#sample
N: lots of Black fruit (black cherry, plum) with a bit of red, violets, a bit of sweet tobacco, and light vanilla.
P: nice texture on the palate without being overly heavy, cassis, Dried herbs, mixed ground pepper, dusting of chocolate.
Off the hook with a mushroom burger. — 5 years ago
N fresh, peach, lemon; T Apple, tart, lemon, Oak — 8 years ago
Came for the cherry, stayed for the black pepper. The spice lasts throughout the lengthy finish. Would go nicely with a pepper crusted filet or any righteously seasoned beef. — 10 years ago
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. — 6 months ago
Super clean & structured - compelling food wine! Mouthfeel, texture, acid...tannin: it’s all there. The only thing holding us back from me more distinguish reading would be that it taste profile is rather simple and not indicative of unique terroir or special growing conditions. It’s just “Chardonnay” in taste. This isn’t bad, it’s just not exotic or profoundly intriguing ;) — 5 years ago
Excellent Cab Franc/Merlot/Petit Verdot blend. Paired perfectly with prime rib! — 8 years ago
This field blend is a back-door, accidental VA version of a Cote du Rhone...58 merlot/42 franc...from a Huge heat vintage of really juicy fruit. Biggest bang here is value prop-- 15$ per!! Great for pizza/pasta/burgers etc — 11 years ago
Fantastic body and acidity while remaining buoyant and sweet -- cab franc rosé — 12 years ago
Beautiful fruit and a passing grade for aging VA MERLOT for 15 yrs!! — 8 months ago
This is hearty CF…full and textured…all the necessary criteria for a big meal and meaningful varietal expression. Think Pollak CF reserve! — 5 years ago
Succulent & lush — 6 years ago
Honestly, the best Pinot Gris I've ever had! One of the best whites out there! Beats the west coast, hands down! — 9 years ago
Crisp. Bright. Mineral. Yummy. — 11 years ago
Why, hello there. Monticello Merlot done right. Smooooooth. — 13 years ago
Matthew W.
Smooth w/ structure and a bit of grip. Dark fruits , cedar… oh so tasty — 5 days ago