Chrysalis
Vineyards Albariño
The ultra-premium white varietal of Spain. A rich, exotic dry wine
bursting with bright aromas and
bracing flavors of citrus, almonds, apricots, and peaches. Sensational!
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Chrysalis Vineyards
Chardonnay
A flavorful expression of the alluringly delicate and
elegant quality of Chardonnay grown in Virginia. Crisp apple aromas and
delicate hints of vanilla are
beautifully balanced in the refreshing and lively wine. |
Chrysalis Vineyards
Chardonnay Reserve
This ultra-premium-quality American Chardonnay is made in the finest
old-world tradition. 100% barrel fermented in year-old French oak
barrels, aged sur lie (on the yeast lees, in the traditional Burgundian
style), it offers up aromas of pineapple, key lime, butterscotch and
toasted nuts. The “buttery” smoothness on the palate adds an
extraordinarily appealing richness.
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Chrysalis
Vineyards Private Reserve White
Each vintage Chrysalis Vineyards produces two unique wines - a white,
and red, exclusively for the enjoyment of our VIP Club members. We use
this opportunity to indulge in creative winemaking unfettered by normal
production restrictions. We are free to use any wines from that
vintage, vinified however the fruit may inspire us, blended as we wish,
to create something of unusual quality, interest, and rarity. We do
this to thank our Club members with a wine that no one else can obtain,
at any price. |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Sarah's Patio White
Sarah's Patio White is named in
tribute to Sarah Girtrude Lynn, the patron of Sarah's Patio at our
beautiful
location in the rolling hills of the Bull Run Mountains.
This straightforward
and attractive wine offers classic characteristics of citrus and floral
aromas, and its crisp acidity is balanced with the right amount of
sweetness
to create a very distinctive and drinkable wine.
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Chrysalis
Vineyards Traminette
Traminette is a “spicy”, highly aromatic grape variety, much like its
parent grape, Gewürztraminer. The nose is redolent of roses, with
a hint of peach and apricot. We've made our Traminette in a dry style
in order to show off its wonderfully balanced acidity.
This wine has great body, and although very enjoyable now, it will age
gracefully for three to five years. It's delicious with Asian cuisine,
poultry and seafood dishes. |
Chrysalis Vineyards
Viognier
This extraordinary Northern Rhone
varietal offers wonderful citrus, tropical and pear aromas, while
retaining
the classic dry quality of Viognier - eclipsing our award winning 2001
vintage. Unrivaled balance and intensity! Our "flagship" white
wine.
Fermented sur lie and aged to perfection in
French oak barrels and presented in our distinctive antique Burgundy
bottles, this Viognier represents the epitome of Chrysalis Vineyards'
commitment to excellence in every aspect of the grape growing and
winemaking process. |
Chrysalis Vineyards Mariposa
Mariposa is the Spanish word for butterfly. Made in the style
of a Spanish Clarete from Northern Spain,
Chrysalis
Vineyards Mariposa is a dry rosé wine which derives its vivid
color from Norton,
Virginia's distinctive native grape.
This is a
full-bodied and bold wine, and its bright color foretells its fruity
character with fragrant aromas and flavors with hints of raspberry,
melon,
and cherry.
Whether a picnic or
pizza, turkey or tapas, our rosé is ideal with
light and full fares. Dress it up, dress it down, Chrysalis Vineyards
Mariposa is unpretentious, flexible and practical. |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Sarah's Patio Red (whole cluster pressed Norton rosé)
The wine in this bottle is unique - unlike any you've ever tasted.
Named in
honor of our ancestral patron at Chrysalis Vineyards, it's made from
100%
Norton, the almost-forgotten great American grape. You'll find the
alluring
fruit flavors and aromas in this wine simply irresistable. And Norton's
natural
acidity is in perfect balance with this sweet fruitiness.
A revolutionary new wine, Sarah's Patio Red
is perfect for
all occasions when friends gather to enjoy the simple pleasures of
life. We
suggest you serve it chilled, to emphasize its fresh fruit flavors and
sweet-tart balance.
Norton,
the Real
American Grape!® |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Norton - Barrel Select
In
1873 at the Vienna Universal Exposition in Austria,
the Norton grape was acclaimed "the best red wine of all
nations".
Our Barrel Select
Norton is made from 100% Norton grapes, assembled from barrels that
exemplify
the distinctive Norton character, with its intense aromas and flavors,
deep
color and full body. Norton is truly one of the world's great grapes,
and we
hope you'll agree that this fine wine is another exciting step forward
on our
mission "To proudly restore Virginia
wines to world renown, and celebrate the homecoming of Norton, the Real
American Grape!® |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Norton - Estate Bottled
In
1873, at the Vienna Universal Exhibition in Austria,
a Norton wine was acclaimed "the best red wine of all nations."
Here at Chrysalis Vineyards, we've undertaken a serious
commitment to restore Virginia's
native grape to its former glory - making wines worthy of international
praise.
Estate Bottled Norton is a deeply colored, robust and
full-bodied wine. We hope you'll agree that this fine wine is another
exciting step forward on our mission "To proudly restore Virginia
wines to world renown, and celebrate the homecoming of Norton, the Real
American
Grape!®" |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Norton - Locksley Reserve
In
1873, at the Vienna Universal Exhibition in Austria,
a panel of international judges declared Norton "the best red wine of
all nations".
Here at Chrysalis Vineyards, we've undertaken a serious
commitment to restore Virginia's
native grape to its former glory - making wines worthy of international
praise.
Locksley Reserve
Norton is our very best - our flagship wine, and one we are, indeed,
proud to
offer as we continue our mission "To proudly restore Virginia
wines to
world renown, and celebrate the homecoming of Norton, the Real
American
Grape!®" |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Papillon - Hollin Reserve
Papillon
is the French word for butterfly. This wine exemplifies the balance of
understanding the grapes that grow well in Virginia with the finesse
required to produce an elegant wine, true to its varietal
characteristics. Our blending of several rare and traditional grape
varieties of
southwest France.has produced a big, fruit forward red, with layers of
earthy cedar and coffee, and a touch of pepper. Though this wine is
age-worthy, the approachable tannin structure allows for enjoyment now,
as well as for years to come. |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Petit
Verdot - Hollin Reserve
Chrysalis Vineyards grows over 20 different varieties of grapes. This
provides a broad range of flavors and attributes to support our view
that many of the finest wines of the world are the product of skillful
blending.
Occasionally, in outstanding years, one of these varieties will
distinguish itself with such high quality and intense varietal
expression that it warrants being presented on its own. This Petit
Verdot, from our Hollin Vineyard, is one of these special bottlings.
We are proud to offer this distinctive wine, which exemplifies the full
potential that this traditional Bordeaux variety can attain.
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Chrysalis
Vineyards Private Reserve Red
Each vintage Chrysalis Vineyards produces two unique wines - a white,
and red, exclusively for the enjoyment of our VIP Club members. We use
this opportunity to indulge in creative winemaking unfettered by normal
production restrictions. We are free to use any wines from that
vintage, vinified however the fruit may inspire us, blended as we wish,
to create something of unusual quality, interest, and rarity. We do
this to thank our Club members with a wine that no one else can obtain,
at any price. |
Chrysalis Vineyards
Rubiana
Inspired by the alluring wines of Northern Spain, Rubiana is a
Spanish-styled red wine, blended from some of the best varieties grown
in this renowned region.
Deeply colored, with an intensely aromatic nose of smoke, black fruit,
and violets, it displays a firm tannin structure, warmth, and medium
body. As it ages, this wine promises to develop its complexity, while
it maintains its earthy characteristics. |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Tannat
Hailing from the Madiran region of southwest France, this black-berried
grape found a home in Virginia. Perfumed, and layered with smoky
roasted meat, leather and cocoa, this complex wine shows a backbone of
spicy black fruits with nuances of vanilla, coffee, and background oak.
The big structured tannins carry through to a long finish and promise a
long life in the bottle. |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Borboleta
Borboleta (Portuguese for butterfly) is made from 100% Norton grapes
vinified in the style of a Portuguese Vinho do Porto from the Douro
Valley, and in the manner of a single quinta (estate grown). Subsequent
aging in 20-year-old Cognac barrels added complexity and richness to
this singularly enjoyable dessert wine. We suggest that you reserve
Borboleta as an after-dinner treat shared only with your very best of
friends.
Borboleta goes great with rich and dark desserts (think chocolate!),
but is just as delightful by itself or as an apéritive.. |
Chrysalis
Vineyards Petit Manseng
Chrysalis Vineyards is extremely proud to present
America’s first varietally labeled Petit Manseng -
traditionally grown in the Jurançon region of Southwest France.
Petit Manseng is an aromatic grape producing sweet wines bursting with
aromas
and flavors of flowers, honey, candied fruit and spice. It is important
to
note that the sweetness and balanced acidity in this wine is the result
of
natural ripening of the fruit in the Virginia
sun, producing an elegant wine with a clean, crisp finish.
We recommend our
Petit Manseng be served with lighter or more delicately flavored
desserts,
and the increasingly popular after-dinner cheese platter. |
