August 2020 Vintner’s Club Release
2019 BARREL-FERMENTED CHARDONNAY
This wine was fermented in mostly neutral barrels. It is pale straw in color and exhibits aromas of toast, grapefruit, banana, lemon, pear and mango. On the palate, you also may taste vanilla on the crisp finish that gives this a refined elegance in your glass.
2017 L’ Esprit de NoVA
L’Esprit de NoVA, the Spirit of Northern Virginia, is just that, a blend of Bordeaux-style grapes that are grown at several Northern Virginia vineyards. This blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot and 17% each Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium + ruby intensity that exhibits aromas of butterscotch, rose petals, fig and cranberry. All the aromas come through on the palate with deep tannins and a lingering finish.
2017 PIEDMONT STATION
Named for the area that became known as Delaplane, this full-bodied Bordeaux blend is intensely deep burgundy in color with aromas of smoke, caramel, vanilla and ripe, red fruit. Rich, round tannins are found in flavors like coffee and cocoa. It has a long finish with earthy herbs: oregano, rosemary and basil. It is a delicious blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot, it also features 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.
Reds Only
2017 L’ Esprit de NoVA
L’Esprit de NoVA, the Spirit of Northern Virginia, is just that, a blend of Bordeaux-style grapes that are grown at several Northern Virginia vineyards. This blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot and 17% each Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium + ruby intensity that exhibits aromas of butterscotch, rose petals, fig and cranberry. All the aromas come through on the palate with deep tannins and a lingering finish.
2017 PIEDMONT STATION
Named for the area that became known as Delaplane, this full-bodied Bordeaux blend is intensely deep burgundy in color with aromas of smoke, caramel, vanilla and ripe, red fruit. Rich, round tannins are found in flavors like coffee and cocoa. It has a long finish with earthy herbs: oregano, rosemary and basil. It is a delicious blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot, it also features 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.
2016 WILLIAMS GAP
A single vineyard blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, and 23% Petit Verdot. Aged in 45% new French oak, the fruit is unmistakable, aromas of tobacco and pencil shavings together with toasty oak dominate. For those who enjoy pairing wine with vegetarian dishes, we love pairing Williams Gap with portabella and spinach lasagna. However, if your palate is craving something heartier, pair this wine with a Montreal Peppered New York Strip.
Whites Only
2019 BARREL-FERMENTED CHARDONNAY
This wine was fermented in mostly neutral barrels. It is pale straw in color and exhibits aromas of toast, grapefruit, banana, lemon, pear and mango. On the palate, you also may taste vanilla on the crisp finish that gives this a refined elegance in your glass.
2018 PETIT MANSENG
This grape is famous in southwestern France for being the only wine used to baptize a royal child. However, in 21st Century Northern Virginia, we just drink it. Our Petit Manseng is typically described as tropical in nature with full flavor and an extreme balance of fruit and acidity. If you like a little kick to your cuisine, pair this beautiful wine with green curry chicken or try with raw oysters for a completely different pairing.
2019 SAUVIGNON BLANC
This light-body Sauvignon Blanc has a wonderful nose that meets you with aromas of lemon, white grapefruit, gooseberry and soft lemon grass – with a hint of ginger. Nicely acidic, dry and crisply refreshing on the palate with subtle undertones of dill. The perfect summer wine that would be wonderful to pair with goat cheese, oysters or a Greek pasta salad.
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