This week at wine club we kept it close to home, focusing on Virginia.
Castle Hill Celestial Cider NVThough not a wine, my Wine of The Week, I give to the Castle Hill Celestial Cider. This bone dry cider will ignite your senses with it's beautiful spices and citrus notes. Nice body, great nose, this cider will be on my holiday list for celebrations and toasts!
"This cider has a firm tannic structure that exhibits notes of earthiness, spice and citrus that comes from a blend of English Bitter Sweets and Albermarle Pippin apples. A touch of Winesap apples enhances Celestial's bright clean finish and aromatic notes." - Celestial Hill Cider
Rockbridge St. Mary's Blanc 2010
Barrel fermented Vidal Blanc. Amber color, apple blossoms on nose. Nicely layered with apple, pineapple. Good Virginia alternative to Chardonnay.
Pair with fresh baked bread and creamy cheeses.
Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc 2011
One of the most popular varietals in Virginia is Cabernet Franc and this 75% Cab Franc and 25% Cab Sauv is a great example of the promise of Virginia wineries.
I am fairly impressed with everything I have tasted from Rappahannock Cellars thus far, but this Cabernet Franc in particular is my favorite.
"A classic Virginia Cabernet Franc, medium-dark color with spice and red berry aromas and a hint of cedar cigar box, all precede flavors of stone fruit and cherries wrapped in supple tannins, and followed by a medium-full finish. Try with a winter leg of lamb, or your favorite hearty red pasta. Only 625 cases made." - Website
Join us next week at 2113 Bistro for Wine Club and taste some delicious wines from Rioja, Spain!
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