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53RD WINERY AND VINEYARD 2021 Two Springs Red Vinifera Blend A few notes from winegrower and owner, Dave Drillock: The results from the Governor’s Cup Wine Competition will not be known for a couple of weeks yet. In the meantime, JamesSuckling. com completed their biannual review of Virginia wines. We submitted six wines that scored in a range of 89 – 92 points. The results are further confirmation of our efforts to produce quality Virginia wines! The following is the score and comments on each wine (by jamessuckling.com) with our expected release date. 2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve – 92 - Textbook cabernet franc is a middleweight wine with good concentration and also a sense of freshness that keeps it lively as you sip. Delicious red and black cherries, black currents and touches of oak toast and vanilla give plenty to savor. Drink or hold. Expected Release date: late February 2024. 2021 Rock Ridge Red Blend – 91A good middleweight wine with an attractive ripeness and nicely structured with mild acidity and moderate tannins. Lots of dark plums, dark cherries and hints of cedar and chocolate fill up the aroma and flavors. Drink or hold. Expected release date October 2024
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Drink now. Available now. 2021 Norton – 89 - This vivid, powerful wine shows the wild spirit of Norton quite well. Plenty of cocoa, cedar and blueberry aromas are followed by smokey black grape and blackberry flavors with a dash of balsamic. Drink or hold. Expected release date: Early March 2024. 2022 Viognier – 89 - Fruity nose of apricots, lemon curd and melon. It’s medium bodied, tasty and juicy with a straightforward finish. Drink now. Expected release date mid-February 2024. Besides remarkable wines, there are several reasons to visit FiftyThird Winery and Vineyard this month. February 24th - We have scheduled a special “Taste the Future” barrel tasting of Norton and Chambourcin wines from the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 vintages! Check our website, www.53rdwinery.com for the full list and to sign up for the above sessions. Do not wait, they fill up fast! So come for the wine and enjoy your visit to our meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County. We are down-to-earth and love to share our enthusiasm with customers about our wine. We are open 7 days a week 11am – 5pm. Check our website www.53rdwinery.com or call 540-894-1536 for more information. We look forward to seeing you at the winery!
2021 Romulus Red Blend – 91 - Ripeness comes with rather lightweight in this red blend. Broad and mouth coating, it is packed with dark plums, dark cherries, vanilla, and chocolate on a frame of gentle tannins and a medium body. Drink now. Expected release date July 2024.
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2021 Two Springs Red Blend – 90 - Bright and berry fruit aromas with orange peel and chopped herbs. It’s medium bodied, juicy, and fresh, with sleek tannins.
2021 Cabernet Franc The bright and beautiful characteristics of pure Cabernet Franc shine in this Bourgueilstyle wine. Fermented and aged
13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com.
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