Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – R.E.D. Chambourcin 2011 – Virginia

Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – R.E.D. Chambourcin 2011 – Virginia

(RED = Retired and Extremely Dangerous) The nose reveals notes of black fruits (cassis, black cherry) associated with herbal notes and more lightly spicy notes. In mouth this wine is fruity and reveals fresh aromas of black fruits combined with spicy and warm notes.

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Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Sparky 2012 – Virginia

Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Sparky 2012 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of red fruits (currant, raspberry, sweet cherry). The palate is fresh, with a slight sweetness and fruity. It reveals notes of fresh red fruits and candy. The finish is long and fruity.

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Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Ole Moo Moo 2012 – Virginia

Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Ole Moo Moo 2012 – Virginia

(Viognier, Vidal Blanc) The nose reveals notes of ripe fruits, citrus, quince combined with notes of almonds and honey. In mouth this wine is fruity, elegant, smooth and semi-dry. It reveals notes of citrus and slightly spices and honey.

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Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Unhitched Chardonnay 2012 – Virginia

Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Unhitched Chardonnay 2012 – Virginia

(75% Chardonnay, 25% Viognier) The nose is fresh and fruity. It reveals notes of flowers, linden tree, citrus (grapefruit, orange) and lemon zests. The palate reveals a little complexity. It is well-balanced, aromatic and has a nice slightly creamy texture. Good length.

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Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Hitch Hollow Chardonnay 2011 – Virginia

Desert Rose Ranch & Winery – Hitch Hollow Chardonnay 2011 – Virginia

The nose reveals notes of linden tree, acacia and citrus (especially lemon. The mouth is balanced, fruity and reveals a small acid frame. It expresses notes of citrus, melon and peach. also some light woody notes. The finish is fruity and relatively long.

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Hillsborough Vineyards – Ruby 2012 – Virginia Red Table Wine

Hillsborough Vineyards – Ruby 2012 – Virginia Red Table Wine

(50% Tannat, 30% Fer Servadou and 20% Petit Verdot) A complex, aromatic and charming wine. The nose revels notes of spice, black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry), cherry, strawberry, spices (chocolate, cedar) and cigar box. The palate is balanced, well structured and reveals a small acid frame. It includes aromas of black fruits (blackberry, black currant, black cherry),…

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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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