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2005 Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Monticello
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
100% Cabernet Franc. Aged 9 months in new French oak barrels. Bottled in May 2006. Released in June 2006. Nose This great Cabernet Franc exhibits bright cherry and plum aromas. Taste This heavily extracted wine has bright red fruit with firm tannins and great depth. Food Pairing Will pair well with heavier meats, boeuf bourguignon, beef Wellington.
Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Gold Medal Winner - Virginia State Fair The Virginia Wine Experience in London Silver Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
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2005 Merlot
Appellation: Monticello
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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2005 Grand Cru Olivier
Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Touriga Nacional, Petit Verdot
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and Touriga, 5% Petit Verdot, aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2006. Released in August 2006. Nose . This Cabernet Sauvignon red blend exhibits aromas of bright cherry and eucalyptus. Taste Silky wine with slight toast and currents. Food Pairing Will pair well with pork, lamb and veal dishes.
Acclaim: Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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$21.00
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2006 Deer Rock Red
Appellation: Virginia
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional,
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
A blend of 53%Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Touriga. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2007. Released in January 2008. Nose A pleasant, approachable, soft Bordeaux blend, with scents of orange peel and cherry Taste This rich concentrated red wine has bright fruit, soft tannins and slight oak with a rich structure, which enhances the rich bright fruit of this round, smooth red wine. Food Pairing This red table wine blend is very approachable and easy to drink. It is a very ...
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2005 Cuvee Laurent
Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
45% Chambourcin, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2006. Released in August 2006. Nose This wine exhibits an unreduced nose with cranberry notes and cardimon spice with hints of chocolate . Taste A well balanced wine with strawberry tart notes and soft tannins. Food Pairing A very versatile wine that will pair well with lighter meats, poultry and game.
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$19.00
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2004 Meritage
Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
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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2005 Meritage
Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
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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2006 Grand Cru Olivier
Appellation: Monticello
Blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
53% Petit Verdot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot , aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2007. Released in January 2008. Nose True to its Virginia roots, this wine displays hints of tobacco. Slight cedar and black sherry scents add to its complex nose.Taste A wine with mild tannins and medium weight, it exhibits rich berry flavors and should age gracefully for several years Food Pairing Will pair well with pork, lamb and veal dishes.
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2005 Chardonnay Reserve
Appellation: Monticello
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
100% Chardonnay from our own vineyards, aged 11 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in August 2006. Released in September 2006. Nose This rich Chardonnay has nice toast aromas with nutty vanilla and a touch of baked apple. Taste This well integrated wine has ample richness with bright citrus backed by soft oak. Great balance and structure give this wine, very nice length and finish. Food Pairing An ideal match for rich seafood, poultry and shellfish.
Acclaim: Rated 93 points and Gold Medal Winner - Beverage Testing Institute Best of Category Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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2006 Chardonnay
Appellation: Monticello
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
95% Chardonnay, 5% Viognier. Aged 9 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in May 2007. Released in June 2007. Nose A fresh and crisp combination of pear notes, backed up by a hint of toasted oak and slight butterscotch on the finish. Taste The fresh fruit exhibits a good balance and structure. The oak is gentle and complements the fruit. The finish is crisp.Food Pairing This wine shows classic Chardonnay character and will pair well with poultry or fish.
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2007 Pinot Gris
Appellation: Monticello
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
100% Pinot Gris. Aged 7 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled in February 2008. Released in April 2008. Nose Lively pear with hints of dried banana and aromatic spice notes. Taste This wine has excellent minerality and fresh taste, with honey and citrus notes. Finishes with bright acidity and crispness. Food Pairing Aged in neutral oak, this Pinot Gris is a light crisp summer wine. Drink cold with your favorite appetizer, shellfish or picnic. A great match for shrimp, scallops and ...
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2006 Viognier
Appellation: Monticello
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
100% Viognier. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in March 2007. Released in May 2007 Nose Absolutely intense tropical notes of grapefruit and peach. Taste This wine has some of the most concentrated flavors that can only come from a great vintage. Pineapple and peach are backed up by great acidity and an incredible finish. Food Pairing Ideal for richer seafood and poultry.
Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Bronze Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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2006 Viognier Reserve
Appellation: Monticello
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
100% Viognier. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in March 2007. Released in May 2007 Nose Absolutely intense tropical notes of grapefruit and peach. Taste This wine has some of the most concentrated flavors that can only come from a great vintage. Pineapple and peach are backed up by great acidity and an incredible finish. Food Pairing Ideal for richer seafood and poultry.
Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Bronze Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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2005 Reserve d'Oriane
Appellation: Monticello
Chardonnay Blend
Blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Petit Manseng,
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
38% Chardonnay, 38% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Viognier, 12% Petit Manseng. Aged in a combination of French oak (Chardonnay), neutral oak (Sauvignon Blanc) and stainless steel Bottled in May 2006. Released in June 2006. Nose A rich wine with scents of candied popcorn, lemon and slight toast. Taste This complex blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Viognier and Petit Manseng shows bright acidity with rich citrus and soft oak. This elegant, well balanced wine exhibits a long finish...
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Acclaim: Top 12 White Wine - Best of Virginia The Virginia Wine Experience in London Silver Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner - Virginia State Fair Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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2006 Reserve d'Oriane
Appellation: Monticello
Chardonnay Blend
Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Viognier
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
37% Chardonnay, 37% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Petit Manseng, 11% Viognier. Aged in a combination of French oak (Chardonnay), neutral oak (Sauvignon Blanc) and stainless steel (Viognier and Petit Manseng) Bottled in April 2007. Released in January 2008. Nose Clean, intensely aromatic, crisp blended wine with nice aromas of honey and pineapple. Scents of lemon and lychee fruit add to the crisp fruitiness. Taste This very rich and fruity wine displays citrus fruit in a style that highlights the diffe...
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Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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2007 Deer Rock White
Appellation: Virginia
Chardonnay Blend
Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Sauvignon Blanc Aged 7 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled in February 2008. Released in April 2008. Nose Sweet tropical aromas convey through the light floral notes and fresh fruit. Taste Pear and pineapple that integrate nicely with the acidity. The finish is long and rich in an off-dry style. Food Pairing Aged in neutral oak, this wine is a light crisp summer wine. Drink cold as an aperitif or with lighter fare.
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2006 Rose'
Appellation: Monticello
Rosé of Cabernet Franc Blend
Blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot,
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in March 2007. Released in May 2007 Nose Lovely strawberry and watermelon aromas. Taste A very dry style with a lot of texture and freshness. A true dry rosι with a very refreshing finish. Food Pairing Great with cheese and fruit, as well as picnics and hamburgers.
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2005 Ambrosia
Appellation: Monticello
Viognier Dessert Wine
Winemaker: Michael Shaps
100% Viognier, 15% Residual Sugar. Bottled in August 2006. Released in October 2006 Nose This marvelous dessert wine has scents of peach and apricot with rich candied citrus, and a racy acidity with a touch of oak. Taste This wine exhibits a wonderful balance of acidity and sweetness to balance the wine. Multiple layers of flavors on the palate with apricot, peach and mango notes backed by a touch of oak and sweetness. Food Pairing This wine will pair beautifully with foie gras and caviar....
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