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Rosa Natura 2022
Origin: Virginia
Retail: $20.95 | Sale: $18.85
The Lost Creek Rosa Natura is a Provence-style rosé made from 100% Merlot. A particular Merlot block is managed the entire growing season specifically to be rosé. Steps are taken throughout the summer to retain
acidity and limit the development of sugars and tannins. At harvest, the fruit is whole-cluster pressed, then fermented in neutral French oak barrels. This rosé begins with gentle strawberry and apricot notes and finishes with a subtle creamy oak.
Viognier 2023
Origin: Virginia
Retail: $28.99 | Sale: $26.09
Viognier grapes are sourced from the hillside vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains and then whole cluster pressed. Fermentation involves partial malolactic fermentation and neutral French barrels. This wine has a medium weight, soft body, and rounded pear notes throughout.
Cabernet Franc 2021
Origin: Virginia
Retail: $40.95 | Sale: $36.85
The winemaking process begins with a 3 day cold soak, followed by a natural primary fermentation and extended maceration. The juice is aged for 20 months in French oak; 25% new, 75% neutral. Plum, dark chocolate, black pepper, and vanilla highlight this glass.
Allure Red Blend 2019
Origin: Virginia
Retail: $40.95 | Sale: $36.85
A Bordeaux blend consisting of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, and 11% Merlot. The Allure is aged for 20 months in 33% French oak and 67% new oak. Bright black cherry is balanced by cardamom, szechuan pepper, and gripping tannins.