Another Virginia winery, Barboursville, was started in 1976 as the first commercial winery in VA. I enjoyed some of the reds earlier, and now we are on the 2009 Viognier.
This is, for me, the reason that I keep trying to live VA wines. The crispness of the wine is followed by honey notes, and lots of floral aromas.
All stainless, and on the lees for up to 11 months.
Retails for $20-22 and I’d definitely buy this wine if I could find it!
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