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Boxwood Red (Virginia)

Boxwood

Virginia · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Country
United States
Region
Virginia
Appellation
Virginia
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne de cordeiro · bife grelhado · queijo cheddar envelhecido · ensopado de carne · carnes assadas

Rated vintages

  • 201184 pts

    The apricot and peach-yogurt scents come across as a bit soapy before the strawberry and sour cherry notes surface. The palate is supple and easygoing, and although it lacks some concentration, it tastes fresh and fruity.

  • 201086 pts

    Comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this bears aromas of clover honey, char, dark chocolate and a late-to-develop savory meat tone. On the palate, there's enough flesh to buffer its high amount of fine-grained, muscular tannins. A rose petal note unfurls ac…

  • 200982 pts

    Muted aromas of blueberry and spice carry through into flavors that are equally tight-lipped. A charred-herb flavor imparts a bitter sensation, with bristly tannins framing the soft fruit core.