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2023 Jefferson Vineyards White Blends or Varietals "Petit Manseng"

Jefferson Vineyards 2023 Petit Manseng

Winery: Jefferson Vineyards

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Petit Manseng"

Wine Category: White Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 100% Petit Manseng

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Virginia

State or country: VA

Price: $35

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: September 18, 2026

Wine Review: This medium golden yellow colored Petit Manseng with a touch of haze from Jefferson Vineyards opens with an apricot and golden raisin bouquet with hints of honey and pineapple upside-down cake. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is round, slightly creamy, fresh, and rich. The flavor profile is an apricot and ripe golden delicious apple blend with notes of pineapple and honey. We also detected hints of mango, lemon tea, and candied ginger. Its slightly off-dry rich flavors and bright acidity linger and last for a while on the finish. We would pair this Petit Manseng with Chicken Normandy with Calvados or with lump crab with brown butter, cherry tomatoes, and linguini. Enjoy - Ken and Mark

Winemaker Notes: Tropical fruits on the nose lead into a full-bodied palate of pineapple and mandarin orange flavors. A hint of grapefruit lends to the bright, lengthy finish.

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