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 | 2005 Kluge Estate New World Red Albemarle County
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Varietal:
| Other Red Wines
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| | | Score | User | City | State | Country | Tasting Notes | Time |
| 75 | | | 88 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | What a shame Jefferson’s not alive for this one!!! Kluge Estate in northern Virginia blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc to craft a wine that could qualify as a Meritage if Kluge Estate chose to join the organization. This full-bodied, deeply colored dry red wine exhibits a bit of dill/herb on the aromas and flavors. There’s also a fair amount of toast and caramel on the oak-influenced aromas (toasty, caramel). On the palate are deep, dark fruit flavors—black currant, spice, chocolate and vanilla. Aging is done entirely in French oak, says the winery.. At the moment, the wine is young, tight and still in need of time to develop. We’d suggest cellaring for 2-5 years. If enjoying now, you’ll find it likes foods that showcase spice and smoke: Smoked liverwurst; peppered salami; chorizo, grilled ham steak; smoked pork with a mild tomato-based barbecue sauce (such as the one from Bobby & June’s Kountry Kitchen on 14th St.), smoked beef roast; pork chop with chili glaze; mild aged, firm cheeses; dark chocolate with some spice (chipotle pepper for instance).
Georgia Distributor:
Georgia Crown | 12/01/2008 |
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