Winery - Tarara
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This earthy Meritage is a standout of the Virginia wine scene. The nose is suave and subtle, dominated by notes of forest floor, strawberry and espresso. Gripping tannins frame the palate which is packed with fresh black cherry fruit. Finishes dense and black. Give it a few years in the cellar.
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Tarara Red Blend - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The mocha, toasted oak and sugared violet scents are lovely. There’s a fairly good core of black fruit and creamy mocha on the palate as well, but green leaves and tomato peek through the midpalate, accompanied by some gripping grape tannins. The finish is marked by tart sour cherry and some floral notes.
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Tarara Red Blend - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Apples and pears dominate the nose and palate of this blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris. Full bodied and fermented in stainless steel, this slightly off-dry wine is rich in texture, but stays fresh with a vibrant lemon-lime acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Damp earth and cherries combine in a lithe frame that carries a herbaceous streak through the vanilla-tinged finish. A touch of barnyard adds to its character. Noteworthy for its direct, uncomplicated flavors and its unique origin.
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Tarara Pinot Noir - 1997
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This sweet dessert-style Vidal suffers from a weak nose and low acidity, which makes it seem fat. Still, there’s enough sweetness to stand up to desserts and it might be nice for macerating fruit.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Initially, sweet, feminine violet notes and juicy, ripe blueberries on the nose and palate make this seem innocent and coquettish. But full body, big, chunky tannins and a vibrant acidity against a backdrop of smoke and char make this wine a compelling pick, and potentially one that could benefit from a few years in the cellar.
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Tarara Syrah - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pretty black cherry, char and menthol aromas gently perfume Tarara’s Cab Franc. On the palate, soft black fruit flavors are not deeply concentrated, but ripe with firm grape and wood tannins for balance. Bright acidity carries through on a tart, sour cherry finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
If a buttery, oaky, roasty, toasty Viognier is what you seek, Virginia’s Tarara Vineyards has it. Toasted oak, buttered popcorn and fresh apples dominate both the nose and palate of this dry, full-bodied wine. It’s a straightforward wine with fairly high alcohol, but balanced with a vibrant acidity.
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Tarara Viognier - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a find for lovers of big, buttery wine. Dripping with cream and butter, Tarara’s darkly toasted, full-bodied Chardonnay screams new French oak. Rich and viscous, there’s just a hint of fresh lemon and apple flavors hiding behind all of the oak.
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Tarara Chardonnay - 2008
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