Zephaniah – Frienship 2020 – Virginia

Zephaniah – Frienship 2020 – Virginia

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers concentration, deepness, matter, a certain richness as well as a nice maturity. A beautiful texture in richness, elegance and precision. It reveals notes of pulpy Bigarreau cherry, crushed blackberry and small notes of fleshy/crushed strawberry associated with a touch of blueberry, balsamic and a discreet hint of vanilla….

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Zephaniah – Frienship 2019 – Virginia

Zephaniah – Frienship 2019 – Virginia

The nose is fruity and offers concentration as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of concentrated blue fruits associated with touches of black tea as well as fine hints of balsamic and discreet hints of smoke. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a tangy…

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Walsh – Cabernet Franc 2021, Bethany Ridge Vineyard – Virginia

Walsh – Cabernet Franc 2021, Bethany Ridge Vineyard – Virginia

The nose is fruity and offers a certain concentration, width. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of pepper associated with touches of dense small blue fruits as well as a hint of dense black berries, infusion, black tea and black pepper. The palate is beautifully built, fruity and offers gourmandise, a tangy…

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Walsh – Cabernet Franc 2021, Dutchman’s Creek Vineyard – Virginia

Walsh – Cabernet Franc 2021, Dutchman’s Creek Vineyard – Virginia

The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration, gourmandize as well as a fine peppery side. It reveals notes of crushed raspberry, pulpy/fleshy blue plum and small notes of crushed redcurrants associated with fine hints of zan /star anise. The palate is nicely juicy, fruity and offers pulpiness, a certain gourmandize as well as…

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October One Vineyard, Merlot 2021 – Virginia

October One Vineyard, Merlot 2021 – Virginia

The nose is fruity, mineral and offers a certain power as well as a certain intensity in its grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, toast and small notes of tonka bean associated with touches of crushed strawberry as well as fine hints of graphene, vanilla, toasted oak and an imperceptible hint of undergrowth. The…

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Walsh – Merlot 2020, Russ Mountain Vineyard – Virginia

Walsh – Merlot 2020, Russ Mountain Vineyard – Virginia

The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, black pepper and small notes of violet associated with touches of small dense black fruits, pepper as well as fine hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers gourmandize, a certain concentration,…

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Cana – Rosé of Merlot 2023, Greenstone Vineyards

Cana – Rosé of Merlot 2023, Greenstone Vineyards

Beautiful deep color. The nose is fruity and fresh. It reveals notes of pulpy raspberry, pulpy peach and small notes of pulpy white fruits associated with touches of lychee as well as a hint of white flowers and a very discreet hint of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a tangy frame,…

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Walsh Family – Paconia 2021, Bethany Ridgr Vineyard – Virginia

Walsh Family – Paconia 2021, Bethany Ridgr Vineyard – Virginia

(40% Viognier, 35% Chenin Blanc, 20% Albarino, 5% Petit Manseng ) The nose is fruity, mineral, clean and offers a fine complexity. It reveals notes of fresh/pulpy mirabelle plum, pulpy nectarine and small notes of lychee associated with touches of white flowers as well as discreet almost beeswax hints and a discreet hint of spices….

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Opal, Petit Manseng 2022 – Virginia

Hillsborough Vineyards – Opal, Petit Manseng 2022 – Virginia

The nose is fruity and racy. It reveals notes of small yellow fruits, straw and small notes of acacia flowers associated with touches of pineapple as well as fine hints of beeswax and an imperceptible hint of almost zest. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, roundness as well as fat. On the palate…

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October One Vineyard, O1V 2022, Viognier – Virginia

October One Vineyard, O1V 2022, Viognier – Virginia

The nose is fruity, taut, racy and offers a stretched side. It reveals notes of Williams pear, pulpy white peach and small notes of mirabelle plum associated with touches of small yellow fruits as well as a subtle hint of zest and a discreet hint of bergamot. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a…

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