Shop Tours & Tasting Flights Hours Stay with Us FAQs Contact Visit Wine Dine Stay Events Connect WILLIAMSBURG WINERY RED WINES It's the melody that drives the Wessex Hundred experience. ADAGIO The boldest representation of each vintage year. Created in the Virginia style, Adagio showcases the charm and elegance of the Old World in perfect harmony with the adventurous spirit and freedom of the New. "Of particular interest down south is Williamsburg's Adagio...Adagio is one of the Big Boys and it shows beautifully." -Mark Squires, renowned wine critic for the Wine Advocate Purchase Download Notes 2017 Adagio Varietal: 37% Tannat, 33% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2017 is a wonderful reflection of a great vintage. It is a richly complex wine with many layers. There is a balance between the dark fruits of figs and dates along with the red fruits of raspberry and dark cherry. There are additionally some nice hints of blueberry, rhubarb and cassis. Next to the fruit aspect is an old world earthy character along with some cocoa, black olive and black pepper. The tannins are gripping but approachable and the oak is wonderfully partnered with all the nuances. I find this to be an exceptionally well-balanced wine that will age magnificently over the next decade or more. RESERVE WINES Made only in the finest vintages, the Reserve wines represent our winemaker's signature style. Purchase Download Notes 2017 Gabriel Archer Reserve Varietal: 41% Petit Verdot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 19% Merlot This is an old-world style wine offering many layers of black and red cherries, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry which then go into a more aged fruit of figs, prunes and dates. Next to the fruit is some black olives, truffles, a touch of the forest floor and a hint of graphite. Behind these layers is a soft spice note of cinnamon/nutmeg. The oak is well structured with the fruit and earth notes. The tannins are big but very approachable. Overall the wine is very well balanced with a lot of old-world charm. This should age beautifully! SOLD OUT Download Notes 2017 Merlot Reserve Varietal: 100% Merlot The 2017 Reserve Merlot is another great representation of the vintage. The bright, red fruit aspects of cherries, raspberry, strawberry, rhubarb and cassis are well integrated with some quieter elements of dried fruits. All the fruits are generously covered in a rich layer of chocolate. Woven together with the fruit and chocolate is an earthiness that also has a touch of minerality and vanilla, accentuated with a soft, perfume character. The finish is fruit forward with the oak and tannins well balanced and fresh. Will drink nicely now and for the next 10+ years. Drink more Merlot! Purchase Download Notes 2017 Petit Verdot Reserve Varietal: 100% Petit Verdot A truly opulent wine showing bold rich layers of blackberry, dark cherry, currant and cranberry. The next layer shows some cocoa and vanilla. There are also some pleasant earth notes of suede, olives and a hint of eucalyptus. All these layers are wrapped in exquisite tannins and oak creating a wine with beautiful harmony. The finish lingers on the pallet for a long time while the fruit and oak embrace beautifully. Purchase Download Notes 2017 Virginia Trianon Varietal: 77% Cabernet Franc, 23% Petit Verdot This is a beautifully balanced wine with all the upfront fruit qualities and earthy character one would expect from a Cabernet Franc. The fruit has some lovely berry notes with some red and black cherry, along with some elegant dark fruits. The wine finishes very clean with soft tannins and well integrated oak. There is a touch of brightness on the finish that creates a pleasant lingering effect with the fresh fruit. This may be the best Trianon to date. Try this with some lamb. LIMITED RELEASE Wines produced in very small quantities that are first made available to our Wine Club Members upon release and some of which remain Wine Club Member exclusives. Purchase Download Notes 2015 Tannat Limited Release Varietal: 75% Tannat, 25% Petit Verdot WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE A big sumptuous wine with a deep rich color and laden with ripe berries, cherry and a hint of some dried fruits. Beside the fruit aspect there is a wonderful cocoa and cinnamon spice nuance that play well together. A little bit of vanilla comes through along with a touch of tea and cola. The tannins and oak are well suited to the weight of the wine and aid in the overall balance and intensity. The wine has a nice bright aspect on the pallet that turns to a rich creamy finish. This wine will age very well. Purchase Download Notes 2015 XV, Limited Release Varietal: 59% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE A sophisticated wine offering a myriad of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry along with some bright notes of cherry and cranberry. The red fruits are accentuated by some darker aged fruits and a touch of forest floor, truffle, fresh mushrooms and cocoa. On the back side is a pleasing essence of sassafras. The oak is well integrated with the fruit and acidity. The tannins have a nice chalky character yet are very approachable. This is reminiscent of an old world wine which will pair well with many foods. Purchase Download Notes 2017 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Tannat WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE This wine provides a delightful blend of both fresh red fruit and dried dark fruits with a mix of green and black olives. A very juicy wine with layers of cocoa and cream. The fruit is complemented with a graphite minerality from the French oak along with a classic earthy character. A well-rounded wine with exquisite tannins that are well balanced. The oak is strong but does not overpower the other elements, yet rather enhances them. The finish is strong and elegant and lasts quite a while. This wine will age extremely well with untapped potential. It drinks well now but I would recommend a decanter. I have been waiting for this wine to be In bottle since the harvest of 2017. Enjoy! Purchase Download Notes 2017 Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE An elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with a nice balance between the red and dark fruits; think mixed berry pie. The fruit notes are seamlessly integrated with the earthy characters of mushrooms, olives and terra cotta. Additionally, there are some lovely floral aspects that add a nice layer with the fruit. The finish is fruit forward with elements of brightness and cocoa. The oak is flawlessly integrated with the other layers of the wine making for a wonderful balance. The tannins are big yet quite approachable and complement the overall structure of the wine. This Cabernet Sauvignon should pair well with many different foods. Purchase Download Notes 2017 Limited Release Merlot Varietal: 100% Merlot WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE A very well-structured Merlot offering a host of fresh red berries and some dark cherry. Along with the fruit are nice vanilla and cocoa notes that pair well with the spice of cardamom and clove. The spice notes gives way to a pleasant herbal, almost fresh flower aspect. Just next to the jammy fruit is a soft earthiness of truffles and black olives and a hint of black pepper. The oak is very nicely balanced within the wine and holds up to the big but approachable tannins. Overall a well-balanced wine with many complexities and layers. This reminds me of a contemporary ambrosia salad. I am really enjoying this Merlot now and look forward to seeing how well it will age. Purchase Download Notes 2017 Limited Release Norton Varietal: 75% Norton, 25% Petit Verdot WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE A jammy full bodied wine with robust fruits of dark cherry, raspberry and strawberry. The fruit is interlaced with some lovely lilac tones along with some star anise and a touch of spice and cocoa. Just behind these notes is a pleasant herbal character that balances well with the fruit and tannins. The wine has a big jammy mouthfeel that lingers on the palette for a long time. The oak, tannins, fruit and herbal spice are ideally balanced together making for a complex wine with many layers and finesse. This may be the best Norton we have ever created. Purchase Download Notes 2017 XVII, Limited Release Varietal: 50% Petit Verdot, 50% Merlot WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE A lovely blend of figs, dates and prunes mingled with fresh blackberries, dark cherries, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry. All these fruits appear to be covered in a rich layer of dark chocolate. Along with the myriad of fruits on display is a symphony of earthy notes of truffles, mushrooms, olives, a touch of old suede and a dash of pepper. The finish is long, bright and inviting with the oak and tannins in complete balance. This wine should age well for the next few years. Purchase Download Notes 2018 Norton Varietal: 100% Norton WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE A bold wine showcasing fresh picked blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry. After the fresh fruit is a tinge of dried fruits with some cocoa and herbal tea. Next there is a touch of eucalyptus and fresh grassy meadow nuances that complement the fruits. The oak is superbly integrated with fruit along with some big yet approachable tannins. The finish is bright and jammy with a lingering aftertaste. Picture sitting under a eucalyptus tree in a grassy meadow eating a pie made from fresh picked blueberries…this is that wine! Purchase Download Notes 2019 Virginia Aglianico Limited Release Varietal: 100% Aglianico WINE CLUB EXCLUSIVE This wine carries fresh raspberry, strawberry, and cherries along with fresh vanilla notes. The fresh fruits are wrapped in an elegant herbal, and fresh cut flower character. There is a hint of the old-world earthiness that adds a nice layer to the wine. The finish of the wine has a bright fresh lemon quality that balances very well with the red fruits. The tannins are well structured the body and finish of the wine. This wine has some nice old-world qualities that will pair well with many foods. WESSEX HUNDRED These estate-grown wines are made from grapes sourced exclusively from our estate vineyards at Wessex Hundred in Williamsburg. Purchase Download Notes 2017 Wessex Hundred Cabernet Franc Varietal: 95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot This wine bursts out the glass with fresh strawberries, raspberries and cherries then recedes back into some more mature fruits. The fruits component is well paired with the earthy forest floor, leather/suede and spice. After the fruit and earthiness comes the black and white cookie nuance (because of the chocolate and vanilla). The tannins are soft and yet firm at the same time (like the cookie). The oak is extremely well balanced with the fruit and tannins which provides for a fantastic lingering finish to the wine. Purchase Download Notes 2019 Wessex Hundred Petit Verdot Varietal: 100% Petit Verdot A brilliantly balanced wine with loads of fresh berries and some darker aged fruits. Nestled amongst the fruits is a soft earthiness along with some cocoa, vanilla and pepper. The minerality is nicely paired with the soft tannins. The oak is beautifully balanced with the weight of the fruit. Overall, the mouthfeel and aromatics are explosive yet controlled with a sublimely soft finish. Ultimately the wine is very complex and everything is in such harmony. This wine simply makes me smile and may be the best Wessex Petit Verdot to date. – Matthew Meyer, Winemaker VIRGINIA APPELLATION Made from a combination of grapes sourced from Wessex Hundred and from our partner growers from around the commonwealth. Purchase Download Notes 2019 Barrel Aged Virginia Claret Varietal: 35% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Norton, 9% Petit Verdot, 9% Cabernet Franc There are some very pleasant nuances of fresh strawberry, raspberry, cherry and currants. Along with the fresh fruit nuances is a lovely combination of fresh grass and spring flowers along with a touch of the forest. Just behind these earthy characters is a hint of cocoa and vanilla. The tannins are well rounded and accentuate the creaminess of the wine and go nicely with the oak producing a delightful balance. The finish has a wonderful depth and showcases the fresh fruit aspects of the wine. Overall, I am pleased with the 2018 Claret and feel it will pair well with many different dishes. Most importantly, Elena thoroughly enjoys it! Purchase Download Notes 2019 Virginia Cabernet Franc Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc This Cabernet Franc exhibits a lovely balance between the old and new world. There are initially some nice jammy red fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, which then lead into a touch of plums, dates, pears, and apple. The fruit aromas are nicely balanced with earthiness, forest floor, and a hint of leather/suede along with a touch of cinnamon, spice, and brioche. The oak is subtle and elegant with some soft tannins. The wine has a clean fruit-forward finish. Purchase Download Notes 2019 Virginia Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon A wonderfully expressive Cabernet Sauvignon showing an abundance of berries (strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry) along with some dark cherries, cassis, and plums. These fruit notes have an almost candied quality making them really pop! Along with the fruits are some lovely cola and vanilla elements that merge into a very elegant earthiness. The oak is softly nestled amongst these different components making for a lovely and balanced wine with multiple layers. The tannins are soft and approachable with a long clean fruit forward finish. This wine will pair well with many different foods. – Matthew Meyer, Winemaker Purchase Download Notes 2019 Virginia Chambourcin Varietal: 100% Chambourcin This wine shows intense ripe cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and strawberry with a touch of rhubarb. Next to the fruit is a dark chocolate element which complements the herbal tones. Additionally, there is a spicy character offering some cinnamon and clove along with some strong earthy characters and licorice. The mouth feel is very smooth showing the red fruits and forest floor tones. The tannins are very soft and offer a nice finish. A wine with many layers and nuances. Purchase Download Notes 2019 Virginia Merlot Varietal: 100% Merlot A rich Merlot with an initial perception of ripe strawberries and raspberries which then moves into some nice dark blueberry and figs. All these fruit elements are nicely encased with a floral bouquet and sweet chocolate character. Underlying all these different layers is a gentle drop of menthol that accentuates the overall complexity of the wine. The oak is wonderfully balanced with the fruit and soft tannins making for a lovely finish. Purchase Download Notes 2019 Virginia Petit Verdot Varietal: 75% Petit Verdot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Initially the wine exhibits some lovely figs, dates, currants, and plums which is then followed by some fresh strawberry, cherry, raspberry, blueberry and a touch of rhubarb. These fruit elements are nicely encapsulated within some cocoa and vanilla along with some herbal tones and hazelnut. Additionally, there is just a slight presence of some spice and floral aspects which give way to a gentle forest floor. The oak is very well integrated into the wine with some rich tannins that are not overpowering, providing a long, graceful finish. HISTORICAL SERIES These wines pay respect to the rich wine history of Wessex Hundred and are made in a fun, easy-drinking style. Purchase Download Notes 2020 Two Shilling Red Varietal: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel, 5% Petit Verdot This wine shows loads of upfront jammy fruit. The strawberry, raspberry and cherry notes blend smoothly into a smoky earthiness which creates a nice complexity. The wine is clean and well balanced for a jammy style. The fruit lingers a long time on the palate and finishes with loads of fresh fruit. There is a brightness to the wine that compliments the weight nicely. A great wine for the picnic basket or barbeque. NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP SUBMIT Accessibility If you need assistance in viewing or accessing our website, or have any comments please call 757-229-0999 ext. 130 or email wine@wmbgwine.com. The Williamsburg Winery 5800 Wessex Hundred Williamsburg, VA 757.229.0999 wine@wmbgwine.com Job Opportunities at The Williamsburg Winery Tasting Room Sunday-Thursday: 12 PM-4:30 PM Friday: 12 PM-5:30 PM Saturday: 11 AM-5:30 PM 1619 Wine Pavilion Friday: 2 PM-5:30 PM Saturday: 11 AM-5:30 PM Sunday: 12 PM-4:30 PM The Pavilion may close due to cold or inclement weather. 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