Saturday, 19 December, 2009 by Jason Burrus in
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We had another successful harvest this year and we look forward to releasing the 2009 wines in the coming months. We had particular success this year with exceptional quality Cabernet Franc. Dark, rich, extracted, and with loads of typical black-pepper spice. We’re also aging our Cab Franc and Meritage component wines in new French oak barrels. I’m also excited about our 2009 Chardonnay. Most of what will comprise the final blend was fermented and is aging in French oak barrels. This year we really coddled it and fermented these wines in a temperature controlled room. Other highlights include the acquisition of some high quality Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
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Friday, 4 December, 2009 by Admin in
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2007 Chardonnay
- Sad to see this gem go. Aging beautifully now and still teeming with fresh fruit. Barrel fermented and aged in French and Virginia oak. Malolactic fermentation mostly complete for a style very similar to Burgundy. Runner up in the 2009 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition and described as reminiscent to outrageously expensive Puligny-Montrachet (Burgundy). Drink within the next two years.
2008 Cabernet Franc – DuCard Vineyard
- Very aromatic, expressing quintessential northern Virginia terroir. Medium bodied with a rich garnet color. Smooth and refined tannins on the palate followed by a slight toasty finish. Complete malolactic fermentation and 12 months aging in French oak. 100% Cabernet Franc from DuCard vineyard in Madison Co. Age for up to 5 years.
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