Rivanna Red

Nose: Cranberry, cherry, leather
Taste: Plum, craisins, caramel, long slightly coffee bean finish
Pairings: Braised short ribs, green chili mac & cheese, salmon with whipped ricotta, baked Brie, dark chocolate brownies, chocolate turtle
Winemaker notes: Bordeaux blend of 40% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 22 mo. French oak (30% new). 170 cases. VA Governor’s Cup silver medal.