White Wines
2023 Gewürztraminer
100% Estate Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer is a finicky grape to grow, but it produces such an elegant wine that growers have a reason to justify this true labor of love. This varietal is the grape that started it all for the family at James River Cellars. Crafted in a dry style, this vintage offers lovely white spice and floral aspects that prance along your palate. Bottle sales only.
$31
2023 Double Gold Medal – Mid-atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
2024 Silver – VA Governors Cup
2022 Reserve Chardonnay
100% Estate Chardonnay, Oak
Aromas of caramel lead to flavors of browned butter and toasted bread. A vibrant acidity gives way to a creamy, smooth finish, with layered notes of butterscotch. This wine pairs beautifully with holiday favorites like roasted turkey, baked brie with honey, or shortbread cookies.
$26
2023 Gold Medal – Mid-atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
2023 Gold Medal – Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
2021 Chardonnay
100% Estate Chardonnay (No Oak)
Indulge in our stainless steel aged Chardonnay, a dry and harmonious blend of ripe apple and pear, complemented by hints of citrus. With its golden hue and luxurious texture, each sip unfolds with excellence and leaves a memorable finish.
$24
2023 Gold Medal – Mid-atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
2021 Pinot Gris
100% Pinot Gris
Our Pinot Gris is fruity and refreshing with bright acidity. Perfectly paired with the sun, this porch sipper gives off crisp flavors of apple, pineapple, and lemon citrus.
$23
2021 Sunrise White
50% Vidal Blanc, 50% Chardonel
Come sail away, come sail away, come sail away with me! Dock your boat for the season, and let loose – It’s sailboat season all year round. This crisp citrus burst of flavor will have you shouting “cheers!” Light, and refreshing with grapefruit, kiwi and tangy citrus flavors.
$22
2022 Silver Medal – Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competion
2022 Petit Manseng
100% Petit Manseng
This off-dry white wine gives off tangy flavors of lemon, lime, and granny smith apple – all balanced perfectly by just a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a sun-soaked afternoon.
$26
2024 Silver – VA Governors Cup
2022 Rosé
68% Chambourcin, 23% Vidal Blanc, 9% Chardonel
The tang of fresh cranberries mingling with the sweetness of ripe strawberries defines this true rosé, crafted from Chambourcin and Chancellor grapes. Its dry, refreshing profile makes it a perfect choice for any occasion.
$22
2021 Chardonel
100% Estate Chardonel
Our newest Chardonel is a bright and lively wine with a refreshing tang. Crisp acidity takes center stage, balanced by delicate aromas of banana and subtle floral notes. On the palate, you’ll discover hints of ripe melon and apricot. This wine offers a crisp clean finish, making it the perfect complement to light fare.
$21
2022 Silver Medal – Jefferson Cup
2021 Vidal Blanc
100% Vidal Blanc
Hold onto your raft, and buckle in! Sharp fruit tones trickle and tingle down your tongue ricocheting like a raft against the James River rocks. With notes of grapefruit and white peach, this wine resembles the flavors and body of a sparkling wine, minus the bubbles.
$22
2024 Silver – VA Governors Cup
2023 Silver – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2021 Snowy White
42% Traminette, 58% Chardonel
Move over, “Elf on a Shelf,” Snowy is here for your wine shelf! Snowy White is the festive companion to Real Santa Red. This off-dry, white wine has floral notes with flavors of pear, melon, and is the perfect wine to share with your friends and family during the holiday season.
$23
2023 Double Gold Medal – Mid-atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition
2023 Silver – VA Governors Cup
2023 Silver – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Red Wines
2021 Rad Red
35% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 30% Petit Verdot
Do you dislike your job, daily traffic, or the in-laws? Rad Red exists to relax your frustrations. Smoky with baked fruit notes, this blend is not overly-tannic, so it can be enjoyed “just because” or in the midst of your bold decision to discuss politics with your family.
$25
2021 Sunset Red
100% Chambourcin
Ruby red sky and ruby red wine. Previously known as Reserve Chambourcin, this is our new hidden gem! It’s the perfect light bodied red to watch the sunset, or host a dinner party with friends. Pairs well with pork, lamb, and grilled meats. Smooth with notes of tart cherry and raspberry followed by a hint of smoke and earth.
$24
2023 Silver – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2023 Silver – Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Compeition
2017 Touriga Nacional (SOLD OUT)
100% Estate Touriga Nacional
Dark, dreamy, and complex, this Touriga will leave your mouth watering. Showcasing heavy earthy tones with tobacco and rich baked fruits. Like a weighted blanket tucking your taste buds in for a long winter’s nap, with visions of plum, berry, and streusel.
$46
2021 Cabernet Franc
95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Gather ‘round the campfire, little ones. Do we have a story for you…. BOO! Reminiscent of weekend camping trips sitting around a fire telling ghost stories, this wine will warm you up and scare you straight, with just one sip. Toast those marshmallows, this wine shares flavors of rich chocolate, with flavors of dark cherry, and an earthy backbone. Fruity yet spicy, with smoky bold tannins summoning creepy, chilling nights.
$28
2024 Silver – VA Governors Cup
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
This bold, red wine is a celebration of Virginia terroir, offering ripe raspberry and black currant flavors, underscored by an earthy complexity. The wine unfolds with layers of dark cherry and a subtle hint of spice. Perfectly balanced and intriguing, this bold red captures the essence of our estate’s character.
$36
2022 Silver Medal – VA Governors Cup
2023 Silver – Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Compeition
2019 Merlot
92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc
“Start spreading the news – I’m leaving today. I want to be a part of it”…. Just like New York City, this wine is one classy gal. Hiding behind soft tannins like a performer hiding behind their mask on stage, this Merlot is luscious with cherry and dark fruit flavors flourishing throughout. Blackberry and raspberry, with dates on the nose.
$32
2023 Silver – Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Compeition
2021 Petit Verdot
80% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Our award-winning Petit Verdot begins with hints of smoke, leather, and dark fruit on the nose. The palate reveals vibrant layers of raspberry and blackberry, beautifully balanced by a medium body and moderate tannins.
$36
2024 Gold – VA Governors Cup
2021 Hanover Red
70% Chambourcin, 25% Chancellor, 5% Cabernet Franc
This wine is the perfect option for a girls’ night out! This blend opens with a bright, fruit-forward beginning and then, emboldened by gradual confidence, develops a rich, daring personality. One part artsy, one part earthy, with black cherry, plum, and succulent juicy notes.
$22
Sweet Wines
2021 Chambourcin
100% Chambourcin
Patrolling the streets of Gotham City, this wine is as dark and mysterious as Batman himself. With notes of vengeance, blackberry, and blueberry, this wine echoes like the bat-signal in a city in distress. It’s jam-like, and smooth – add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you are one step closer to the perfect fruit cobbler.
$21
2022 Real Santa Red
100% Chambourcin
Real Santa Red is our festive, holiday blend, infused with cinnamon. This sweet red warms your soul while you relax by the fire. Hints of cherry, cranberry, and baked apple pie. Serve Santa warm – It makes for a lovely mulled wine!
$23
2019 Montpelier Blush
86% Chardonel, 9% Chambourcin, 5% Vidal Blanc
Down the rabbit hole, presenting a whirlwind of flavors from orange, strawberry, and red delicious apples. Call it an adult Shirley Temple, this wine is dazed with just enough sweetness to pair with tea parties, picnics, or ill-fated family reunions.
$20
2022 Hanover White
94% Chardonel, 6% Muscat
A sweet, full-bodied wine showcasing vibrant notes of peach, apricot, and other stone fruits, balanced by a touch of acidity. Perfectly suited for sipping or crafting the ultimate white sangria. Cheers to sweetness!
