Northern Region, Virginia

Pollak Vineyards

Estate Grown Monticello Petit Verdot 2017

2017 was a special vintage… adequate heat, but isolated, micro climate coolness at night. This allowed for some properties to produce an acceptable standalone Cabernet Sauvignon. this build was not a reserve, but it still had balance and utility. I suspect there was a bit of PV blended in for added structure/tannin. Nevertheless, the overall complete product was delightful and paired wonderfully with dinner. (burgers.!!) — 9 days ago

Linden

Petit Verdot 2014

Happy VA Wine Month! Linden continues to set the bar high for VA wine. — 4 months ago

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North Gate Vineyard

Chardonnay 2017

Clean, beautiful fruit from Wild Meadow (think M.Shaps)… holding up nicely after eight years… Although the acid has weighed enough to make it difficult for cream based pairing options  — 5 months ago

Michael Shaps

Monticello Petit Manseng 2019

Interesting… A rich and abundant vintage that produces a lean and austere PM - on purpose. This is Michael Shaps! An extremely food, friendly sophisticated PM :) — 6 days ago

Pollak Vineyards

Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

What a joy it is to collect and sample the emerging character profile of Virginia CS. What a fine example from a solid microsite in Afton. — 2 months ago

Veritas Vineyard

Monticello Viognier 2024

Built to be generous and full, this has ample mouthfeel and texture. Acid yields a little bit due to the fat nature. Profile is a beautiful honeysuckle and apricot medley. Wonderful with our Panko chicken and Rich curried sweet potato fries. Holds up nicely to garlic as well.! a great budget Viognier at 30$ — 19 days ago

RdV Vineyards

Lost Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Very robust, really good leather and earthy, some dark dried fruit. So good. — 3 months ago

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Barboursville Vineyards

Reserve Sangiovese 2017

Surprise surprise…so varietally accurate. Beautiful balance and finesse!! — 5 months ago