Michael Shaps, En Hommage, L. Scott 2017 – Monticello

Michael Shaps, En Hommage, L. Scott 2017 – Monticello

The wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity. The initial nose expresses a fine tertiary hint (tobacco, undergrowth with damp pine needles, fallen leaves, a very discreet touch of faded rose in the background). After aeration, we also find notes of ripe fresh fruit and dried fruit (crushed morello cherry, dried red cherry,…

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Jefferson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve 2021 – Monticello

Jefferson Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve 2021 – Monticello

The wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity. It is reserved on the nose and benefits from aeration. It then expresses notes of ripe and juicy, even sweet, fruit: crushed morello cherry, ripe red cherry (even with a touch of jam), wild raspberry, wild strawberry, crushed blackcurrant, and blueberry. Aeration also reveals a…

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King Family Vineyards Mountain Plains 2021 – Monticello

King Family Vineyards Mountain Plains 2021 – Monticello

(37% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot) The wine has a bright ruby color, of medium to deep intensity. The nose is concentrated, dense, with a beautiful mineral and fresh herbaceous frame. It initially expresses aromas of black plum, morello cherry, juicy red cherry, wild blackberry, blackcurrant and crushed blueberry. Then there are notes…

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King Family Vineyards Meritage 2021 – Monticello

King Family Vineyards Meritage 2021 – Monticello

(51% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 23% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec) The wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity. The initial nose is fruity, juicy and bright, lively and tangy. It initially expresses notes of fresh red fruits (ripe and juicy bigarreau cherry, wild raspberry, red plum), complemented by dark fruits (blackcurrant, morello cherry,…

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Hark Vineyards – Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

Hark Vineyards – Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

The wine has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity. The nose offers tension, gourmandise, and freshness. It opens with notes of candied citrus (candied blood orange, candied lemon peel), which are then complemented by notes of ripe pineapple, a touch of guava, fresh Golden apple, as well as ripe lemon and grapefruit. There are…

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Michael Shaps, Honah Lee Vineyard, Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

Michael Shaps, Honah Lee Vineyard, Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

The wine has a medium to deep lemon yellow color with light golden highlights. The nose is juicy, fleshy, and concentrated, yet offers a lovely freshness. It expresses notes of crushed yellow apple, crisp white peach, juicy apricot, as well as fresh blood orange, lemon zest and honey, a hint of wax, white flowers (acacia,…

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Southwest Mountains Vineyards, Petit Manseng 2022 – Monticello

Southwest Mountains Vineyards, Petit Manseng 2022 – Monticello

The wine has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity. The nose offers concentration and freshness, a tangy citrus frame that is slightly sweet thanks to a touch of citrus jam and candied lemon peel. It expresses aromas of grapefruit zest, a touch of bitter orange marmalade, as well as the delicacy of ripe and…

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Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup White 2023 – Monticello

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup White 2023 – Monticello

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose is fragrant and open: it combines the delicacy of juicy stone fruits (white peach, apricot) and pineapple, refreshed by a tangy citrus hint (yellow lemon zest, blood orange, a very light touch of lime in the background). There is also a fragrant floral bouquet: acacia,…

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Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup Sparkling White, Pétillant Naturel 2023 – Monticello

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup Sparkling White, Pétillant Naturel 2023 – Monticello

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color, with very fine bubbles. The nose is fresh, slightly yeasty and lactic, floral and lemony. It expresses notes of lemon zest, green apple, lemon yogurt, as well as acacia, honeysuckle, hay and a touch of yeast in the background. The palate is generous and offers a slightly…

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King Family Vineyards – Meritage – Monticello – 2021

King Family Vineyards – Meritage – Monticello – 2021

The wine is fresh and fruity with notes of black berry and black cherry. With aeration, we feel a little darkness. The tasting is fresh and fruity with some spices like black pepper. There are strong tannins, but the wine is young, and it can definitely age in the bottle thanks to its nice acidity….

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