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.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nortons

Looking into a Barrel

2013 Governor’s Cup

 2013 Governor's Cup Awards

Gold Medal Winners
Winery	Year & Description
Barboursville Vineyards	2009 Octagon 12th Edition
Bluemont Vineyard	2010 The Horse
Cooper Vineyards	2010 Petit Verdot Reserve
Glen Manor Vineyards	2010 Hodder Hill
Keswick Winery	2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve
King Family Vineyards	2010 Meritage
Lovingston Winery	2009 Josie's Knoll, Estate Reserve
Philip Carter Winery	2010 Cleve
Pollak Vineyards	2009 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery	2010 Richland Reserve Heritage
Rappahannock Cellars	2010 Meritage
RdV Vineyards	2010 Lost Mountain
RdV Vineyards	2010 Rendezvous
Shenandoah Vineyards	2010 Cabernet Franc
Shenandoah Vineyards	2010 Rhapsody in Red
Sunset Hills Vineyard	2010 Mosaic
Trump Winery	2008 Sparkling Rose
Virginia Wineworks	2008 Red Hill Reserve
Virginia Wineworks	2010 Cabernet Franc
Virginia Wineworks	2010 Chardonnay

Silver Medal Winners
Winery	Year & Description
Altillo Vineyards	NV Chardonnay
AmRhein Wine Cellars	2011 Vidal Blanc
AmRhein Wine Cellars	NV Chambourcin
AmRhein Wine Cellars	2011 Pinot Gris Reserve
Ankida Ridge Vineyards	2011 Voyage de Rouge
Ankida Ridge Vineyards	NV Vin Doux
Annefield Vineyards	2011 Rose
Attimo	Vidal Blanc
Barboursville Vineyards	2009 Petit Verdot Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2009 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2010 Octagon
Barboursville Vineyards	2010 Petit Verdot Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2010 Viognier Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2007 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2009 Nebbiolo Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2010 Nebbiolo Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2010 Merlot Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2010 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Barboursville Vineyards	2008 Malvaxia
Barrel Oak Winery	2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Oak Winery	2010 Chardonnay Reserve
Barren Ridge Vineyards	2010 Meritage
Beliveau Estate Winery	2011 Serenity
Bluemont Vineyard	2011 Farm Table Red
Bluestone Vineyard	2011 Chardonnay
Bluestone Vineyard	2010 Meritage
Bluestone Vineyard	NV Beau
Bluestone Vineyard	NV Blue Ice
Bluestone Vineyard	2011 Viognier
Bold Rock Cidery	NV Crimson Ridge Vat No 1
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2010 Marquis De Lafayette
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2007 Meritage
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2012 Sauvignon Blanc
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2012 Viognier
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2007 Nebbiolo
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2012 Madeleine's Chardonnay
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2007 Merlot
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2012 Chere Marie
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2007 Cabernet Franc Reserve
Breaux Vineyards LTD	2011 Rose
Cana Vineyards and Winery	2011 Viognier
Cana Vineyards and Winery	2011 Le Mariage
Cardinal Point Winery	2011 Viognier
Castle Hill Cider	NV Terrestrial Fermented Cider
Cave Ridge Vineyard	2010 Fossil Hill Reserve
Cedar Creek Vineyards	2010 Cabernet Franc
Chateau Morrisette	2011 Chardonnay
Chateau Morrisette	2009 Petit Verdot
Cooper Vineyards	2010 Carter Mountain
Cooper Vineyards	2010 Cabernet Franc
Cross Keys Vineyards	2011 Pinot Noir
Cross Keys Vineyards	2010 Meritage
Delaplane Cellars	2010 Williams Gap Reserve
Delaplane Cellars	2010 Tannat
Democracy Vineyards	2011 Declaration 2011 Reserve
Doukénie Winery	2010 Vintner's Reserve
Doukénie Winery	2011 Mandolin
Doukénie Winery	2009 Dionysus
Doukénie Winery	2010 Merlot
Doukénie Winery	2009 Le Vin Rouge
Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery	2010 Merlot
Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery	2009 Merlot
DuCard Vineyards	2010 Petit Verdot
Flying Fox Vineyards	2010 Petit Verdot
Flying Fox Vineyards	2010 Merlot
Flying Fox Vineyards	2010 Cabernet Franc
Flying Fox Vineyards	2009 Trio
Foggy Ridge	2011 Sweet Stayman
Fox Meadow Winery	2011 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Fox Meadow Winery	2011 Riesling
Gadino Cellars	2010 Nebbiolo
Gadino Cellars	2010 Petit Verdot
Glass House Winery	2011 21st
Good Luck Cellars	2011 Viognier
Granite Heights	2009 Lomax Reserve
Hume Vineyards	2011 Petit Verdot
Huntly Vineyards	2009 Anghel
Huntly Vineyards	2010 Anghel
Huntly Vineyards	2008 Anghel

Richard Leahy provides a fantastic and detailed report on the 2013 Governor's Cup winners here:
http://www.richardleahy.com/2013/02/14/vwa-announces-20-gold-medalists-in-2013-governors-cup/