CrossKeys Vineyards

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Amazing vineyard with great wines. Hoping to someday get married here :)

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2012 Joy White - Vidal - White

Retail Price: $16.50

Stainless steel fermentation of Vidal Blanc creates a refreshing and unique wine that is full of the aromas of peaches and white flowers. Bright acidity and light sweetness make it a fine pairing with spicy Asian or Middle Eastern dishes.

2012 Fiore - Blends - Rose

Retail Price: $17.50

Stainless steel fermentation of juice pressed off of the skins of two red grapes, 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Touriga Nacional gives this off-dry wine a beautiful rose color. Fruity and floral aromas and flavors make it a perfect pair with a light salad or feta cheese.

2011 Chardonnay - Chardonnay - White

Retail Price: $19.00

Fermented in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels. This has a pleasant bouquet of pear, white flowers, and vanilla. It has a clean acidity and rich mouth feel that makes it a perfect complement to light seafood or roasted poultry dishes. Gold Medal Winner

2011 Pinot Noir - Pinot Noir - Red

Retail Price: $19.00

Bright Fruit flavors reminiscent of cherry and violet, crisp acidity and the distinctive earthy qualities of a classic Burgundy. Excellent on its own but beautifully paired with an aged Gouda or a Manchego.

2011 Joy Red - Chambourcin - Red

Retail Price: $16.50

This well balanced barrel-aged wine is perfect for summertime with its fresh sweet finish balanced with a touch of acidity, it may be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. This deep-colored Chambourcin leaves hints of spices and cocoa. Not too heavy on the palate makes this an easy drinking red. A fine complement to simple stews or ripened cheeses.

2011 Merlot - Merlot - Red

Retail Price: $19.00

This well balanced medium bodied wine aged in French and American Oak has lots of black cherry. This Merlot is on the fruitier side and is complemented with smooth tannins, spice, and lingering fruit on the palate. An excellent pairing with barbeque or beef roast.

2011 Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Franc - Red

Retail Price: $23.00

Deep ruby in color, this wine has a very distinctive aroma of roasted peppers with a hint of dark cherry. After 9 months in French oak barrels, this wine has smoothed out quite well. A spicy mouth feel up front with a soft cherry finish on the back-end leaves a silky sensation on the palate.

2011 Petit Verdot - Petit Verdot - Red

Retail Price: $23.00

Our Petit Verdot has a very intense and deep violet color. It has an elegant "Bergamot" perfume with a full body and dark berry presence. The well integrated oak enhances the tannins of the grape resulting in a very velvety mouth feel and a smoky finish. A great pairing with any kind of grilled meat or a nice dark chocolate.

2011 Ali d'Oro - Ice Wine - Dessert

Retail Price: $30.00

This brilliant wine celebrates the history and culture of CrossKeys. Our Vidal Blanc grapes, done in an Eiswein style, combine the rich complexity of fruit with spice, honey and perfectly balanced acidity. Have a glass with dessert, or use it as part of your dessert.

2010 Meritage - Meritage - Red

Retail Price: $26.00

This classic blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Petit Verdot has a great red fruit extraction and smooth connected tannins. 15 months in new and used oak give the wine a smooth, soft finish with notes of vanilla and spice.

2010 Cabernet Franc Vintage - Cabernet Franc - Red

Retail Price: $35.00

Estate bottled 100% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby in color, this wine has a very distinctive aroma of roasted peppers with a hint of dark cherry. After nine months in French oak barrels, this wine has smoothed out quite well. A spicy mouth feel up front with a soft cherry finish on the backend leaves a silky sensation on the palate. Harvested on September 14th, 2010 and bottled on August 3rd, 2011, we produced 258 cases of this vintage.
Silver: 2012 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition
Bronze: 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Gold: 2012 Virginia Wine Lover Classic
Bronze: 2013 VA Gov Cup
Bronze: 2013 International Eastern Wine Comp

2010 Petit Verdot Vintage - Petit Verdot - Red

Retail Price: $45.00

2010: $45.00
100% estate bottled Petit Verdot. Our Petit Verdot has a very intense and deep garnet color. It has an elegant “Bergamot” perfume with a touch of liquorish and dark berries. The well integrated oak enhances the tannins of the grape resulting in a very velvety mouth feel and a smoky finish. A great pairing with any kind of grilled meat or even chocolate. Harvested on September 19th, 2010 and bottled on August 1st, 2011, we produced 202 cases of this vintage.
Gold: 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Gold 2012 Atlantic Seaboard
Bronze: 2012 International Eastern Wine Competition

2009 Tavern - Port - Dessert

Retail Price: $38.00

This red garnet wine is our version of the famous aperitif port wine. It is made with 100% Touriga Nacional and aged 22 years in French and American oak barrels. It possess distinctive aromas of dark cherries and prune with a hint of sweeten kumquat or orange peel. The right balance of sweetnes and the softness of the tannins combine to create a very round palate with a nice jam texture. A beautiful pair with any kind of chocolate dessert, dried fruits, and nuts.

2009 Cabernet Franc Vintage - Cabernet Franc - Red

Retail Price: $40.00

Estate bottled 100% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby in color, this wine has a very distinctive aroma of roasted peppers with a hint of dark cherry. After a year in French oak barrels, this wine has smoothed out leaving a silky sensation on the palate. Harvested on October 14th, 2009 and bottled on August 3rd, 2010, we produced 321 cases of this vintage.
Silver: 2010 Wines of the South Competition
Silver: 2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver: 2011 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver: 2011 Town Point Wine Competition
Bronze: 2011 Indy International Wine Competition

2009 Pinot Noir Vintage - Pinot Noir - Red

Retail Price: $30.00

Estate bottled 100% Pinot Noir. Bright fruit flavors reminiscent of cherry & violet, crisp acidity and the distinctive earthy qualities of a classic Burgundy! Excellent on its own but beautifully paired with an aged Gouda or a Manchego. Harvested on September 18th, 2009 and bottled on July 21st, 2010, we produced 366 cases of this vintage.
Silver: 2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze: 2011 Governor’s Cup Red Wine Competition
Bronze: 2011 Wines of the South Competition

2009 Meritage Vintage - Meritage - Red

Retail Price: $50.00

Estate bottled. This classic blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 25% Petit Verdot has great red fruit extraction and smooth connected tannins. 15 months in new and used oak give the wine a smooth, velvety finish with notes of vanilla and spice. Bottled on January 6th, 2011, we produced 200 cases of this vintage.
Silver: 2011 Wines of the South Competition
Bronze: 2012 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition
Bronze: 2012 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2008 Cabernet Franc Vintage - Cabernet Franc - Red

Retail Price: $45.00

Estate bottled 100% Cabernet Franc. The complex aromas of plum and dark cherry accent the red fruit and jam flavors in this wine. One year in French oak provides a soft, round character. Well suited to more complex dishes and mature cheeses. Harvested on October 22nd, 2008 and bottled on July 21st, 2009, we produced 193 cases of this vintage.
Silver: 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Double Gold & Best Varietal Award: 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver: 2010 Virginia Governor’s Cup
Silver: 2010 Indy International Wine Competition

2008 Petit Verdot Vintage - Petit Verdot - Red

Retail Price: $45.00

Estate bottled 100% Petit Verdot. 10 months aging in a combination of French & American oak gives this rich, garnet-colored wine a softness and roundness that is balanced by a sound tannic structure. A nose of blackberry and clove with hints of spiciness on the palate make a great pairing with bold, grilled flavors, red meat or strong, blue cheese. An excellent wine to pair with chocolate as well. Harvested on October 16th, 2008 and bottled on July 21st, 2009, we produced 186 cases of this vintage.
Gold: 2009 Town Point Wine Competition
Bronze: 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Silver: 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver: 2010 Town Point Wine Competition
Bronze: 2010 Virginia Governor’s Cup