Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery Visit

We stopped at Potomac Point on our way down to Williamsburg for a long weekend to celebrate our anniversary.

• 2012 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Chardonnay 87 Points

  USA, Virginia, Northern Virginia

  round nose & palate, very wet in the mouth, green fruit - apple & some pear - short finish.

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• 2012 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery la Belle Vie 88 Points

  USA, Virginia, Northern Virginia

  faint melon notes on the nose and then again a bit stronger on the finish. maybe a touch syrupy.

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• 2012 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery la Belle Vie 84 Points

  USA, Virginia

  no nose, dry palate, very little fruit, not my favorite

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• 2011 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Abbinato 84 Points

  USA, Virginia, Central Virginia

  this had a pleasant mild oaky nose but was giving up nothing on the palate. light body. just not much there for me.

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• 2010 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Franc

  USA, Virginia, Central Virginia

  rough tannins, prominent dark fruit notes (blueberry?) with a typical peppery cab franc finish that lingers. well enjoyed.

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• 2006 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Heritage 88 Points

  USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Albemarle County

  soft, smooth, a little bite on the front of the tongue. Speaks of place -- it has a Virginia flavor profile featuring all the best aspects of that profile, wearing its slightly thin body well for a nice overall package. The blend is 45% malbec, 35% cab franc, and 20% petit verdot.

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• 2010 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Petit Verdot 89 Points

  USA, Virginia, Northern Virginia

  Like the 2006 Heritage tasted before it, this is "Virginia Thin" but wears it well. This adds big tannins against that medium/light body in the style of a barolo, but the smoke & leather flavor profile suits the combination. It's also an all-nose all-star - - 91 for the nose but 89 overall. Very Virginia. I'm a fan.

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• 2011 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Norton 87 Points

  USA, Virginia

  This medium-bodied wine had the best mouthfeel of all the wines in the portfolio at Potomac Point. Intensity all over the palate, with mouthwatering acidity. I didn't get much flavor from it, but the mouthfeel was the story here.

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• 2010 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Vin de Paille

  USA, Virginia

  sweet nose with some heat showing. This is made from Vidal Blanc, Petit Manseng, and Muscat Raisin, but has a flavor profile leaning toward Welch's concord.

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• NV Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Rabelos 89 Points

  USA, Virginia

  noteworthy for how light this is - almost airy and yet deep flavored. Dark cherry, especially on the back of the palate. Long finish. A light-bodied port-style wine. Who knew?

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After the tasting, we enjoyed a fabulous lunch in the winery's bistro - highly recommended!