Month: November 2006

Cellar Tasting With Shari

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What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon then having a cellar tasting with Shari Avenius. That’s exactly what we did last Saturday. After a trail ride at Marriott Ranch we headed over to Linden Vineyards. Bedecked in our riding togs, we arrived at Linden Vineyards just in time to sign up for a cellar tasting. To our surprise, Shari Avenius conducted the tasting, and an added treat was the fact that we were the only ones who had signed up for the cellar tasting at that particular time. Shari’s wines have a cult following, and no wonder—her Sauvignon Blanc was the crowd pleaser at a tasting conducted by the Old Ebbitt Grill. The tasting featured Sauvignon Blancs from around the world, and Shari’s placed in the top three. During the course of the cellar tasting, Shari gave us an experiential tour of Linen wines, and in the process provided us with an education on terroir and its importance to the winemaking process. We also found Shari to be very friendly and our time with her seemed to fly!

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The cellar tasting allowed us to compare wines from previous vintages. For review was the 1999 Chardonnay and the 2001 Chardonnay; the 1995 Linden Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2001 Glen Manor Red, and a late harvest Vidal Blanc dessert wine. All of these selections were outstanding. Warren favored the fuller-bodied 1999 Chardonnay and the bigger, rustic 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon; he found the 1995 Cabernet to be particularly special. This one had a deep garnet color with dense dark fruit and tobaccor flavors. Tannins were evident but pleasingly so; Warren thought of this one as a cigar wine, but a steak dinner would really moo for this bold red. Unfortunately, the 1995 Cabernet was from owner Jim Law’s own wine library and not for sale. Paul’s favorite was the 1999 Chardonnay with its apple/pear flavors and creamier texture.

https://www.balimadetour.com/contact-us/ We did hammer Shari with questions about her own special wines; in particular, we wanted to know what made her Sauvignon Blanc so superior. The answer, not surprisingly, was terrain. These vines grow in a rocky terrain that lends itself to producing classic Sauvignon Blanc. We also found out that Shari will release a red in the next month—we’d like to be the first in line to sample! Also, Shari will be visiting Alsace to tour vineyards there and to meet with winemakers from the area.

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After our amazing cellar tasting with Shari we opted for a bottle of the medium-bodied 2004 Linden Red. We enjoyed it with venison sausage, Derby cheese, and a baguette. We enjoyed the beautiful fall views from the deck while eating our lunch and sipping the red wine.

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We plan to return to Linden in the near future to taste and most likely purchase Shari’s new red. We are huge fans of her Sauvignon Blanc and are confident we’ll enjoy the red as well.

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Spooktacular Wines At La Grange

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Buy Online Soma We decided to pay a visit to La Grange Winery, and it happened to be on the weekend before Halloween. Associates dressed like witches, ghouls, and goblins greeted us, and the tasting room decor celebrated autumn and its spectacular colors. Lilia, our tasting associate, guided us through the nine wines being sampled that day, and amidst the Halloween atmosphere, we swirled and sipped away!

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Notable white wines were the 2005 Fletcher’s Chardonnay and the 2005Viognier. The Chardonnay was Warren’s personal favorite; this Chardonnay was produced in the classic French style and fermented in French oak barrels. The result is a Chardonnay rich in apple flavors with a vanilla/nut finish. Paul favored the 2005 Viognier. Its golden straw color suggested crispness, and lemon/citrusy aromas invited the taster to sip! Grapefruit and orange characteristics prevailed in the mouth with a nice honeyed texture to boot. We decided to put a star next to this one to designate our lunch wine. (More on that later.)


Favorite reds included the 2005 Cabernet Franc and the 2004 Meritage. Of course, Cabernet Franc shines in Virginia, and La Grange provides reasons why this is the case. The La Grange Cabernet Franc is another classic with its herby, spicy characteristics. Red berries were noted, too. The complex 2004 Meritage is a lovely blend of the five Bordeaux varietals that would complement red meats and hearty cheeses. We were not able to sample the 2005 Snort, but this port-style wine is made from late harvest Petit Verdot.

Order Zopiclone Online We completed our tasting, and Lilia invited us to tour the facility. La Grange Winery is one of the newest wineries in Virginia; owner Chris Pearmund opened La Grange earlier in September after completing an extensive renovation of the historic La Grange manor house and its grounds. One would never have known that the manor house suffered through years of neglect. Our tour of the mansion revealed an incredible restoration of the three-level house with careful attention to historical details. Parlor rooms and their furnishings brought us back to 1790, the date the manor was built. However, we were growing hungrier by the second; so, we purchased a bottle of the 2005 Viognier and made our way to the grounds for a picnic.

Buy Alprazolam No Prescription So what was for lunch? We brought along Paul’s famous chicken strips; these he coated with herbs, spices and garlic then pan-fried in olive oil. (I think he’s been watching the Food Network!) The chicken strips paired quite nicely with the Viognier. We also enjoyed light cheeses on baguette slices. Of course, we were surrounded by magnificent views of autumn leaves, and the weather was cool and crisp. We also kept an eye on a ghoulish figure stalking the grounds; the Grim Reaper seemed to have haunted the house that day, but I’m sure he was there to enjoy the wines!

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If you visit La Grange be sure to tell them you read about them on the Virginia Wine Time blog.