Our weekend wine tastings are on hiatus, but we will still be featuring select wines for discount! Scroll down to explore tasting notes, and purchase any of the wines featured this weekend for 10% off retail pricing.
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Walsh Family Wine Petit Manseng 2018
Origin: Purcellville, VA
Retail: $25.95 | Sale: $23.35
Walsh Family Wine was founded by Sarah and Nathan Walsh in 2014. Farming numerous distinctive sites throughout Northern Virginia, they strive to produce wines reflective of place. This petit manseng is exotic and vibrant, with pronounced aromatics of lemon and pear, followed by spicy, dry finish.
Petit Manseng
Zephaniah Steamship White 2017
Origin: Leesburg, VA
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
Steamship White is a referance for the steamships captained by the Great Grandfather Zephaniah Jefferson Hatch, the namesake for our winery and one responsible for our four-generation family farm in Loudon County. The dominant Chardonel clearly pops out in the nose with roundness and structure from the Viognier and Chardonnay. Some aging in new oak gives notes of banana and brioche for a lovely experience.
70% Chardonel, 19% Viognier, 8% Chardonnay, and 3%Cabernet Sauvignon
Glen Manor Vineyards Morales Rosé 2019
Origin: Front Royal, VA
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.95
Named for José Morales and his family, who alongside the White family have worked at Glen Manor's vineyard since its establishment. This rosé is made by blending grapes grown specifically for it, along with juice bled off from the reds during the beginning of the maceration period. While skin contact time and varietal blend change from year to year, it is always a blend of the red grapes grown on the estate. The result is a light, dry rosé ideal for charcuterie and summer meals and is intended to be enjoyed with the freshness of warm seasons.
Cabernet Franc | Petit Verdot | Merlot
Zephaniah Three Captains Red 2016
Origin: Leesburg, VA
Retail: $24.95 | Sale: $22.45
This flagship red is a full bodied, smooth red blend of Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 22 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels and released after year of bottle aging, this wine is ready to drink now or cellar for a few years.
Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Caberent Sauvignon
Michael Shaps Petit Verdot 2016
Origin: Charlottesville, VA
Retail: $32.95 | Sale: $29.65
Known for his innovation and winemaking expertise, Michael Shaps studied in Burgundy before coming to Virginia in the 90's, working with Jefferson and King Family Vinweyards before launching his own brand. Petit Verdot is well-suited for the Virginia climate and soul. Barrel aging in 40% new French oak fir eighteen months relaxes some of the varietals heavy tannins and allows it's complexity to shine. This wine has deep concentrated fruit and big tannin, along with a palate of floral, earthy and dark berry notes.
Petit Verdot
Rosemont Brut Sparkling NV
Origin: LaCrosse, VA
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.95
Now on its sixth generation, the 450 acre Rosemont Estate has been in the Rose Family since 1858, with patriarch Stephen turning the historic family farm into a vineyard in 2003. Son Justin is the wine maker, and his wife Aubrey is their marking manager. All of their wines are 100% estate grown, produced and bottled on site. Their 2017 Sparkling White is made with Chardonel. This is a hybrid grape created by crossing Seyval and Chardonnay. They produce this wonderfully dry sparkling with zero dosage using the Charmat method and is unfiltered to give it more depth and body.
Chardonel
Rosemont Winery and Capitoline Vermouth NV
Origin: LaCrosse, VA
Retail: $24.95| Sale: $22.45
A true collaborative effort that is made with a blend of Rosemont wine fortified with brandy, infused with local herbs, citrus peel, and other aromatics. It has a rich aroma and flavor that can be enjoyed on its, own over ice, or in your favorite cocktail such as a Manhattan, Gin & Tonic, or even a Spritz with Rosemont Brut, a personal favorite!