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DuCard Vineyards
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We have been growing grapes for nearly two decades at our property, nestled at the eastern edge of the Shenandoah National Park in the shadow of Old Rag Mountain and White Oak Canyon. We initially sold our grapes to a winery up the road, and wines that included our grapes won a number of awards, including the Virginia Governor’s Cup as the best wine in the state and the Best Wine in the East (out of 1,400 entries) in another competition. So we decided to begin bottling a small amount of wine under our own label, exclusively for friends and neighbors and a small but growing email list of “fans and followers.” We are gratified that it was well received and in fact sold out completely in each of the three years we did it. We continue to do things our own way – selling our wine only on site (not in any stores), in small batches of the highest possible quality (and still selling out each year), and with a fantastic, loyal base of customers who appreciate the uniqueness of our operation and help spread the word.
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Directions
From Washington, DC and Areas North: I-66 West to Gainesville; exit Rt. 29 South to Warrenton. Exit at Business Rt. 29 to Warrenton; follow signs to Rt. 211. Take Rt. 211 West 28 miles to Sperryville, turn left on Rt. 522 into town. Stay on Rt. 522 and follow signs to Rt. 231. Go 1/2 mile, turn right on Rt. 231. Continue south for 10 miles on Rt. 231 to Etlan, then turn right on Rt. 643. Go 2.5 miles to a right on Rt. 719 (Gibson Hollow Lane).
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Gibson Hollow Viognier
Crisp white wine with bold peach and lemon peel aromas, fermented in “off-dry” style and bottled for freshness. Based on historical name of our farm’s location.
Pairings: great with picnic fare or afternoon sipping by itself.
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Gibson Hollow White
Gibson Hollow White, based on the historical name for our vineyard's location, uses our Viognier grapes to create a light and flavorful wine perfect for picnics and afternoon sipping. It is refreshing with a just a hint of sweetness.
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Petit Verdot
Rich and opulent with gorgeous purple color, an exotic hint of perfume on the nose and a silky smooth finish, this is a special wine to swirl, sip and savor. Only 100 cases made.
Pairings: lamb roast or a great steak.
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Popham Run Red
The Popham Run Red is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes, plus a splash of Norton, made in a light style that’s ready to drink now. Aged for three months in French oak, with earthy aromas and a hint of tannins, it pairs especially well with pasta or steak.
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Signature Viognier
Elegant dry white wine with subtle aromas of peaches, honeysuckle and wildflowers that evoke summer mornings in the Virginia countryside. Barrel-fermented and aged in neutral oak to highlight character.
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Sweet Virginia Vidal Blanc
Dessert-style white wine that combines apricot and peach aromas with moderate sweetness on the palate. A full year’s bottle aging adds smoothness.
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Virginia Native Norton
Norton is Virginia’s native grape, dating to the late 1800s when it was used to make red wines deemed “best of all nations.” Now enjoying a resurgence in popularity, our Norton is inky-black with intense and distinctive aromas of mesquite, cigar and spice. It’s great with steaks, spicy ethnic food and chocolate.
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