Reserve
Reserve 2020: This wine begins with a blueberry note on the nose, quickly followed by black cherries and plums. Hints of black pepper and licorice complement the fruit flavors. Caramel and vanilla combine for a smooth palate and the mellow tannins and acidity add a lingering finish. This young wine should mature 5-15 years. | 92 PTS, James Suckling
The 2020 vintage at Boxwood yields a chance for another Reserve blend, following the stellar harvest of 2019. Individual barrels from several different lots and clones of Merlot, Cavernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon were selected for this wine as a result of vigorous tasting and blending trial. The original winemaking protocol used for the wines mirrored all of our red wine lots.
Tasting & production notes for ALL Boxwood wines available in online shop.
Dark Fruits
Hint of Pepper
Baking Spice
PAIRING IDEAS
Filet Mignon
Pistachio-crusted Lamb
Portobello Mushrooms
Past Pairings from Boxwood Special Events include: Beef & Bourbon Meatballs, Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus, Steak with Arugula, Shaved Parmesan & Balsamic Reduction
RECOGNITION
2021
91 James Suckling
2020
92 James Suckling
2019
92 James Suckling
90 Wine Advocate
ABOUT BOXWOOD
Boxwood Estate Winery in the Middleburg Virginia AVA, is the fulfillment of a long-held dream by proprietor John Kent Cooke, former owner and president of the NFL Washington Redskins. An admirer and collector of French wines, particularly great Bordeaux, Cooke and his team at Boxwood are committed to making premium red & white wines in the Bordeaux tradition, but with their own, distinct Virginia expression.
Boxwood Winery is located in an area steeped in Revolutionary, Civil War American history and renowned for world-famous horse farms. Today the area is also known as a wine region, Virginia being the fifth largest wine producing state. The Boxwood sustainable vineyards occupy 26.5 acres of the historic landmark farm, and are planted with traditional Bordeaux varietals, predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc, all ENTAV certified.