Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino 2019, Reserve – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino 2019, Reserve – Virginia

The nose is fresh and offers gourmandize, a good definition of the fruit as well as a small crunchiness of the fruit. It reveals notes of lemon, fresh pink grapefruit and small notes of mesocarp associated with small touches of fresh/fleshy apple as well as hints of quenette/exotic fruits and a subtle hint of lemon…

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Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2016 – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2016 – Virginia

The nose is aromatic and offers a certain controlled power, a fine smoky side as well as a concentration/intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, camphor, small notes of iris associated with touches of small fresh/ripe fruits as well as hints of graphite, small blue fruits, discreet hints of cardamom and pepper (in the background)….

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Barboursville Vineyards – Malvaxia Passito 2008 – White Table Wine – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Malvaxia Passito 2008 – White Table Wine – Virginia

A very elegant , fine, intense and aromatic wine. The nose shows notes of candied pearand exotic fruits (especially pineapple), dried fruits, sweet quince and spices (especially tea). The palate shows a beautiful elegance, finesse, complexity and balance. The fruity aromas are well defined. It reveals notes of caramelized apple, pear, sweet citrus, small dried…

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Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2010 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2010 – Monticello – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of cooked fruits, Morello cherry associated with toasty / woody notes as well as spices and a slight tobacco note. The palate is fruity, elegant, fine, balanced and with a good little structure. It expresses well-defined fruity notes: morello cherry, cassis, black berries and cherries combined with spices. Good persistence.

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Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2005 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2005 – Monticello – Virginia

The nose reveals warm spice notes associated with toasted notes as well as hints of ripe fruit and tobacco. The palate is fresh, elegant, aromatic and fruity. It reveals notes of ripe red fruits (strawberry, cherry, raspberry) associated with a touch of cassis and fresh plum. The fruit flavors are pure and precise. Good finish.

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Barboursville Vineyards – Cabernet Franc Réserve 2011 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Cabernet Franc Réserve 2011 – Monticello – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, plum) and spices. The palate is well balanced, structured, mineral and full bodied. It reveals notes of black fruits (figs, cassis, plum), raspberry, cherry and spices combined with a light oaky note. The tannins are quite fine and well integrated. The finish is long and takes…

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Barboursville Vineyards – Viognier Réserve 2013 Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Viognier Réserve 2013  Monticello – Virginia

The nose shows notes of flowers (peach flower and lemongrass) associated with citrus and exotic fruits. The palate reveals a beautiful texture. It is full bodied, balanced and reveals aromas of exotic fruits (especially pineapple), nectarine and slight notes of lemon on the finish. Good length.

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Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino Réserve 2013 – Monticello – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino Réserve 2013 – Monticello – Virginia

An elegant and aromatic wine. The nose reveals notes of citrus (sweet lemon and slight notes of orange), pear and slight notes of hawthorn. The palate is well balanced with a slight sweetness and a little acidity. In mouth it expresses aromas of ripe pear and citrus (especially grapefruit) associated with a slight honeyed notes…

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Trump Winery – Cru – Aperitif Wine NV

Trump Winery – Cru – Aperitif Wine NV

The nose reveals notes of exotic fruits (papaya, pineapple), sweet citrus, white fruits and toasted notes. The palate is round quite dynamic. In mouth this wine reveals aromas of nectarine, citrus notes, a small vegetal, light notes of coconut and vanilla flower. Also hints of crisp apples at the end.

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Trump – New World Reserve 2012 – Monticello

Trump – New World Reserve 2012 – Monticello

A quite powerful wine. The nose reveals aromas of ripe black fruits (cherry, blackberry, plum) and spices (especially pepper). The palate is fruity, rich, round and well balanced. It includes aromas of black fruits (black cherry, plum, fig, black currant) but also spices and woody notes. The tannins are well made.

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