Winery Rapidan RiverMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Rapidan River is in the top 0 of wines of Virginia.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rapidan River's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Florental
Simple, colourful fruity reds with a dark ruby hue, lightly marked to firm tannins and a straightforward palate; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and herbaceous notes. Modern, productive profile. Grown in small quantities in France and Belgium, used in organic and sustainable vineyards, part of the new generation of disease-resistant varieties. French black hybrid developed in the 20th century.
Informations about the Winery Rapidan River
The Winery Rapidan River is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Virginia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Virginia
Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).
The word of the wine: Rafle (taste of)
A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.
