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		<title>November 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Rosé We quadrupled the production of our popular rosé wine for 2010, and it&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>2010 Rosé</strong></p>
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<li>We quadrupled the production of our popular rosé wine for 2010, and it&#8217;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.</li>
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<p><strong>2009 Glenway Vineyard Cabernet Franc<span id="more-1663"></span></strong></p>
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<li>Our first vineyard designated Cabernet Franc and it comes from the Glenway vineyard surrounding the winery. Robust and full-bodied, this wine exhibits the delicate fruit and spice characteristics of Cabernet Franc and the earth and toast character of Glenway vineyard. An exceptional wine from the 2009 vintage. Ageable for at least 10 years. 100% Glenway Vineyard Cabernet Franc.</li>
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		<title>October 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. 2009 New World Red [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>2010 Seyval Blanc</strong></p>
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<li>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.</li>
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<div><strong>2009 New World Red<span id="more-1611"></span></strong></div>
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<li>A robust &#8220;New World&#8221; style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Tons of black fruit aromas and moderate tannin on the palate make this a wine that will age for years. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are sourced from the family&#8217;s Northern California vineyard while the Cabernet Franc is all Virginia. All the wine is made and aged at the winery here in Virginia. Aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels. Age up to 10 years from release.</li>
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		<title>September 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. 2010 Noblesse Blanc A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>2009 Meritage</strong></p>
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<li>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.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>2010 Noblesse Blanc<span id="more-1644"></span></strong></p>
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<li>A wine club-only wine, made in limited quantities. Aromas of fresh lemon peel, orange peel, and kiwi.  The palate is clean and crisp, with just enough residual sugar (1.2%) for balance. Drink by September 2012. For the first time, bottled under Stelvin screw cap for enhanced freshness and shelf-life.</li>
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		<title>August 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Chardonnay A hint of honey-laced toast on the nose lends to this wines’ soft, warm palate. Toasty oak overtones are interwoven with splices of orange peel, and capped with a creamy buttery finish. Barrel aged for 8 months in French andVirginia oak barrels, this Chardonnay underwent 100% malolactic fermentation. 2010 Noblesse Rouge Black stone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>2010 Chardonnay</strong></p>
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<li>A hint of honey-laced toast on the nose lends to this wines’ soft, warm palate. Toasty oak overtones are interwoven with splices of orange peel, and capped with a creamy buttery finish. Barrel aged for 8 months in French andVirginia oak barrels, this Chardonnay underwent 100% malolactic fermentation.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>2010 Noblesse Rouge<span id="more-1639"></span></strong></p>
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<li>Black stone and berry fruit aromas followed by subtle spice, oak, and vanilla. This is repeated on the palate and accompanied by a soft and supple texture. The full palate makes this wine an easy drinkingBordeaux styled blend for most any season or occasion. Mostly Cabernet Franc blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Pouring nice now and will age well through 2016.</li>
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		<title>July 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Burrus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Chapelle Charlemagne Chardonnay This is a no-oak Chablis style Chardonnay that captures the essence of Chardonnay. Aromas of fresh fruit, lemon grass, orange blossom, and crushed wet stone. The palate is austere, dry, but with beautiful structure. Completely dry. 100% Chardonnay. 2008 New World Red Classic left-bank Bordeaux character in this blend of Virginia [...]]]></description>
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<li>This is a no-oak Chablis style Chardonnay that captures the essence of Chardonnay. Aromas of fresh fruit, lemon grass, orange blossom, and crushed wet stone. The palate is austere, dry, but with beautiful structure. Completely dry. 100% Chardonnay.</li>
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<p><strong>2008 New World Red<span id="more-1561"></span><br />
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<li>Classic left-bank Bordeaux character in this blend of Virginia Cabernet Franc and grapes from family&#8217;s  Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in California. Deep, brooding, and complex.  Aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels. Drink for the next 9 years.</li>
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		<title>June 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Burrus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>2010 Seyval Blanc</strong></p>
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<li>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.</li>
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<p><strong>2008 Cabernet Sauvignon</strong></p>
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<li>The sleeper hit of 2008! Time in the bottle has let this wine evolve into something special. Classic Bordeaux character. Aromas of fresh jam are followed by eucalyptus that translate into the palate. Aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels. Full malolactic fermentation. Completely dry. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.</li>
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		<title>May 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 19:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. 2009 Bin II Chardonnay A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>2008 Cabernet Franc</strong></p>
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<li>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.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>2009 Bin II Chardonnay<span id="more-1636"></span></strong></p>
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<li>A Chablis-like Chardonnay made in stainless steel without any oak. Look for fresh lemon peel and straw, with perhaps a hint of apple. This wine exudes bright fruit, and clean acidity rounds it out on the back end for an easy finish. Made with 100% Glenway Chardonnay, it’s a refreshing twist to our typically “oaky and buttery” Chardonnay.</li>
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		<title>April 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Burrus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Viognier This is a bold wine from the extraordinary 2010 vintage.  Ripe aromas of kiwi are followed by classic Viognier characters of apricot and honeydew melon.  The palate brings delicate toast and oak flavors to balance the fruit.  Fermented and aged in French oak barrels. 100% Viognier. 2008 Cabernet Franc-Chapelle Charlemagne vineyard Expressive toast, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>2010 Viognier</strong></p>
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<li>This is a bold wine from the extraordinary 2010 vintage.  Ripe aromas of kiwi are followed by classic Viognier characters of apricot and honeydew melon.  The palate brings delicate toast and oak flavors to balance the fruit.  Fermented and aged in French oak barrels. 100% Viognier.</li>
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<p><strong>2008 Cabernet Franc-Chapelle Charlemagne vineyard<span id="more-1412"></span><br />
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<li>Expressive toast, spice, and jam aromas. Classic Cabernet Franc black  pepper spice on the palate against backdrop of cassis, toasted barrel  character, and well-integrated tannins. 12 months barrel age in newer  Eastern European oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation complete. 100%  Chapelle Charlemagne vineyard (Rappahannock Co.) Cabernet Franc. Drink  now through 2013.</li>
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		<title>March 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Burrus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Chapelle Charlemagne Vineyard Chardonnay This is a no-oak Chablis style Chardonnay that captures the essence of Chardonnay. Aromas of fresh fruit, lemon grass, orange blossom, and crushed wet stone.  The palate is austere, dry, but with beautiful structure. Completely dry. 100% Chardonnay. Drink within 6 months. 2009 Cabernet Franc 2009 was a great year [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>2010 Chapelle Charlemagne Vineyard Chardonnay</strong></p>
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<li>This is a no-oak Chablis style Chardonnay that captures the essence of Chardonnay. Aromas of fresh fruit, lemon grass, orange blossom, and crushed wet stone.  The palate is austere, dry, but with beautiful structure. Completely dry. 100% Chardonnay. Drink within 6 months.</li>
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<p><strong>2009 Cabernet Franc<span id="more-1376"></span></strong></p>
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<li>2009 was a great year for Cabernet Franc. This elegant wine is ripe and extracted yet restrained and complex. Gorgeous dark color with aromas of jam, spice, and toast.  Medium bodied palate with refined tannin structure. Completely dry. 100% Cabernet Franc. Drink within the next 5 years.</li>
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		<title>February 2011 Club Shipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Burrus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Rosé We have quadrupled the production of our popular rosé wine for 2010. Made from only red grape varieties, this wine is fresh, crisp, and refreshing. Made in the French Loire Valley style from the &#8220;bleedings&#8221; of crushed red fruit. Made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled with a Stelvin closure to [...]]]></description>
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<li>We have quadrupled the production of our popular rosé wine for 2010. Made from only red grape varieties, this wine is fresh, crisp, and refreshing. Made in the French Loire Valley style from the &#8220;bleedings&#8221; 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.</li>
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<p><strong>2007 Cabernet  Franc</strong><span id="more-1232"></span></p>
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<li>From the extraordinary 2007 vintage. This wine is lush, ripe, and showing the first mellow signs of age. Displays the black fruit, earth, and mineral characteristics reminiscent of a great Bordeaux wine. 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Gold medal winner at the 2010 Grand Harvest Awards.</li>
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