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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Keswick Vineyards – Royale 2012 – Late Harvest Norton – Monticello

Keswick Vineyards – Royale 2012 – Late Harvest Norton – Monticello

(Red sweet wine) The nose reveals notes of plums, ripe fruits and cherry. The palate is syrupy but this wine reveals in same time a little freshness  that comes a little lighten the buds. It reveals aromas of blackberry, cassis, plum, chocolate and oak. Good length  

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Keswick Vineyards – Norton Estate Reserve 2012 – Monticello

Keswick Vineyards – Norton Estate Reserve 2012 – Monticello

The nose reveals aromas of cherry, cassis and pepper notes associated with floral notes (violet). In mouth this wine expresses hints of red fruits (cherry, crushed strawberry and raspberry). A little acidity brings freshness. A fruity wine to drink with friends.

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Keswick Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Monticello

Keswick Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Monticello

The nose reveals notes of black fruits (cassis, blackberry), spices and pepper. The palate is smooth and fruity. There are aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, plum), red fruits (cherry, raspberry) associated with spices notes, smoky notes and pepper notes.

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Keswick Vineyards – Chambourcin 2012 – Monticello

Keswick Vineyards – Chambourcin 2012 – Monticello

The nose reveals aromas of black fruits mixed with floral notes as well as smoky/grilled notes. Also some small notes of oak. The palate has a nice fruity notes and some minerality. It expresses notes of cherry, cassis and ripe black fruits (especially plums). Also some spices on the palate. The finish is fruity and reveals…

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