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Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery Visit

Stafford, VA

Tasted September 19, 2013 by grayfont with 295 views

Introduction

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

Flight 1 - Dry Whites & Rose (3 notes)

White
2012 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Chardonnay USA, Virginia, Northern Virginia
87 points
round nose & palate, very wet in the mouth, green fruit - apple & some pear - short finish.
White
2012 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery la Belle Vie USA, Virginia, Northern Virginia
88 points
faint melon notes on the nose and then again a bit stronger on the finish. maybe a touch syrupy.
Rosé
2012 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery la Belle Vie USA, Virginia
84 points
no nose, dry palate, very little fruit, not my favorite

Flight 2 - Dry Reds (5 notes)

Red
2011 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Abbinato USA, Virginia, Central Virginia
84 points
this had a pleasant mild oaky nose but was giving up nothing on the palate. light body. just not much there for me.
Red
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.
Red
2006 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Heritage USA, Virginia, Central Virginia, Albemarle County
88 points
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.
Red
2010 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Petit Verdot USA, Virginia, Northern Virginia
89 points
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.
Red
2011 Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Norton USA, Virginia
87 points
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.

Flight 3 - Dessert Wines (2 notes)

White - Sweet/Dessert
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.
Red - Sweet/Dessert
N.V. Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Rabelos USA, Virginia
89 points
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?

Closing

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

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