2016 Exitus Red Wine
Is bourbon barrel-aging wines a gimmick? Sure, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad. See what I thought of the 2016 Exitus and how they pulled it off.
Petit Verdot
2015 Paul Dolan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
A budget Cabernet Sauvignon that’s not a fruit-bomb? Did I like it? Did I love it? Did I hate it? Only way to find out is to read on. (Spoiler – it was pretty good).
2015 True Grit Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Throwing in a dash of Petit Verdot, the 2015 True Grit Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon isn’t what you’d expect from a budget-friendly California Cab. So is it worth the price?
September 2015 Virginia Wine Chat with North Gate Vineyard
Virginia Wine Chat returns with a trip to Loudon County and North Gate Vineyard.
Mountfair Commitment 2011
Varietal:  50% Cabernet Franc; 20% Merlot; 20% Petit Verdot; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Region:  Charlottesville, VA – USA Cost:  $25 Winemaker’s Notes:  It’s a supple […]
Handcraft Petite Sirah 2010
Varietal: Â 82% Petite Sirah; 7% Petit Verdot; 5% Sangiovese; 3% Syrah; 3% Zinfandel Region: Â California, USA Cost: Â $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Â Jammy fruit from beginning […]