Past Wine Clubs:
BOURBON BARREL SNAKE CASTLE & JACOB CHRISTOPHER CHARDONNAY:
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SUMERDUCK ROSÉ & SUMERDUCK ROSÉ GOLD: JUN/JUL 2022NEW!
Sumerduck Rosé: A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Petit Verdot and Vidal Blanc, off dry, it is a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink! NEW! Sumerduck Rosé Gold: Wines have come and gone over the years but Sumerduck Rosé was there at the beginning and is still part of the portfolio today. This gold-label 20th anniversary release of Sumerduck Rosé is nod to the original. This dry rosé is a welcome break from the dismissive notion that pink wine is not serious wine. |
Virginia Red Select & Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: APR/May 2022NEW!
Virginia Red Select: This multi-vintage, multi-varietal, 20th anniversary release was inspired from the original winemaker's notebook from 2002 when the winery first opened. Expect a bright, fruity, sentimental and nostalgic nod to “the good old days” of a budding and youthful Virginia wine industry. NEW! 2021 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is bright and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well- structured with a crisp, clean finish. |
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Cuvee Julia & Goldvein: FEB/MAR 2022Cuvée Julia: Pop open a Cuvée Julia to celebrate in style with this sparkling Virginia Chardonnay.
Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern biochemistry, and all that good stuff. |
Bourbon Barrel Petit Verdot & Snake Castle Rosé: DEC 2021/JAN 2022NEW:
Bourbon Barrel Petit Verdot: This is a bourbon-barrel-aged version of one our most popular wines. Petit Verdot has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. It's big, bold and intense. NEW: Snake Castle Rosé: This is not a table wine but instead a "pink port" version of Snake Castle. It's made from a second pressing of Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is intensely flavored with hints of red berry, and Rose of Sharon. |
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Bourbon Barrel Snake Castle & Cabernet Franc: Oct/Nov 2021NEW:
Bourbon Barrel Snake Castle: This is bourbon barrel aged version of our most popular wine. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is unfiltered, robust, and even more intense than the original. It's like a bourbon tootsie-pop in a glass. 2017 Cabernet Franc: This is one of the Bordeaux grapes that grows exceptionally well in Virginia due to the longer growing season and tolerance to cold winters. Our Cab Franc is bright and lively with hints of dark berries and pepper without being overly dry. |
Goldvein & First Frost Vidal Blanc: Aug/SEPT 2021NEW!
Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern biochemistry, and all that good stuff. 2019 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pair, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. |
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Sumerduck Rosé & First Frost Vidal Blanc: JUN/JULY 2021NEW!
Sumerduck Rosé: A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Petit Verdot and Vidal Blanc, off dry, it is a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink! 2019 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pair, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. |
Bourbon Barrel Snake Castle & Goldvein: Apr/May 2021NEW:
Bourbon Barrel Snake Castle: This is bourbon barrel aged version of our most popular wine. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is unfiltered, robust, and even more intense than the original. It's like a bourbon tootsie-pop in a glass. Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern biochemistry, and all that good stuff. |
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Cabernet Franc & First Frost Vidal Blanc: FEB/MAR 20212017 Cabernet Franc: This is one of the Bordeaux grapes that grows exceptionally well in Virginia due to the longer growing season and tolerance to cold winters. Our Cab Franc is bright and lively with hints of dark berries and pepper without being overly dry.
2019 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pair, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. |
PETIT VERDOT & CUVEE JULIA: DEC 2020/JAN 20212017 Petit Verdot: This Bordeaux grape has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. It's big, bold and intense. This brooding wine can even sometimes seem in-your-face and over the top. This Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but it also presents brighter than previous vintages.
Cuvee Julia: Pop open a Cuvee Julia to celebrate in style with this sparkling Virginia Chardonnay. |
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Jacob Christopher Chardonnay & Snake CASTLE: OCT/NOV 20202019 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is bright, and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well- structured with a crisp, clean finish.
Snake Castle: Named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of cranberry, and clove we call it cranberry spice cake in a glass. |
First Frost Vidal Blanc & Goldvein: Aug/Sept 2020NEW!
2019 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pair, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. NEW! Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern biochemistry, and all that good stuff. |
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Sumerduck ROSÉ & Cabernet Franc ROSÉ: JUNE/JULY 2020NEW!
Sumerduck Rosé: A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Petit Verdot and Vidal Blanc, off dry, it is a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink! Cabernet Franc Rosé: Imagine a wine with all the delight of a playful rose and the sophisticated mystique of Cabernet Franc. Made from a second pressing of Cabernet Franc it is lighter and more subtle that it's red wine brother. Enjoy chilled and discover a wine that is dry yet at the same time refreshing. |
Chardonnay & Cabernet Franc: April/May 2020NEW!
2019 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is bright, and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well- structured with a crisp, clean finish. NEW! 2017 Cabernet Franc: This is one of the Bordeaux grapes that grows exceptionally well in Virginia due to the longer growing season and tolerance to cold winters. Our Cab Franc is bright and lively with hints of dark berries and pepper without being overly dry. |
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Petit Verdot & First Frost Vidal Blanc: Feb/MAR 20202017 Petit Verdot: This Bordeaux grape has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. It's big, bold and intense. This brooding wine can even sometimes seem in-your-face and over the top. This Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but it also presents brighter than previous vintages.
2017 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pair, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. |
Snake Castle & Cuvee Julia:
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2017 First Frost Vidal Blanc & Goldvein:
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2017 Cabernet Franc & CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ:
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Snake Castle & SNAKE CASTLE ROSÉ:
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Petit Verdot & GOLDVEIN: Apr/MAy 20192017 Petit Verdot: This Bordeaux grape has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. It's big, bold and intense. This brooding wine can even sometimes seem in-your-face and over the top. This Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but is more polished with softer, refined tannins than others you may have tasted.
Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern bio-chemistry and all that good stuff. |
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Jacob Christopher Chardonnay & Snake CASTLE: Feb/Mar 2019Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is big, bright, and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well- structured with a hint of sweetness and crisp, clean finish.
Snake Castle: Named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of cranberry, and clove we call it cranberry spice cake in a glass. |
First Frost & Cabernet Franc: DEC 2018/JAN 20192017 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pear, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods.
2016 Cabernet Franc: This is one of the Bordeaux grapes that grows exceptionally well in Virginia due to the longer growing season and tolerance to cold winters. Our Cab Franc is bright and lively with hints of dark berries and pepper without being overly dry. |
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Goldvein & Sumerduck ROSÉ:
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Petit Verdot & First Frost Vidal Blanc: Aug/Sept 20182016 Petit Verdot: This Bordeaux grape has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. It's big, bold and intense. This brooding wine can even sometimes seem in-your-face and over the top. Our 2015 Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but is more polished with softer, refined tannins than others you may have tasted.
2017 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pair, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. |
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Jacob Christopher Chardonnay & cabernet Franc: June/July 2018Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is big, bright, and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well- structured with a hint of sweetness and crisp, clean finish.
Cabernet Franc: A Bordeaux grape that grows exceptionally well in Virginia, Our Cabernet Franc is bright and lively with hints of dark berries and pepper without being overly dry. |
Snake Castle & Sumerduck Rosé: April/May 2018Snake Castle: Named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of cranberry, and clove we call it cranberry spice cake in a glass.
Sumerduck Rosé: A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Petit Verdot and Vidal Blanc, off dry, it is a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink! |
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Cabernet Franc, Goldvein, & Wine Filled Chocolates: FEB/MAR 2018Cabernet Franc 2016: A Bordeaux grape that grows exceptionally well in Virginia, Our Cabernet Franc is bright and lively with hints of dark berries and pepper without being overly dry.
Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern bio-chemistry and all that good stuff. |
2016 Petit Verdot & PETIT VERDOT Rose:
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2016 Petit Verdot & Sumerduck Rose:
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2016 Cabernet Franc & Goldvein: Aug/Sept 2017Cabernet Franc 2016:
Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern bio-chemistry and all that good stuff. |
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2015 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay & Snake Castle: JUN/JULY 2017Jacob Christopher Chardonnay 2015: Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to amplify the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is bright, assertive, and well-structured with a crisp, clean finish.
Snake Castle: Named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of cranberry, and clove we call it cranberry spice cake in a glass. |
2016 First Frost Vidal Blanc & Sumerduck Rosé: APR/MAY 2017First Frost Vidal Blanc 2016: Allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pair, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods.
Sumerduck Rosé: A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Chardonel and Merlot, off dry, and a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink! |
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Jacob CHRISTOPHER Chardonnay, Petit Verdot & wine filled chocolates: FEB/MAR 2017Jacob Christopher Chardonnay 2015 :
Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to amplify the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is bright, assertive, and well-structured with a crisp, clean finish. Petit Verdot 2015 : This Bordeaux grape has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. It's big, bold and intense. This brooding wine can even sometimes seem in-your-face and over the top. Our 2015 Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but is more polished with softer, refined tannins than others you may have tasted. |
GoldVein & Cuvée Julia: DEC 2016/JAN 2017Goldvein: You need to try this... it's a skin-fermented white wine. Discover the structure, intensity and intrigue of a red wine without the weight and heaviness. Sometimes these are called "orange" wines because of the golden amber color. They are not made from oranges. This is a very ancient style of wine not some new fad or gimmick. This is what wine might have been like in Biblical times, except for the modern bio-chemistry and all that good stuff.
Pop open a Cuvée Julia to celebrate style! This sparkling Virginia Viognier is produced in the most classic and traditional way; a process called “Methode Champenoise.” Which is just a fancy French way to say that fermentation occurs in the very same bottle from which it is served.
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Goldvein | Cuvée Julia
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2015 PETIT VERDOT & SNAKE CASTLE: OCT/NOV 20162015 Petit Verdot: This Bordeaux grape has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. Its big, bold and intense. This brooding wine can even sometimes seem in-your-face and over the top. Our 2015 Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but is more polished and refined than others you may have tasted.
Snake Castle is named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot & Merlot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of cranberry, and clove we call it cranberry spice cake in a glass. |
SUMERDUCK ROSÉ & 2014 First Frost Vidal Blanc: Aug /Sept 2016Sumerduck Rosé: A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. This is the new release of Sumerduck Rosé and is a blend of Merlot and Chardonel. It is off dry, chirsp, and real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink!
First Frost Vidal Blanc is allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, when the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol.With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pear, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. |
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JACOB CHRISTOPHER CHARDONNAY & 2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON :APRIL 2016/MAY 20162015 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay :Drop your Chardonnay preconceptions. This Virginia Chardonnay is NOT an over-oaked butter bomb. It is big, bright, and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well-structured with and crisp, clean finish.
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon: is the most recognized name in red wine and our 2014 release is done in the classic style; full-bodied, dry, and aged in oak. Includes black cherry fruit flavors and savory black pepper in the finish. Discover smooth tannins, yet still enough grip for ageability. |
SNAKE CASTLE AND 2014 FIRST FROST VIDAL BLANC : FEBRUARY 2016/MARCH 2016
Snake Castle | Vidal Blanc
Snake Castle is named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port-style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak-aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of cranberry and clove, we call it cranberry-spice cake in a glass.
The First Frost featured in your club this month is from a limited bottling run of only 10 cases. Not for sale in the tasting room, enjoy this exclusive while it lasts.
First Frost Vidal Blanc is allowed extended hang-time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, when the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at the most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pear, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods.
Snake Castle is named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port-style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak-aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of cranberry and clove, we call it cranberry-spice cake in a glass.
The First Frost featured in your club this month is from a limited bottling run of only 10 cases. Not for sale in the tasting room, enjoy this exclusive while it lasts.
First Frost Vidal Blanc is allowed extended hang-time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, when the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at the most intense of the season. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pear, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods.
CUVÉE JULIA & Sumerduck Rosé: Dec 2015/Jan 2016
Cuvée Julia| Sumerduck Rose
NEW Cuvée Julia:
Pop open a Cuvée Julia to celebrate in style! This sparkling Virginia Viognier is produced in the most classic and traditional way, a process called “Methode Champenoise.” Which is just a fancy French way to say that fermentation occurs in the very same bottle from which it is served. Available only to wine-club members.
Sumerduck Rosé:
A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Vidal Blanc and Petit Verdot, off dry, and weighing it at 13% alcohol it is a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink!
First frost vidal blanc and cabernet sauvignon : oct/nov 2015
First Frost Vidal Blanc | 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
First Frost Vidal Blanc is allowed extended hang time in the vineyard and picked at the first frost in the fall, when the flavor and sweetness of these Cognac grapes is at at their most intense. Fermentation is halted before all the sugars are converted to alcohol. With the aromas of honeysuckle and flavors of candied pear, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most recognized name in red wine and our 2014 release is done in the classic style; full-bodied, dry, and aged in oak. Includes black cherry fruit flavors and savory black pepper in the finish. Discover smooth tannins, yet still enough grip for ageability.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most recognized name in red wine and our 2014 release is done in the classic style; full-bodied, dry, and aged in oak. Includes black cherry fruit flavors and savory black pepper in the finish. Discover smooth tannins, yet still enough grip for ageability.
Sangiovese and Brandy Station Dulce : Aug/Sept 2015
2013 Sangiovese | Brandy Station Dulce
2013 Sangiovese
Sangiovese is an Italian varietal that is the main component in Chianti wines. Branch out from the French Bordeaux grapes and experience something new. This wine is smooth, yet still bright, with a touch of pepper and slight minerality in the finish.
Brandy Station Dulce
Brandy Station Dulce is inspired by the Sherry wines of Spain. It is fortified with Brandy that is distilled from our own grapes and to our specifications. It is aged in oak just enough to add a whisper of complexity yet still is invigorating and fresh.
Sangiovese is an Italian varietal that is the main component in Chianti wines. Branch out from the French Bordeaux grapes and experience something new. This wine is smooth, yet still bright, with a touch of pepper and slight minerality in the finish.
Brandy Station Dulce
Brandy Station Dulce is inspired by the Sherry wines of Spain. It is fortified with Brandy that is distilled from our own grapes and to our specifications. It is aged in oak just enough to add a whisper of complexity yet still is invigorating and fresh.
New Sumerduck rosé and 2012 Petit Verdot : june/july 2015
New Sumerduck Rose | 2012 Petit Verdot
NEW Sumerduck Rosé:
Why does rosé wine have a bad reputation?
Let’s talk about how you may imagine a rosé : Neon pink, sticky sweet, flavorless, and barely 10% alcohol. No wonder you've been disappointed or underwhelmed in the past. Well I say, “Give Pink a chance!” The 2015 release of our Sumerduck Rosé has arrived and we can tell you this; “It’s not just for brunch anymore!” This is a full-figured rosé. You heard me right, I said “full-figured.” A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Vidal Blanc and Petit Verdot, off dry, and weighing it at 13% alcohol it is a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink!
2012 Petit Verdot:
This Bordeaux grape is the king of the mountain. It has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. Its big, bold and intense. This brooding wine is in-your-face and can even be obnoxious at times. The secret to a beautiful Petit Verdot is balance. Give it some manners and teach it to behave and play nice. Our 2012 Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but is more polished and refined than others you may have tasted.
Why does rosé wine have a bad reputation?
Let’s talk about how you may imagine a rosé : Neon pink, sticky sweet, flavorless, and barely 10% alcohol. No wonder you've been disappointed or underwhelmed in the past. Well I say, “Give Pink a chance!” The 2015 release of our Sumerduck Rosé has arrived and we can tell you this; “It’s not just for brunch anymore!” This is a full-figured rosé. You heard me right, I said “full-figured.” A rosé should be the color of your lover's lips and just as exciting and delicious. Sumerduck Rosé is a blend of Vidal Blanc and Petit Verdot, off dry, and weighing it at 13% alcohol it is a real knock-out bombshell. Drink Pink!
2012 Petit Verdot:
This Bordeaux grape is the king of the mountain. It has the most color, the most flavor, and the most backbone of its peers. Its big, bold and intense. This brooding wine is in-your-face and can even be obnoxious at times. The secret to a beautiful Petit Verdot is balance. Give it some manners and teach it to behave and play nice. Our 2012 Petit Verdot showcases all the varietal power and majesty of the grape but is more polished and refined than others you may have tasted.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay and Snake Castle: april/may 2015
Chardonnay | Snake Castle
Snake Castle is named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. It is a port style wine made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. With hints of chocolate, caramel, and cherry candy we call it a tootsie pop in a glass.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay 2013 is bright and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well-structured with a hint of sweetness and crisp finish.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay 2013 is bright and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well-structured with a hint of sweetness and crisp finish.
Vidal Blanc and Sumerduck Rosé: Feb/Mar 2015
Petit Verdot | Cuvee Julia
2012 Vidal Blanc:
Vidal Blanc 2012 is an off-dry white wine made from the Cognac grape Vidal Blanc. With aromas of honey and wildflowers, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods.
Sumerduck Rosé:
Sumerduck Rosé is a balanced blend of Vidal Blanc and Petit Verdot. This off-dry rosé is a breath of fresh air, a welcome break from the dismissive notion that pink wine is not serious wine. This wine has an intensity - yet still is harmonious - with a touch of spice and a lingering black-cherry finish.
Vidal Blanc 2012 is an off-dry white wine made from the Cognac grape Vidal Blanc. With aromas of honey and wildflowers, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods.
Sumerduck Rosé:
Sumerduck Rosé is a balanced blend of Vidal Blanc and Petit Verdot. This off-dry rosé is a breath of fresh air, a welcome break from the dismissive notion that pink wine is not serious wine. This wine has an intensity - yet still is harmonious - with a touch of spice and a lingering black-cherry finish.
Petit Verdot and Cuvee Julia: Dec 2014/Jan 2015
Petit Verdot | Cuvee Julia
NEW 2012 Petit Verdot:
The new release of the Petit Verdot 2012 is intense, complex and deeply pigmented with firm tannins. Aged in oak, this brooding wine is a powerhouse.
NEW Cuvee Julia:
Pop open a Cuvee Julia to celebrate in style! This sparkling Virginia Viognier is produced in the most classic and traditional way, a process called “Methode Champenoise.” Which is just a fancy French way to say that fermentation occurs in the very same bottle from which it is served.
Available only to wine-club members.
The new release of the Petit Verdot 2012 is intense, complex and deeply pigmented with firm tannins. Aged in oak, this brooding wine is a powerhouse.
NEW Cuvee Julia:
Pop open a Cuvee Julia to celebrate in style! This sparkling Virginia Viognier is produced in the most classic and traditional way, a process called “Methode Champenoise.” Which is just a fancy French way to say that fermentation occurs in the very same bottle from which it is served.
Available only to wine-club members.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay and Sangiovese: Oct/Nov 2014 (Available Oct 17)
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay| Sangiovese
NEW Sangiovese:
2013 Sangiovese is an Italian varietal that is the main component in Chianti wines. Branch out from the French Bordeaux grapes and experience something new. This wine is smooth, yet still bright, with a touch of pepper and slight minerality in the finish.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay:
The 2013 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay is bright and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well-structured with a hint of sweetness and crisp, tropical-fruit finish.
2013 Sangiovese is an Italian varietal that is the main component in Chianti wines. Branch out from the French Bordeaux grapes and experience something new. This wine is smooth, yet still bright, with a touch of pepper and slight minerality in the finish.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay:
The 2013 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay is bright and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well-structured with a hint of sweetness and crisp, tropical-fruit finish.
snake castle and Lily grace: Aug/Sept 2014 (Available Aug 9)
Snake Castle | Lily Grace
NEW Snake Castle:
Snake Castle is made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. This port-style wine is named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. With hints of chocolate, caramel, and cherry candy we call it a tootsie roll in a glass.
Lily Grace:
Lily Grace is a combination of Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, and Viognier. Think of these grapes as ingredients to create a new flavor. Viognier is very floral, Vidal is crisp and bright, Chardonnay lends body to this wine and brings it all together.
Snake Castle is made from Petit Verdot and fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes. It is oak aged, unfiltered, and robust. This port-style wine is named after a local landmark on the Rappahannock River. With hints of chocolate, caramel, and cherry candy we call it a tootsie roll in a glass.
Lily Grace:
Lily Grace is a combination of Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc, and Viognier. Think of these grapes as ingredients to create a new flavor. Viognier is very floral, Vidal is crisp and bright, Chardonnay lends body to this wine and brings it all together.
New releases: sumerduck rose and Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: June/July 2014 (Available June 13)
Sumerduck Rose | Chardonnay
NEW 2013 Sumerduck Rosé:
Sumerduck Rosé is a balanced blend of Vidal Blanc and Petit Verdot. This off-dry rosé is a breath of fresh air, a welcome break from the dismissive notion that pink wine is not serious wine. This wine has an intensity - yet still is harmonious - with a touch of spice and a lingering black-cherry finish.
NEW 2013 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay:
The 2013 Jacob Christopher Chardonnay is bright and lively. This wine is unoaked and crafted completely in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and vibrant fruit character. It is assertive and well-structured with a hint of sweetness and crisp, tropical-fruit finish.
We hope you enjoy these new takes on Rogers Ford Farm Winery favorites.
Something new and something classic: Vidal Blanc and Petit Verdot: April/May 2014 (Available April 18)
Vidal Blanc | Petit Verdot
Rogers Ford Vidal Blanc:
Rogers Ford newest offering, the 2011 Vidal Blanc is a sweet white wine made from 100% Virginia Vidal grapes. With aromas of honey and wildflowers, this Vidal is an excellent partner to a cheese platter or spicy foods. Best enjoyed chilled, this selection is a great wine for warmer days ahead.
Rogers Ford Petit Verdot:
This Virginia-grown Petit Verdot is rich and complex, deeply pigmented with firm tannins. Aged in oak, this unfiltered wine promises a good future as well as being enjoyable today. PV goes well with hearty fare; serve at room temperature to appreciate its robust character.
Sumerduck Rosé and Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: February/March 2014
Sumerduck Rose | Jacob Christopher Chardonnay
Love is in the air, and love is in your glass. This month’s wine club is the new release of Sumerduck Rosé and the classic Jacob Christopher Chardonnay.
Sumerduck Rosé, a blend of Petit Verdot and Vidal Blanc, is a blush with an attitude. Its bright candy-apple hue, intense flavor of strawberries and cotton candy, and lingering finish make Sumerduck Rosé a fun wine that leaves you wanting more.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay is bright and lively. This unoaked chardonnay has a citrus note and a buttery finish, a uniquely wonderful combination.
Sumerduck Rosé, a blend of Petit Verdot and Vidal Blanc, is a blush with an attitude. Its bright candy-apple hue, intense flavor of strawberries and cotton candy, and lingering finish make Sumerduck Rosé a fun wine that leaves you wanting more.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay is bright and lively. This unoaked chardonnay has a citrus note and a buttery finish, a uniquely wonderful combination.
New and exclusive: December 2013/January 2014 (Now Shipping)
Petit Verdot | First Frost
This wine club marks the release of our new 2011 Virginia Red Select, of which we only produced 55 cases. While Virginia Red Select has long been one of our winery’s classic offerings, there is something exciting and different in this blend. With the addition of Syrah, the 2011 vintage is a creative departure from the “Virginia Bordeaux” that this wine represented in the past. This oak-aged, unfiltered combination of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot is bold and intense, yet still sophisticated and delicately structured.
The Brandy Station 750 is a wine-club exclusive and only available to members.
Think of it as the “Grande Dulce,” the big brother to our popular Sherry-inspired wine, in a larger, 750 ml bottle. It is fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes and to our specifications. It is aged in oak just enough to add a whisper of complexity yet still is invigorating and fresh.
The Brandy Station 750 is a wine-club exclusive and only available to members.
Think of it as the “Grande Dulce,” the big brother to our popular Sherry-inspired wine, in a larger, 750 ml bottle. It is fortified with Brandy distilled from our own grapes and to our specifications. It is aged in oak just enough to add a whisper of complexity yet still is invigorating and fresh.
Celebrate Harvest: October/November 2013 (Now Shipping)
Petit Verdot | First Frost
With the first frost in the fall, the vines drop their leaves and the fruit is at its peak. The grapes’ color, aroma, and flavor is the most intense at this time, allowing us to craft First Frost Vidal. By halting fermentation, we are able to keep some residual sweetness in the wine, bottling the last days of summer to ease your way into the brisk fall. As the nights grow colder, you will appreciate the warmth-giving quality of Petit Verdot, our robust, full-bodied red. This is the perfect wine to accompany dinners in front of the fire. Make First Frost and Petit Verdot part of your harvest celebrations.
1. Rogers Ford First Frost:
Harvested at first frost this fruit was at the peak of perfection, producing a crisp, intense, honey-like citrus fruit-finish wine. Moderately sweet, enjoy this wine with cheese, a spicy Asian dish or even as dessert with cheese cake.
2. Rogers Ford Petit Verdot:
This Virginia-grown Petit Verdot is rich and complex, deeply pigmented with firm tannins. Aged in oak, this unfiltered wine promises a good future as well as being enjoyable today. PV goes well with hearty fare; serve at room temperature to appreciate its robust character.
1. Rogers Ford First Frost:
Harvested at first frost this fruit was at the peak of perfection, producing a crisp, intense, honey-like citrus fruit-finish wine. Moderately sweet, enjoy this wine with cheese, a spicy Asian dish or even as dessert with cheese cake.
2. Rogers Ford Petit Verdot:
This Virginia-grown Petit Verdot is rich and complex, deeply pigmented with firm tannins. Aged in oak, this unfiltered wine promises a good future as well as being enjoyable today. PV goes well with hearty fare; serve at room temperature to appreciate its robust character.
August/September 2013: Brandy Station Dulce and Virginia Red Select
August/September 2013 Wine Club
Brandy Station Dulce is inspired by the Sherry wines of Spain. It is fortified with Brandy that is distilled from our own grapes and to our specifications. It is aged in oak just enough to add a whisper of complexity yet still is invigorating and fresh.
Virginia Red Select is a true Rogers Ford Farm Winery classic and has been with us since the beginning. We have always called it “Virginia Bordeaux.” This unfiltered blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is bold, full-bodied, and oak-aged.
Virginia Red Select is a true Rogers Ford Farm Winery classic and has been with us since the beginning. We have always called it “Virginia Bordeaux.” This unfiltered blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is bold, full-bodied, and oak-aged.
It's High Summer: June/July 2013
“It’s high summer in the Old Dominion. The family farms and homesteads of Virginia are graced with lilies, rustic yet refined, sophisticated in their simplicity...”
Lily Grace is the newest addition to the brands of Rogers Ford Farm Winery. We are very excited about this exclusive pre-release for the wine club. While the labels are in production, consider this limited-run a “prototype” as we just couldn’t wait any longer to share it with you.
The combination of Chardonnay, Vidal, and Viognier makes Lily Grace a perfect wine to enjoy as the days heat up.
Sumerduck Rosé is a Rogers Ford Farm Winery classic and has been with us since the beginning. We have always called it “a blush with an attitude.” It is a semi-sweet blend of Vidal, Chardonnay, and Petit Verdot that is crisp, fruity, and surprises the palate. Sumerduck Rosé is as fun and vibrant as summer itself.
Lily Grace is the newest addition to the brands of Rogers Ford Farm Winery. We are very excited about this exclusive pre-release for the wine club. While the labels are in production, consider this limited-run a “prototype” as we just couldn’t wait any longer to share it with you.
The combination of Chardonnay, Vidal, and Viognier makes Lily Grace a perfect wine to enjoy as the days heat up.
Sumerduck Rosé is a Rogers Ford Farm Winery classic and has been with us since the beginning. We have always called it “a blush with an attitude.” It is a semi-sweet blend of Vidal, Chardonnay, and Petit Verdot that is crisp, fruity, and surprises the palate. Sumerduck Rosé is as fun and vibrant as summer itself.
The Edge of Springtime: April/May 2013
You can just feel the anticipation in the vineyard. The vines are winter-pruned and the buds just beginning to push. All of the hope and wonder of the next vintage contained in those tiny buds is waiting until the time is just right to break free.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay is as bright and lively as Springtime herself. This unoaked chardonnay has a citrus note and a buttery finish, a uniquely wonderful combination. On crisp springtime nights you will appreciate the warmth-giving quality of Petit Verdot, our robust, full-bodied red.
Make Jacob Christopher Chardonnay and Petit Verdot part of your Springtime celebrations.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: a melody of aromas and flavor to savor solo or as an accompaniment to such delicate fare as lobster bisque or veal - in a variety of ways, ENJOY. Dry, with a hint of sweetness.
Petit Verdot: This Virginia-grown Petit Verdot is rich and complex, deeply pigmented with firm tannins. Aged in oak, this unfiltered wine promises a good future as well as being enjoyable today. PV goes well with hearty fare; serve at room temperature to appreciate its robust character.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay is as bright and lively as Springtime herself. This unoaked chardonnay has a citrus note and a buttery finish, a uniquely wonderful combination. On crisp springtime nights you will appreciate the warmth-giving quality of Petit Verdot, our robust, full-bodied red.
Make Jacob Christopher Chardonnay and Petit Verdot part of your Springtime celebrations.
Jacob Christopher Chardonnay: a melody of aromas and flavor to savor solo or as an accompaniment to such delicate fare as lobster bisque or veal - in a variety of ways, ENJOY. Dry, with a hint of sweetness.
Petit Verdot: This Virginia-grown Petit Verdot is rich and complex, deeply pigmented with firm tannins. Aged in oak, this unfiltered wine promises a good future as well as being enjoyable today. PV goes well with hearty fare; serve at room temperature to appreciate its robust character.
Wine and Chocolate: February/March 2013
Valentine’s and St Patrick’s Day will soon arrive, as will your next Rogers Ford Wine club shipment. This time you will receive these two selections plus a box of wine-filled chocolates to help you celebrate.
1. Virginia Red Select - A dry, Bordeaux-style blend. Full body. Oak finish. Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, 0% RS, 2008
2. Rogers Ford Virginia White - Floral aroma. Tangerine and pineapple on the palate. 75% Vidal, 25% Chardonnay, 2% RS, 2008.
3. Chloe Chocolates – A box of 6 wine-filled chocolates. Each chocolate has a liquid center of our Chloe Cabernet. They are wonderfully delicious but beware, they dribble. That’s all part of the fun.
1. Virginia Red Select - A dry, Bordeaux-style blend. Full body. Oak finish. Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, 0% RS, 2008
2. Rogers Ford Virginia White - Floral aroma. Tangerine and pineapple on the palate. 75% Vidal, 25% Chardonnay, 2% RS, 2008.
3. Chloe Chocolates – A box of 6 wine-filled chocolates. Each chocolate has a liquid center of our Chloe Cabernet. They are wonderfully delicious but beware, they dribble. That’s all part of the fun.
Ring in the New Year: December 2012/January 2013 (Available Dec. 15)
Chloe Cabernet | Cuvee Julia
Sparkling Cuvee Julia and nouveau-style Chloe Cabernet form
the perfect duo to accompany your holidays.
1. Chloe Cabernet is young and playful with the spirit of Cabernet Sauvignon and the softness of Cabernet Franc, crafted in the style reminiscent of the artisans of Beaujolais - this wine pleases the senses and delights the soul. It is perfect for reminiscing about the year past, dwelling on fond memories.
2. Then pop open Cuvee Julia to ring in the new year in style! This bubbly blend of Virginia Viognier and Chardonnay is perfect for when the ball drops at midnight or for anytime that “congratulations” are in order.
1. Chloe Cabernet is young and playful with the spirit of Cabernet Sauvignon and the softness of Cabernet Franc, crafted in the style reminiscent of the artisans of Beaujolais - this wine pleases the senses and delights the soul. It is perfect for reminiscing about the year past, dwelling on fond memories.
2. Then pop open Cuvee Julia to ring in the new year in style! This bubbly blend of Virginia Viognier and Chardonnay is perfect for when the ball drops at midnight or for anytime that “congratulations” are in order.