Today was the second full day of the Eastern Gourmands VA Wineries Rally and about 22 of us visited 3 wineries and ate at two very nice restaurants--a very busy eating and drinking day!
Burnley Vineyards, Barboursville, VA http://www.burnleywines.com/
Burnley Vineyards is one of the oldest Vineyards in the Monticello Viticultural Area. They have 31 acres of vineyards - Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange Muscat, Muscat Blanc, Chambourcin, Vidal and Norton. Burnley Vineyards is a family operation. Lee Reeder, pictured below, is the winemaker. This winery experience was by far the most enjoyable as far as information and all of the time that Lee spent with us answering questions about wine making.
Lee serving his wines
Cooper - He even has his own wine "Dog Gone Red" and we bought 2 bottles! Cooper's wine is made from Chambourcin and Norton grapes. Norton grapes were developed in Richmond, VA around 1820 and was the main grape in Early Virginia wines. It is a semi-dry red wine, created especially for someone just starting to enjoy red wine. It is fruity and soft, with a hint of sweetness--just like Cooper.
Pomme (French Restaurant), Gordonsville, VA http://pommeparties.com/index.html
The Gourmands' had lunch at Pomme and I highly recommend it. I had an asparagus omelet, yummy.
Horton Cellars Winery, Gordonsville, VA www.hvwine.com/
These were the red wines that we got to taste--but just a sip!
Three Notch'd Grill, Crozet, VA www.threenotchedgrill.com/
Now this restaurant is MORE than a grill and tops my list of places to go back to for more! I had sea scallops!
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