Virginia is a wine region of USA.
Growers build the wines around Chardonnay, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Viognier.
The ground underneath is clay, loam and sand.
The climate is continental, running humid and subtropical.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains.
Red wine, whites wine and sparkling wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied with rich fruit flavors, complemented by spice and oak, crisp and refreshing and green apple and citrus, plus two more.
Inside it sit Monticello, Shenandoah Valley, Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace, Middleburg and North Fork of Roanoke.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, pasta primavera, seafood and spicy asian dishes.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Full-bodied with rich fruit flavors, Complemented by spice and oak.
Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Green apple and citrus.
Sweet white: Lush and fruity, Floral aromatics.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- 1205 Distillery 'Four Finger' Rye Whiskey, Virginia, USA
- A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'Isaac Bowman' Port Barrel Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Virginia, USA
- A. Smith Bowman Distillery 'John J. Bowman' Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Virginia, USA
- A. Smith Bowman Distillery Bowman's Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Virginia, USA
- Abraham Bowman Limited Edition Virginia Whiskey, Virginia, USA
- Barboursville Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Virginia, USA
- Barboursville Vineyards Octagon, Monticello, USA
- Barboursville Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Franc, Virginia, USA
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Pasta Primavera
- Seafood
- Spicy Asian dishes
- Cheese platters
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Virginia: common questions
01.What grapes is Virginia known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Virginia make?+
03.Where is Virginia?+
04.What food goes with Virginia wine?+
05.How long does Virginia wine age?+
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