Below is our selection of wines. Tasting them is far better than just reading about them, but hopefully you’ll come see us soon.
Vidal Blanc
Contains 100% Vidal Blanc. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Intense tropical nose with hints of peach and honeydew melon. Fruit forward with bright acidity, a subtle soft palate of tropical fruits and a zesty, citrus finish. Pairs well with soft cheeses, oysters, and light fish dishes.
Silver Award – 2015 Atlantic Seaboard, 2014 Atlantic Seaboard
Bronze Award – 2016 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Chardonnay
Contains 100% Chardonnay. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in 3-6 year old barrels. Richly textured nose of pear, citrus, and a touch of butterscotch and cream. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a smooth texture from barrel fermentation and aging on lees. Focused acidity creates a long and pleasant finish. Pairs well with pasta, seafood, poultry dishes, and soft cheeses.
Silver award – 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Bronze awards – 2016 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2015 Atlantic Seaboard, 2012 Atlantic Seaboard, 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Traminette
Contains 100% Traminette. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Floral notes of rose and white blossoms, with a sweet honeysuckle finish. Smooth, soft mid-palate with balanced, crisp acidity on the finish. Pairs well with fruits, salads, turkey, and spicy dishes.
Gold Award – 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Silver Award – 2013 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Bronze Award – 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Highfly
A semi-sweet blend of Vidal Blanc and Traminette, the nose displays intense tropical, rose petal, and fresh lychee notes. The palate is rich and mouth-coating with orange blossom, fig, and apricot flavors. Pair with spicey Asian dishes, light pastas, roast pork, and poultry dishes.
The wine name, like all of our wines, has a Patrick County origin. J.E.B. Stuart, who the county seat is name after, was a General in the Civil War. One of his battle horses was named Highfly.
Gold Award – 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Silver Award – 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Bronze Award – 2014 Atlantic Seaboard
Bull’s Blush
Semi-sweet blush that contains Chambourcin rosé, Cabernet Franc rosé, and Vidal Blanc. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral barrels. Sweet raspberry and strawberry notes with melon and peach aromas. Fruity and crisp upfront with a smooth and creamy finish. Pairs well with Spicy Mexican and ethnic dishes. Great for picnics. It’s like summer in a bottle!
The name Bull’s Blush is a reference to Bull Mountain which is in the backdrop of our vineyard.
Silver awards – 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition, 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Bronze awards – 2016 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2015 Atlantic Seaboard, 2014 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013 Atlantic Seaboard
Cabernet Franc
Contains 100% Cabernet Franc. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral barrels. Chocolate, cherries, strawberries, and violets on the nose. Smooth, spicy tannins and fruity mid-palate. Bright and lively, drink young. Pairs well with hard cheeses, grilled meats, herbed stews, and chocolate covered strawberries.
Gold Award – 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Silver award – 2014 Atlantic Seaboard
Bronze awards – 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition, 2012 Atlantic Seaboardn
Chambourcin
Contains 100% Chambourcin. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral barrels. Aromas of plum, blackberry, spicy with hints of earth and tobacco. Bright fruit with smooth tannins. Creamy and smooth mid-palate and a robust finish. Pairs well with smoked and grilled meats, spicy BBQ, and Italian pasta sauces.
Silver awards – 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition, 2013 Atlantic Seaboard, 2012 Atlantic Seaboard Wine
Bronze awards – 2014 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Big A Red
Contains Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral barrels. Aromas of strawberries and cream, red raspberries, blackberries, and violets. Soft, creamy palate with a fruity mid-palate. Fine, dusty tannins, with earthy hints. Smooth and persistent finish. Pairs well with grilled meats, raspberry cheesecake, BBQ, and medium to hard cheeses.
The name Big A comes from our winery being in what is called the Big A section of the county. Big A school was right down the road from where our vineyard is located.
Silver awards – 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition, 2013 Atlantic Seaboard, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition, 2012 Atlantic Seaboard
Bronze awards – 2015 Atlantic Seaboard, 2014 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Atlantic Seaboard, 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Barbera
Contains 100% Barbera. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral barrels. The aroma is rich with ripe black cherry, layered over leather and spice. The palate is concentrated with blackberry, plum, and cranberry flavors, underpinned by cigar box, spice, and fine-grained tannins. Pairs well with Italian dishes, roast duck, and aged cheeses.
Silver Award – 2014 Atlantic Seaboard
Bronze Award – 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Meadow Breeze
Contains 100% Vidal Blanc. Fermented and aged in stainless steel. Sweet and fruity. Aromas of peaches and tropical fruits, with a crisp, clean finish. A great porch wine. Pairs well with desserts. Perfect for lazy afternoons or summer cookouts.
This wine’s name is a nod to the Meadows of Dan community. We thought it had a nice feel for a light, sweet wine.
Silver awards – 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2014 Atlantic Seaboard, 2013 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013 Atlantic Seaboard, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
Bronze awards – 2015 Atlantic Seaboard, 2014 Atlantic Seaboard, 2014 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition, 2012 Atlantic Seaboard
Poorhouse
Contains 100% Chambourcin. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral barrels. Black cherries, raspberries, blackberries, and chocolate notes. Nice smooth, fruity palate with a fresh fruit finish. Pairs well with cheesecakes or death by chocolate desserts.
This wine was named after Poorhouse Creek that runs in the county. People still think of wine as a high-end product, so we thought the juxtoposition of that name with our wine was funny and let people know upfront that we aren’t a pretentious winery.
Bronze awards – 2014 Virginia Governor’s Cup, 2013 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
