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Barrel Oak 2009 Reserve Cabernet Franc (Virginia)
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Violets, smoke and fall foliage perfume this deeply concentrated Virginia Cab Franc. It’s full bodied with sultry, black cherry flavors and there’s a noticeable build in complexity on the midpalate amidst layers of crushed black pepper, charred wood and dark floral notes that linger to the finish.
— A.I.
(12/31/2011)
Barrel Oak 2009 Bowhaus White Table Wine (Virginia)
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- $23
Ceylon tea, fresh pineapple and tangerines perfume this off-dry blend of predominantly Vidal, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier grapes. Simple yet fresh, with pretty white floral and peach notes, this wine would be a lovely companion to lemongrass accented Thai and Vietnamese dishes.
— A.I.
(2/1/2011)
Barrel Oak 2008 Reserve Chardonnay (Virginia)
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- $27
Fresh, appley and floral with a touch of tangy yogurt cream, this is an approachable yet elegant Virginia pick. Delicate apple and pear flavors shine through on this full-bodied wine with fresh acidity, supple texture and balanced alcohol.
— A.I.
(2/1/2011)
Barrel Oak 2008 Reserve Viognier (Virginia)
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- $26
On the nose, this charming wine is aromatic, with pretty lemon and orange blossoms mingled with darkly toasted oak and butter notes. Dry and full bodied with a rich, creamy mouthfeel, floral notes and a soft salinity on the finish keep the broad palate from verging toward flabbiness.
— A.I.
(2/1/2011)
Barrel Oak 2008 Merlot (Virginia)
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Medium-bodied and supple in texture, this dark and brambly Virginian Merlot offers plenty of black fruit and warm, savory spices. Aged in a combination of American and Hungarian oak, there’s a slightly reedy, wooden note and high-toned acidity on the finish.
— A.I.
(12/15/2010)
Barrel Oak 2008 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (Virginia)
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- $26
Hints of freshly pressed apples and pears in a darkly toasted oak barrel come through. Deft use of new French oak results in a full-bodied wine with a lush, buttered toast richness that highlights sweet apple and lemon flavors. The finish is clean and lemony with a slight saline touch.
— A.I.
(2/1/2011)
Barrel Oak 2009 Traminette (Virginia)
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- $25
While gorgeously floral on the nose with notes of roses, fresh grapefruit and lychees, the palate on this dry, medium-bodied Traminette lacks intensity. There’s some lime and lychee flavors, but little concentration or depth.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
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