Are you a fan of Virginia Rose wine? If you’re not sure whether you are or not, there’s one sure way to find out. Join us for a wine tasting at Blue Valley! It’s the perfect day trip any time of year. Just gather up a few of your best friends or family members and come make a day of it.
No matter when you come, there’s plenty to see. The scenery is fantastic since the winery is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains which offer fabulous vistas in every direction and the grounds themselves are gloriously and meticulously maintained.
Blue Valley is one of only a handful of family owned wineries in the state of Virginia and in the more than two decades we’ve been producing fine wines, our vintages have won thousands of awards with more being collected each year. To give you an idea of what you have to look forward to, here are some brief descriptions of the Virginia Rose wines we have on offer:
The 2018 Estate Rose
A complex rose gold wine with aromas of white pepper, pomegranate, watermelon and rind, this vintage won silver medals at both the San Francisco Wine Competition and the INDY International Wine Competition.
The 2018 Estate Chambourcin Rose
This wine is a true gem, featuring flavors of candied fruit with the aromas of wet bluestone, red cherry and pomegranate suffusing it. It was a silver medal winner at the INDY International Wine Competition and brought home a bronze from the American Wine Society. The rich, bright flavor is sure to delight.
If you decide that Virginia Rose wine isn’t your favorite, not to worry, we’ve got plenty of other vintages to choose from. Here’s a brief overview of some of the other vintages we have on offer:
Red Wines
2015 Remembrance
Made with estate-grown Chambourcin and combined with Vidal Blanc, this unique blend opens with flavors of raspberry, blueberry and a hint of oak.
2016 Sangiovese
This medium bodied red was a gold medal winner at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition and won the Best Red in the Fauquier Wine Competition. It’s fresh and fruity with notes of plum, black cherry, raspberries and violet, and has a slight earthy aftertaste. Don’t miss this one!
2016 Traditional Red Blend
Our 2016 Traditional Red Blend is 85% Merlot, and 15% Estate Cabernet Franc. It was a silver medal winner in the INDY International Wine Competition and features a bold red and black cheery flavor with complimentary notes of smooth oak and black pepper.
White Wines
2014 Heritage
This glorious vintage is a blend of 67% Chardonnay, 22% Sauvignon Banc, 6% Pino Gris, and 5% Viognier. It earned a gold medal at the INDY International Wine Competition and a silver medal at the American Wine Society, among others. Aged nine months, it features nuanced notes of French oak, orchard fruits and citrus.
The 2018 Estate Viognier
One of our more complex vintages, this one is also 100% estate grown and of medium intensity. The aroma is a wonderful mix of honeysuckle and rose petals with hints of mango. It won a silver medal in the Finger Lakes Wind Competition, and one taste will leave you wanting more.
Have you been tasked with finding a suitable venue for an upcoming corporate retreat, wedding, reception or other social gathering? If so, and if you’ve found the search for the right venue to be a frustrating one, while you’re here for the wine tasting, you may want to consider taking one of our offered tours.
Doing so will not only give you a behind the scenes look at how we work our winemaking magic, but it will also give you a chance to explore the various venue spaces we make available for events. We have everything from rustic to elegant spaces, ranging in size from smaller rooms that can accommodate up to 40 guests which are perfect for intimate gatherings to large, expansive spaces capable of accommodating more than two hundred people.
There’s something for every taste and preference and you’re sure to find a space that speaks to you and will be perfect for whatever sort of event you have planned. If you’re expecting a large number of guests, you can even book multiple venues in tandem to make sure you’ve got plenty of space for whatever number of attendees you’re expecting.
Whether you’re a fan of Virginia Rose wine or something else, we hope you’ll consider spending the day with us, and if you’d like to enjoy some excellent live music while you’re here, be sure to check our event calendar prior to scheduling your trip. We host local and regional musical acts on a regular basis and many people feel that it adds a certain something special to the day.
While we are open most holidays, please note that we are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Do you have questions for us prior to scheduling your visit? If so, please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from, and spending the day with you.