Yadkin Valley Wine Company

Raffaldini Vineyards

Il Falco Red Blend 2015

Fantastic build is almost 9yrs old. Sangratino is the star here…the tannins have rounded, yet the acid and mid-palate weight is perfect. Dark chocolate and raspberry/sweet pomp delight. — 5 months ago

Junius Lindsay Vineyard

Reserve Syrah 2016

In our binary world- this is a feminine format. Pinot weight and body with East Coast fruit expression. Nice aromatics couple with punchy acidic flow. The type of plummy acid that make the mouthfeel “float” with a grace more impactful than the actual fruit. Compelling, especially with the right cuisine ;) 1 bottle remains - target 2026? 91 pt because it’s NC and relatively weighted — 3 years ago

Banner Elk Winery

High Country Rosé Steuben

Delightfully crisp, watermelon notes — 5 years ago

Shelton Vineyards

Yadkin Valley Merlot 2017

ESF
9.1

See previous note - love this stuff, great QPR! — 6 months ago

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Shelton Vineyards

Estate Bottled Cabernet Franc 2019

ESF
9.2

🔥 love this stuff, legit NC CF which I’ve had through the years and it is just getting better and better. Such freshness, vivid flavors: just picked cherries, florals, sweet herbaceous notes, white pepper, varietally correct. Med weight, structured but pliable tannins, juicy acidity really conveying flavors thru to impressive finish and all for $15 — 8 months ago

Severn, Tom and 3 others liked this

Brandon Hills Vineyard

Yadkin Valley Barbera 2015

J R
9.3

Earthy with cherry notes, high acidity with soft tannins and smooth lingering finish — 5 years ago

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Shelton Vineyards

Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2021

ESF
9.0

Baby Burg from woods of NW NC, had some polish & elegance — Bourgogne level w/plenty of oak influence, spice, dill, vanilla, toffee and some pear, lemon oil. Just really tasty, vibrant acidity leading to decent finish. QPR out the wazoooooo — 8 months ago

Andrew, Doug and 3 others liked this

Junius Lindsay Vineyard

Second Leaf Viognier Roussanne 2017

A bit of rollercoaster ride…the aromatics throw you what looks like a fastball, however it’s a 2-seam splitter ;) still evaluating…. — 3 years ago

Jolo Vineyards

Crimson Creek Estate Grown Chambourcin

Nice NC wine... if you like Pinot Noir. Enjoyable. — 4 years ago

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Raffaldini Vineyards

Liguria Vermentino Pinot Grigio

While the acid edge has dull a bit, this was full of life/flavor: lime & white grapefruit with a honeydew viscous body. The ‘17 is a 92pt version, tho! — 5 years ago