Variety of grapes: Not listed
Origin: Fairlawn, VA: New River Vineyards and Winery
Price: $21.50
Vintage: 2024
ABV: 12%
Winery Review of wine: This cranberry wine is light and sweet, with a distinctive aromatic finish. It is a limited edition winter favorite handcrafted in small batches.
Color: Red Currant (according to my color chart)
Aroma: Light and subtle smell of cranberry. Has a cider smell to it,
reminds me of the cranberry seltzey I got from a brewery in MA.
Grape varietal characteristics: N/A
Taste: Primary and initial flavor is that of cranberry- primarily sweet with some tartness to it. Also faint taste of orange, a citrus flavor. Secondary taste after it sits in mouth, and the finish, is strongly spiced, cinnamon, nutmeg, and earthy. Some layers and complexity to the taste. Slightly longer finish.
My review: I enjoyed this wine, and understand how it is a limited edition winter wine. It reminds me of the holiday season, and tastes like it would pair well with a thanksgiving or Christmas meal or dessert. The spiced notes aren't my personal favorite as I prefer a sweet wine all around. Personally, it feels a little out of season being February. I would prefer this wine in a small window of November-December, then switching to more spring tasting wines. I do appreciate the layers to this wine and that it isn't overly sweet. I also appreciate the lightness of it. I think it would pair wonderfully with cranberry sauce or cranberry brie bites.
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