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2021 Red Silk

Cabernet Franc
Alcohol 13%
This is the 8th Red Silk Label Vintage we have produced. The first was in 2006, and the purpose is to highlight certain vintages of Cabernet Franc that are noteworthy. We first planted Cabernet Franc at Cave Ridge in 2001, and have since added several acres. Every vintage is different, so every Red Silk label is different to reflect elegance and to celebrate different cultures and ethnicities. The 2021 Red Silk illustration was painted by wine club member, Donna Tizol, and portrays a Japanese woman in a traditional kimono. Winemaking: Fermented for approx. 10 days in open-top bins to dryness. Aged in new French and Hungarian Oak for 14 months. Residual Sugar: .02% Aromas: Fruit: Red fruit Spice-sweet: cinnamon Spice-pungent: White Pepper Oak: Vanilla, toast Flavors: Fruit: Red Fruit, Cherry and Plum Spice-sweet: cinnamon Oak: Cedar
$35.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2022 Viognier (Stainless Steel)

Viognier
Alcohol 12.65%
Harvested: September 2022 Processed: Destemmed and pressed Sugar at Harvest: 22 Brix of Sugar Sweetness: .01% grams per liter (dry). Fermented and Aged: Entirely in Stainless Steel for 12 months. Ph at harvest: 3.7 Acid in Tartaric: .60 grams per liter We previously released a Viognier from this same vintage, but that was very different from this Viognier. It was produced using wild indigenous yeast, with minimal filtering and stabilization. This Viognier was made in a more traditional fashion using specialized commercial yeasts and proteins and tartrates were fully stabilized. It has the classic stone fruit aromas and flavors. It was harvested by machine.
$27.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2023 White Cabernet

Blanc de Cabernet Franc
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape: Cabernet Franc Harvested: September 2023 Processed: Whole Cluster pressed, no time on skins to achieve a white wine Sugar at Harvest: 21 Brix of Sugar Sweetness: .25% grams per liter (dry). Fermented and Aged: Entirely in Stainless Steel for 6 months Ph at harvest: 3.5 Acid in Tartaric: .70 grams per liter White wines produced from red varieties like Cabernet Franc are not often produced. The process of whole cluster pressing to prevent any red pigments in the juice can be tricky. The process of pressing the grapes must be stopped at just the right time to limit the extraction of color from the skins. Tasting Notes: The flavors are unique as there are phenolics from the Cabernet grape that provide body and roundness as in a Chardonnay, but that is the only similarity to Chardonnay. There is more structure to this wine, that makes it unique. The finish lingers and does not diminish as a more acidic wine tends to do. Although there is a small amount of residual sugar, it is not noticeable as its only purpose is to diminish any astringency that is present from the phenolics of this grape. Food Pairing: This wine can be paired with a variety of foods given its structure. People should experiment with pairings themselves since this is a style of wine not commonly produced in this Country.
$27.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2019 Fossil Hill Reserve

Red Blend

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Alcohol 13%
GOVERNOR'S CUP CASE GOLD- GOVERNOR'S CUP

***2024 GOVERNOR'S CUP CASE WINNER *** **2024 GOLD MEDAL GOVERNOR'S CUP ***2022 WINNER OF THE SHENANDOAH CUP IN THE SHENANDOAH CUP COMPETITION **2022 Gold Medal Shenandoah Cup Competition **2021 Gold Medal Governor's Cup **2021 Gold Medal Shenandoah Cup Competition A multi-award winning wine. We have made a very limited number of bottles available for purchase. Blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 20% Petit Verdot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Fossil Hill is the classic Bordeaux blend. Notes of spice from Cabernet Franc, black olive from the Petit Verdot, and the complex nature of the Cabernet Sauvignon which adds some current and other black fruit such as cherry and plumb. The three wines were aged in a combination of French andHungarian Oak.
$65.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Sparkling Riesling- Blanc de Blanc

White
Alcohol 12%

pH 3.15
Titratable Acid 9.5 gm/L
Gold- Governor's Cup

Charmat Process Description: 100% Riesling estate grown at Cave Ridge Vineyard, Mount Jackson, VA. The grapes were picked on September 19, 2022. All grapes were harvested by machine, and yielded 13.1 Tons of grapes. Harvest Information: Ph: 3.15 Acid: 9.5 gm/L Sugar: 17.3 Brix Aromas and appearance: Color is clear and bright with a hint of citrus, otherwise distinct aromas are subdued. Small bubbles are indicative of the natural fermentation process. Flavors: Pronounced green apple flavors finish with a zesty dryness with the 1 gram per liter of residual sugar present in the wine. Pairings: This sparkling wine does not need food, but fresh fruits such as apples and strawberries provide an enjoyable combination. Shellfish: Any shellfish, but oysters are an amazing pairing.Asian dishes such as sushi will work well with this wine.
$32.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Blanc de Blanc

White
Alcohol 12.5%
$29.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Fossil Hill Reserve

Red Blend
Alcohol 13%
Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon combine with the Cabernet Franc to provide a nice balance of dryness along with the raspberry, cherry, and plumb flavors that are evident. The acidity is approximately 3.4, which will allow the wine to age for a long time.
$35.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 13%
$34.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2020 Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 12.5%
The 2020 Cabernet Franc is one of those “sleeper” wines, similar to the 2009 vintage. It will benefit greatly by decanting at least an hour before drinking.The color is lighter than the 2019, but it has plenty of red fruit flavors and mouth-puckering tannins. Wines from an incredible vintage will express their quality early, whereas wines like the 2009, and 2020 Vintages take longer to show their quality. Harvested: 9/28/2020 Cases Produced: 180 Alcohol: 12.5 % ABV Flavors: Red Fruit, Cherry, Raspberry
$30.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 13%
Both Hungarian and French Oak barrels were used to age this Cabernet for about 14 months. The acidity is well balanced to produce an excellent pairing with foods. Weather conditions allowed for complete ripening with mature tannins and notes of dark fruit and an obvious earthy character. Harvest Brix: 23 degrees • Acidity: 75 gm/liter • Sugar: 01 % Alcohol by volume: 13% Cases Produced : 230
$35.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Chambourcin

Chambourcin

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 12.5%
$24.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2022 Chardonnay

Chardonnay

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 12%
$28.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Traminette

Traminette

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 13%
The characteristic floral aromas are still evident, but the reduction in dissolved oxygen has allowed some faint aromas of lychee to come through, characteristic of its parent Gewerztraminer. • Food Pairings: The floral aromas combined with the subtle fruit flavors of lychee and passion fruit make this wine ideal for a variety of Asian dishes. Residual Sugar:1% Sugar of grapes at harvest: 23 degrees brix Acid: .95 qm/ml • Ph: 3.3 Cases Produced: 80
$20.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2022 Riesling

Riesling

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 12.5%
Machine harvested on September 19th, 2022. A few rows had to be harvested by hand due to the steepness of the terrain. This was a large harvest with about 13 tons of grapes processed. This is a classic Riesling with very good acidity (Tartaric Acid of 2.50), and a sugar level of 17.5 Brix. This will be a lower alcohol wine, and it is intended to be that way. It is light and fruity, but has enough body to stand up to some heartier white meat. It has both minerality and citrus fruit characters. This has been labeled with the summer Splash label in previous years, but this wine has the older Cave Ridge Riesling label. We are working with the Artist, Iris Scott, on a new Summer Splash label for later in the year.
$25.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Viognier

Viognier

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 12%
Planted in Shenandoah County in 2002. Wonderful tropical flavors and aromas from this grape that originates in the Rhone Valley, France.
$24.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2021 Chardonnay

Chardonnay

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 13%
This Chardonnay vintage was aged completely in French oak barrels for about 8 months, this allows the wine to not take on too many buttery characteristics.
$25.00 / 750 mL Bottle
2022 Rosé

Cabernet Franc Rosé
Alcohol 12.5%
$25.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Fandango

Port

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 17%
The is a Ruby style of port, which has been in barrels for 3 years; one year in traditional oak, and two years in bourbon barrels. The grape is 100% Chambourcin, which maintains the earthy character I like. The bourbon barrels provide caramel flavors that make this wine so enjoyable. Sip slowly as the alcohol level is between 17% and 18% with a residual sugar level of 6%. Once I am finished with the barrels, they are returned to the distillery where they fill them back with bourbon to age and sell as a port finished bourbon. This wine is going to age for the next 20 years, but it is good to drink now. Try a bottle for the holidays with chocolate, or a blue cheese. Consider laying one down for at least 5 years and see how much better it gets.
$35.00 / 500 mL Bottle
Mount Jackson Rouge

Dessert

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 12.5%
Made with 100% Chambourcin. Fermentation is stopped early to achieve sweeter taste.
$16.00 / 750 mL Bottle
Mulled Wine Kit

Chambourcin

VA - Shenandoah Valley
Alcohol 12.5%
Mulled Wine Kit- A bottle of 2016 Chambourcin with mulling spices included and recipe to make Cave Ridge's Mulled Wine at home!
$29.00 / 750 mL Bottle
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