Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA
This pre-release sample is very young, but should come together with more time in the bottle or some decanting, should you decide to open it sooner rather than later. It's a Bordeaux-style blend that exhibits a softer side with its 13% ABV. It's medium ruby in color with medium body and fine tannins. On the nose and palate, there's blackcurrant, black cherry, bitter chocolate, and coffee, with a warm, spicy, tart cherry finish. (sample)
This pre-release sample is very young, but should come together with more time in the bottle or some decanting, should you decide to open it sooner rather than later. It's a Bordeaux-style blend that exhibits a softer side with its 13% ABV. It's medium ruby in color with medium body and fine tannins. On the nose and palate, there's blackcurrant, black cherry, bitter chocolate, and coffee, with a warm, spicy, tart cherry finish. (sample)
5 people found it helpfulJan 1st, 2016
Better than I expected. Soft and easy to like, unlike the owner. I wonder if there's a wall around the vineyard?
Better than I expected. Soft and easy to like, unlike the owner. I wonder if there's a wall around the vineyard?
4 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
V14. Not bad - still young. Soft cedar bouquet. Deep blackberry fruit, with hints of mocha. Soft tannins, unbalanced acid levels which should subside.
V14. Not bad - still young. Soft cedar bouquet. Deep blackberry fruit, with hints of mocha. Soft tannins, unbalanced acid levels which should subside.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016
Tremendous and hugely classy!
My first red wine from Virginia, so I have no frame of reference. Despite the meritage makeup (40% Merlot, 35% Cab Franc, 20% Cab Sauv, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot) I was still surprised by how much this resembled Bordeaux. Modern and polished, but still primary and in an old world style. Ironically, it's much in the mold of a young Cru Bourgeois. Medium bodied and backward, with plenty of acid, but tannin that stays with you past its usefulness. Offers plum, leather, coffee, wet earth, tobacco, and dried herbs, but only with glancing blows. That said, I'm guessing this is still somewhat of an achievement for Virginia.
Tremendous and hugely classy!
My first red wine from Virginia, so I have no frame of reference. Despite the meritage makeup (40% Merlot, 35% Cab Franc, 20% Cab Sauv, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot) I was still surprised by how much this resembled Bordeaux. Modern and polished, but still primary and in an old world style. Ironically, it's much in the mold of a young Cru Bourgeois. Medium bodied and backward, with plenty of acid, but tannin that stays with you past its usefulness. Offers plum, leather, coffee, wet earth, tobacco, and dried herbs, but only with glancing blows. That said, I'm guessing this is still somewhat of an achievement for Virginia.
トランプ大統領の息子ワイン。初めて飲んだけどとてもバランスよく深みがあって美味しかった。
トランプ大統領の息子ワイン。初めて飲んだけどとてもバランスよく深みがあって美味しかった。
Aug 30th, 2017
For a Virginia wine, this is pretty solid. 40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Credit.
For a Virginia wine, this is pretty solid. 40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Credit.
Aug 13th, 2017
Great wine! I love it will will definitely add it to my list of frequent purchases
Great wine! I love it will will definitely add it to my list of frequent purchases
Dec 16th, 2016Drank this on 11/8/16...election night. Tasted like America and Victory in a glass! USA USA USA! It was pretty good for real though. Not 10/10 but good
Drank this on 11/8/16...election night. Tasted like America and Victory in a glass! USA USA USA! It was pretty good for real though. Not 10/10 but good
Nov 9th, 2016
