Easton Blue 2015
Gold and Silver Medal Winner
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Virginia Governor's Cup Gold Medal 2021 and Silver Medal 2019, 2020 and 2022
Our 2015 Easton Blue is one of our original signature red blends. Rich up front with chocolate, cherries, and oak, the full-bodied palate offers dark berries, licorice, and fennel. Time in the bottle has highlighted the well-rounded tannins on the finish. Let it breathe, and enjoy.
Nose: oak, chocolate, cherries, sage
Palate: cherry, blackberry, licorice, fennel
Finish: medium oak, medium tannin, and medium acid
Blend: 38% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Virginia
Vineyard Designation
Grapelawn, Honah Lee, Adventure Far, Carter's Mtn
Harvest Date
September / October 2015
Acid
6.53
pH
3.51
Aging
18 months - 50% new French oak, 37.5% neutral French oak, 12.5% 2 year old oak
Residual Sugar
.02 g/L
Alcohol %
13.3
Wine Profile
Food Pairing Notes
Hard cheeses like pecorino, manchego, smoked gouda, aged cheddar. Mushrooms and lentils. Lamb stew or chops, roasted pork, burgers, barbeque beef short ribs.