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AUGUST NEWSLETTER 2018 |
IN THIS NEWSLETTER... VIP Pickup Party... at the ADC Report from the Tasting Room |
VIP PICKUP PARTY…
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Creative Mankind Painting and WineSaturday, August 11th
So... beat the heat and spend a fun afternoon laughing, listening to music, creating your own masterpiece, and sipping your favorite Chrysalis Vineyards wine! This 3 hour event is just $40 and includes all art supplies, an awesome staff, and a lot of fun. No experience is necessary. For additional information please contact Creative Mankind at 571-403-1912 or go to their website listed below. [Editor's Note: cut and paste this long link if it doesn't activate by clicking on it. Thanks.]. https://sites.cimplebox.com/events/registration.aspx?s=5329&c=3146&eid=411071&r=0.2129513 |
First FridayFriday, September 7th
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REPORT FROM THE TASTING ROOM
After successfully finishing my first year of college as a film student at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts, I have had the pleasure of returning to Chrysalis Vineyards for my third summer. It is so nice to be back at The Ag District, enjoying the beautiful sunflowers that have bloomed at the entrance as well as partaking in trying the new cheeses and wines that have come out this summer, including our newest release... Chrysalis Vineyards 2017 Tximeleta. Tximeleta is a small-batch wine that we first produced back in 2014, but did not produce again until the 2017 vintage. It is a delicate rosé made from 100% percent Fer Servadou. It has a beautiful color similar to pink peonies, and tastes crisp and bright like a salted watermelon with hints of honey suckle, perfect for the warm summer days in Northern Virginia. Tximeleta pairs perfectly with Maid Marian, a camembert-style cheese produced right here on the farm. I personally love to enjoy a glass of Tximeleta on my grandparents' front porch in Round Hill, with a big bowl of strawberries, and a stunning late July sunset in the sky. For now, Tximeleta is only available to our loyal VIP Club members. Our club members always have access to newly released wines before we release them to the public. Some of our small-batch wines are so popular with our members that we never get to release them to the public! Just another reason to join the club! We look forward to seeing you all in the Tasting Room soon! Cheers! Hannh O'Hara, Tasting Room Associate |
REPORT FROM THE VINEYARD
Mark Patterson, Winemaker |
REPORT FROM THE CELLAR
Mark Patterson, Winemaker |
REPORT FROM THE FARM
Those of us keeping up with current events are probably aware of the movement popular among mothers today that strives for lactation awareness and freedom. As lactation specialists, I fully believe the organizers of this movement have an untapped base of support among all dairy farmers and I would like to take a moment to piggyback on their enthusiasm with a bit of education about a dairy cow’s lactation cycle. Eric Hilgartner, Estate Manager |
Note from Jenni |
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Over the years I’ve had what I thought were some pretty cool ideas that I often shared with you, but which, for one reason or another, never happened, or at least happened in a different way than I originally planned (e.g. – finding a “sister” winery in the UK that that we could swap wines with, and bring a sparkling wine into our fold. Well, instead, we made a sparkling wine: Buttorfleoge). But anyway, the truth of the matter is that that embarrasses me, and I apologize. It’s part of my core psyche to do what I say I’m going to do, but sometimes the time and resources just don’t muster without creating bigger problems than those they solve. Farming is a very challenging endeavor. On the flip side of this coin is something I’m exceedingly proud of, which is the coming to fruition, after many years of forced delays and barriers, to bring artisan cheese and bread to you, our friends and customers. From all quarters, we’re receiving praise for our first cheeses; Maid Marian (Camembert), Friar Tuck (fromage blanc) and soon to be released, Nottingham (made in the Gouda style). (You get it, right?... Locksley Estate… Robin and his merry men and women?). Think about it… where else can you come to one place, smack dab in the middle of some of the prettiest land on earth, to enjoy outstanding handcrafted wines, cheeses and breads, all produced on the same land by the same team of dedicated artisans. I don’t know of any other. Let me know if you do. Come share this with us. YOU are what make all our hard work so worthwhile. Thank you for your continued support. ![]() Jennifer McCloud
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