A terrific Sauvignon Blanc, this harkens back to the days when Marlborough renditions burst onto the worldwide wine scene with very intense aromas and flavors with almost no buffering from residual sugar. The bouquet shows aromas of pink grapefruit above all, with a shot of fresh lime juice in the flavors. The acidity is pronounced but not overly tart. Wow – please pass the oysters.
A most elegant Zin, with brambly sweet tobacco, red tea, and black raspberry ganache. Expressive and impressive, with round tannins and a spiced cedar finish.
Vibrant red and blue fruit with spiced oak and cinnamon. Juicy, with high-toned acidity.
Horton has long been a leader among Virginia wineries thanks to experimentation with many grape, and got great results from Rkatsiteli, an excellent variety originating from the country of Georgia. Medium-bodied, it offers very pleasant notes recalling dried apricots and yellow melon with accents of honeycomb and orange zest.
Dynamic, with bold black currant, chalky tannins, and a breezy acidity. Taste the soil and sunshine, with a backdrop of graphite, soy sauce, and the ripest of blackberry. Spending 16 months in French oak results in a seamless texture.
Spiced berries are juicy and lined with cedar and red tea. Tannins are present, and melt across the palate, revealing a saline mineral tone. Cinnamon and mocha spark an energetic finish.
Bright and charming, with tart cranberry, thyme, red licorice, and an earthy core. Mid-palate toasted caramel apple and Bing cherry are illuminated by a zing of white pepper and fresh acidity.
Brisk and lean, with wet stone, grapefruit, and thyme. Tart and spirited, with an inner vibrancy.