868 Estate Vineyards – Rosé de Cabernet Franc 2012 – Virginia

868 Estate Vineyards – Rosé de Cabernet Franc 2012 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) and blackberry associated with a small vegetal note and notes of oak. The palate is fresh, mineral and expresses notes of strawberry and cherry. The finish is medium long and takes notes of cherry and raspberry.

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868 Estate Vineyards – Chardonnay 2012 – Virginia

868 Estate Vineyards – Chardonnay 2012 – Virginia

The nose is fresh and fruity. We find notes of white fruits and almonds. The palate is fleshy, gourmand, fresh, fruity and quite elegant. It contains notes of white fruits, apple, melon and apricot. Also some subtle hints of citrus. Sweetness and a little elegance on the palate. Good length.

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868 Estate Vineyards – Riesling 2013 – Virginia

868 Estate Vineyards – Riesling 2013 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of citrus (including sweet lemon and quince), melon, apricot, peach and slight notes of honey and honeysuckle. The attack is fresh and fruity. The palate is balanced. It includes aromas of exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee), peach, apricot and acacia slightly. The notes of apricots are quite present. Good length.

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Château MerrillAnne – Vin Gris 2013 – Virginia

Château MerrillAnne – Vin Gris 2013 – Virginia

(Blush 100% Chambourcin) The nose is fruity, fresh reveals aromas of red fruits (including strawberries and cherries)and notes of English candy associated with notes of granny apple. The attack is fruity and fresh and expresses some notes of white fruits that quickly give the way to aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. The palate is…

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Château MerrillAnne – Governor Spotswood Red 2012 – Virginia

Château MerrillAnne – Governor Spotswood Red 2012 – Virginia

(blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Malbec) The nose reveals a rich fruity bouquet (including cherries), a note of violet and a few toasted notes associated with a mild spices (especially pepper). The palate is fresh, fruity and relatively creamy. It contains notes of red fruits (cherry, crushed strawberry, raspberry) that are associated with notes…

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Château MerrillAnne – Palace Red 2012 – Virginia

Château MerrillAnne – Palace Red 2012 – Virginia

(blend of Chambourcin and Merlot) An aromatic wine, balanced and quite gourmand. The nose is relatively powerful and reveals notes of red fruits (including cherries) associated with cassis and light spices in the background. The palate is fresh, very fruity, full and reveals crunchy fruits. It reveals notes of cherry, strawberry and raspberry combined with…

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Château MerrillAnne – Chardonnay 2012 – Virginia

Château MerrillAnne – Chardonnay 2012 – Virginia

(blend of Chardonnay and Cayuga with a main part of Chardonnay). The nose is quite fruity with notes of apple that are associated with a slight grilled note and a small vanilla note. The palate is fresh, balanced and creamy with notes is fleshy white fruits and exotic fruits (including papaya). The finish is fruity…

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Château MerrillAnne – Palace White 2013 – Virginia

Château MerrillAnne – Palace White 2013 – Virginia

(blend of Seyval and Cayuga). The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a quite wide range of aromas. It expresses notes of citrus (lemon and tangerine) accompanied by a note of pineapple, eucalyptus and in the background we find slight notes of granny apple. The attack is fresh. The palate is fruity, mineral and slightly…

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RDV Vineyards – Rendezvous 2010 – Virginia

RDV Vineyards – Rendezvous 2010 – Virginia

The nose is fruity, slightly oaky. The palate is creamy, silky, complex, balanced, rich, fresh, with a small acid frame and a good fruity side. It expressess notes of black fruit (plum, blackberry, blueberry, black currant) associated with a few notes of cherry as well as notes of leather and of spices. Good precision in fruity aromas, they…

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RDV Vineyards – RDV 2010 – Lost Mountain – Virginia

RDV Vineyards – RDV 2010 – Lost Mountain – Virginia

A powerful wine, concentrated and rich enough. The nose is reminiscent of black fruits, violet and crushed strawberry associated with woody / spicy notes and slight notes of chocolate. The palate is dense, rich, mineral, concentrated, with clear and well defined fruity aromas. It expresses a small freshness, notes of plum, blackberry, fig, ripe fleshy dark…

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