| | Regular tasting at Keswick Vineyards and the Library 1821 tasting at Barboursville which I highly recommend. Whites at Keswick Four whites, majority in stainless steel and one in French Oak. One rose which was surprisingly refreshing - 2012 Keswick Vineyards Viognier Signature Series - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Dry, slightly toasted from the french oak (84 pts.)
- 2014 Keswick Vineyards Amélie - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
92% Viognier, 8% Chardonnay in stainless steel, not my cup of tea (80 pts.)
- 2014 Keswick Vineyards Pinot Gris Les Vents d'Anges - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Citrus notes, honeysuckle metallic (82 pts.)
- 2012 Keswick Vineyards Viognier Estate Reserve - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
enjoyed it more than the signature series, notes of honeysuckle and sweeter (85 pts.)
- 2014 Keswick Vineyards Norton Rosé - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Tasted at the estate.
Nice bright rose color. Fresh, notes of flowers and dry, not sweet. (87 pts.)
Reds at Keswick Seems to be a lot of Touriga this year in Virginia, not a big fan of that varietal. One in hungarian oak with a ton of gamey and meaty notes in the nose, but really disappointed in the taste. - 2014 Keswick Vineyards Consensus - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Not enjoyable, too sweet, 68% Chambourcin, 27% Syrah, 4% Touriga and 1% Norton
- 2013 Keswick Vineyards Touriga Nacional - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Meaty nose makes you think it will be delicious! It lied.....
- 2014 Keswick Vineyards Trevillian - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
48% Touriga, 40% Chambourcin, 12% Syrah
- 2013 Keswick Vineyards Norton - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Smells sweet and and insane cranberries
Cab Francs at Barboursville Will come back to visit, and possibly buy some in the next best year in Virginia - 2013 Barboursville Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Orange County
Color: Ruby Red
Nose: Bell Peppers, dust and chalk
Palate: Balanced, cassis, low to medium body
Opinion: Only $25.00 not bad at all especially for a virginian wine (87 pts.)
- 2007 Barboursville Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Orange County
Color: Dark Ruby Red
Nose: Prunes most likely due to the age of the wine
Palate: Stronger tannins than the 2013, hits you in the front of the mouth
Opinion: A little high in price for this wine, but solid and overall I was very surprised with this tasting due to my other experiences with Virginian wine. (90 pts.)
Cab Sauvs at Barboursville Age does some nice stuff to these wines Petit Verdot at Barboursville A little light, but I have not had another single varietal Petit Verdot before. - 2010 Barboursville Vineyards Petit Verdot Reserve - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Color: Purplish Red
Nose: Cinnamon, nose is hard to distinguish
Palate: Light and short to medium finish
Opinion: slightly too sweet, if I could get one to put away for a few years that could be very interesting. (86 pts.)
The Octagon Blend at Barboursville The main reason to visit this estate! - 2012 Barboursville Vineyards Octagon - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Color: Purplish red
Nose: Very gamey
Palate: Stronger tannins, medium finish
Opinion: Only downside is the medium finish, if it had a longer fuller finish this could be an amazing wine. (90 pts.)
- 2010 Barboursville Vineyards Octagon - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Color: Dark Ruby Red
Nose: Lots of fruits on the nose, dark fruits
Palate: Cassis and fuller finish than the 09
Opinion: Would be interesting in a couple years (90 pts.)
- 2009 Barboursville Vineyards Octagon - USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Monticello
Color: Purplish Red
Nose: Gamey, and little cassis
Palate: Medium body and cassis
Opinion: Was told to definitely try this wine, as for a virginian wine, it is very impressive (90 pts.)
Faith has slightly increased in VA wine! |
