Similar notes to tasting this in 2018, but it seems even fresher and more approachable now. Loving the vibrant acidity and the complex earthy, spicy notes.
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Virginia Governor's Cup Wines: Deep purple color. Dark and rich aromas of roasted blackberries, dark plums, charcoal, violets, roasted coffee, violets, black pepper. Bright acidity draws you in on the palate while strong tannins provide grip. Dark and tangy currants and plums, violets, coffee, charcoal, with notes of roasted herbs and iron, black pepper. Some cedar and anise lingers on the finish. This is a serious Petit Verdot that has real aging potential. Aged 20 months in French oak.
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Dark and brooding, lots of stuffing here. French + American oak. Juuust a touch hot, but one of the better VA Petit Verdots out there, especially at the price. Only marginally less good than those from Veritas and Paradise Springs, and for $10-15 less. 13.5%, $28. +++
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3/9/2019 - isaacjamesbaker Likes this wine: 90 Points
Another lovely bottle.
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1/20/2019 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
Similar notes to tasting this in 2018, but it seems even fresher and more approachable now. Loving the vibrant acidity and the complex earthy, spicy notes.
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5/28/2018 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 Points
Virginia Governor's Cup Wines: Deep purple color. Dark and rich aromas of roasted blackberries, dark plums, charcoal, violets, roasted coffee, violets, black pepper. Bright acidity draws you in on the palate while strong tannins provide grip. Dark and tangy currants and plums, violets, coffee, charcoal, with notes of roasted herbs and iron, black pepper. Some cedar and anise lingers on the finish. This is a serious Petit Verdot that has real aging potential. Aged 20 months in French oak.
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2/19/2018 - Benj Likes this wine: 89 Points
Dark and brooding, lots of stuffing here. French + American oak. Juuust a touch hot, but one of the better VA Petit Verdots out there, especially at the price. Only marginally less good than those from Veritas and Paradise Springs, and for $10-15 less. 13.5%, $28. +++
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