"Who" is this wine?

Virginia's Petit Verdot

Originally a classic Bordeaux blending grape, Petit Verdot has become one of Virginia’s defining red varietals.

Thanks to its remarkable regional suitability and resilience in our climate , PV is now widely considered the third most planted grape in Virginia.

And here’s the best part…

Virginia isn’t trying to imitate Petit Verdot from anywhere else.

Virginia is defining its own expression.

Here, PV has found something special:

✔️ Structure

✔️ Depth

✔️ Intensity

✔️ Aging potential

What to expect from our Virginian expressions:

🍷 Deep color

🍒 Black cherry & plum

🌸 Lifted violet aromatics

🌿 Firm tannins with elegant structure

Here is one of our favorite examples:

2021 Petit Verdot

Barrel Oak Winery

Fauquier County, Northern Virginia

$38

This colossus of a wine opens with pronounced purple fruit (plum and black cherry), and is followed by layered violet aromatics and smoky, savory undertones. Earthy. Structured. Beautifully persistent on the finish.

A wine that commands respect.

Barrel Oaks Winery is ideally situated near the historic villages of The Plains, Marshall, Paris, and Upperville…surrounded by taverns, bistros, and unique heritage landmarks such as Oak Hill and Delaplane Station.

Yes, a drive to Barrel Oaks Winery for PV is a must! But when you book your experience with us, that drive becomes part of the journey … a curated Wine Travel experience set within one of America’s most storied landscapes.

✨ Come curious. Leave inspired.

🍷 Experience Virginia’s bold red with us.

👉 Book your next Wine Travel journey at www.hipstoricdc.com