Tag: virginia

Blenheim Vineyards 2019 Rkatsiteli
There’s still not a lot of rkatsiteli planted in the East, but what is in the ground is leading to

Early Mountain Vineyards 2017 Quaker Run Vineyard Cabernet Franc
If you love cabernet franc – and I mean really love cabernet franc, not over-wrought, over-oaked wannabe cabernet sauvignon –

North American Wine News – October 21, 2020
We wade through all of the news about East Coast wine so that you don’t have to. Times Union –

Stinson Vineyards 2019 Rose of Mourvedre
I’ve long enjoyed this unique rosé from Crozet, VA’s Stinson Vineyards for its distinctive combination of fruity and savory qualities.

Blenheim Vineyards 2019 Sauvignon Blanc
This estate-grown sauvignon blanc from Blenheim Vineyards has a bit of a New Zealand feel to it. The nose shows

Ankida Ridge Vineyards 2017 Pinot Noir
2017 was a warmer, drier vintage and the resulting ripeness and power (14.5% abv) are on full display in this

[REVIEW] Early Mountain Vineyards 2019 “Five Forks”
Peachy and tropical, the nose also offers hints of citrus zest, citrus blossom, and crushed coriander seed. Plump and juicy,

Rosemont of Virginia 2017 Cabernet Franc
Ripe fruit aromas of blackberries, black cherries, and blueberries are accented by hints of dried versions of the same fruits,

Early Mountain Vineyards 2017 Shenandoah Springs Cabernet Franc
Though most of Virginia’s wineries are located further south, I’m increasingly enamored with the potential of the Shenandoah Valley AVA