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Red Wines

Cabernet Franc

2011

• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2013

2010

• Silver, San Diego International Wine Competition, 2013
• Silver, International Eastern Wine Competition, 2012
• Bronze, Grand Harvest Awards, 2012
• Bronze, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Wine Competition, 2012
• Bronze, Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2012
• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2012
• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 83 points (2012)   Faint scents of berry, spice, char and toast gain aromatic volume with air. Tart acids and ample tannins support the slender dark-fruit and creosote flavors. -A.H.
    
  • Wine Spectator, 82 points (2012)  On the snappy side, with damson plum and bitter cherry notes. Shows a dash of toast while staying tangy through the finish. Drink now. 125 cases made. –J.M.

2009

• Gold, State Fair of Virginia Wine Competition, 2011
• Silver, Grand Harvest Awards, 2011
• Silver, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, 2011
• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2011
• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 88 points (2011)  This Virginia Cab Franc starts soft and ripe with loads of juicy black currant and berry flavors flecked with sweet, warm baking spices and cedar notes. A zesty kick of acidity on the mid-palate and a flash of fresh, green herbs on the finish add elegance and balance. -A.I.

Cabernet Sauvignon

2010

• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 85 points (2012) A dominant feral aroma of sweaty saddle leather overlays the core of dark stone fruit.  Medium to full bodied, this has appetizing acids that juice up the salient black-tea and black cherry flavors.  Astringent and dry on the finish, this should pair well with juicy steaks and sautéed mushrooms. -A.H.
    

2009

• Gold, State Fair of Virginia Wine Competition, 2011
• Silver, Grand Harvest Awards, 2011
• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2011
• Bronze, Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2011
• Bronze, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, 2011
• Ratings:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 87 points (2011)  Aromas of espresso and burnt biscotti entice on this dark yet elegant Cab. On the palate, fresh violets linger amidst layers of ripe black fruit, smoke and char towards a stout, moderately tannic finish. Quite pleasant now, but could improve with 3-5 years of bottle aging. -A.I.
  • Wine Spectator, 81 points (2012)  Light and crisp, with modest cherry and pomegranate notes and a twinge of toast on the finish. Drink now. 75 cases made. –J.M.

Red

2011

• Silver, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2013
• Bronze, Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013
• Bronze, International Eastern Wine Competition, 2013

2008

• Silver, State Fair of Virginia Wine Competition, 2010
• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2011
• Bronze, Grand Harvest Awards, 2010
• Bronze, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, 2010
• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 83 points (2011)  Intensely aromatic on the nose with scents of dried herbs, bramble and pulpy, overripe fruit, this dry, medium-bodied Virginia red is surprisingly fresh on the palate with bright sour cherry flavors. There are some green, vegetal notes throughout, but lively acidity helps to keep it fresh and clean. -A.I.

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Rosé Wines

Rosé

2011

• Silver, San Diego International Wine Competition, 2013
• Silver, Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013
• Silver, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2013
• Silver, Town Point Virginia Wine Competition, 2012
• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2013
• Bronze, International Eastern Wine Competition, 2013
• Bronze, Grand Harvest Awards, 2012

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White Wines

Chardonnay

2011

• Silver, Grand Harvest Awards, 2012
• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 83 points (2012) Like a bag of trail mix, this has scents of dried apple, walnut and toasted grain. Medium to full bodied, the mouthfeel is easy and pliant, with a broad orchard-fruit flavor. The acids pick up some energy on the finish, giving the wine a lifted quality. -A.H.

2009

• Gold, Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2011
• Silver, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2011
• Silver, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, 2011
• Bronze, Grand Harvest Awards, 2011
• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 85 points (2011)  Pineapples and mangoes are tempered by notes of darkly toasted oak and roasted nuts on the nose of this Virginia Chard. Dry and full-bodied in style, it boasts some nicely concentrated tropical fruit along with fresh, lemony acidity and some creamy, yogurt flavors. Lush on the tongue but ends on a woody, astringent note. -A.I. 

Pinot Gris

2011

• Silver, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2013

Viognier

2011

• Gold & Best in Show, Town Point Virginia Wine Competition, 2012
• Bronze, Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013
• Bronze, International Eastern Wine Competition, 2013
• Bronze, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Wine Competition, 2012

2010

• Bronze, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, 2012
• Bronze, International Eastern Wine Competition, 2012
• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2012
• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 86 points (2012)  Notes of beeswax, orange oil and melon are accented with citrus pith and white flower subtleties.  Medium to full bodied, this starts off lax, but a charge of acidity gives the midpalate a boost.  Sip this alongside citrus-marinated grilled shrimp. -A.H.
  • Wine Spectator, 82 points (2012) Seems frankly off-dry, showing kiwifruit and candied lime notes, with hints of green melon and pineapple. Fruity, but lacks zip and focus. Drink now. 48 cases made. –J.M.

2009

• Bronze, Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2011
• Bronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2011
• Bronze, Grand Harvest Awards, 2011
• Bronze, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, 2011
• Rating:
  • Wine Enthusiast, 86 points (2011)  Subtle on the nose with hints of pineapples, toast and vanilla, this dry, full-bodied Viognier is surprisingly refreshing on the palate with a wonderful core of fresh apple and pineapple flavors. Brisk lemony acidity and pleasant lemon pith astringency balance out the 13.8% abv. Drink now. -A.I.

2008

• Bronze, Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2010
• Bronze, International Eastern Wine Competition, 2010
• Bronze, Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, 2010
• Bronze, Grand Harvest Awards, 2010