One of our favorite because of the smooth and silky taste, mixed with hints of cherry and dark chocolate. Nice finish and a touch of terroir flavor. — 6 years ago
Big and chewy. Deep wine with strong fruit. Could use more aging. But shocking that it is from VA. I would have guessed a California Syrah or even a Malbec viviendo it’s huge profile. Yummy — 6 years ago
One of my favorite sweeter Petit Mansengs. — 7 years ago
I LOVE THIS WINE!!!! — 7 years ago
2014 vintage — 8 years ago
Great blend that goes with a picnic. Can be served chilled. — 8 years ago
At 48% Franc, this beauty is really developing an integrated, spice-driven velvetiness! Black cherry and herbs meld to really take on that DELAPLANE micro-terroir. There, I said it. This could easily be mistaken for something from RdVs 3rd label line. One more bottle :) — 6 years ago
Excellent blend, perfect with roasted turkey. Floral notes, delicate finish. — 6 years ago
Very smooth and satisfying can franc, light-medium body, trace of soft tannin, elegant berry nose, nice finish. Versatile food wine. 2015 — 6 years ago
Not particularly balanced, but very unique. — 7 years ago
Vintage 2014. Drank with Connie on 12-21-2016. Delicious, fruit-forward Cab Franc — 7 years ago
Wine tasting day — 8 years ago
12 was a classic year - not too hot, not very wet. A good year for acid! So, the Franc leads with 41% followed closely by CS at 35%. This creates a very unique profile that is often not employed by Virginia wine makers – a dance of two cabs. We took this bottle to a restaurant for steak (aged New York strip) with a nice char. Indeed, spice edge from the franc and the tannin from the Sauv made for a powerful cleansing combo!! While food functional, I only give this a 9.1 because it lacked elegance in the mid-palate flavor profile. Of course I should have expected that from a classic vintage where the sugars weren’t elevated – creating an extra rich core. One bottle remains. — 6 years ago
Great oaky Chardonnay. Not really balanced, but if you like oak.... 😎 — 6 years ago
Nice! Well-balanced blend, long finish. — 7 years ago
Truly enjoyed this Chardonnay. — 7 years ago
Really nice floral nose, maybe jasmine, with a citrusy fruit and melon in the palate. — 7 years ago
Turned out really nice! Lots of verve for a balanced year! — 8 years ago
Ron from VA
Wowser...really elegant! See my notes — 5 years ago