Photos at Pearmund Cellars during Autumn

I stopped by Pearmund Cellars for a visit today.  I found a great selection of 2010 wines.  I was able to taste their 2010 Merlot, 2010 Chardonnay, 2010 Petit Verdot, and their 2010 Ameritage Reserve.  All wonderful! The 2010 Petit Verdot is the 2013 Sunset International Silver Winner.  The 2010 Ameritage Reserve is the winner of the 2012 Jefferson Cup Medal of Merit.  I also tried the Vin Del Sol, which is a Spanish style sherry.  It has 16% alcohol.  It is very sweet and smooth with a nutty flavor at the end.

http://www.pearmundcellars.com/

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Barrel Oak Winery

Barrel Oak Winery  a vision of a community.  Barrel Oak was established near Delaplane, Virginia in 2006 by owners Sharon and Brian Roeder.  Barrel Oak wines have won a host of awards between 2008 and 2012, including DOUBLE GOLD in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition for the 2010 Chardonnay Reserve and PLATINUM MEDALfor the 2013 San Diego International Wine Competition (Awards list).

Barrel Oak was featuerd in the following amgazines:

• Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine: Best Winery in Fauquier 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
• Northern Virginia Magazine: Best Winery in NoVA 2012, 2013
• Virginia Living Magazine: Best Winery in Virginia 2012, 2013
• Virginia Farm Wineries Council: Best Winery in Virginia 2010, 2011
• The Wine Enthusiast: Most Family Friendly Winery in the World 2012

- See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/medals-awards#sthash.Zxw5Vw9i.dpuf

I tasted the following:

• 2012 Peanut's Petit Cuvee (This vintage is a blend of Traminette, Chambourcin, and Merlot. - See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/wines#sthash.YUjh9RoV.dpuf)
• BOWHaus White 2012 (Light, fruity, sunshine in a glass! Blend of Vidal Blanc & Seyval Blanc grapes. - See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/wines#sthash.YUjh9RoV.dpuf)
• 2011 Traminette (Wild flower garden on the nose. Fermented dry in stainless steel. Fresh herbs and spice finish. - See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/wines#sthash.YUjh9RoV.dpuf)
• 2011 Bowhaus Red (Our signature red features full bodied cherry, currant, and spice with just a hint of summer sweetness. - See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/wines#sthash.YUjh9RoV.dpuf)
• 2011 Syrah (Beautiful garnet color with a candied cherry nose. Fruitiness continues with a raspberry finish. - See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/wines#sthash.YUjh9RoV.dpuf)
• 2011 Merlot (Beautiful ripe berries on the nose with a hint of the deep woods, earth, and cedar. Medium tannins, black cherry on the finish. - See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/wines#sthash.YUjh9RoV.dpuf)
• Chocolate Lab Dessert Wine (Unique port-style Chambourcin infused with essences drawn from cocoa beans added to the wine during secondary fermentation. - See more at: http://www.barreloak.com/wines#sthash.YUjh9RoV.dpuf)

Three Fox Vineyards: Tuscany in Virginia

 

Today, I stopped by Three Fox Vineyards to enjoy the harvest festival.  Three Fox Vineyards is a beautiful 50 rolling acres vineyards tucked away in Northern Virginia’s horse country.  The views at Three Fox Vineyards are breathtaking.  After enjoying  a full tasting and perhaps buying a bottle of Sangiovese, one can take a leisurely stroll through the vineyards or nap in the hammocks next to the lazily flowing stream.

Today's tasting included:

• 2012 Leggero Chardonnay (Pineapple and vanilla on the nose.)
• 2012 La Boheme Viognier (This estate grown wine offers pear and tropical fruits on the nose and continued fruits across the palate.)
• Gatto Bianco (non-vintage) (This  wine offers pineapple and pear on the nose with a conitnued fruit experience through the finish.)
• 2012 Appassionata Vidal Blanc
• 2012 Cano Pazzo Rose
• 2012 Signor Sangiovese Reserve (This is a 100% Sangiovese aged ten months in Hungarian oak)
• 2011 Volpe Sangiovese (75% Sangiovese and 25% Cabernet Franc.  Key notes included truffle and berry notes on the nose, with cherry and coffee toast on the palate)
• 2011 Piemontese Nebbiolo (Recommeded to age for 7-10 years.  Structure of dark cherry, fruit and spice.)
• 2012 La Trovatella Merlot (This is an estate grown Merlot, blended with a touch of Cabernet Franc)
• 2012 Alouette Cabernet Franc (This estate Cabernet Franc won
  Silver Medal at the 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition.)
• Non-Vintage Rosso Dolce Chambourcin (Berry and chocolate notes.  This chambourcin is not fortified and is offered as a Port alternative.)
• Guest Wine: T-J Blanc de Chardonnay

Look what I passed on the way through Loudoun County, VA

 

http://www.fabbioliwines.com/

 

Stone Tower Estate Winery Black and White

Stone Tower Estate Winery: Now taking walk-ins

 

I briefly stopped by Stone Tower Estate Winery tonight, as I was driving through the Northern Virginia Wine Region. Stone Tower Estate Winery has been a private winery (not open to the public), but I spotted a hand written sign at the base of Hogback Mountain inviting walk-ins and appointments until 5:30pm. So I made a quick diversion to check out the Estate on top the mountain.

 

 

I arrived shortly after 5:30 and didn't want to impose on the staff, but they were very kind and invited me in for a brief conversation and a taste of their Chardonnay's. I had opportunity to meet one of the owners, Lacey and the wine maker Tim. I found out that the Estate is actually a 1400 acres family estate with 200 acres available for vines. There are 22 acres currently under vine, if I remember the conversation correctly. Their varietals include; Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

While I didn't get much time to talk with the wine maker Tim, I did find out from him that he has a wealth of experience that he is bringing to Stone Tower and the Virginia Wine industry. He communicated confidence in knowledge of the terroir and a vision for the varietals, which also carried through to Lacey, whom is one of the co-owners (her sister Lauren is the other co-owner). Tim has 18 years of experience with California wine. He also has experience with German and New Zealand wines.

 

Take not that they produce all the grape varieties that are found in their wines on their property. The owners are offering a refined, but well-crafted, high-quality selection of wines. There selection currently includes http://stonetowerwinery.com/vintages.html:
2012 Lacey Chardonnay

• 2012 Lauren Chardonnay
• 2012 Viognier
• 2011 Sanglier Noble

I was offered a tasting of their Chardonnays, but I failed to try their Bordeaux style, Sanlier Noble. I am excited to go back, when I have more time to experience this.

There is a strong vision at this winery, great experience, and allot of opportunity. Don't miss the opportunity to stop by and try their wines.

http://www.stonetowerwinery.com/

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