Time for a road trip to check out the winerys we passed on a fall bike ride David led near Crozet. First stop was the Greenwood Grocery, an eclectic store with gourmet food items and great sandwiches for lunch. On we forged to Grace Estate Winery with a beautiful tasting room plus a fine cabernet franc. The server was very entertaining, obviously someone who liked to emote! We learned about the tannat grape....grown in the south of France and now the national grape of Uruguay.
Next stop was Stinson Vineyards, across the grape vines from Grace, due north as the crow flies. Their Imperialis port we tasted was fabulous. The owner told us it was made in the same tradition as ports are made in southern France using the tannat grape. They named it Imperialis after the tree planted next to Stomewall Jackson's grave. Why? Well, it is said he stayed in a house on the Stinson Vineyard property in 1862. Leaving for home with a bottle tucked under our arms, we decided that port runs to Stinson Vineyards may well be in our future! Great day Emily and David, we look forward to our next road trip!
BTW...Emily alerted us to a premium box wine that should arrive on grocery shelves this spring. It's called Cardbordeaux!
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