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Return to Philip Carter

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https://www.completerehabsolutions.com/blog/iufwogqm3ci On a recent rainy Saturday on the wine trail we stopped at Philip Carter to see what was new. Before starting out tasting we found out that the winemaker Rob Cox has left Philip Carter and moved over to Paradise Springs. A new winemaker for Philip Carter will be selected soon.

https://www.psicologialaboral.net/2024/08/07/cmyftzgs4l Upon examining the tasting sheet we noticed and were told that Philip Carter will be releasing some new wines soon. In the mean time they are pouring some of the leftover Kluge wines. On the list is the Kluge Albemarle Rose and the Albemarle Simply Red. Instead of writing about those wines we’ll concentrate on the Philip Carter wines.

https://aiohealthpro.com/o0objj45 We began with the 2009 Chardonnay. We noted citrus on the nose with notes of vanilla, pear and apple in the mouth. It’s got a crisp rounded mouth feel with a light oak presence. Next up was the Governor Fauquier. This is an off dry white made from 100% Vidal Blanc. We noted tropical fruit and melon.

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Next up was the 2009 Cabernet Franc. This one has a beautiful color. We noted blackberry and cherry on the nose and similar flavors in the mouth. It has some tobacco notes and smooth tannins. I really like this cab franc. I could see sipping this none by itself or enjoying it with lite fair.

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Alprazolam Cheapest Online Before leaving we enjoyed a glass of the 2009 Cabernet Franc while we waited for the rain to break. We are sad to see Rob cox go but will continue to enjoy the Philip Carter wines. If you visit Philip Carter soon, tell them Virginia Wine Time sent you.

Gray Ghost Vertical

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Xanax Online Uk On Saturday evening we joined some of our wine friends to attend the Gray Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical tasting and dinner. After Al, Cheryl, and Amy Kellert spoke, we began the tasting. We tasted vintages from 1998 to 2007. They were all wonderful vintages but a few stood out for me. I really enjoyed the 2003 (even though it was a wet year), the 2001, and the 1998. We enjoyed wonderful dishes prepared by Cheryl Kellert with each vintage. Here are some photos from the evening:

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Dinner Wine

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https://homeupgradespecialist.com/8e265h7y78 This evening for dinner we had chicken Parmesan with pasta and red sauce. Warren selected the 2007 Vault Field Red to go with the meal. When we first opened the bottle we noted some big oak but we decided to pour it through the Soiree. The oak smoothed at at that point and the berry notes showed through. We noted blackberry, vanilla, and cherry. Warren picked up some black pepper near the end of the meal. We did not know the makeup of the wine but suspect if has merlot, cab Sauvignon, cab franc and some chambourcin. We thought it complimented our meal very well. If you visit Vault Field on the northern neck of Virginia, tell them Virginia Wine Time sent you.

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Wine Made Simple

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Buy Xanax From Canada The Grand Opening of Wine Made Simple, a new fine wine retail store on the west side of Charlottesville is opening this weekend!

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https://oevenezolano.org/2024/08/80yo6opxj The concept is simple and elegant. They will feature hand-selected wines for $20 and less, in an aesthetic and friendly atmosphere. Wines will be stored in hand-crafted wooden racks, arranged by style descriptors. They will feature gourmet cheeses, weekly events/tastings and wine and food pairing lessons.

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Wine Made Simple is also the only store we know of in the Charlottesville area owned and operated by a woman (Joyce Watson). Richard Leahy will be the store manager and in charge of ordering wines and wine education. They will feature fine Virginia wines as well as those from other states. They will feature some local wines during April to celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s birthday (4/13).

The store is opening on April 2 for a soft opening; April 5 officially and the grand opening is April 9. If you are in the Charlottesville area, plan to attend one of the opening dates. And if you do, tell them Virginia Wine Time sent you!

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The above information was provided by Richard Leahy.

Merlot Vertical Tasting

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On Saturday we attended the Merlot Vertical Tasting at Breaux Vineyards. We arrived a few minutes early and had time to do a regular tasting. While we were tasting we were able to chat with Jen Breaux. It was great catching up with her. She informed us that Breaux will be announcing their new winemaker in about a week. They’ve had some great candidates and are excited about the new energy coming to Breaux. She also told us that famed winemaker Michael Shaps will be consulting with Breaux over the next year to help make the transition a smooth one. We were excited to hear that Michael Shaps would be conducting the Merlot Vertical Tasting. As our tasting came to an end and the vertical about to begin, Jen told us of the plans to expand. There are plans to build a new inventory building and tasting room. There will also be a club room! We are looking forward to the additions coming to Breaux.

https://www.psicologialaboral.net/2024/08/07/up4l0zsy6mi After an introduction from Jen Breaux and a taste of the 2010 Cabernet Rose (pre-release) the Merlot Vertical began. Michael Shaps informed us about the wines we’d be tasting. We tasted merlots from 2000, 2001, 2002 (reserve), 2004, 2006, and 2007. The wines were presented in pairs with a delicious course to enjoy with each pair of wines. We began with the 2000 and 2001 vintages. These were served with grass fed beef stewed with shitake mushrooms and grape tomatoes served with roasted turnips and grilled zucchini. Of these two both Warren and I enjoyed the 2000. We noted extracted fruit, anise, plum, and toffee. I thought this one paired perfectly with the grass fed beef.

https://solomedicalsupply.com/2024/08/07/gykwzz8y The second course of free range chicken over gnocchi tossed in pumpkin sage cream sauce and dusted with smashed pecans and served with sliced pecorino-romano cheese was served with the 2002 reserve merlot and the 2004 merlot. Of these two vintages the 2002 reserve merlot was the hands down winner. We have written about the 2002 reserve before and absolutely love it. We noted raisin, dates, tobacco, anise and plum. I only have one bottle of this vintage left on my rack and I’m hanging on to it. It only gets better with time.

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https://aiohealthpro.com/f93l4651i The 2006 and the 2007 merlot vintages were served with grilled lamb and roasted onion terrine served with warm over rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes and peas with lamb gravy. The 2007 merlot stood out during this course. We noted its dark color, dark fruit characteristics and light tannic presence. Once again the pairing was perfect.

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After each course Michael Shaps surveyed the participants to determine their favorites. The consensus was pretty much on target. Warren and I both selected the 2002 Merlot Reserve as our favorite of the day. Our second and third selections were split. I selected the 2007 as my second and Warren selected the 2000. In third place I selected the 2000 and Warren selected the 2007. We thought all these vintages were excellent examples of the merlots being produced by Breaux.

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https://sugandhmalhotra.com/2024/08/07/910lemaga We finished the event with a taste of the Lot 816 Merlot barrel sample. While tasting the sample we chatted with other attendees and Breaux friends. Before leaving we picked out Cellar Club selections. Michael Shaps did a wonderful job leading us through the vertical. With all the news of changes coming to Breaux, the future looks bright! The next time you visit Breaux Vineyards be sure to tell them Virginia Wine Time sent you!

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Friday Sips

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https://udaan.org/6r9rbtv7m.php Our Friday evening began with the 2008 Seyval from Linden Vineyards. We realized that we still had this older 2008 gem from Linden on the wine rack. The rack life for seyval blanc may not be too long, and we should have popped this open a while ago. However, it still retains characteristic citrusy elements and made for a nice partner with soft goat cheese and baguette.

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For dinner we selected the 2009 Chardonnay from Annefield Vineyards. When Michael Shaps is your winemaker, quality wines are the result. We enjoyed this one with parmesan encrusted tilapia and pasta. We noted elements of pear, apple, and honey. We also detected a mineral edge and some vanilla. We thought it paired nicely with our meal.

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Virginia Wine Week

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Even though we had a busy schedule, we decided to carve out some time and enjoy a glass of Virginia wine for Virginia Wine Week. We went to Grapeseed in Bethesda, MD. It wasn’t Virginia but they serve Virginia wine by the glass.

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Our before dinner sipper was the 2009 Viognier from Horton Vineyards. Horton’s viognier is one of our favorites and the 2009 didn’t disappoint. Right away we noticed the floral aromatics. We picked up subtle peach and a hint of lemon, like a twist of lemon. In the mouth we got very similar qualities with the addition of tropical fruit flavors. It had a nice, creamy mouthfeel. We’re sure the Horton Viognier will be one of our favorites for a long time. We hope you were able to enjoy a glass of Virginia wine this week. What did you enjoy?

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Gray Ghost Barrel Tasting

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https://mandikaye.com/blog/dpc8glsiapt Last Saturday we went to the annual barrel tasting at Gray Ghost Vineyards. Each year we enjoy seeing how the wines are progressing in the barrel and get a sneak peak at what they’ll be like when they are in the bottle. This is a popular event at Gray Ghost and we never miss it.

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https://www.completerehabsolutions.com/blog/764okmz The blending was next. We started with a blend of the 2010 Cabernet Franc and the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a nice blend that presented smoke, pepper, and dark berry flavors. Our next blend was the star of the day. We blended the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon American barrel sample with the French oak sample. OMG! This was quite a blend. We noted eucalyptus, berry flavors, smooth tannins, and a beautiful color. This one will be released to the public in October but those who purchased futures will get their hands on it in September.

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If you are at all interested in how wines develop in the barrel, you need to attend a barrel tasting. You get to see where the wine is going and you get a good idea of what the final product will be when it’s bottled. We always enjoy getting a sneak peek of the wines to come. Plan to attend a barrel tasting soon. And if you visit Gray Ghost, tell them Virginia Wine Time sent you!

Love By The Glass

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As Virginia Wine Week continues we decided to post a few “Love by the Glass” posts about what we’re enjoying this week. Last night we enjoyed a glass of the Village Winery Viognier. This viognier is barrel fermented. We noted a floral nose with tropical fruit, spice, and creamy feel in the mouth. While this was just sipper for us, we could see having it with fish or chicken. What wine are you enjoying by the glass this week?

Virginia Wine Week

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Wine lovers – get ready to toast the second annual Virginia Wine Week: Love by the Glass, March 18 – 27, 2011. Virginia Wine Week is a statewide promotion that features Virginia wine by the glass at participating restaurants and wine shops across the state. Virginia Wine Week combines the best of culinary traditions at restaurants across the state with elegant local wines and special tasting menus. Special events throughout the week along with Love by the Glass travel packages give visitors a lot to love about wine travel in Virginia.

Virginia is becoming a major wine destination, with more than 190 wineries statewide and ranking fifth in the nation for wine production. Virginia was recently named one of the top five up-and-coming wine regions by Travel + Leisure magazine, adding to the state’s allure to wine lovers everywhere.

We received the above information from Virginiawine.org. Go to Virginiawine.org to find out where you can get Virginia wine by the glass!