Easton Blue 2016
Gold Medal Winner
In Stock
Virginia Governor's Cup Gold Medal 2020
Nose: bay leaf, red currants, strawberries, cedar
Palate: plum, clove, leather, lilac, tobacco
Finish: medium oak, medium plus tannin and acid
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
35% P Verdot, 30% Merlot, 30% C Franc, 5% C Sauv
Appellation
Virginia
Vineyard Designation
Grapelawn, Honah Lee, Adventure Far, Carter's Mtn
Harvest Date
September 2016
Acid
5.6
pH
3.58
Aging
18 months - 40% neutral oak, 30% 1-2 year old French oak, 25% new French oak, 5% new American old oak
Residual Sugar
.33 g/L
Alcohol %
13
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.