This holiday season we are excited to open the library and share this limited release collection of three premier reds. Each set includes a handcrafted three-bottle wooden wine box with the Cana Vineyards logo.
2019 Unité Reserve:Winner of the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup
2019 Le Mariage: Placed in the 2022 Governor's Case, among the top 12 wines
Cornus Virginicus Edition II: Crafted each year by the winning winemaker of the Governor's Cup
Unité Reserve represents the best lots from our Estate vineyard, anchored each year by Petit Verdot, which truly shines in the spectacular 2019 vintage. On the nose, savory notes of black olive, soy sauce, and toasted oak are followed by vanilla, black plum, and herbes de Provence. Ripe blackberry accompanies the black plum and herbes de Provence on the palate and is supported by well-structured tannins. This wine will pair with dishes that complement the herbal and savory notes. The tannins will also provide a nice match for richer dishes. It would a lovely pairing for an herb crusted leg of lamb or beef wellington. 65% Petit Verdot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot.
Le Mariage is a signature Meritage-style blend. The nose is complex and inviting leading with aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and plum, closely followed by notes of cocoa powder, vanilla, and a hint of tarragon. On the palate, the same fruit profile is accompanied by cocoa and nutmeg and wrapped in silky, supple tannins. The 2019 vintage, which placed in the 2022 Governor's Case, is a blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 14% Malbec, 14% Petit Verdot, and 7% Cabernet Franc.
Cornus Virginicus is a collaboration with the First Lady of Virginia, crafted each year by the winery which wins the Governor's Cup. Our winemaker Melanie Natoli created Edition II, a blend of 67% Petit Verdot and 33% Merlot. Darker fruit flavors of blueberry, black cherry, and blackberry are supported by notes of cola, tarragon, and gentle spice. Aging 17 months in French oak provides a full mouthfeel with plush tannins and a lengthy finish.
Each vintage is produced with passion and care to tell the story of Virginia wine, particularly here in beautiful Loudoun County. Expected to age well for the next decade or more, if you can resist opening them!
The Library is Limited - Only 20 Sets Available!