…Bedell Cellars, Barboursville, Breaux, Tarara, Jefferson Vineyards, Veritas, King Family, Monticello, and others.
And tell them that Ed sent you (and keep reading his articles on Wine Review Online), because it was indeed his idea, but that Carlo made the recommendations (like I matter...lol!).
And show the east coast some love!!!
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…We thought the cookies paired very well with Reserve Chardonnay from Jefferson Vineyards. Make note of this if you plan to check out the cookies and need a wine to pair with them.
After our dinner we decided to select another cookie to pair with our dinner wine, the 2009 Merlot from Pollak Vineyards . Referring to the wheel again, we selected the Expresso Chocolate Peanut Butter cookie. This time we went with the wine first to get the wine notes on our palates before …
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2011 Chardonnay by Jefferson Vineyards, VA
2009 Meritage by Jefferson Vineyards, VA
2010 Prestige by Knob Hall Winery, MD
2011 White Oak by Knob Hall Winery, MD
2011 Moscatel by Morais Vineyards & Winery, VA
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…limited to) Barboursville Vineyards, Blenheim Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, Keswick Vineyards, King Family Estate, and Pollak Vineyards.
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2009 Cabernet Franc by Jefferson Vineyards, VA
2009 Petit Verdot by Jefferson Vineyards, VA
2010 Pinot Gris by Jefferson Vineyards, VA
2010 Viognier by Jefferson Vineyards, VA
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NV Enigme' by Lake Anna Winery, VA
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Jefferson Vineyards 2010 Pinot Gris sells for $ 19 is made about 70% stainless, and produces a lovely wine that smacks of pears. A litle Riesling is blending in there as well and just a touch of secondary gives it a touch of fizz. There is also a smattering of Viognier for fun.
I love pinot gris and this is really a classic pinot gris that I would buy. The pear component gives way to peaches and other stone fruit, and this tastes like dessert in a glass!
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Jefferson Vineyards brings the next wine, a Pinot Gris. It's grown on land that was at one time owned by Thomas Jefferson. It smells nice a crisp with lime aromas, and it tastes crisp too, with lime and mineral flavors. It retails for $ 18.95.
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