Rosemont Extra Brut Rosé NV
Origin: LaCrosse, Virginia
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.96
The 450 acres that make up the Rosemont Estate have been in the Rose Family since 1858, with the house dating back to the mid-1700s. Over generations, farming operations have included vegetable farming, a peach orchard, beef cattle, dairy farming, and commodity crops. Construction of the Winery began in November of 2006 and in 2007 they produced their first in-house vintage. Since then, the winery has expanded the vineyard to just over 26 acres, and grows 14 different varietals. Rosemont combines knowledge of this land with modern winemaking techniques to produce premium handcrafted wines, all of which are 100% estate-grown, produced, and bottled on the estate. Being involved in every aspect of winemaking, from bud break to harvest to bottling, allows them to produce wines of the greatest quality that showcase this great Virginia terroir. These are fun pink bubbles with flavors of strawberries, grapefruit, and cranberries finish with a tart acidity. 100% Chambourcin
Common Wealth Crush Co. Mise 2022
Origin: Waynesboro, Virginia
Retail: $30.95 | Sale: $27.85
Founded in 2022, Common Wealth Crush Co. is the first winemaking operation of its kind in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Built with small producers in mind, they are a combination of custom crush, business incubator, and thinktank cooperative. In most cases custom crush facilities do all the work from start to finish. While CWCC offers this same beginning-to-end service, what makes them different is they allow winemakers the option of renting space and equipment so they can do much of their own work, a very important feature for small producers. The brainchild of brothers Ben and Tim Jordan, as well as their mutual friend Patt Eagan, CWCC is an organization aiming to support winemakers in Virginia, from up-and-coming vintners to those with experience who want or need support. With decades of collective experience in the industry, the leaders of CWCC are ready to take on any challenge to create positive benefits for the community. The team has set up operations in Waynesboro, in the historic Virginia Metalcrafters building. 84% Petit Manseng, 8% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Chardonel
Common Wealth Crush Co. The Battle of Chardonel and Vinifera 2022
Origin: Waynesboro, Virginia
Retail: $30.95 | Sale: $27.85
Commonwealth Crush is re-focusing on many of the hybrid grapes that were the start of most of the East Coast Wine industry. Chardonel is a hybrid made by cross pollinating Chardonnay grapes with Seyval grapes. This hybrid was first made in upstate New York in the 1950's. One of the great advantages of hybrids is the versatility they bring to a wide range of climates. They offer the unique varietal characters of both parent grapes and increase hardiness. A pale straw color in the glass leads to ripe pear and baked golden delicious apples. Showing a rich texture on the palate with a bright lemon finish with crisp minerality. Juicy & delicious. 95% Chardonel, 5% Petit Manseng
Early Mountain Petit Verdot 2019
Origin: Madison, Virginia
Retail: $39.95 | Sale: $35.96
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain is a pristine 350 acre property surrounded by rolling hills and pastoral farms. In 2005, Jess and Sharon Sweely planted the first vineyards on the property. Jean Case and her husband, Steve, purchased the property in 2010 and, after some renovations, re-opened it under the Early Mountain brand in 2012. In a profession so steeped in history, Early Mountain looks to the past for inspiration. Their work is informed by knowledge and techniques developed in more established wine regions of the world, while understanding the grapes on their own terms, and creating wines with identities that are compelling because the sun, the rain, the plant, the soil, and hands that touch these vines are unique to this place in Virginia. This is a dynamic Petit Verdot that can impress with its complexity as much as its power. 2019 was an excellent vintage with reds with ripe intensity and richness. 100% Petit Verdot