Selections Archive

2011 Rosé

• Aromas of fresh kiwi and honeydew melon greet the nose in this wine that’s perfect for summer. The palate is treated to nuances of black cherry and white pepper with a finish that’s not too sweet and not too dry. Sealed with a Stelvin closure to preserve its freshness. Serve well chilled. 63% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon.

2011 Noblesse Rouge

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2010 Merlot

• Dark and rich with focused purity, this is Virginia Merlot. Up front aromas of cherry, blackberry, and spice are followed by a dry, firm structure on the palate. This wine has the backbone for long term aging. 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon.

2011 Viognier – DuCard Vineyard

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2008 Cabernet Franc

• Gorgeous dark color and pure Cab Franc character. Subtle toasty spice on the nose. Reminiscent of the best of French Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. A streak of minerality runs through the palate. 14 months age in mostly Eastern European oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation complete. 100% Cabernet Franc.

2011 Low Oak Chardonnay

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2008 Meritage

• This 2008 vintage of Meritage is now a Wine Club-only wine. Aromas of bramble fruit, pomegranate, toast, and butter. The palate is smooth and displays the perfect amount of age for a Bordeaux-blend red wine. A gorgeous union of texture, tannin, fruit, and alc. 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 10% Malbec, and 8% Cabernet Franc.

2011 Seyval Blanc

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2010 Cabernet Franc

•    An unabashedly New World style red wine. Gobs of jam fruit, spice, and oak on the nose. Though without any residual sugar, the palate has elements of sweetness due to the phenomenal ripeness of the fruit at harvest. Made primarily from our estate Glenway Vineyard Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc. 360 cases made.

2011 Viognier

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Bin No. 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

• This wine is made from 100% 2008 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the family’s Mariani Vineyard in California. The grapes are turned into wine at the winery here in Virginia. It exhibits intense aromas of leather and berry fruit so characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is dry with sweet, dusty tannins. Drinking beautifully now, this wine will age well for another 10 years.

2009 “Virginia” Cabernet Sauvignon

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2010 Norton

• A Virginia favorite, this wine exhibits the intense, sharp, and focused fruit characters of Norton tempered by Cabernet Sauvignon. Spice and vanilla from well-integrated oak appear in the background. Gorgeous deep red and violet color round out this gustatory experience. 75% Norton, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Will age for another 10 years.

2009 Chardonnay

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2010 Rosé

• We quadrupled the production of our popular rosé wine for 2010, and it’s nearly sold out. Made from only red grape varieties, this wine is fresh, crisp, and refreshing. Made in the French Loire Valley style from the “bleedings” of crushed red fruit. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled with a Stelvin closure to preserve its delicate color and fruit characteristics.

2009 Glenway Vineyard Cabernet Franc

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2010 Seyval Blanc

• A club-only wine. Made in limited quantities from the Seyval Blanc vines of our Glenway vineyard. This is a fresh, focused wine with a pleasant acidic bite. Stainless steel-tank fermented and bottled early to preserve the fresh character of the variety. Completely dry. 100% Seyval Blanc. Serve cold.

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2009 Meritage

• A dark and robust blend ofBordeaux varieties dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The aroma is classicBordeaux with aromas of cassis and roasted coffee. The palate follows with subtle spice and fine tannins. 42.5% Merlot, 27.1% Cabernet Franc, 14.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.6% Petit Verdot, 3.9% Malbec. Drink until 2021.

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