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Rosemont of Virginia NV Virginia Red (Edition 4)

Item: Rosemont of Virginia NV Virginia Red (Edition 4)
Rating: 87
Author: Lenn Thompson

By Lenn Thompson on April 25, 2018 0 Comments

Rosemont of Virginia NV Virginia Red (Edition 4)

87 points

Up and down the East Coast, you can find some really well-priced multi-vintage red blends -- this one is even sub-$20.

There's a bit of grilled mushroom on a nose dominated by right red cherry and strawberry fruit. You'll find more cherry and strawberry fruit on a juicy palate, but also hints of fig and dried blueberry and a delicious savory edge. Lighter in body, it depends on acidity rather than tannin for structure, though there is a little red apple skin tannin on the finish. Nice value that is well suited to casual outdoor gatherings.

Producer: Rosemont of Virginia
Region: Virginia
Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Syrah
ABV: 13%
Price: $16

* Review sample provided by the winery

About Author

Lenn Thompson

Lenn Thompson, a proud Pittsburgh, PA native, moved to Long Island more than a decade ago and quickly fell in love with the region’s dynamic and emerging wine community. A digital and content marketing and community professional by day, he founded NewYorkCorkReport.com in early 2004 to share his passion for the wines, beers and spirits of New York State. After running that site -- which became the premier source for independent New York wine commentary, reviews and news -- for 12 years, he launched TheCorkReport.us in late 2016 to add the wines of Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Vermont and beyond to his beat. Lenn currently serves as the wine columnist for The Suffolk Times weekly newspaper and is the former editor of the Long Island Wine Gazette. He contributes or has contributed to publications like Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Beverage Media, Edible Brooklyn, Edible East End and Edible Hudson Valley. Lenn served on the board of directors for Drink Local Wine, and is the creator and founder of TasteCamp, an annual regional wine immersion conference for writers and trade. An admitted riesling and cabernet franc fanatic, he’s intensely passionate about eating local and the many local wine regions of America. Lenn lives in Miller Place, NY with his wife Nena, son Jackson, daughter Anna and their dog, Casey Lemieux Thompson.