Our gracious host, Steve, at Repris Wines, welcomed us with two chilled glasses of Sauvignon Blanc, which we enjoyed during our ATV tour through the picturesque Vineyard. He then guided us through an enchanting candlelit cave tour, followed by a delightful charcuterie and wine tasting experience in the Vineyard tower.
We were so impressed with the wines that we purchased several of our favorites, including some in magnum size. We now travel with a Repris wine suitcase, as we never know when we might encounter more exceptional wines to bring home.
My reviews and tasting notes of the wines we tried are as follows:
2022 Moon Mountain Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Estate wine)
Tasting notes: Lemon, green apple, honey suckle, grapefruit, oak, grass, vanilla and pineapple
Characteristics: Soft and crisp acidity. Elegant and bright with a clean lingering finish. Chablis-ish!
My Rating: 4.4 / 94 points
2020 Moon Mountain Vineyard Mélange Rouge
Grapes: 65% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache
Tasting notes: Dark fruit, blue fruit, licorice, black currants, leather, earthy, brown sugar and pie filling
Characteristics: Bold, smooth, and beautiful.
My Rating: 4.3 / 93 points
2021 Zinfandel
Tasting notes: Earthy, red fruit, dark fruit, floral, chocolate, vanilla, spice, leather and mixed berry pie filling
Characteristics: Rich, smooth and velvety
My Rating: 4.4 / 94 points
2019 Right Bank Bordeaux Blend
Grapes: 60% Merlot, 40% Cab Franc
Tasting notes: Dark fruit and red fruit, tobacco, oak, leather, baking spice and licorice
Characteristics: Smooth, silky and delicious. Bright yet brooding.
My Rating: 4.3 / 93 points
2020 Left Bank Bordeaux Blend
Grapes: 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Dark fruit, spice, pepper, red fruit, leather, red currant, vanilla, oak and cassis
Characteristics: Smooth, rich and luscious
My Rating: 4.6 / 96 points
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jennifer Block
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Dark fruit and red fruit, mocha, leather, cigar and oak
Characteristics: Lowest elevation and softest cab with a long earthy finish
My Rating: 4.5 / 95 points
2019 E.S.P Moon Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Mocha, leather, dark fruit, and earth
Characteristics: Full bodied, smooth and silky, with a long, sexy, finish
My Rating: 4.7 / 97 points
2018 Texture Wendling Vineyard Pinot Noir
Tasting notes: Red fruit, dark fruit , baking spice, candy apple, vanilla, earthy and floral
Characteristics: Detectible Burgundy. Reminds me of a beautiful fall day in CT. Soft, clean and harmoniously balanced with a lingering finish
My Rating: 4.6 / 96 points
