Tarara Winery
Charval
Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET
President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy
Thank god Virginia is here. #wbc14 @dcswinecountry
Thank god Virginia is here. #wbc14 @dcswinecountry
1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2014I was surprisingly impressed by this solid showing from Virginia. Dry, medium-bodied white blend of Chard and Rkatsiteli rounded out with a bit of Sauv Blanc and Petit Manseng. Citrusy lemon zest and grapefruit take center stage with notes of gardenia, melon, and cedar on the nose with ripe apples showing up as the wine warms up a bit in my glass. On the palate more bright lemon and grapefruit in front of baked apples and oaky toast, and hints of rose water, almond oil, and ginger on a medium finish. With the strong citrus I figured this would be strictly drink-now; but with the clear oak notes and hints of bottle age I think it could actually cellar well for a few more years.
I was surprisingly impressed by this solid showing from Virginia. Dry, medium-bodied white blend of Chard and Rkatsiteli rounded out with a bit of Sauv Blanc and Petit Manseng. Citrusy lemon zest and grapefruit take center stage with notes of gardenia, melon, and cedar on the nose with ripe apples showing up as the wine warms up a bit in my glass. On the palate more bright lemon and grapefruit in front of baked apples and oaky toast, and hints of rose water, almond oil, and ginger on a medium finish. With the strong citrus I figured this would be strictly drink-now; but with the clear oak notes and hints of bottle age I think it could actually cellar well for a few more years.
Apr 4th, 2021Generally not a red wine person but this was enjoyable. Little darker undertones and minimal oak tones. Would buy again.
Generally not a red wine person but this was enjoyable. Little darker undertones and minimal oak tones. Would buy again.