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DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
2005 Merlot
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Appellation: Monticello
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
(Faber, VA)
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Winemaker: Michael Shaps
100% Merlot. Aged 11 months in French oak. Bottled in August 2006. Released in March 2007. Nose - Concentrated blackberries and plum notes are enhanced by a gentle smokiness. Taste- Very rich and concentrated wine with ripe currants and cherry flavors backed by supple tannins that add structure and provide great integration between the oak, the tannins, the fruit and the alcohol. This wine will age gracefully for the next five to seven years. Food Pairing – This wine is perfect for lighter meat...
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Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Virginia State Fair Gold Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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$27.00
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as of 05/08
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DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
2004 Meritage
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Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
(Faber, VA)
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Winemaker: Michael Shaps
45% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled in August 2005. Released in November 2005. Nose - Aromas of spice, oak and bright red fruits dominate and signify the intensity of this wine. Taste - Heavily extracted with blackberry and currant flavors. Oak is well integrated, but prominent in its youth. The big tannic structure should help this wine age gracefully over the next five to ten years. Food Pairing – This wine will match perfectly with heavier meats such as boeuf bourg...
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Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Silver Medal Winner - Daylily Wine Festival Bronze Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
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$30.00
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Faber, VA
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DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
2005 Meritage
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Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery
(Faber, VA)
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Winemaker: Michael Shaps
45% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled in March 2007. To be released in late 2007. Buy and Hold. Nose – The classic Bordeaux aromatics of deep red fruits and spice with a hint of toast. Taste –After a year and half in the barrel, this wine has soft elegant flavors that are backed by rich tannins and oak. Food Pairing – As a classic Meritage of great depth and structure, this wine will age nicely for 5-10 years and can be paired with heavy beef dishes.
Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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$30.00
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Flying Fox Vineyard
2005 Merlot
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Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc,
Flying Fox Vineyard
(Afton, VA)
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Made exclusively with grapes from vines that we planted, watch over and harvest from Flying Fox Vineyard. The vineyard is on a south slope in Afton, with rich soils and lots of sun. The 2005 vintage was aged in old and new French and American oak barrels for 15 months. The tannins in the Merlot are softened with our Cabernet Franc grapes. Fermented dry, with oak, cherry and spice flavors and aromas. Drink now or age up to five years. This wine is delightful with cheeses or red meats.
490 cases produced
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$12.00
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as of 01/22
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Afton, VA
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First Colony Winery
2005 Merlot
Appellation: Monticello
First Colony Winery
(Charlottesville, VA)
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Medium-bodied wine with a velvety texture, this wine has notes of cherry and hints of garden herbs leading to a smooth, smokey finish.
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$15.00
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as of 08/11
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Charlottesville, VA
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Autumn Hill Vineyards/Blue Ridge Winery
2006 Merlot
Appellation: Monticello
Autumn Hill Vineyards/Blue Ridge Winery
(Stanardsville, VA)
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Winemaker: Ed Schwab
The ripe aromas and medium body show Merlot varietal characterics of plum and black cherry. A small percent of Cabernet Sauvignon is blended to enhance its structure and flavor.
125 cases produced
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$16.00
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as of 08/13
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