I know this is late, but I went to Vintage Virginia on June 2nd with the wine club. I am getting more turned off by the larger festivals. While it is nice to have such a variety of vineyards to choose from, and it gives me a chance to try some of the more obscure Virginia wineries, it is hard to really enjoy the wines with so many people thronged around the tasting tents.

One highlight from the festival, and a wine I did get a chance to savor, was the 2006 Fabbioli Cabernet Franc. It has the spicy kick that I like in a Cabernet Franc, a great nose and stays on the palette for a while. It was a little young when I tasted it, but should be great in another 6 months or so.

Doug said that he has had several restaurants buy cases of it untasted. Smart move on their part, given his success with the Tre Sorelle and Raspberry Merlot.