Dark fruit on the nose, with medium body. This blend features acidity mid-palate and medium+ tannins. 50% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec. 50% new oak, 50% neutral, with 20 months in barrel. Will continue to age for 5 plus years. Monticello AVA.

This elegant medium-bodied Merlot offers pleasing notes of cherry on the nose and is smooth on the palate, with refined tannins on the finish. Aged in French oak, this wine was made from 100% Valley Road Vineyards estate fruit from the Grayson Vineyard. Monticello AVA.

Our most popular wine for five years in a row, this 2022 blend of Chambourcin, Merlot, and Petit Verdot may be the best vintage yet. Fruity with faint hints of earthiness and leather on the nose, the palate experiences a lovely balance of acidity and tannins along with flavors of red berries. 50% Chambourcin, 37.5% Merlot, 12.5% Petit Verdot. Aged 10 months in neutral French oak.

Cabernet Franc is the #1 planted varietal in Virginia. 
Our 2023 vintage offers violet notes on the nose, followed by a lively palate of white pepper and fresh berries, and a long, pleasing finish. Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak. 100% Valley Road Vineyards estate fruit. Monticello AVA.

This vintage of Monticello’s increasingly recognized special varietal produced a surprisingly approachable wine. After two-plus years in French Oak barrels, the restrained tannins make this wine easy to enjoy on its own, and a perfect pairing for beef, pork, and rich cheeses. Monticello AVA.  Gold Medal, 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup.

Crafted in the Beaujolais style, this is an easy-drinking, lower tannin red that is enjoyable slightly chilled. All the better to bring out a bold burst of cherry on the nose and palate.