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Established in 1999, Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard aspires to be one of the East Coast's most prestigious wineries. Helmed by Patricia Kluge, the winery is tucked into Carter's Mountain on the edge of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Virginia. Kluge’s 2,000-acres are just miles from the birthplace of American viticulture, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Combining meticulous winemaking practices and talent with a genuine love of the land and support for the Virginia wine community, Kluge Estate is capitalizing on the region’s potential to create world-class wines. Kluge Estate's accomplished team and terroir reinforces the promise of good things to come.

| Region: Charlottesville, Virginia | Winemaker: Patricia Kluge & Michel Rolland | url: klugeestateonline.com |

 
Albermarle Viognier


Made in the Condrieu style, this wine is 100% Viognier and was aged for 8 months in 100% French oak barrels of varying ages. The result is a beautiful sphere of complex aromas and flavors: floral and mature exotic fruits on the nose and palate; a balance of ripe and dried apricots, notes of guava, lychee, and spicy flower perfumes blend with light smokiness, vanilla, and fresh tobacco from the French oak.

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Albermarle Rosé


This blended dry rosé wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the natural freshness and to give a fuller body. Aging on fine lees adds complexity, producing a wine similar to premium light claret from Bordeaux. Albemarle Rosé is a vibrant, bright pink, with flavors as sweet as its appearance. The round, crisp wine offers flavor reminiscent of sweet candy and cherries, delivering excitement more than just simple fruit. The nose is complex and floral with an essence of candied rose petal and fresh, peach hints. The wine is best when served chilled at approximately 48° F.


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Albermarle Simply Red


Albemarle Simply Red is a Bordeaux-style blend made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Tinted a brilliant, intense ruby red, the wine exhibits soft tannins, medium density with a complex mineral expression. There are nuances of blackberry, black currant with delicate licorice, vanilla smoky and spicy notes.

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