Today 8th April, 2012, Sunday, which is an Easter holiday that celebrates the reborn of Jesus Christ. And Wine, for Christian, can be regarded as the blood from Jesus. Thus, I intentionally choosed today to visit the vineyard to taste the indigenuous wine in Monogomery County. Since I am a cadet and we have formation every morningat 7 am, so I decided to go to somewhere close by and Roanke vineyard is the best choice.
Here is the vineyard in the backyard. They produce the wine underground and get it fermented, stored, barreled and bottled.
Unfortunately, the processing room is not opened for public. Perhaps, this is the "confidential commercial secrete" or they are trying to hide their special way of producing wine.
Lets share my wine tasting experience!!
The wine tasting costs 6 usd per person which one can taste five different wines in the list, and it is worthy as every wine that you going to taste is decent ! There are two criterias for visitors, red wine and white wine. And I picked the white wine option first and red wine as the second. Here is what I tasted,:
Viognier
A superior white wine with aromas of apricot and citrus hailing from the Rhone valley of France. Our stainless steel fermented bottling is bursting with a citrus fruit palate while our barrel fermented winner is full-bodied and pairs well with many foods. made in the French style of unfiltered wines, this wines spends 9-12 months aging in barrel before bottling. The closest match to a French Condrieu made in America.
A superior white wine with aromas of apricot and citrus hailing from the Rhone valley of France. Our stainless steel fermented bottling is bursting with a citrus fruit palate while our barrel fermented winner is full-bodied and pairs well with many foods. made in the French style of unfiltered wines, this wines spends 9-12 months aging in barrel before bottling. The closest match to a French Condrieu made in America.
Estate Chardonnay
One of the finest Chardonnays in the area, the Estate Chardonnay shows citrus flavors reminiscent of California Chards. During the 24 months in French Oak barrels, a true winner is born.
One of the finest Chardonnays in the area, the Estate Chardonnay shows citrus flavors reminiscent of California Chards. During the 24 months in French Oak barrels, a true winner is born.
Rheingold Reserve Chardonnay
A taste of France here in Southwest Virginia can be found with the Rheingold. Similar to a French White Burgundy like a Grand Cru Chablis, the Rheingold is a full bodied white with butteriness and oakiness to boot. Barrel fermented in French Oak and aged 22 months before bottling, this wine will take you for an adventure back to the Old World.
A taste of France here in Southwest Virginia can be found with the Rheingold. Similar to a French White Burgundy like a Grand Cru Chablis, the Rheingold is a full bodied white with butteriness and oakiness to boot. Barrel fermented in French Oak and aged 22 months before bottling, this wine will take you for an adventure back to the Old World.
Dry Rose
Unheard of and under appreciated in the United States, there is nothing to compare to a true dry rose. Patterned after those roses of Southern France, this rose is made of 100% Sangiovese. By the technique of Saigee, this wine captures the strawberry fruit-flavor of fully ripened red grapes without the tannins of its fraternal brothers. Served chilled and paired with all foods, it is a chef's secret for successful al fresco dining, picnics or brunches.
Unheard of and under appreciated in the United States, there is nothing to compare to a true dry rose. Patterned after those roses of Southern France, this rose is made of 100% Sangiovese. By the technique of Saigee, this wine captures the strawberry fruit-flavor of fully ripened red grapes without the tannins of its fraternal brothers. Served chilled and paired with all foods, it is a chef's secret for successful al fresco dining, picnics or brunches.
Sangiovese
The strength of any vintage is best appreciated when you understand that we produce this 100 percent Sangiovese in the true Tuscan style. Dark in color with dense cherry fruit, this spicy wine will push any pasta to its fullest potential. Silky tannins and a succulent finish win over the most dedicated white wine drinker. Great with food, this makes the perfect hostess gift.
The strength of any vintage is best appreciated when you understand that we produce this 100 percent Sangiovese in the true Tuscan style. Dark in color with dense cherry fruit, this spicy wine will push any pasta to its fullest potential. Silky tannins and a succulent finish win over the most dedicated white wine drinker. Great with food, this makes the perfect hostess gift.
Gotterdammerung
On the heels of the great French producer Cheval Blanc, our Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend emulates the master. Truly endowed with French-style aromas of good mother earth, this gracious fruit yielding to harmonious tannins make this the premier dinner wine of choice. Our most highly-rated and written-about wine may be difficult to pronounce but effortless to enjoy. For ease, try "Gott wine?," just like "Got milk?"
On the heels of the great French producer Cheval Blanc, our Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend emulates the master. Truly endowed with French-style aromas of good mother earth, this gracious fruit yielding to harmonious tannins make this the premier dinner wine of choice. Our most highly-rated and written-about wine may be difficult to pronounce but effortless to enjoy. For ease, try "Gott wine?," just like "Got milk?"
Cabernet Sauvignon
Our Cabs set new marks for ripeness and tannin maturity. Harvested in late October or early November, they spend 34-40 months aging in a combination of French and American Oak. These lusty dense wines show dark cherry fruit, cedar, spice, and sweet tobacco layer after layer. Velvet tannin feel on the palate, silky cocoa on the finish, these are passionate releases from this Cabernet Girl.
Our Cabs set new marks for ripeness and tannin maturity. Harvested in late October or early November, they spend 34-40 months aging in a combination of French and American Oak. These lusty dense wines show dark cherry fruit, cedar, spice, and sweet tobacco layer after layer. Velvet tannin feel on the palate, silky cocoa on the finish, these are passionate releases from this Cabernet Girl.
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