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Wines of the Week from SW Mountains and Dr. Frank Vineyards

by Richard Leahy | May 30, 2025 | Tastings/Evaluations, Wine of the Week, XXVirginia Wine

May 30th, 2025 I’m pleased to say that the winemaking talent of the new winemaker Boela Gerber at Southwest Mountain Vineyards stands up to his reputation as one of the top winemakers from South Africa. I’ve only tasted three of his white wines so far, but...

Wine of the Week: Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir 2021, VA

by Richard Leahy | Dec 18, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week

***→**Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir 2021 VA Released after only six weeks in the bottle, tasted when a year old. Color: translucent medium ruby. Nose: racy, with bright red cherry, raspberries, a hint of white pepper and spice, flinty minerality. Aside from the red fruit...

Wine of the Week: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard “Wild Acre” Reserve Blend, Monticello, VA 2017

by Richard Leahy | Dec 9, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard has gradually expanded their product line, and now offer five wines over $50; two varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot), and three blends: Bundoran Blue $60, Wild Common, $55 (both red Meritage blends with someTannat), and...

Wines of the Week: Two New Releases from Ankida Ridge Vineyards

by Richard Leahy | May 6, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week

This week, Ankida Ridge Vineyards, the vinuous “jewel of Amherst County”, released two new wines, jointly included here as Wines of the Week; a Vinho Verde-style Chardonnay (called “Verday”), and a five-year-old solera-aged white port...

Wine of the Week: Keswick Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Estate Reserve, Monticello

by Richard Leahy | Apr 13, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week

The 2010 vintage was very good overall, especially for late-ripening varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon. A rare varietal label in the Monticello AVA, Keswick Vineyards has consistently made some of the best varietal Cab. Sauvs in Virginia. When you have an estate...

Wine of the Week: Bozzo Family Chardonnay (“Eileen”) 2019

by Richard Leahy | Feb 23, 2022 | Tastings/Evaluations, Virginia Wine, Wine of the Week

The small Bozzo Family Vineyards on Rt. 9 in northern Loudoun County made an impressive debut on the Virginia wine scene when their 2016 “Second Act” (Meritage-style blend) won a gold medal with their first release. Since then, I’ve kept my eye on...
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