Spicy Rivanna – Burnley Vineyard – Monticello, VA

This is an old review I wrote for another site

This is a personal favourite of mine from this vineyard. Basically it’s their Rivanna Red wine but with various spices added to is. Immediately after you open this wine you notice the wonderful aroma with some great hints of nutmeg and orange peel. As for its taste it has a nice complexity to it with flavours like cinnamon. This is a great wine to share with friends and is great chilled but is best served heated like a nice hot tea, and in my opinion hot is the best way to serve it as all the smells and tastes come out so much more. And if you're looking for something to eat with it I would suggest pumpkin pie and the spices go very well. If you like lightly mulled wines and spices you'll love this wine.