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White

2020 Keswick Vineyards Pinot Gris Les Vents d'Anges

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3/22/2024 - Messyjessie10000 Does not like this wine: NR

Past its prime

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2014 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve

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2/26/2024 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 93 points

PnP. Inky purple with dark red edge in color. Nose of black currant, brambleberry & saddle leather. On the palate: blackberry compote, cassis and notes of sweet tobacco peeking through towards the finish. Fine, sandy tannins are well integrated; perceived on gums and only somewhat on cheeks. Long finish of brambleberry, sweet tannin, vanillin, pyrazine and a subtle river rock salinity.

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2021 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Franc

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2/16/2024 - sw918 wrote: 91 points

Lovely classic cab franc. Well balanced. Solid acid. Paired well will grilled salmon. Will make sure to buy more!!

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Red

2014 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve

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12/17/2023 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 94 points

PnP. Opaque, inky purple with dark magenta edge in color. Nose of cassis, brambleberry, graphite, violets and espresso. Palate: Intense brambleberry, vanilla and graphite. Sweet, green tannins are very fine-grained and are perceived on gums. Long finish of black fruit, vanilla, cinnamon & sandalwood. Wine is in a really good spot right now.

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Red

2014 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve

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12/11/2023 - jkscully Likes this wine: NR

This was really perfect for PnP with beautiful fruit and all the attractive qualities of Va terroir. But then I decanted it for about 1.5 hours (which seemed like the right choice because the tannins were still fairly tight) and it wasn’t as good. The fruit flavor dissipated and turned more plummy and the tannins became more bitter. I get velvety chocolate, graphite, espresso, mashed blackberries, faint hints of strawberries, plum, violet, allspice, vanilla, Virginia bell pepper and red clay (but in a good way here), and red bricks (imagine licking a brick and getting the mineral taste). This is a very pretty wine that was almost great. If I had another go at it, I would drink it sooner than 9 years and as a PnP. It needs a simple, light palate for the food pairing. Chicken worked better than smoked duck breast.

I actually liked this better on its own than with food. Pretty impressive for a Va Cabernet Sauvignon, which is not necessarily the best grape for the climate. This was worth the $65, but it also doesn’t make me think, “I need to buy more high end Va Cabernet.” Let’s see how it compares to some upcoming California and Bordeaux wines.

Best in Zalto Bordeaux glass.

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Red

2021 Keswick Vineyards Trevillian

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11/3/2023 - MSN28 Likes this wine: NR

Very nice

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Red

2021 Keswick Vineyards Syrah L.V.A.

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10/21/2023 - Dilettante Connoisseur wrote: NR

Awesome. Good with red meats, good alone, just damn good. Worth all $40 per bottle.

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White

2017 Keswick Vineyards Chardonnay Estate Reserve

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8/16/2023 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 91 points

1 hour decant in glass. Fallow brass with clear, greenish hued edge in color. Nose of citrus, vanilla, butter and baking spices. On the palate: yellow delicious apple, kiwi and minerals. Despite the minerals and salinity, there is still a very creamy mouthfeel that coats the palate in a pleasing way. There is good acidic structure which leads into a long finish of yellow delicious apple and mineral with some lingering notes of butter.

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2019 Keswick Vineyards Trevillian

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7/22/2023 - steveed Likes this wine: 88 points

Perfect pairing with grilled sliced pineapple on grilled ham steak.

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Red

2015 Keswick Vineyards Heritage Estate Reserve

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6/19/2023 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 92 points

One hour decant in glass. Dark garnet with red edge in color. Nose of red berries, plum and sweet tobacco (NOTE: had a bit of foxiness that blew off over the course of the meal). On the palate: red berries, red delicious apple and a citrus backnote before sous bois emerges. Creamy tannins are felt on the gums and tongue. Medium-to-long finish of red berries, sous bois and the slightest hint of wood spice.

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2017 Keswick Vineyards Chardonnay Estate Reserve

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6/18/2023 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 92 points

Light gold w/ fallow straw edge in color. Nose of butterscotch, biscuit, golden delicious apple and spiced pear. On the palate: peach, spiced pear, white flowers and a bit of butterscotch (malo). It is medium-to-heavy weight with a very viscous feeling in the mouth. Needs just a bit more acid, but worked well with food and somehow avoids being flabby. Medium length finish of yellow apple and honeysuckle.

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2017 Keswick Vineyards Petit Verdot Estate Reserve

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5/3/2023 - MSN28 wrote: NR

Earthy nose almost pungent but good taste

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2017 Keswick Vineyards Petit Verdot Estate Reserve

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5/2/2023 - MSN28 wrote: NR

Nice taste. Earthy nose though.

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Red

2019 Keswick Vineyards Trevillian

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5/2/2023 - petercarrico Does not like this wine: NR

Secondary fermentation? Was not a good wine, recalled it was much better when we tasted it at the winery.

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Red

2014 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve

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4/4/2023 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 94 points

PnP Inky purple w/ dark magenta edge in color. Nose of brambleberry, damson plum and a hint of cocoa. On the palate: burst of brambleberries, black currant and a subtle note of baking spices. Creamy smooth tannins barely perceived on gums. Long finish of brambleberry, wood spice and graphite.

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Red

2020 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Les Vents d'Anges Hommage à Geneviève

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3/15/2023 - steveed wrote: 92 points

Deep Ruby, pronounced intensity with primary notes of black fruit (currant, black cherry, black plum), secondary notes of spicy cedar and mild charred oak. Palate is dry, medium acid, full body, prononced primary and secondary flavors, with a long finish. A very good to outstanding wine. The tannins are silky and, thankfully, feels and appears not to have been filtered. Drank over three nights and the last night was the best - yes, should wait another year or two to open the next one.

At 1/3 bottle per night, I could feel the effects of the alcohol. This all surprised me for a VA cab sauv, especially for the declared 14.8% ABV (it may actually be higher).

Alas, it is from La Cienega vineyard in in Alexander Valley and although I liked it now, it should do well for the next five years or more. At $37 at the winery it is priced about right - a good value with club member discounts, and especially when included in the monthly wine club offering. Glad I have another - look forward to acquiring a few more.

This is a sophisticated wine that benefits from the minimum intervention characteristic of VA winemaking, making it much more authentic to the grapes than had it been manipulated in CA.

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Red

2014 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve

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8/27/2022 - caesar77 Likes this wine: 91 points

Rich murky purple with dark purple edge in color. Nose of blackberry jam, espresso and a hint of foxiness. On the palate: red berries and a hint of cocoa. Tannins are plush...holding the wine in balance, but unobtrusive and perceived only slightly on the gums. Long, persistent finish of sour cherries and sweet tobacco. Very well delineated and tremendously enjoyable.

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Rosé

2021 Keswick Vineyards LVA Rosé Hommage a Geneviève

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7/16/2022 - steveed Likes this wine: NR

Perfect balance. Drank over two nights - no change (used VacuVin). Very pleasant. Best slightly chilled.

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Rosé

2021 Keswick Vineyards Estate Reserve Rosé

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5/5/2022 - jhfva wrote: NR

Stephen says can age 1 to 3 years

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White

2019 Keswick Vineyards Viognier Les Vents d'Anges

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4/5/2022 - rsutyla Likes this wine: 86 points

Moderately sweet for a viogner. Good acidity

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White

2021 Keswick Vineyards Trevillian

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3/27/2022 - jhfva wrote: NR

March tasting.

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Red

2016 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Franc Estate Reserve

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2/17/2022 - wlr68 wrote: NR

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Red

2014 Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Franc Estate Reserve

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2/17/2022 - wlr68 wrote: NR

y

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2017 Keswick Vineyards Merlot

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2/17/2022 - wlr68 wrote: NR

y

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2019 Keswick Vineyards Petit Verdot

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2/17/2022 - wlr68 wrote: NR

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