Monticello, Central Region

Trump Winery

Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon Monticello 2018

Toasting the new (and former) President’s recent Election Victory. Deep ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black plum/currant/raspberry fruit with a touch of leather and smoke. Same fruits on the palate with touches of black pepper and dark chocolate. Medium finish that is a bit oaky and slightly bitter. A bit thin from a textural, tannin and mouthfeel perspective. Reasonable vintage. — 22 days ago

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Pollak Vineyards

Monticello Pinot Gris 2021

Citrus fruits, light and crisp. — 8 months ago

King Family Vineyards

Monticello Viognier 2019

Stunning example of how to handle Viognier in Virginia. Matthieu! Par excellence - the mouth… The balance between oak and acid was glorious! at just four years from vintage, amazing quality, and so beautiful with the food. — 10 months ago

Trump Winery

Brut Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Blend

My wife and I thought it was excellent. — a month ago

Pollak Vineyards

Estate Grown Monticello Petit Verdot 2019

Beast of the East vs. Best of the West….taste off
VA Monticello Petit Verdot against a Cali Napa Valley Cab.
Pairing: American Wagyu Strip, Home Fries, Mushroom Ron Zacapa 23 glaze.
As much as I love my Napa Cabs, the edge went to the PV. 93 - 92.
— 8 months ago

Michael Shaps

Wild Meadow Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Even though 18 was a dramatically wet vintage, Michael knows how to coax enough tannin and acid from the rain logged clusters. Sorting must’ve been the real key here as the blend retained quite a bit of structure associated with other quality vintages. While a bit mellow and buttery, it was still very pleasant with the floral component. — 10 months ago

Veritas Vineyard

Monticello Petit Verdot 2011

Stunning… Beautiful concentration of a variety capable of dense blackberry beautifulness :) I would say I age this to perfection with patients! — 6 months ago

Veritas Vineyard

Petit Verdot 2034

Deep blue and black fruits, earth, and leather. Round, long finish. — 8 months ago

Michael Shaps

Meritage Monticello Cabernet Franc Blend 2019

Really nice blend and in a good drinking window — 8 months ago

Jefferson Vineyards

Viognier 2049

Lusciousness + minerals — a year ago