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Reserve Viognier, hand-selected from our ridge top planting enjoys the balance of the cool eastern morning and hot western afternoon sun earns our “reserve” designation. Barrel fermented in new oversized “puncheon” barrels to incorporate the complexity, but limit the influence of new oak, this wine displays the classic “rich mouthfeel” of Viognier while displaying the spicy fruit that has gained Viognier its popularity. All too frugal yields, which keep the variety in limited supply, account for the deluxe status of exceptional quality versions. BlackStock’s Viognier is the second largest planting of its kind on the East Coast.

ACE - named for our children Austin, Chandler, and Eliza, is a “Family Reserve” selection, blended from the finest selections of the vintage. This wine displays a balance of dark berry, black cherry, and soft jam, laced with spice and herb. The warm earthy complexity is imparted by the granitic red clay hillsides of the region. These grapes were uncrushed, gravity fed, hand-punched, and bottled without filtration, each quality hallmarks of hand-crafted, limited-production wine.

Winner - Best Georgia Red Wine 2007

Reserve Chardonnay Fruit from our steepest slope thinned and pampered to perfection yields the finest example of Chardonnay our vineyard can offer. It has a floral-sweet nose, giving way to melon and pear flavors leading to a dry, mellow finish. The complexities of barrel fermenting in new French oak with regular stirring of the yeast lees influence the mellow richness of this Chardonnay.

Georgia Merlot - Blackberries, cherry, and soft jammy notes dominate a light herbal quality, notable in Merlots. The warm earthy complexity is imparted by the granitic red-clay hillsides of the region. These grapes were uncrushed, gravity fed, hand-punched, and bottled without filtration, each quality hallmarks of hand-crafted, limited-production wine.

Georgia Chardonnay has a floral-sweet nose, giving way to melon and pear flavors leading to a dry, mellow finish. The complexities of barrel fermenting in European oak with regular stirring of the yeast lees influence the mellow richness of this Chardonnay.

Reserve Merlot displays a concentrated structure of jammy berry, plum and dark cherry, and strong herbal and eucalyptus notes. A great balance of intense fruit and tannin structure shows why this may be the best variety for Georgia and, perhaps, the southeast. Great now and great for the cellar.

Viognier - Aromas of peach, apricot, and honeysuckle follow through in the flavor and are accompanied with a nutty, lingering finish. An earth-mineral backbone is derived from the granitic red-clay hillsides of the region. These grapes were cold-pressed whole-cluster and barrel-fermented in large format barrels.

Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a concentrated structure of dark fruit wrapped in firm but silky-smooth tannins. None of the sometimes one-dimensional herbaceous character found in lesser Cabernet versions. This wine is smooth enough to enjoy now but should reward extended cellaring with greater perfume, complexity and smoothness.

Sangiovese grown in Georgia? You bet! This Italian Renaissance has risen from its straw-basket roots to become a favorite among wine lovers. Our version is light-bodied with bright fruit flavors and plenty of the zingy-spice of Sangiovese, and pairs best with savory meats and heavy spice.

White Merlot - A light, crisp, fruity off-dry style makes this wine the perfect summer sipper. Enjoy as an aperitif or with light bistro or deli fare. These grapes were de-stemmed whole berry and lightly pressed to preserve the freshest qualities of the red Merlot fruit.

Sangiovese Rose' - A delicate fruity profile with a spicy Italian influence from the Sangiovese grape provides a refined and complex rose’ experience. Slight off-dry finish pairs with a wide array of exotically spiced cuisine. Partial skin contact on fermentation, light barrel aging and a hint of Touriga provide added complexity to this wine.

Touriga Dulce - or "Sweet Touriga", is a dessert-style red that features the port-like character of Touriga with a hint of Spanish Mataro (14%). This mellow red is packed with flavor and pairs exceptionally well with chocolate desserts, aromatic cheese and walnuts, or a good cigar.

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