This is our third vintage of this Estate Nebbiolo – the varietal is a real favorite of Mike Huber’s. This wine is a beautiful example of the varietal and shows how successfully it can be grown in Virginia. The wine will fool you; it is translucent, similar with Pinot noir but with a distinctive brick-orange hue.  It has a delicate nose, but when you taste it you are greeted with robust tannin and high acidity. The aromatics have notes of dried cherry and red current with a touch of leather and tobacco. On the palate, like many Nebbiolo’s we find the same notes of dried cherry and supported with a classic mushroom, forest floor and white pepper. On the finish we have a hint of thyme and leather - really lovely! Pair this wine with earthy flavors – mushrooms in any preparation are perfect.  Classic Bolognese will be a real crowd pleaser. It is a great match for anything truffle, it is also wonderful with braised short ribs, rack of lamb, or mushroom risotto. We have approximately 3.5 acres of Nebbiolo planted on our estate vineyard on Hogback Mountain. Drink this wine now through 2030.