Reviews & Ratings

2023 Valley Road Vineyards White Blends or Varietals "Petit Manseng"

Winery: Valley Road 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: $31

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: September 1, 2025

Wine Review: This clear and brilliant gold colored Petit Manseng from Valley Road Vineyards in Virginia opens with a pineapple and quince bouquet with hints of butterscotch hard candy, honey, and light florals. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated plus acidity. The mouthfeel is off-dry, vibrant, creamy, and lush. The flavor profile is a blend of pineapple and fresh apricot with notes of cinnamon spice and white pepper. I also detected hints of nutmeg, oak, butterscotch, and honey. The finish remains off-dry, and its flavors and acidity linger for quite a while. I would pair this Petit Manseng with a grilled chicken with an apricot glaze. Enjoy - Ken & Mark

Winemaker Notes: Our first-ever vintage of this single-varietal Petit Manseng is a wonderful expression of the grape, when not used for a dessert-style wine. Bright gold in color with powerful, pleasing aromatics that include butterscotch. Lush tropical fruit on the palate is well balanced with bright acidity on the finish.

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