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Hodder Hill

Virginia · United States

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grilled meats · roast lamb · aged cheeses · beef stroganoff · game meat · barbecue

201389 pts

Fresh scents of cranberry and raspberry mingle with charred oak on the nose. Flavors of jammy plum, cassis, pipe tobacco and cedar are luscious, but are framed by smooth tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long, dry and toasty, with a burst of spice at the end.
201088 pts

A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec and 10% Petit Verdot, this carries aromas of fresh tar, blackberry and vanilla. The medium- to full-bodied palate demonstrates a judicious balance between its firm tannins and acids. The finish is seductive with its lingering notes o…
200986 pts

The primary aroma of raw game creates an assertively meaty nose, with underlying tones of char, brown spice and black fruit. Medium to full bodied, it feels open upon entrance before firming up on the midpalate. A note of spiced blackberry jam lingers on the finish with some war…
200786 pts

With an opaque brick color and notes of toasty French oak, this wine announces its lofty ambitions. The fruit is subsumed by the oak right now but there is enough stuffing here to warrant aging for several years to allow for more integration. Smooth tannins suggest a lighter mea…