2019 Narmada Yash Vir, Meritage, Rappahannock County, VA

From winning medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competition to the Virginia Governor's Cup, this boutique, woman made and owned winery is a hidden gem. Aromatic with scents of plum and cedar, this well-structured, classic bordeaux blend boasts impeccable balance of fruit, oak, acidity and tannin. Flavors of black cherry, plum, and pepper dominate while nuances of licorice and cedar show the pedigree of each varietal. A blend, Bordeaux style of 40.8% Merlot, 26.8% Cabernet Franc, 20.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.1% Petit Verdot. Dr. Sudha Patil’s extraordinary palate and BS in chemistry go hand in hand in producing Narmada Winery’s elegant wines. In the short time since the winery opened its doors, her skills in both the art and the science of winemaking have brought national and international recognition and more than forty gold medals. Sudha’s focus is to create graceful wines that preserve the true character of the fruit. She became interested in fine wine during extensive