Selections Archive

Solera

• A non-vintage and non-fortified blend of Vidal Blanc made in the style of Oloroso Sherry from Spain. Dark golden in color and very aromatic, almost like perfume.  Aromas of nuts and citrus fruits precede a lush and sweet texture in the mouth.  The finish seems to go on forever, and this is also how long this wine will age. 15% alcohol and 8% residual sugar.

2009 Noblesse Rouge

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• 2008 Petit Verdot
  This full-bodied red delivers classic Petit Verdot aromas of blackberry fruit, pepper, and spice with a dark rich palate that finishes with a hint of creamy oak. Aged 18 months in American and French Oak. 75% Petit Verdot, 25% Cab Sauv. Age up to 10 years. Limited Production (only 40 cases.)
• 2009 Bin II Chardonnay

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2008 Noblesse Viognier

• A bumper crop of Viognier in 2008 allowed us to make this off-dry white. Bright acidity and clean, fresh aromas characterize this wine. The nose is reminiscent of orange and lemon peel, complemented by moderate sweetness and acidity on the palate. Very similar to the double-gold winning 2006 Rappahannock Cellars Viognier. Serve cold with grilled chicken and green pepper kebabs. 100% Viognier. 1.6% residual sugar.

Gold medal – 2009 Tasters Guild Wine Judging

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2009 Rosé

• Wonderful aromas of kiwi, lychee, and Orange Julius while the palate offers a velvety dry texture with melon rind flavors. Almost dry – 0.8% residual sugar. Made in the French Loire Valley style. 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc. Pair with green salads. Drink through 2011.

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2009 Chardonnay

• Fermented and aged for 8 months in French and Virginia oak barrels. This Chardonnay offers a heavy perfume of apricot, granny smith apple, and graham cracker on the nose. The palate is treated to apple, oak, and hay character against a sublime texture. 100% Chardonnay.

2008 New World Red

• A blend of Old and New World style.  Robust fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon from the family’s vineyard in California is blended with restrained and nuanced Virginia Cabernet Franc to produce a unique Meritage-style wine. Aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels.  Drink for the next 10 years.

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2008 Seyval Blanc

• The last of the 2008. This wine has developed a wonderful honey character to complement the background of tropical fruit.  The palate has evolved a creamy richness that finishes with a pleasant crispness.  Completely dry. Drink now. 100% Seyval Blanc.

2008 Red Virginia Dessert Wine

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2009 Chardonnel

• This Chardonnay – Seyval cross delivers on aromas of green apple, citrus blossom, and a hint of vanilla, followed by flavors of tropical fruit in a light veil of buttery oak. The palate is well balanced and viscous, with subtle acidity, leading to a lengthy finish. Try this wine with a butter-leaf lettuce, candied pecans, sliced green apple, and lightly graded bleu cheese, salad. Drink within 24 months of vintage.

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

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2009 Chapelle Charlemagne Chardonnay

• A Chablis-like Chardonnay made in stainless steel without any oak. Fresh lemon peel and straw define the aroma and palate. Tight acidity rounds out the finish.

2008 Claret

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2009 Rosé

• Wonderful aromas of kiwi, lychee, and Orange Julius while the palate offers a velvety dry texture with melon rind flavors. Almost dry – 0.8% residual sugar. Made in the French Loire Valley style. 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc. Pair with green salads, Drink through 2011.

2008 Cabernet Franc-Chapelle Charlemagne vineyard

• Expressive toast, spice, and jam aromas. Classic Cab Franc black pepper spice on the palate against backdrop of cassis, toasted barrel character, and well-integrated tannins. 12 months barrel age in newer Eastern European oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation complete. 100% Chapelle Charlemagne vineyard (Rappahannock Co.) Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2013.

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2009 Viognier

• Taut acidity and clean aromas of apricot and spice characterize this refreshing white wine. 44% barrel fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels. The balance was fermented in stainless steel and blended to highlight bright, clean fruit and subtle texture and spice. No residual sugar. 100% Viognier.

2008 Cabernet Franc

• Gorgeous dark color and pure Cab Franc character. Subtle toasty spice on the nose. Reminiscent of the best of French Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. A streak of minerality runs through the palate. 14 months age in mostly Eastern European oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation complete. 100% Cabernet Franc.

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