Merry Christmas! We hope you are enjoying the holidays with some Virginia wine! We’ll be taking the next two weeks off to enjoy the holidays!
Category: Holidays
Gray Ghost Events
We attend many of the Gray Ghost Vineyards events all throughout the year. In the last month or so we’ve attend three of those events. Here is a short recap of those events.
On November 3rd we attended the Wine Library Tasting. The Wine Library Tasting is a chance to taste past vintages of some of their best wines. Since we have many of these on our wine racks, it’s a good chance to see how they are developing in the bottle. This time we had a chance to taste the:
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Cabernet Franc
2008 Merlot
Here are a couple of shots from the event.
On November 16th we attended the Gala Release Party for the 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a fun evening of great food, great friends and of course a great wine. Here are a few shots from the event.
On December 1st we attended the Wine Library Tasting with Warren’s parents. They were in town for Thanksgiving and were able to join us in tasting the:
1993 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Gray Ghost’s Inaugural Release)
1999 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Here are a few shots from the event.
We always have a great time at the Gray Ghost events. If you haven’t attended one, think about it joining in the fun. And when you do, tell them Virginia Wine Time sent you!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Virginia Wine Time! We hope you are enjoying Virginia wines with your Thanksgiving meal today! Which Virginia wines did you pour?
Virginia Wines for Thanksgiving
Yes, it is turkey time again with all of that delicious food. What Virginia wines to serve? Below is a partial list of recommendations. These are based on what I think is still currently available; however, I could be mistaken so please call wineries ahead of time double check.
Sparkling Wines: Bubbles go with everything
Thibaut-Janisson Blanc de Chardonnay
Trump Winery 2008 Blanc de Blanc
White Wines:
Afton Mountain Vineyards: Gewurztraminer 2012
Barboursville Vineyards: Viognier Reserve
Blenheim Vineyards: Chardonnay 2012
Chester Gap Cellars: Viognier 2012
Keswick Vineyards: Chardonnay 2012
King Family Vineyards: Chardonnay 2012
Linden Vidal Riesling 2012
Rose: Yes, rose goes with everything too
King Family Crose
Linden Rose 2012
Red Wines:
Afton Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2012
Ankida Ridge Pinot Noir 2011
Glen Manor Cabernet Franc 2011
Hume Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2011
Pollak Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2011
Dessert Wines:
Gray Ghost Vineyards Adieu 2012
Linden Late Harvest Vidal
Wine Shopping in Maryland? Consider these wines:
Black Ankle Syrah 2011
Old Westminster Chardonnay 2012 and Cabernet Franc 2011
Undecided? Open a few bottles and let guests decide. In the end, they will drink whatever they like.
Have other suggestions? Let us know! In the meantime, plan to visit Virginia wineries this weekend to stock up favorite wines for Thanksgiving. Mention that Virginia Wine Time sent you.