The fruit quality is emphasized by the climate and soil. During the growing season, warm days and cool nights promote ripening while maintaining fruit flavor and bouquet. Valley breezes help dry and encourage healthy foliage. The soil here is supportive of successful viticulture. Limestone and sandstone have eroded from mountain onto vineyard, forming a hilly terrain with good air and water drainage.
Roots grow deep and fruit grows sweet.
With a little help from the winemaker, these local qualities contribute a regional distinctiveness to the wine. Currently the vineyard is 26 acres on rolling hills that gently slope toward Massanutten Mountain. The remaining varieties include Chardonnay, Chambourcin, and a row or two of this and that. Next year we plan to increase the Chardonnay by 2 acres, and expand our hybrid reds. A tour of the winery will show you how the grapes are grown, harvested, and processed.