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2019 Pilot Fog

Wine Specs

Vintage

2019

Varietal

Cynthiana

Appellation

Yadkin Valley

Alcohol %

13.1

In Stock

2 Review(s)

Available To JOLO Wine Club Members Only. There is a 1 bottle maximum purchase.

The 2019 growing season here in Pilot Mountain was marked by very little rainfall, warm sunny days with a constant breeze flowing through the vineyards. This ripened the fruit slowly and at the same time dehydrated the fruit slightly which reduced our yields and in- turn accentuated the fruit flavors and varietal characteristics. This rich and luxurious full bodied wine is layered in enticing aromas of cherry, blackberry, mocha & baking spices. This elegant wine has a supple and velvety finish with balanced tannins, berries and minerals, pairing wonderfully with steaks, stews, game or to be enjoyed on its own. This wine will continue to age gracefully for a decade or more.

Varietal: Cynthiana

Harvested: September 23 & 24, 2019

Bottled: March 9, 2020

Released On: March 18, 2020

Number of Bottles Produced: 5,344

Cooperage: Brand New French & American Oak- 50% ea

Wine Profile

Ratings

92 Points at the 2020 Critics International Wine & Spirits Competition --- Cynthiana, also known as Norton, can be a beast, but it's well tamed here, showing its pretty side. Red fruit, spice and a dash of white pepper please the palate . - Rich Cook --- A very drinkable Norton. Fresh nose with dark red fruits and white pepper, very juicy and rich on the palate with vibrant acidity and a juicy finish. Very pleasing wine. - Allison Levine

Awards

Best Native American Wine – 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition Gold Medal Award – 92 Points – 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition Gold Medal Winner 2019 International Sommelier Wine Challenge Gold Medal Winner – 2019 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition DOUBLE Gold Medal Winner – 2019 Asheville Wine & Food Festival Best Native American Wine – 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition Gold Medal Award – 92 Points – 2019 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition Gold Medal Award – 2019 International Winemaker’s Challenge Silver Medal Award – 2018 Harvest Challenge Double Gold Winner 2018 Western Carolina Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner 2018 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern 2018 Wine Competition Platinum Medal Winner 2018 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition. 95 Points! (Less than 1% of all the wines submitted from around the globe scored 95 points or higher) Gold Medal Winner 2017 Asheville Wine & Food Festival Best in Show and Best Dry Red Wine. 2016 Dixie Classic Fair Gold Medal Winner, 2015 Asheville Wine and Food Competition Gold Medal Winner 2015 NC State Fair Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner 2015 Dixie Classic Competition Gold Medal 2016 International Winemaker’s Challenge Gold Medal 2016 Asheville Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner 2016 Dixie Classic Competition

Product Reviews

JW Ray

(Apr 8, 2020 at 12:01 PM)

This rich and luxurious full bodied wine is layered in enticing aromas of cherry, blackberry, mocha & baking spices. This elegant wine has a supple and velvety finish with balanced tannins, berries and minerals, pairing wonderfully with steaks, stews, game or to be enjoyed on its own. This wine will continue to age gracefully for a decade or more.

J Lindley

(Nov 26, 2020 at 1:31 PM)

What a wonderful wine! Velvety with a tantalizing edge. Absolute perfection.