In 2018, one of the hardest vintages Virginia has ever seen, we had to get creative in our winemaking. Block A emerged as the result of blending two grapes together that grow side by side in Block A on our estate – our Pinot Gris and our Chardonel. We found that the end result was a bright, fresh and crisp wine that people enjoyed more than our standalone Pinot Grigio!
The 2019 blend is 64% Chardonel and 36% Pinot Gris and has elegant aromas of green apples and peaches, with just a hint of lime. It has a beautifully smooth finish and is a perfect pairing for seafood!
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Can’t wait to try this one!
Your Block A is THE BEST!! Light and crisp..perfect for summer!!
This is the BEST! Changed me from a red to a white lover!
Tried this wine at 313 Franklin Restaurant in South Hill, VA. Absolutely amazing.
Hi Alice – We’re so glad you love it!
It is a great idea to imaginatively blend when the vintage is a tough one. The result with Block A is a delightful, well-balanced wine with decent acidity. I am thinking it will pair with Rappahanock little necks, or sushi.
Jurgen – those sound like wonderful pairing ideas! I think the acidity would hold up nicely against sushi and clams are always a favorite! We’ll be doing oyster and clam pickup here at the Winery on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th, so keep an eye out for that! Cheers!