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Red Wine
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Red Wine


2016 Syrah – RagApple Lassie Vineyard – Boonville, NC
Ah Syrah, one of those classic wines I just can’t help but love as it tends to have so many of the characteristics I tend to look for in...
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Jul 20, 20182 min read
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2015 Merlot – Sanders Ridge Winery – Boonville, NC
Sanders Ridge was an interesting find for us here recently as they are a lovely small organic farm and winery with a beautiful tasting...
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Jul 6, 20181 min read
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2002 Sangiovese – Valhalla Vineyards – Roanoke, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Out of all of the Italian varietals, Sangiovese is by far my absolute favourite. So this...
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Jun 14, 20182 min read
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2003 Cynthiana – Valenzano Winery – Shamong, NJ (Outer Coastal Plain)
This is an old review I wrote for another site This is a truly American and East Coast wine as it is made from a native Norton varietal....
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2005 Chambourcin – Stony Knoll Vineyards – Dobson, NC (Yadkin Valley)
This is an old review I wrote for another site This was the last of the wines I had in my flight at the Yadkin Valley Wine bar in the...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2005 Norton – Grove Winery and Vineyards – Gibsonville, NC
This is an old review I wrote for another site This wine had a lot to live up to since it happens to be of my favourite American...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2005 Octagon 8th Edition – Barboursville Vineyard – Monticello, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site I am a very big fan of Red wines and this is hands down the best wine I've had to date....
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2006 Barbera Reserve – Barboursville Vineyard – Monticello, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Barbera is an interesting Italian red, one I'm not a immense fan of but at least somewhat...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2006 Category 5 – Raylen Vineyards – Mocksville, NC (Yadkin Valley)
This is an old review I wrote for another site This is another one of the Yadkin Valley wines that I had during my rather pleasant...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2006 Tuscarora Red – Rockbridge Vineyards – Raphine, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site This was a fairly interesting wine that I picked up at a local store on a whim, one which...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Claret – Veritas Vineyards – Afton, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site This is another great wine that I enjoy quite a bit and tend to buy often. When you open a...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Engagement – Mountfair Vineyards – Mountfair, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Mountfair is quite the new comer to the Virginia wine industry but one which is definitely...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Norton – Daniel Vineyard – Crab Orchard, WV
This is an old review I wrote for another site Since I moved to Virginia I have had an interesting fascination with Norton wines, being...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Petit Verdot – Jefferson Vineyards – Monticello, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Originally used as a bordeaux blending grape, Petit Verdot has really made its own niche...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Chambourcin – Heritage Vineyards – Mullica Hill, NJ
This is an old review I wrote for another site Ah we got another wine here from Heritage Vineyard in New Jersey, this place is starting...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Merlot – Heritage Vineyards – Mullica Hill, NJ
This is an old review I wrote for another site Ah good old New Jersey has always been a good state for red wines in my mind. And...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Proprietors Reserve Red (Chambourcin) – Chaddsford Winery – Chaddsford, PA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Chambourcin is a popular varietal of wine for growers on the east coast, and for good...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2007 Tony's Red – Annthony's Road - Finger Lakes, NY
This is an old review I wrote for another site An interestingly fruity red, though honestly not much of an aroma to it (at least to me,...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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2008 Cabernet Franc Reserve – Veritas Vineyard & Winery – Afton, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Cabernet Franc is a great red wine and definitely one of my favourites wines over all. So,...
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Jun 14, 20182 min read
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2008 Merlot – Veritas Vineyard & Winery – Afton, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Ah poor merlot, it has taken such a beating in recent years and honestly I don’t know why....
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Jun 14, 20182 min read
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2008 Red Star – Veritas Vineyard & Winery – Afton, VA
This is an old review I wrote for another site This is the first video review on the site and I hope you all enjoy it. There are a few...
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Jun 14, 20182 min read
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Chambourcin – Chaddsford Winery – Chaddsford, PA
This is an old review I wrote for another site Ah Chambourcin, honestly I never know what to make of this varietal. Every time I have one...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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Castillo Red – San Sebastian Winery – St. Augustine, FL
This is an old review I wrote for another site This was one of the wines that I enjoyed quite a bit from my tour at the San Sebastian...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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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...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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Vintners Red – San Sebastian Winery – St. Augustine, FL
This is an old review I wrote for another site Another great wine from the San Sebastian winery tour that was not only enjoyable but with...
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Jun 14, 20181 min read
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