Rappahannock Cellars

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Oct 04, 2012

Very pretty winery...Wines very good...2011 Rose', 2010 Merlot and 2008 Vidal Blanc some of my favorites. The best was the 2010 Port Style "Red Dessert Wine"...Delicious. Would return and loved the winery dog...she was so sweet!!

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: May 02, 2010

Favorite Wine: Norton Port dessert wine

Norton Wine Review: A flier from Rappahannock Cellars states: “Recognizing the promise in Virginia wines, we moved our family’s winery from California to the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of Virginia.” And with this move came the knowledge for preparing a wonderful assortment of wines produced from local Virginia grapes. Usually sticking mainly to Norton wines, we left Rappahannock with a case containing Claret, Meritage, Nortons, and a Port styled 100% Norton dessert wine. Some delightful white wines were available, but alas our case could only hold 12 bottles of reds and my wife had to lug the tote bag out with the four ports. The Norton was a 25% Cab Sauv blend which made this an easy to drink now Norton, but will be enhanced by putting away for a few years. Interestingly discounts applied only to Club Members, but a Spring Special applied to others in forms of free tasting fees / extra bottle (3 bottle purchase 1 free tasting; 4 bottle purchase 2 free tastings; & 12 bottle purchase 2 free wine tastings plus 1 extra bottle of your choice, ~ a Vintner’s Dozen). High praises go to Rappahannock Cellars for another reason, and that being their willingness to share facilities and insights with new and up and coming vintners. We visited several Virginia wineries that freely stated their appreciation for all the help given to them by this Front Royal, VA site.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Sep 06, 2007

Favorite Wine: Cabernet Sev

Good depth to the wines and comfortable tasting room. Knowledgeable staff. Pleasant tasting experience.