Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2010 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2010 – Monticello – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of cooked fruits, Morello cherry associated with toasty / woody notes as well as spices and a slight tobacco note. The palate is fruity, elegant, fine, balanced and with a good little structure. It expresses well-defined fruity notes: morello cherry, cassis, black berries and cherries combined with spices. Good persistence.

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Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2005 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2005 – Monticello – Virginia

The nose reveals warm spice notes associated with toasted notes as well as hints of ripe fruit and tobacco. The palate is fresh, elegant, aromatic and fruity. It reveals notes of ripe red fruits (strawberry, cherry, raspberry) associated with a touch of cassis and fresh plum. The fruit flavors are pure and precise. Good finish.

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Barboursville Vineyards – Cabernet Franc Réserve 2011 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Cabernet Franc Réserve 2011 – Monticello – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, plum) and spices. The palate is well balanced, structured, mineral and full bodied. It reveals notes of black fruits (figs, cassis, plum), raspberry, cherry and spices combined with a light oaky note. The tannins are quite fine and well integrated. The finish is long and takes…

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Barboursville Vineyards – Viognier Réserve 2013 Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Viognier Réserve 2013  Monticello – Virginia

The nose shows notes of flowers (peach flower and lemongrass) associated with citrus and exotic fruits. The palate reveals a beautiful texture. It is full bodied, balanced and reveals aromas of exotic fruits (especially pineapple), nectarine and slight notes of lemon on the finish. Good length.

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Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino Réserve 2013 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino Réserve 2013 – Monticello – Virginia

An elegant and aromatic wine. The nose reveals notes of citrus (sweet lemon and slight notes of orange), pear and slight notes of hawthorn. The palate is well balanced with a slight sweetness and a little acidity. In mouth it expresses aromas of ripe pear and citrus (especially grapefruit) associated with a slight honeyed notes…

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Trump – New World Reserve 2012 – Monticello

Trump – New World Reserve 2012 – Monticello

A quite powerful wine. The nose reveals aromas of ripe black fruits (cherry, blackberry, plum) and spices (especially pepper). The palate is fruity, rich, round and well balanced. It includes aromas of black fruits (black cherry, plum, fig, black currant) but also spices and woody notes. The tannins are well made.

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Trump – Rosé Wine 2012 – Monticello

Trump – Rosé Wine 2012 – Monticello

The nose is dynamic and reveals aromas of red fruits (strawberry, currant, cherry) associated with a slight vegetal note. The mouth expresses a slight freshness and a slight sweetness. It includes aromas of candy, cherry and red berry. The finish is fruity. Good length.

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Trump – Viognier 2012 – Monticello

Trump – Viognier 2012 – Monticello

The nose reveals aromas of white peach, honeysuckle and lighter acacia and white fruits. The palate is round and expresses aromas of yellow fruits, mirabelle plum, melon and honeysuckle.

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Trump – Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – Monticello

Trump – Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – Monticello

The nose reveals aromas of citrus and slightly white fruits and eucalyptus. The palate is fresh, mineral and has a slight sweetness. It expresses notes of white fruits and citrus.

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Trump – SP Réserve 2007 – Brut – Monticello

Trump – SP Réserve 2007 – Brut – Monticello

This wine reveals aromas of exotic fruits (papaya, pineapple), yellow fruits (especially mirabelle plum), quince jelly and lemon combined with a hint of vanilla. The palate is well balanced and elegant. The finish is fruity (yellow fruits, sweet pineapple). Good length.

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