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Veramar NV Tres Blanc White Blend (Virginia)
High-toned apple cider notes dominate the nose on this concentrated blend of Riesling, Vidal Blanc and Chardonnay from Virginia’s Veramar. Full bodied but dry with a rich viscosity and a brisk, lemony acidity, it’s straightforward, but enjoyable for a casual night’s fare. — A.I. (2/1/2011) — 85 -
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Veramar 2008 Estate Club Viognier (Virginia)
Veramar’s Estate Club Viognier has a high-toned apple scent. Fat and full bodied with lots of rich cream, butter and apple cider notes, it’s fairly low in acid, but high in alcohol, contributing to a finish that feels a bit dense and hot. — A.I. (2/1/2011) — 84 -
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Veramar 2007 Cabernet Franc (Virginia)
This seductive Cabernet Franc opens up with aromas of cherry, vanilla and spice leading into layers of blackberry, plum, cinnamon and cedar on the palate. Fruit and spice are balanced here, and medium tannins means the wine can age. Paired with roasted duck or beef, the wine is a sure hit. — S.K. (2/1/2010) — 87 -
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Veramar 2008 Estate Club Merlot (Virginia)
Rich and round, this offers plenty of concentrated blackberry notes enveloped in warm spices and supple oak. There’s a hint of green tomato leaves throughout, but the lush fruit combined with sturdy grape tannins and high acidity would pair well with fatty short ribs or braised pork. — A.I. (12/15/2010) — 87 -
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Veramar 2009 Estate Club Merlot (Virginia)
Warm and spicy on the nose and palate, this Virginia Merlot boasts a sour cherry aroma combined with hints of gingersnap cookie and ripe bramble. Ample and rich with slightly stewed black fruit notes, the palate is bathed in waves of anise and cinnamon that linger on the finish. — A.I. (12/1/2011) — 86 -
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Veramar 2009 Estate Club Ameritage Red Blend (Virginia)
While soft and ripe on the nose and palate with loads of soft red fruit and hints of mocha and milk chocolate, this Virginia Ameritage doesn’t have a lot of structure, but its smooth, warm style is still eager to please. — A.I. (12/1/2011) — 86 -
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Veramar 2008 Estate Club Cabernet Sauvignon (Virginia)
Ripe and rich on the nose with a harmonious black fruit and sweet vanilla bean aroma, this Virginia Cab is clean and pure with a remarkably pristine fruit profile. Bright and fresh with balanced acidity and a nicely concentrated midpalate. — A.I. (12/1/2011) — 86 -
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Veramar NV Rooster Red Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Virginia)
Ripe red cherries and violets along with a hint of green make for a pleasant nose on this dry, medium-bodied Bordeaux blend. Fresh, nervy acidity amplifies the elegant black cherry and dried herb notes that carry through to an earthy, brambly finish. — A.I. (7/1/2011) — 85 -
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Veramar NV Riesling-Vidal Blanc White Blend (Virginia)
Bruised apple and high-toned apple cider notes on the nose. It’s an appley wine with familiar hints of ginger and apple pie spice, but brisk acidity and a supple mouthfeel keeps it from being overtly homespun in style. — A.I. (2/1/2011) — 85 -
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Veramar 2010 Cabernet Franc (Shenandoah Valley)
Crisp black plum and cherry flavors are pleasant, if a tad underripe, on this full-bodied SheNAdoah Valley Cab Franc. Striking acidity and an abundance of green, herbal notes give it a lean, slightly tart midpalate. — A.I. (12/31/2011) — 84
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