2009 RdV Vineyards Lost Mountain
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The 2009 Lost Mountain, the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine, also has 25% combined of Merlot and Petit Verdot. Cab Sauv is not Virginia's strong suit, but RdV is one of the very few that gets it right. This has all those cassis flavors, fine structure and a tightly wound feel. Almost miraculous (it was just the second vintage, from young vines, and a tricky year in Virginia to boot), this is in prime time, far younger than the Rendezvous. There is most certainly maturity and complexity, but it may hold well for another decade. This is an astonishing achievement under the circumstances. This is a library wine. The price merely reflects the current release pricing for this wine, not for this vintage.
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Mark Squires
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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Second vintage of this ambitious property in Virginia, founded by Rutger de Vink. The tannins are soft and supple at 14 years old, with aromatics that major on tobacco, cigar box, cedar and woodsmoke. Soft brambled fruits delivering plenty of flavour, and they are backed up by fresh acidities, with a lick of salted caramel on the finish. An impressive showing for such an early stage of the project, although the 100% new oak is still setting the tone. Eric Boissenot consultant, Rutger de Vink owner, Joshua Grainer winemaker.