• 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

• This popular Bordeaux-style blend is made to be fun and easy drinking. Berry fruit aromas on the nose are spiced with nuances of toast and vanilla. The palate is smooth, rich, and not too tannic. The finish is dry but lets you wonder if there is a slight amount of sweetness. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec.

• 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

• This wine is made from grapes grown by DuCard Vineyards in Madison County and made into wine at Rappahannock Cellars. It exhibits characteristic peach flavors of Viognier but also a nuance of white pepper that is typical of the vineyard site. The palate is firm and focused, but softened by a hint of sweetness. 95% Viognier, 5% Vidal Blanc. 0.7% residual sugar. Serve chilled.

• 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

• Made in the style of Chablis, this wine is clean, crisp, and fresh. Aromas of citrus and stone are followed by a pleasant crisp bite on the palate. A small portion of this wine was fermented and aged in barrel while the majority was stainless steel fermented and aged. Serve well chilled and pair with fish or poultry. 100% Chardonnay.

• 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

• Aromas of kiwi, pear, lemon peel, and orange peel. The palate displays a dry texture with pleasant bright acidity. Perfect for pairing with seafood. This variety is harvested first, in August, stainless steel fermented, and bottled early in the new year to preserve its fresh fruit character. 100% Seyval Blanc.

•    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

•    A classic Rappahannock Cellars Viognier showing aromas of citrus, orange peel, lemon peel, with subtle notes of peach and apricot. The palate shows a light, juicy, and dry texture. With 12.5% alcohol, this wine is exceptionally drinkable and food friendly. Reminiscent of the popular 2006 vintage Viognier. 100% Viognier. 580 cases made.

• 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

• The soul of Bordeaux is captured in this robust and graceful wine. Flavors of bramble fruit, cassis, and vanilla delight the palate against a dry, yet supple, palate. 100% Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon. Will age till 2021.

• 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

• Fermented and aged for 8 months in French and Virginia oak barrels. This Chardonnay offers a heavy perfume of apricot, granny smith apple, and graham on the nose. The palate is treated to apple, oak, and hay character against a sublime texture. 100% Chardonnay.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.