Hillsborough Vineyards – Moonstone 2010 – Late Harvest– Northern Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Moonstone 2010 – Late Harvest– Northern Virginia

(100% Viognier) An aromatic wine. The nose reveals notes of dried exotic fruits (pineapple, mango), dry peach, apricot and honey. The palate is fresh, well-balanced and has a small acid frame. It expresses aromas of honey, tropical fruit (especially pineapple), ripe lemon and apricot. The finish is fruity. Good length.

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Serefina 2013 – Northern Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Serefina 2013 – Northern Virginia

(90% Petit Manseng, 10% Tannat) The nose reveals notes of small red fruits (especially strawberries), ripe peach and candy. The palate is full bodied, round, and reveals flavors of strawberry and cherry combined with some spices notes. An easy drinking wine to share with friends!  

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Bloodstone 2011 – Northern Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Bloodstone 2011 – Northern Virginia

(94% Servadou iron, 6% Tannat) The nose reveals aromas of blackberry, raspberry and spices that are associated with a slight hint of vanilla and a hint of gooseberry. The palate is fruity, round and precise. It reveals aromas of sweet cherry, ripe fruits and slightly sweet spices. The finish is medium long.

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Vintners Selection – Northern Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Vintners Selection – Northern Virginia

(75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc) The nose reveals notes of ripe fruits (cherry, plum) combined with floral notes (violet, iris). The palate is fruity, quite structured and expresses aromas of red cherry and black fruits (plum, blackberry, cassis). Also some light spices on the palate. The final takes notes of cassis.

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Chardonnay 2011 – Vintners Selection – Northern Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Chardonnay 2011 – Vintners Selection – Northern Virginia

(100% Chardonnay) The nose reveals aromas of white fruits, flowers, peach and nectarine. The palate is fruity, balanced and takes notes of dried fruits, white fruits, citrus and apricot. Also very light oaky notes due to aging (barrels). Good length.

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Carnelian 2012 – Northern Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Carnelian 2012 – Northern Virginia

(100% Roussanne) The nose reveals aromas of white flowers (honeysuckle…) associated with notes of citrus and pineapple. The palate is soft. It reveals aromas of citrus, light lemon and white flowers. Also a slight hint of hazelnut.

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868 Estate Vineyards – Merlot 2012 – Virginia

868 Estate Vineyards – Merlot 2012 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of cassis, violets, figs, spices and much more slightly notes of mushroom. The palate is mineral, fruity, balanced. We find notes of red fruits (cherry), black fruits and spices (vanilla, light cocoa in the background). The finish is fruity (plum, cherry, raspberry). The tannins are fine but a bit dry.

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868 Estate Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Virginia

868 Estate Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012 – Virginia

The nose shows notes of spices, black pepper, cassis and toasty notes with vanilla notes. The palate is fresh, mineral, harmonious and reveals aromas of cassis, red fruits (strawberry, cherry), blueberry and spices accompanied by a small notes of wood. It has a beautiful silky texture. The tannins are fine. The final takes notes of…

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868 Estate Vineyards – Petit Verdot 2012 – Virginia

868 Estate Vineyards – Petit Verdot 2012 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of warm spices and black fruits. It is quite powerful. In mouth it expresses notes of crushed strawberry, currant and fig. The tasting is driven on a small acid frame. Good precision in aromas of fruits. The finish is long and takes notes of strawberry and blackcurrant.

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868 Estate Vineyards – Méritage – Red Wine 2012 – Virginia

868 Estate Vineyards – Méritage – Red Wine 2012 – Virginia

(50% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot) The nose shows notes of black fruits (cassis, blackberry), violets, pepper and spices due to Cabernet Franc. Also a small woody note and a little bit of austerity on the nose. The palate is well-structured, balanced and fleshy reveals notes of black fruits (black cherry, blackcurrant), red…

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