Alcohol: 13 %
Grape(s): Cabernet Franc
Location: Virginia Hills, Virginia, USA
Tasting Notes: A fresh, medium-bodied Virginia Cabernet Franc with red and dark berry fruit, a savory herbal lift and soft, gentle tannins.
Notes: Made from Cabernet Franc, the red grape that has become one of Virginia's signature varieties, and bottled young to preserve its bright fruit.
Food Pairing: Roast chicken, grilled sausages, burgers, pasta with tomato sauce and soft cheeses.
Winery Story: Southwest Mountains Vineyards is set in the Virginia foothills near Keswick, within the Monticello AVA. The estate was first planted in 2016 and began making its own wines with the 2019 vintage, with about 72 acres under vine across the Castalia, Ben Cooley and Bramblewood sites. The farm is part of the historic Castalia land grant, and the winery's fox emblem nods to the local Keswick Hunt Club.
