We California folk call this “the other Shenandoah Valley” with tongue fully in cheek. A wine like this one stakes the claim for the “original” in Virginia with bright cherry and lively fall spice aromatics that translate well on the palate in dry style. A supple grip knits things together nicely, and the flavors finish in mellow fashion. This has lots of pairing possibilities – I’m leaning roast fowl as a pairing.
Muse Vineyards, Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) 2019
By Rich Cook