip is blueberry and ripe summer fruits, then going into darker fruit and then into cherry, coffee and chocolate.
May 27th, 2020
