Trianon
is our Virginia Cabernet Franc.
The
2005 Trianon has a wonderful mix of red and dark fruits with no one
element overpowering the next. There is however a nice chocolate
covered strawberry nuance which is quite pleasant. Intertwined with
the fruit are some nice earthy characters which lend a mineral,
suede and olive character to the wine. Layered in with the fruit
and earthy overtones are some soft nutty characters which offer an
almond/walnut essence. Overall the wine is extremely well balanced
between the fruit, tannins and acidity with the oak complementing
them all. The wine finishes with a big creamy fruit texture. Given
the many complexities and balance of this wine it will age very
gracefully over the next 5 – 10 years.
