Alcohol: 13 %
Grape(s): Red blend
Location: Monticello AVA, Virginia, USA
Tasting Notes: A Virginia red blend with ripe dark fruit, soft tannins and a smooth, easy finish.
Notes: The estate's Ascot Red is a blend of the red varieties grown at Southwest Mountains Vineyards, which include Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
Food Pairing: Grilled meats, burgers, roast pork, mushroom dishes and aged 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.
