Delaplane Cellars
Reserve Left Bank Merlot Blend
Fauquier County, Northern Region, Virginia, USA
Still excellent! Dark cassis and plum notes, strong honeysuckle or honeycomb nose, some earthiness or funkiness right off the bat that faded. Still some solid tannins, but much more balanced than when it was younger. Lingers in the mouth well, with some cooking spices on the finish. 38% Cab Sauv, 31% Cab franc, 25% merlot, 6% petit Verdot.
Still excellent! Dark cassis and plum notes, strong honeysuckle or honeycomb nose, some earthiness or funkiness right off the bat that faded. Still some solid tannins, but much more balanced than when it was younger. Lingers in the mouth well, with some cooking spices on the finish. 38% Cab Sauv, 31% Cab franc, 25% merlot, 6% petit Verdot.
Nov 3rd, 2020Delaplane Cellars 2012 Left Bank (Cab Sauvignon, merlot, Cab Franc, petit Verdot). So smooth and well-balanced, some smoky and spicy leather or tobacco notes. Plum and dark chocolate.
Delaplane Cellars 2012 Left Bank (Cab Sauvignon, merlot, Cab Franc, petit Verdot). So smooth and well-balanced, some smoky and spicy leather or tobacco notes. Plum and dark chocolate.
Oct 11th, 20152012 Vintage-dark purple color Bordeaux style blend with a clear VA terroir.
2012 Vintage-dark purple color Bordeaux style blend with a clear VA terroir.
Sep 26th, 2015
Slightly spicy smooth VA Cabernet blend. Decent acidity. Not as good as the Williams gap offering IMO.
Slightly spicy smooth VA Cabernet blend. Decent acidity. Not as good as the Williams gap offering IMO.
Apr 28th, 2015Cloves, some pepper, a bit jammy, but also leather notes. A little honeycomb on the nose.
Cloves, some pepper, a bit jammy, but also leather notes. A little honeycomb on the nose.
Mar 15th, 2015Big, Bordeaux Blend from Virginia. Nice tannins with a spicy finish.
Big, Bordeaux Blend from Virginia. Nice tannins with a spicy finish.
Jan 10th, 2015
