Estate-grown petite clusters harness the Northern Fauquier terroir of years’ past agriculture and early settlers. Distinguishable flavors of raspberries, tobacco, violet and black pepper ~ a vintage with the personality one would invite to the table with pork tenderloin or a rustic Provencal soup and bread supper. Savor alongside chocolate mousse with raspberry reduction or English bread pudding.

Earthy truffles, tobacco and dark cherry flavors are the background choir for this Bordeaux-style Mountain Man’s wine. Not to be hurried, one prefers a few quiet hours to themselves to fully enjoy the soft tannins, oak and mild spice from the French barrel aging. Finishes smoothe.

A dreamy blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc ~this sophisticated union of reds reveals an easy blend of spice, tannins and oak. A House favorite for celebrations, fine dining and outdoor relaxation! As originally conceived over ten years ago, Meritage is defined as a blend of Merit (among the best wines a winery produces, likely in small volumes) and Heritage (the Bordeaux tradition of blending varieties). Today, there are many imaginative blends on the market.

The clusters of Estate-grown champagne colored berries were saturated by Summer floods during their infancy, nearly buried in the Blizzards of ’09 and later thrived during the droughts of record-high temps of late last Summer. Meanwhile, Mother Nature sent Robins to nest and start new life inside the green canopy and heavy trellis. Aged with Oak ~ for emphasis on creamy butter ~ this robust Chardonnay remembers a past and pours the gifts of sunshine, mountain and the winemaker’s care into your glass.

(A popular request, we have begun reserving for next season’s release) Standing tall ~on the plateau above the field of Viognier vines and at the base of Big Cobbler Mountain ~is our long-time friend, the Old Apple Tree. A favorite of cousin Madison’s, where oil painting lessons and sleepy days on blankets take place….Our old tree has stood the test of time, waited for its owners to return after 40 years, fed the Black Bear & 3 little cubs, sheltered injured deer during hard winters and offered treats to visiting horses or laughing children on a hot summer’s day. This Hard Cider blend is a carnival of flavors including the sweet “cotton candy” (trees near the Grand Campfire Circle), tart greens (farmhouse) and large golden juicy yellow (Old Tree). The zip and zing of cider lends itself to Sunday Brunch, grilled pork chops, scallops or Oktoberfest bratwursts.