Trump – Sparkling Rosé 2009 – Brut – Monticello

Trump – Sparkling Rosé 2009 – Brut – Monticello

The nose shows aromas of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) and slight dark berry notes and toasted notes. The palate is lively and expresses pretty fine bubbles. In mouth in reveals aromas of strawberry, raspberry and ripe cherry.

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Trump – Blanc de blancs 2008 – Brut – Monticello

Trump – Blanc de blancs 2008 – Brut – Monticello

The nose reveals notes of apple associated with small hints of honey, brioche and pear. The mouth is quite fine and balanced. The bubbles are rather fine. It reveals aromas of white fruits (apple, pear), pineapple and slight notes of almond, honey and citrus. The finish is long and offers small notes of ripe fruits.

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Jefferson Vineyards – Estate Reserve 2010 – Monticello

Jefferson Vineyards – Estate Reserve 2010 – Monticello

The nose reveals cherry, plum and blackcurrant. They are associated with hints of spice (especially pepper) and coffee. The palate is fresh, dynamic and reveals well-defined and pure aromas of fruit. It contains notes of black fruits (cassis, figs) and spices. The final takes notes of crème de cassis.

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Jefferson Vineyards – Meritage 2007 – Monticello

Jefferson Vineyards – Meritage 2007 – Monticello

The nose is powerful and rich. It reveals hints of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), woody notes, spices (blond tobacco, cocoa). The palate is mineral, well-balanced and quite ample. It expresses notes of ripe black fruit (cassis, plum, blackberry), ripe cherry and spice. The tannins are fine and silky. The final reveals notes of fruits…

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Jefferson Vineyards – Petit Verdot 2012 – Monticello

Jefferson Vineyards – Petit Verdot 2012 – Monticello

The nose is relatively powerful. The nose reveals notes of black fruits (blueberry, fig, plum), flowers, woody notes but also hints of coffee and spices. The palate is fruity, quite structured and is done on a small acid frame. It expresses aromas of black fruits (cassis, plum, blueberry), red fruits (strawberry, gooseberry). Tannins are well made, flexible…

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Jefferson Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Monticello

Jefferson Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Monticello

The nose reveals notes of ripe black fruits, cherry and spices accompanied with slight roasted notes. The palate has a nice texture, elegance and lightness but in this case that is not to be understood as a default. On the palate aromas of black fruits (cherry, fig …), cherry and spices that appear in mid-palate. The finish…

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Jefferson Vineyards – Viognier 2013 – Monticello

Jefferson Vineyards – Viognier 2013 – Monticello

The nose reveals aromas of tropical fruits, peach and white flowers slightly more (including honeysuckle). The palate is balanced, elegant and round. It expresses notes of exotic fruits and nectarine combined with a hint of apricot. Long finish.

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Jefferson Vineyards – Chardonnay 2012 – Monticello

Jefferson Vineyards – Chardonnay 2012 – Monticello

The nose reveals notes of exotic fruits, nectarine, honeysuckle and white fruits. The palate is fresh, fruity, fleshy and well-balanced. It expresses aromas of white fruits (pear), citrus zest, ripe tropical fruits and white peach. Good roundness in the mouth made ​​by breeding barrel.

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Jefferson Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2012 – Virginia

Jefferson Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2012 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes white fruits, citrus, tropical fruits and slight notes of honey. The palate is fresh and well-balanced. It expresses aromas of lemon, sweet orange, tropical fruits (especially pineapple) in the background with a very slight hint of oak. The final offers notes of lemon zest. Good length.

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Jefferson Vineyards – Johannisberg Riesling 2011 – Virginia

Jefferson Vineyards – Johannisberg Riesling 2011 – Virginia

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of Granny apple, citrus and apricot. The palate is fruity, full bodied and a bit fat. It expresses notes of apple, lemon, citrus zest. There is also a slight hint of orange in the background. The finish is long and expresses notes of citrus.  

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