Grape Variety of the Month...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Viognier - A very perfumed and rich grape. Can be found as both varietal and as a blend. Viognier produces excellent wines with a long length and balance. The trademark characters are such as violets, peaches, apricots, apples and pears. Bitterness is almost always present with low acidity level.

Wine Region of the Month ...

- Virginia - Grapes have been planted there since the early settlers came to Jamestown in 1607, making the first wine into the new World from indegenous grapes. Thomas Jefferson was given full credit for importing fine French wines to his estate in Monticello. Successful wines are now made in Virginia made from Norton, Touriga, Petit Verdot and Viognier.

www.virginiawines.org

 

Wine of the Month...

SYNCLINE 2008 - Columbia Valley.

26% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 24% Cinsault, 12% Mourvedre, 9% Counoise, 4% Carignan. A blend of classic southern French varieties that are unique and expressive on their own. This wine exhibits ripe rasberry, violet and game aromas, with juicy plum flavors. The bright, supple finish and pleasing fruit-filled mouthfeel make this wine adaptable to many foods and occasions.

1,770 cases produced. www.synclinewine.com

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