Wine of the Week: Philip Carter Meritage 2006
Wine: Philip Carter Meritage 2006Winery: Philip Carter Winery of Virginia, Hume (http://www.pcwinery.com)
Composition: 50 percent Cabernet Franc, 35 percent Merlot, 15 percent Cabernet Sauvignon
Description: Nice cherry and strawberry aromas lead to a lush cherry taste. Tannins are smooth in this medium-bodied Bordeaux blend. Excellent finish has hints of pepper. As wine month in Virginia continues, this red provides a good example of a quality state wine. 13 percent alcohol
Cost: $24-$25.99
Where to buy: Wine Lovers, Once Upon a Vine (North), Philip Carter Winery
Fast fact: Philip Carter Winery is on the site of the former Stillhouse Winery, but the wines are far superior to those of Stillhouse. New owner Philip Carter Strother, a Richmond attorney, is a descendant of Virginian Charles Carter, who by 1762 had 1,800 vines under cultivation and was making wine at Cleve Plantation on the banks of the Rappahannock River. In the first international acknowledgment of winemaking in America, an official London group awarded Carter a gold medal for his efforts. This was more than 40 years before Thomas Jefferson made a serious foray into grape growing and wine production in the state.
Upcoming wine events:
Powhatan Festival of the Grape, Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 wineries. $15 advance, $20 at gate; nontasters $10 advance, $15 at gate; under 12 free. Information: http://www.powhatanwinefestival.com or (804) 598-2636.
Deborah Brenner, author of "Women of the Vine," will have book signings Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kroger, 3507 W. Cary St., and Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kroger-Midlothian, 13201 Rittenhouse Dr. A wine tasting will be held with each signing.Advertisement
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