Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days. Consistent throughout. This was my first experience with the wines of Glen Manor and I was quite impressed. The St. Ruth certainly has some Bordeaux sensibilities. This vintage leads with Merlot as the predominate variety; Cabernet Franc pretty much covering the remaining balance with a little Petit Verdot for good measure. Predominately dark fruited with plums, tobacco, earth, leather, coffee and some baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium(+?) acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is medium; soft and comforting. This is a serious wine from Virginia. That being said, I get the sense that these need some time in the cellar to be truly appreciated. Drinking well now but will drink well for another 5-10 years.
— 2 months ago
Stone fruit, citrus pop rocks. Full body. Delicious. — 9 months ago
Unfiltered watermelon pink rose. Chewy, sweet candy on the nose with a hint of floral rose. Bright acidity with a saltiness to it. Grippy with long mouthfeel. Really dimensional and delicious! — a month ago
Absolutely stunning on day 2. Chestnut honey, citrus, and orange blossom — 4 months ago
Man, this is so tasty. Tart blueberries, leather, wet wood, lemon peel. — 8 months ago
Full-bodied. Aromatic. Saline. Stone fruit. Enjoy with fish. — a month ago
Juicy, round, apricot, orange pet Nat. — 3 months ago
Most lovely hybrid. Cherry jolly ranchers. — 4 months ago
One of my favorites. Has that natural / zero intervention liveliness married with Sangiovese typicity: chalky cherry, raspberry, and violets swirling in depth. Great perfume and long flavor. — 10 months ago
Robert Ahlstrom
Great dry Riesling, unfiltered, almost like a dry cider — 18 days ago