This winery is emerging as one of the most interesting producers on the East Coast. Although more tannic and austere than the Cotes d'Orange, the 1992 Mourvedre is impressive for its authentic varietal character, with its spicy, tree bark-scented nose and its firm, persuasive briery/berry flavors. This intriguing wine indicates that some Rhone varietals can excel in selected micro-climates and terroirs of Virginia - an astonishing thought, and one that would make the legendary American President, Thomas Jefferson, proud! Tel. (703) 832-7440