Afton Mountain T'19

Name: Afton Mountain T'19

Variety: 42% Merlot,29% Petit Verdot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Virginia (Afton)

Country: USA

Year: 2019

Price: $55

Winery review: Red fruit aromatics, with a rich tannin structure and lingering finish.

Wine Folly: Based on page 88 of Wine Folly, cabernet sauvignon is rich in flavor and is a perfect partner with meats and peppery sauces. Something that I found interesting was that specifically in Napa Valley, the wine typically tends to offer more black cherry, but overall cabernet sauvignon does have hints of baking spices and graphite as well. Merlot (131) pairs well with cherry, plum, chocolate, dried fruit, and vanilla. It even has a smoky finish to it and tastes great with fruit notes. Petit Verdot on page 146 is a minor blending grade in Bordeaux. It has shown promise as a single-varietal wine in warmer climates where it makes smooth full-bodied reds. It can be more of black cherry, plum, violet, lilac, or sage.

My review: To continue the mountain weekend journey at my favorite mountain winery, Afton, my tasting ended with their T'19 which is in their 2024 Governor's Case Selection! Out of the 4 wines I tried, this one was by far my favorite, but of course hurt with the price attached to it. It had a hardy bold smell to it but was very bold and smooth. I very much enjoyed this bottle and even made the purchase to bring one home with me as a special treat! I could really taste the dark fruit with a more violet/floral smell.