Dense, sweet and surprisingly supple on the plate but,with a touch of inkiness to its broad blackcurrant, blackberry, licorice and graphite flavors. Inky blackberry, licorice and menthol on the slightly portiike nase. Need I say more? Drink up, buttercup.īright ruby-red.
It continues with black raspberry, ocean breeze, orange zest and a touch of fresh herbs. Vibrant, beautiful and tantalizes the senses with violets, black cassis, pipe tobacco and forest floor. Dry on the palate, silky tannins and minerality are balanced by strawberry and orange zest flavors.ī Leighton Petit Verdot is made from 100 percent Petit Verdot.ĭark and brooding. Women like Martha Washington, Pearl Bailey, and Ella Fitzgerald.Ĭameo Rosé offers aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and peach. A variety of cultures and eras have been curated to share recollections of the fearless, passionate ways each woman lived so that a case of wine will contain twelve different individuals to celebrate. The story of the suffrage movement in Virginia is an important part of the collective history. Each bottle has a label depicting one of the chosen women, who’s contributions range from historic, business, entertainment, politics, and wine. Cameo Rosé honors 12 of Virginia’s most influential women. Raise a glass and toast the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. This idea sparked another movement to celebrate through wine, and Cameo seemed a perfect way to commemorate the milestone moment in history.Ĭameo Wine Collection was created to highlight women in Virginia, and the memorable events that have unfolded in the Commonwealth that lead to the movement to secure women’s right to vote. A portion of the wine’s proceeds were donated to museums and events that would contribute to tourism in the Commonwealth and foster a broader understanding of Virginia’s cultures and cuisines. 168 cases produced.In 2019, Chris Pearmund worked with sixteen Virginia wineries to create a blended wine with grapes from each participating vineyard to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of Winemaking in Virginia. A rich wine with supple tannins, it has the structure to hold up to your favorite red meat now or to develop nicely in your cellar. Blackberry, cherry, and cassis flavors emerge on the palate along with hints of toasty vanilla, all-spice, and earth. Grape(s): 67% Cabernet, 24% Petite Verdot, 4% Merlot, 3% Cabernet franc, & 2% MalbecĪromatics of blackberries, cherries, and plums are accented by notes of coffee, chocolate, and sweet oak on the nose. A rich, smooth wine with plush tannins, it’s sure to hit the spot with any Cab lover.
A sip delivers flavors of blackberry, raspberry, and cherry that unfold into nuances of sweet spice and mocha. Nottingham Cellars 2010 Reserve Cabernet SauvignonĪromas of blackberries, cassis, and black cherries mingle with notes of dark chocolate, clove, and oak on the nose. A rich wine that’s nicely layered, it’s an excellent example a California GSM. The palate delivers flavors of cherries, blackberries, and pomegranate, accented by suggestions of pepper, leather, and mocha. Strawberry, cherry, and blackberry aromas mingle with hints of pepper, dark chocolate, and all-spice on the nose.
Grape(s): 54% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 17% Mourvdre Here’s what we thought about a few of Nottingham’s present offerings: Until then, one can enjoy his current Rhone Blend, “Awakening”, along with his other excellent wines. Collin is especially focused on the potential of the Rhone varieties grown in the area and will be launching a new brand dedicated to them in the not too distance future. But don’t let his appearance fool you he makes some of the best wine in the region. In fact, he looks like most 20-something guys these days in his flat brimmed baseball caps. Nottingham Cellars winemaker Collin Cranor is one of the youngest in the Livermore Valley.
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