2023 VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S CUP CASE WINNER

One of the top 12 wines in Virginia!

Petit Manseng is one of the higher acid varieties that we produce in Virginia and is therefore a natural fit to age in an egg-shaped concrete tank. Concrete is porous like oak, which allows small amounts of oxygen in to help soften the acidity in the wine. It differs from oak in that it imparts no wood flavor on the wine, keeping it fresh and fruity but adding a gracious amount of weight from the lees stirring that happens due to the egg shape. This is a full-bodied white with aromatic notes of dried apricot and lemon curd, followed by some of the same flavors and finishing with a candied pineapple note.