Virginia

Virginia Governor's Cup GOLD MEDAL winner 2024! Full of lemon-blossom character, lychee and pear. At once juicy and elegant, delightfully dry, with some real structure, racy acidity and a long mineral finish. The first sip will make you crave for more. Drink it young or hold some for a up to 3 years. Native to the maritime growing regions of Liguria, Corsica and Sardinia, Vermentino has adapted...

Dark garnet core, brilliant clarity in the glass. Intense, effusively luscious flavors of ripe red berries with caramelised notes of fig, cherry, and plum, elegantly woven together in barrel. Long-finishing and tannically vivid, yet with a remarkably soft palate. Suggest pairings include braised veal roast served with baby vegetables, tagliolini with breast of duck ragù or roasted lamb with...

Our classic Chardonnay ripens on the vine with potential alcohol in the familiar and food-friendly range of Burgundy, 12.5 to 13 percent. Since 1979 our approach in the winery has captured the brilliant varietal essence of the wine, without resort to oak or to malolactic fermentation, resulting in immediate approachability and the broadest applicability in dining.

Elegant and complex, aromatically enthralling depth of violets, forest loam, dark berry and tobacco notes. Full body, a firm, dense structure followed by a seamless, sustained finish. Perfect with oven-roasted veal strip loin with ragu of fresh morels, roasted rack of lamb with reduction of Nebbiolo and blackberry, and pan-roasted duck breast with dried cherry sauce.

This is a special blend of Muscat Canelli for the powerful fragrance, Orange Muscat for the floral complexity, Traminer Aromatico for the everlasting aftertaste, Riesling for the citrus edge and Malvasia for the elegance. Phileo is rich and complex with distinctive flavors of peach, melon, citrus, roasted almond and fig. Perfect as a dessert wine. Serve at 58° F.

Winemaker Notes Planted widely now in many regions of Virginia, Viognier evolves so vividly in our Piedmont terroir that we were the first to abandon oak and malolactic fermentation to reveal the complexity within its warm climate sultriness, and the vitality of middle palate sustaining its floral opulence. A wine of full body and adaptability with game as well as the traditional pairings of...

"A ripe and polished Bordeaux blend showing ripe redcurrants and blackberries, plus savory and herbal notes. At once creamy and dry with a long, even finish. A blend of 71 per cent merlot, 23 per cent cabernet franc and six per cent petit verdot. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (October 2018), 91 pts

Aromas of tropical fruit, tangerine, & white flowers with notes of ripe peaches, sweet kumquat, & mango on the palate.

100% Chamborcin

Domaine Finot is the passion project of Matthieu Finot the head winemaker at King Family Vineyards, this wine comes from fruit just down the road in Nelson County at a family owned 5 acre vineyard. 100% whole cluster Cabernet Franc fermented with only native yeasts and no added sulfur.

With its savory leaning aromatics and elegant mouth feel, Shenandoah Valley Cabernet Franc this texture can be reminiscent of pinot noir. The Shenandoah Valley is home to many vineyards growing cabernet franc, which can greatly range in attributes. We believe this grape can shine as a varietal wine when it is unencumbered by heavy new oak and long aging. The result is a wine that is both graceful...

A Bordeaux ish blend with aromas of red and black fruits, subtle dried herbs, and bright summer berries. It is medium bodied with soft tannins and vibrant acidity, bringing more to the table than would be expected of its price tag. The flavors are layered and many, allowing for more contemplative complexity than we are used to from an “everyday” wine.

93 pts. James Suckling - "For a dry, waxy and tangy expression of petit Manseng, try the Early Mountain Petit Manseng Virginia 2021". This Petit Manseng delivers with enticing aromas of grilled pineapple, preserved lemon, and caramelized apples, then gracefully transitions to savory notes of pastry, tarragon, and a whisper of stone. The almost complete malolactic fermentation and prolonged lees...

Our Petit Verdot is grown in a perfect one acre corner of our vineyard on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A summer with excellent growing conditions and 18 months of aging in French and American oak produced a wine with deep color, smooth mature tannins and a lingering finish.

A Gray Ghost favorite, the Gewürztraminer displays enticing aromas of tropical fruit and spice. The palate is brimming with layered flavors of star fruit, mango, white pepper, ginger and lychee. Spicy with a hint of sweetness, this wine pairs well with ham, spicy Asian dishes, fresh fruit, Gruyere, and turkey. SILVER - 2023 Artisan Awards, San Francisco, CA

This stainless steel Chardonnay was fermented to approximately 1.8% residual sugar. The Victorian White is a fresh and fruity wine with lovely lemon overtones. This wine has a long, lingering, semi-dry finish. The lighter style makes it a great wine for spicy food, summer picnics or for sipping with cheeses and light fare. Silver - Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

Cranberry with a blend of Cabernet Franc. These fruit wines are the result of my hobby gone wild and the long lost dream of Chateau Le Cabin finally coming true. In the early 1980's the great Horton experiment began in my log cabin in Aroda, Virginia. The cabin's cellar was full of home winemaking gear and very small barrels full of the first tastes of Horton wine. That little cabin was the start...

winery notes - Dennis Horton was the first in Virginia to use Tannat in his Cabernet Franc. He found that most Cabernets in Virginia needed color and tannic structure. So he added a small amount of Tannat. Our Cabernet Franc is a bit of spicy oak for you glass. Smooth, dark plum flavors melt into a black pepper finish. Residual Sugar: 0.2% (very low) Pairings: Grilled Portobello mushroom burger,...

Rkatsiteli is an ancient vitis vinifera grape that can be traced back to the country of Georgia, located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. This grape is very versatile as it can be used for table wines, liqueurs, fortified wines or sparkling. After extreme cold temperatures killed off some of Horton Vineyard’s vines in 1996. Founder Dennis Horton sourced some cold hearty...

Aromas of dark cherry, vanilla, and floral components, with more cherry and blackberry on the palate. Medium tannins and balanced acidity on the smooth finish.

A bouquet of black cherry and black raspberry lead to similar flavors on the palate. The lingering finish is filled with soft fruit, vanilla, and warm tannins.

A bouquet of white peach, citrus and oak gives way to vibrant acidity and yellow apple flavors on the palate. The wine finishes with lingering peach notes.

The national grape of Austria, this Grüner veltliner is somewhat different in style offering honeyed apple aromes and flavors on a nice supple midpalate. Lovely quaffable white! Drink now to 2024.

The best Cabernet Sauvignon produced currently in Virginia! 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our Block 7 Estate Vineyard. Matured in exclusively French oak. The wine is perfumed with red berry fruits, with secondary aromas of leather, cigar box and pipe tobacco. The color is Ruby purple. The flavors are rich red berry balanced with fine tannins that keep this full bodied wine from feeling too heavy...

This delicious Chardonnay is composed of 100% Chardonnay and was fermented in french oak barrels. It is quite rich in color. The nose is medium plus with aromas of pome fruit [green apple,pear] vanilla, and butter. The palate is dry with up front fresh fruit, a nice rich and fatty texture with tones of vanilla, and butter. The finish is lingering with oak. RHW.

This wine has an inky Purple color, deep black fruit aromas. On the palate, you’ll experience a rush of ripe full bodied dark berry flavors, leading to a long fine tannin smooth finish that lingers pleasantly. This Petit Verdot is definitely worth trying! RHW

winery notes - Named for the seventh chukker in a polo match, this wine is produced from 100% Petit Verdot, aged for 22 months in bourbon barrels, and fortified with brandy. Aromas of blackberry, dried fig, and creme brulee. On the palate, rich notes of plum, leather, graphite, and cedar tree. A well balanced residual sweetness, acidity, alcohol, and tannin carry this wine through a long finish....

winery notes - Opening with notes of hawthorn and sandalwood, this wine is a balance between expression of terroir and delicate oak aging. A rich nuttiness and fresh lemongrass character are carried through a long finish by the elegant structure and acidity. Aged for 9 months in French oak barrels with full malolactic fermentation.

Brooding aromas of fig, chocolate, violets, coffee and balsamic are ambrosial on the nose of this stunner. These notes are unctuous on the palate and coat the mouth with bold intensity. The pleasant grip of tannins teams up with vibrant acidity, offering a long and evolving finish.

Inspired by the white wines of the Loire Valley, this Virginia Sauvignon Blanc has nuanced complexity, bright acidity, and pronounced citrus characteristics. It is a versatile food pairing wine that will continue to age well in the bottle for several years.

A French-style Chardonnay that is full bodied with honey and apple notes and a touch of soft oak. Aging time - 1/4 new French oak, 3/4 neutral oak lending a crisp and refreshing finish. Our Chardonnay is lighter on the oak and butter than California Chardonnays.

The 2020 Claret shows aromas of crunchy red fruits, and spring garden herbs. It is medium bodied with a sappy freshness and a quaffable graceful finish. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. 7,580 bottles produced. Alcohol 12.9%. Drink now through 2028.

Winemaker's notes - The warm vintage produced a round, mouth-filling texture. Ripe fruit notes, caramelized apple, vanilla, and butterscotch are apparent in the wine’s youth.

Grand Vin is a single variety built with a French influence. The wine are made using native yeast strains, minimal intervention, and no SO2 used at bottling. From very talented local winemaker Riaan Rossouw.

Grown on our exclusive site in Purcellville, situated in Loudon County, this chardonnay has consistently been one of the best chardonnays in Virginia. The vineyard is situated on a south-east slope with light soils in a cool climate growing condition. The chardonnay grapes at this vineyard ripen two weeks later than the chardonnay around the Charlottesville area, which allows the ripening to...

We believe that the Bordeaux blends produce some of Virginia’s best and more expressive wines. The art of blending different varieties from different vineyards highlights the nuances of each of our vineyard sites. Our 2019 Meritage blend is a reflection of what we strive for in both the grape growing and winemaking. We are crafting a wine to represent the highest quality of what we are capable...

Viognier can sometimes be known for very low acidity, but the use of 100% stainless steel as well as the addition of the riesling helps keep this wine bright and refreshing. The cooler fermentation temperature also keeps a focus on the tropical fruit notes like white peach, banana, and pineapple. The result is a more food-friendly Viognier that retains the classically strong aromatics and full...

Apple wine with natural flavoring

Blended using Petit Manseng as a foundation, this year’s white blend is Petit Manseng (17%), Traminette (66 %) and Chardonnay (17%). This rapprochement of fruit and floral notes creates a perfect ménage à trois of the three varieties for a bright and refreshing wine. Zesty and clean white blend. No Bentonite fining / Minimum filtering (2019 Governor’s Cup Bronze Winner)

The wine is produced from the Shenandoah Vineyard site, which is typically cooler than the other sites offering bright acidity and red fruit characteristics. Ripe red cherry, black plum, and hazelnut bring this medium bodied wine to the table. Elegant tannins and subtle toasty notes round out the finish.

Showing youthful bright fruit aromatics of baked apple pie, vanilla, and cigarbox spice. Medium-bodied with a nice balance of sweetness and weight, spice and caramel filled finish. Chambourcin has proven to be a great varietal for this port-style wine. Offering great black fruit notes such as plum and blueberry, this varietal carries the weight of this bold style quite well. The wine was aged...

Crafted from 100% Chambourcin. Heavily fruity, with cherry and raspberry and redcurrant aromatics. Light-bodied, with a refreshing and potent acidity. Just a touch off-dry.

Tropical notes of pineapple and apricot on the nose. Crisp lemon lime, pear, and white flower wash over the palate. "I love the generous peach and apricot character of this viognier, but it also has lovely freshness and a long, clean finish with some white-pepper complexity. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (October 2018), 91 pts

Elegant and suave, with good minerality. Subtle notes of apple, white peach with hints of hazelnuts. Creamy mouthfeel , fine bead, clean and zesty finish. Thibaut-Janisson was born from a long friendship that began in a Grand Cru village in the Champagne region of France and continues today in Blue Ridge Mountains of Charlottesville, Virginia.

True to its variety, this wine has delicate floral notes and aromas of peach, honeysuckle, and tropical fruits. Barrel aging creates a palate that is round, elegant, and complex, giving the wine additional hints of vanilla and toast. Enjoy with roasted chicken, asian dishes, poached seafood, and crabcakes.

Tasting Notes Ripe dark plum and soft vanilla sweetness. The round rich flavors unfold beautifully for this young character wine. Fruit forward in its youth but will gain complexity over the next 3 years

Red Star is truly a comfort wine that is smooth, round and easy to drink.

winery notes - Porch Sippin’ Wine White Star is a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Traminette and Petit Manseng. Pale lemon in color, White Star offers aromas of white flowers, peaches and pina colada. This bright and zesty wine is balanced with the flavors of candied pears, dried apricots and mango.

Peach flavored semi-sweet white wine. 12.8% ABV

Well Hung Playful Pink will make you blush with delight. Crafted from 100% Pinot Noir, this refreshing treat leaves no shame in drinking pink!

Soft and approachable, Well Hung Vineyard’s Under The Table Red features refreshingly balanced bright cherry dominated flavors, a wide midpalate with cascading dark fruit elements and clean, rich, memorable finish. Under The Table Red provides a rich tapestry of dark fruit flavors. If you’re looking for a medium bodied wine to pair with food, this is perfect.

Grown in the Monticello appellation, this rich, bold wine features a fruitful nose and elegant midpalate highlighted with cedar and peppery notes. Smooth tannins round out the memorable finish.

winery notes - Destemmed and fermented on the skins for seven days until dryness. Aged for eight months in American and French Oak Bright Cherry, black pepper notes. It has a soft and elegant finish 80% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot

winery notes - full bodied with black cherry, plum and violets. 90% P.V., 5% Merlot, 5% Cab Franc