Central Region, Moldova
Keswick Vineyards
Estate Reserve Monticello Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
2016 Keswick Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate Reserve
Even without a decant, the ‘16 Estate Reserve from Keswick Vineyards and their brilliant winemaker Stephen Barnard rises out of the glass with pronounced notes of ripe blueberries, subtle oak & forrest floor. If one didn’t know the origin I’m convinced we’d hear Italy, France- maybe even California for the sake of the fruit of it.
The tannins are silky but the backbone is/has been clearly melting into the ‘meat’ and mid-palate of the wine.
Simply put: this is a remarkable Cabernet that I still can’t believe came from Virginia. — a month ago
Blenheim Vineyards
Monticello Rkatsiteli 2019
Lemon zest, apricot — 16 days ago
Afton Mountain Vineyards
Monticello Albariño
Paired with oysters & softshells for dinner with Eli — 7 days ago
Michael Shaps
Wild Meadow Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
Well, the 2016 has turned the page / it seems to be paradigm shift from the previous vintages (tighter, restrained, minimal oak). The ‘16 is quite voluminous with warm caramel brioche and baked lemon liquor. While golden and opulent, this is not a gentle and elegant food wine. Thus I am on the fence whether I want another bottle… I probably will get one because it’s still available and look for a better food pair. Day two, allowed for some beautiful sipping, though ;) edit: I will get another bottle…very nice sipper on day 2…mouthfeel is glorious! — a month ago
James River Cellars
Montpelier Blush Table Wine Rosé Blend
Very drinkable, pleasant sweet flavor — 23 days ago
Cardinal Point
Clay Hill Cabernet Franc 2017
Matetic Vineyards
EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2019
On a hot almost-summer night this wine hits the spot! ☀️
It’s a Sauvignon Blanc from the Valle de Casablanca D.O. in Chile 🇨🇱 where the vines from which it hails receive cooling influences from the Pacific Ocean breezes, lending balance and preserving acidity. 🌊
It’s no wonder this wine is labeled EQ as in Equilibrio (the Spanish word for balance), because it offers a wonderful balance of ripe tropical fruit aromas and flavors with vibrant acidity and notable minerality. 🍍 🥭
The aromas and flavors are fresh, albeit ripe, generally tropical with passion fruit, guava, mango, underripe pineapple, also green apple, gooseberry, freshly cut grass, and wet slate.
It’s a perfect patio pairing and fun to explore the beauty of new world Sauvignon Blanc from this region.
It’s also a great value at $12.99. 👏👏👏👏👏
Matetic Vineyards, E.Q., Coastal Sauvignon Blanc, D.O. Valle de Casablanca, Viñedo Valle Hermoso, Chile. Vintage 2019. ABV 13.5%.
Cheers !! — 6 days ago
Keswick Vineyards
Block 3 Estate Reserve Monticello Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Fabulously strong run while staying in the “Va Cab Lane”. Nicely concentrated with Stewie dark fruit and herbal framing… Both cerebral and functional in fit & finish. Acid is enough at this point but will taper and could become a little flabby if left too long in the cellar. A nice toastiness is detected while not interfering with the single block terroir expression. — 2 months ago
Ron from VA
Ahh, varietally correct tannat :) While a little thin in the late-palate finish, there is a richness on the attack that make for a raised eyebrow. One could see a 93-4pt gem if this was blended with 30% PV. Nevertheless, a fab expression of varietal that make Virginia shine. — 23 days ago