Glass House Winery – Chardonnay 2013 – Monticello

Glass House Winery – Chardonnay 2013 – Monticello

The nose reveals notes of apricot and citrus accompanied by light oak and spices (vanilla). In mouth the wine is fat and expresses notes of fruits (apricot, citrus) combined with hints of lime and spices. Also it reveals in mouth a slight hint of pineapple. The finish is medium long.

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Glass House Winery – Viognier 2012 – Monticello

Glass House Winery – Viognier 2012 – Monticello

The nose offers a mixture of white fruits, tropical fruits and lightly lemon. The mouth is fat, nicely fruity, well-balanced and offers notes of granny apple, pear, tropical fruits (including papaya) and lemon. The finish is fruity (including lemon zest).

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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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RDV Vineyards – Rendezvous 2008 – Virginia

RDV Vineyards – Rendezvous 2008 – Virginia

The nose is fine, complex, fruity and evokes black fruits (especially blackcurrant), mocha and truffles that are associated with spices as well as some woody notes. In the mouth the wine is perfectly balanced, fresh, fruity, powerful, elegant and quite complex. There are also a creamy mouthfeel and a small acid frame leads ther tasting….

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RDV Vineyards – Rendezvous 2009 – Virginia

RDV Vineyards – Rendezvous 2009 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of black fruit and slight notes of pepper associated with a few notes of spices. The palate is fresh, elegant and offers a nice creamy texture. In mouth this wine expresses notes of blueberry (quite noticeable), ripe cassis and slight notes of cherry associated with spices.

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