Central Virginia and Great Wines
In 2003, aided by Virginia viticulturist Chris Hill, we purchased a 98 acre farm well suited to growing European Vinifera. That year we planted our first 10 acre block. Today, we meticulously manage more than 17,000 vines on eight distinctive blocks. Each vineyard block is hand-tended to produce quality fruit for winemaking.
“With a commitment to making the best wines possible, every aspect of our operation, from where to plant and how to tend the vines, to the types of barrels and length of aging, is given equal attention.”
David Pollak
The vines are planted on ten distinct blocks scattered across the site, each section arrayed and pruned to take advantage of the aspects of its particular parcel. The blocks include:
Pinot Gris Block
The Pinot Gris block is located next to the winery, 1.86 acres of pinot gris.
Original Vineyard
As the name says, this 10 acre block contains six varietals. It was first planted in 2003 and is located on the right as one enters the property.
Viognier Block
This 4.76 acre block is planted entirely in viognier. It was planted in 2005.
Mountain Vineyard
Our Mountain Vineyard is sited on the highest portion of the property at 880 feet. It was also first planted in 2005, and consists of two sections of five varietals totaling more than 5 acres.
Smuggler Vineyard
Our Smuggler Vineyard contains 6.47 acres planted with merlot, cabernet franc and our only planting of cabernet sauvignon.
Our French Vinifera
Our 34 acres of French vinifera used to make estate grown wine includes several traditional French varietals, including:
Cabernet Franc
6.31
acres
Cabernet Sauvignon
2.4
acres
Chardonnay
3.78
acres
Merlot
3.73
acres
Merlot
1.46
acres
Nebbiolo
2.43
acres
Petit Manseng
1.16
acres
Petit Verdot
2.05
acres
Pinot Gris
2.89
acres
Sauvignon Blanc
3.03
acres
Viognier
4.76
acres