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Thistle Gate Vineyard's Wine Selection
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Thistle White 2012 ($15/bottle): An off-dry fruit forward blend of Seyval Blanc and Viognier. Thistle White has notes of ripe pear and white cherry and leaves a crisp finish on the palate. Viognier 2012 ($18/bottle): Aged in French Oak for 12 months. Monticello AVA grapes. A fragrant wine that pairs well with grilled or broiled chicken or seafood. |
Chardonnay 2012 ($18/bottle): Crisp notes of pineapple and melon leads to a smooth finish. Aged for nine months in both French and American oak. Thistle Blush 2011 ($15/bottle): This bright, off-dry Rose, is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Viognier that offers flavors of strawberries and honey.
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Chardonnay 2010 ($22/bottle): Virginia Governor's Cup 2011 Silver Medal. Overall, 2nd best white wine award, Daylilly and Wine Festival. A crisp wine with scents of apple and melon, touches of oak and a smooth creamy finish. Aged in American and French Oak. Limited production (50 cases). Virginia Wine Gazette (Vol. 15 No. 4): "...hands down the best Chardonnay I have tasted in Virginia." |
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Thistle Red ($14/bottle): This easy drinking wine is a blend of several mature Bordeaux region wines and Chambourcin (sold out).
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Cabernet Franc 2012 ($16/bottle): A well balanced wine, with notes of blackberries and currants. Aged in both French and American oak and made with grapes harvested from mature vines in the Monticello region.
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Batteau Red 2011 ($18/bottle): This off-dry red is made from our premium Chambourcin grapes and 15% port-style wine. |
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St. George Chambourcin 2010 ($18/bottle): A rich, bold wine with notes of black currant and plum. Grapes harvested at 26 brix and aged in French oak leads to its aromatic flavor. VA Governor's Cup 2011 Medal winner and overall 2nd best red wine award in the Daylilly and Wine Festival. |
Highland 2010 ($27/bottle): Port-style wine made from Chambourcin and fortified with brandy to 18% alcohol. Aged for 2 years in French oak makes it the perfect after dinner drink. 25 case production (sold out).
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Notes:
The photograph of TGV wines was taken by Christy Cushnie.
The Thistle Gate Vineyard image found on various 2010 labels was painted in oil by Leslie Cushnie.
The early 15th century image of St. George (Chambourcin label) was digitally restored by Dr. Alex Boguslawski, professor of Russian Studies at Rollins College, and used with his permission.
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