Albariño
Our Albariño is a bright, clean, and lively wine, crafted for delightful drinking. Aged for 5 months in stainless steel, this 100% Albariño is highly aromatic, with a bouquet of nectarine, honeysuckle, citrus zest, and subtle grassy notes. The palate is classically clean, featuring bright, integrated acidity and fresh minerality with flavors of yellow peach, lime, tangerine, and citrus pops. Perfect for enjoying oceanside, it pairs wonderfully with fish tacos and salsa verde, a crisp Caesar salad with anchovies, and sharp feta or savory burrata. While lovely when young, it also has the potential to age and evolve over the next five years.
Barrel Aged Chardonnay
Our Barrel-Aged Chardonnay showcases compelling brightness and balance, with a harmonious blend of golden, toasted flavors. Aged for over a year in 30% new French and Hungarian oak, this 100% Chardonnay offers a nose of toasted nut, vanilla, and oak. The palate is classically creamy and robust, featuring flavors of stone fruit and citrus, enhanced by a surprising brightness and controlled acidity. With a round, smooth, and focused character, this wine has great aging potential. Perfect pairings include succulent fatty fish like salmon or swordfish, and indulgent desserts like banana pudding or caramel cake.
Chardonnay
Petit Manseng
Crimson Lane’s Petit Manseng offers subtle aromas of apricot, beeswax, and green tropical fruit, with lively hints of tea tree, lemon zest, and pomelo. It features a crisp acidity and medium to full-bodied texture, presenting flavors of ripe stone fruits, honey, and lemon-ginger. The wine has notes of bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon verbena, finishing with a vibrant acidity and a lingering minerality and salinity. Ideal for bright summer days, it pairs well with scallops, shellfish in cream-based sauces, pork, and spicy dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, or jerk chicken.
Sauvignon Blanc
Discover pure pleasure in our youthful, refreshing, and delectable Sauvignon Blanc. Aged for 5 months in stainless steel, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc showcases the essence of a wine that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The nose is vibrant with fresh springtime blooms, lemon zest, soft grapefruit, honeyed melon, and wet stone. On the palate, it is light-bodied with racy yet integrated acidity, beautiful minerality on the mid-palate, and a lingering, graceful finish. Perfect for warm-weather relaxation, it pairs wonderfully with herb-driven cuisine, lighter proteins like chicken, fish, or tofu, vegetable sides such as Brussels sprouts or asparagus, citrus salads, and a variety of goat cheeses. Enjoy it at a picnic, by the pool, or on the porch for a day of bliss.
Collina
Collina, Italian for “hill,” pays tribute to Virginia’s viticultural heritage and the benefits of hillside vineyards. This blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for over two years in 60% new oak, resulting in a round, elegant, and fresh wine. The nose epitomizes balance with prominent black fruits and cherry cola. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied mouthfeel, smooth texture, velvety tannins, and subtle acidity, featuring hints of vanilla, ripe cranberry, baking spice, summer blackberry, oak, and gravel. Ideal for relaxing occasions, Collina pairs perfectly with a lazy Sunday dinner, a firepit gathering, or watching football, especially alongside Grandma’s red sauce.
Parral
Named after a small town in Chihuahua, Mexico, Parral honors Rumaldo, our Vineyard Manager, and his hardworking crew, paying tribute to their hometown with this top annual blend. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot offers a complex aromatic profile, featuring rich red fruit, blackcurrant, dried herbs, and hints of graphite and wet slate. On the palate, it presents notes of dried tobacco and tea leaves, with well-integrated tannins and acidity, leading to a savory, lingering finish. Ideal pairings include steak, braised venison, mushrooms, and a slice of dark chocolate ganache cake for those with a sweet tooth.
Petit Verdot
Our Petit Verdot is dark, bold, and brilliant, offering a classy and complex spin on a Virginia favorite. This 100% Petit Verdot presents enticing aromas of blackberry and violet, complemented by rich fruit flavors with subtle hints of cedar and spice. The palate is bold yet balanced, with well-integrated ripe fruit, precise acidity, and soft tannins, showcasing elegance and opulence. Despite its young age, it exudes classiness and complexity with a touch of restraint.
For maximum flavor and enjoyment, decant this wine for at least one hour before pouring. It pairs perfectly with roasted meats or burgers with blue cheese, making it an ideal addition to an elegant event or a cozy winter evening by the fire.