Winery At Bull Run

Panoramic of the Winery At Bull Run

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Winery at Bull Run!  This young winery is a great social hub for history buffs strolling through the battlefield or local visitors looking for a day out.  The Winery at Bull Run is one of Chris Pearmund's extensions, where he is mentoring winemakers.  This winery does not make wines from their own vines.  They only have about 1/2 or less of Norton grapevines.  According to the wine host, they are looking to plant Chardonnay in the future.  Much of their wine on their flight is similar in style to Pearmund Cellars offerings.  To be frank, if you like Pearmund's wine, then you will find this winery to a delightful extension of Chris Pearmund's vision and wine varietal.  Where Pearmund does not offer any fruit wines or "Port" style wines, this winery makes up for ti with a peach, blueberry and port-style dessert wine.  On today's flight they offered a 2012 Blueberry wine, but their was also a Peach wine for purchase.  In addition, they offered a port-style wine made from 100% Chambourcin, labeled 2010 Fort.  Throughout their wines they are using either stainless steel or American Oak.  The 2011 Chardonnay, made from 100% Chardonnay, is a Burgundian styled Chardonnay aged in French oak barrels.  It receives a full malolactic fermentation and has a nice buttery taste, if I remember correctly.  I also enjoyed the 2011 Delaney and the 2011 Rose.  The Delaney is made from 70% Vidal Blanc, 15% Petit Manseng, 10% Viognier, and 5% Rkatsiteli.  Their are 9 wines on the flight to explore, plus a peach wine and Sangria (which is made to order on at the winery).  The grounds of this winery are beautiful and the also provide a fantastic barrel room for private parties or just for off the path explorers.  This winery is a great choice for social events.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Looking into a Barrel