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 light-bodied Merlot is enhanced by traces of Petit Verdot and offers a lovely, gentle tasting experience. Aged 10 months in new French Oak, 75% in neutral French Oak. 100% Valley Road Vineyards estate fruit. 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.