Rosemont of Virginia Merlot 2022 – Virginia

Rosemont of Virginia Merlot 2022 – Virginia

The wine has a bright pale ruby color. The nose is juicy, fruity and offers a certain concentration. It expresses notes of morello cherry, bigarreau cherry, wild blackberry, black plum, crushed raspberry and red plum, as well as dark chocolate, dry Earl Grey tea, dried blueberry, wild rose and a delicate toasted and spicy hint…

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Château Morrisette Chambourcin 2023 – Virginia

Château Morrisette Chambourcin 2023 – Virginia

The wine has a bright ruby color, medium intensity, and light cherry highlights. The nose is bright, fruity, and juicy. It expresses notes of bigarreau cherry, red currant, wild raspberry, and crushed blackcurrant. After aeration, we also find notes of wild plum, dried mint, and dry black tea, combined with a hint of wild rose….

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Hark Vineyards – Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

Hark Vineyards – Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

The wine has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity. The nose offers tension, gourmandise, and freshness. It opens with notes of candied citrus (candied blood orange, candied lemon peel), which are then complemented by notes of ripe pineapple, a touch of guava, fresh Golden apple, as well as ripe lemon and grapefruit. There are…

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Michael Shaps, Honah Lee Vineyard, Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

Michael Shaps, Honah Lee Vineyard, Petit Manseng 2021 – Monticello

The wine has a medium to deep lemon yellow color with light golden highlights. The nose is juicy, fleshy, and concentrated, yet offers a lovely freshness. It expresses notes of crushed yellow apple, crisp white peach, juicy apricot, as well as fresh blood orange, lemon zest and honey, a hint of wax, white flowers (acacia,…

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Southwest Mountains Vineyards, Petit Manseng 2022 – Monticello

Southwest Mountains Vineyards, Petit Manseng 2022 – Monticello

The wine has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity. The nose offers concentration and freshness, a tangy citrus frame that is slightly sweet thanks to a touch of citrus jam and candied lemon peel. It expresses aromas of grapefruit zest, a touch of bitter orange marmalade, as well as the delicacy of ripe and…

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Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup White 2023 – Monticello

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup White 2023 – Monticello

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose is fragrant and open: it combines the delicacy of juicy stone fruits (white peach, apricot) and pineapple, refreshed by a tangy citrus hint (yellow lemon zest, blood orange, a very light touch of lime in the background). There is also a fragrant floral bouquet: acacia,…

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Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup Sparkling White, Pétillant Naturel 2023 – Monticello

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery, Loving Cup Sparkling White, Pétillant Naturel 2023 – Monticello

The wine has a pale lemon yellow color, with very fine bubbles. The nose is fresh, slightly yeasty and lactic, floral and lemony. It expresses notes of lemon zest, green apple, lemon yogurt, as well as acacia, honeysuckle, hay and a touch of yeast in the background. The palate is generous and offers a slightly…

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King Family Vineyards – Meritage – Monticello – 2021

King Family Vineyards – Meritage – Monticello – 2021

The wine is fresh and fruity with notes of black berry and black cherry. With aeration, we feel a little darkness. The tasting is fresh and fruity with some spices like black pepper. There are strong tannins, but the wine is young, and it can definitely age in the bottle thanks to its nice acidity….

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King Family Vineyards – Sauvignon Blanc – Monticello – 2022

King Family Vineyards – Sauvignon Blanc – Monticello – 2022

The first nose is refined with nice varietal notes of passion fruit, peach and pear. The second nose is still on freshness and fruits. During the tasting, the attack is fresh with a soft texture, almost creamy. We find more lime fruits notes such as lemon and grapefruit. There is also a little touch of…

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King Family Vineyards – Brut – 100% Chardonnay – Monticello – 2020

King Family Vineyards – Brut – 100% Chardonnay – Monticello – 2020

The wine is fresh with nice fine bubbles. We do have a good acidity and discreet notes of apple and almond. We do feel a touch of toast. It is light and fresh, dynamic and quite salivating with a hint of salt at the end of the tasting. It is a nice sparkling wine with…

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