{"id":2042,"date":"2009-10-29T10:14:05","date_gmt":"2009-10-29T14:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/?p=2042"},"modified":"2020-06-17T13:48:31","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T17:48:31","slug":"johns-october-pick-of-the-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/johns-october-pick-of-the-month\/","title":{"rendered":"John&#8217;s October Pick of the Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CHESTER GAP CELLARS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2007 Merlot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>$19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/IMG_1313.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1978\" title=\"Chester Gap Cellars\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/IMG_1313-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chester Gap Cellars\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/IMG_1313-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/IMG_1313-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/IMG_1313.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Bernd Jung is the quintessential Virginia small owner-operator winemaker producing impressive wines. His \u201907 Merlot is a full-bodied rendition of a grape generally known as an easy drinker. From the rich garnet color to the deeply imbued aromas and palate of blackberry, chocolate and spice, this bottling bespeaks handcrafted wine from start to finish. Pair this robust red with Rosemary Rack of Lamb and Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes. Drink now through 2011.<\/p>\n<p><em>Chester Gap Cellars is located at 4615 Remount, Front Royal, VA and situated at the crest of Chester Gap. The winery offers sweeping views of Rappahannock County from its tasting room deck, and is opened January 9 to December 21, Friday Noon to 5 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 6 PM; and Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM. (540) 636-8086. www.chestergapcellars.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHESTER GAP CELLARS 2007 Merlot $19 Bernd Jung is the quintessential Virginia small owner-operator winemaker producing impressive wines. 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