This medium-bodied Bordeaux is showing deep aromas of dark, jammy wild cherries, roasty oak, and a hint of earthiness.  Aging in French oak and a touch of Petit Verdot integrate Old World structure and tannic strength into this soft, supple, easy going red. Try with grilled pork tenderloin with cranberries.

Vineyard: Ridgeside
Bottling Date: September 1, 2010
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Case Count: 138

Retail Price: $16

Past Awards:
Silver - VA Governor's Cup Wine Competition (2010)
Bronze - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition (2010)
Bronze - Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine Grand Harvest Awards (2010)
Bronze - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (2010)

Past Awards (2005 vintage):
Gold - VA Wine Lover's Magazine Classic Wine Competition (2009)
Silver - American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition (2008)
Silver - Virginia State Fair Wine Competition (2008)
Bronze - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition (2008)