White Wines
2007 Viognier: The Viognier (pronounced VEE-on-yay) grape is gaining a foothold in Virginia’s vineyards and wineries. Corcoran Vineyard’s 2007 Viognier is characterized by its aroma of honeysuckle blossoms and flavors of crisp white peaches with cantaloupe and honeydew melons. Fermentation in neutral oak barrels and tank aging accentuates the fruit flavors and spicy finish. Our Viognier is 100% dry but is often perceived to have some sweetness because of the intense fruit character of this grape. The classic pairings for this wine are Maryland Crab Cakes or spiced shrimp. $20

2006 Chardonnay: Corcoran Vineyards has produced only one Chardonnay for 2006 and this wine is a nice balance between our previous stainless-steel Reserve Chardonnay and our Barrel Select Chardonnay. This full-bodied white balances the complexity of oak and fruit through a nice long finish. The aroma offers hints of peaches and vanilla. Traditional chardonnay lovers will notice the oak tannins while those who desire a stainless steel chardonnay will appreciate the crisp, fruit flavors. Best paired with chicken or pork prepared with richer, creamier sauces. $18

2006 Traminette: A relative of the popular German wine Gewurztraminer, this has plenty of spice and exotic fruit on the palate. Grapes from La Paz Vineyards produce this semi-sweet white with an unmistakable and intensely aromatic scent of roses. Look for flavors of lychee and mango with sweet honey and nutmeg on the finish. Try this wine on its own or with spicy Thai or Mexican cuisine. SOLD OUT $16

Red Wines
2006 Chambourcin: Chambourcin is a French-American hybrid grape with deep blue/black skins that produces a lighter bodied wine with a distinctive vibrant purple color. The generous fruit flavors of black cherry and cranberry are the result of an early bottling after being lightly aged in American and French oak. The aromas fill the senses with berries, nutmeg, and oak. A small amount of Merlot was artfully blended in to provide added complexity. This red would be nice with pork, turkey, or smoked salmon. $18

2006 Cabernet Franc: The Cabernet Franc grape has found a home in Virginia and does especially well in the Piedmont terroir of Northern Virginia. This Bordeaux grape is fruitier and lighter than its offspring, Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Cabernet Franc is showing typical dark cherry and raspberry fruit flavors balanced with hints of spicy black pepper and smoky cedar. With its mild tannins, this is excellent to pair with grilled beef and stronger tasting vegetables. $18

2006 Malbec: This nicely aged Bordeaux wine is showing rich aromas full of ripe black cherry jam and coffee with a touch of spice. Well balanced with a medium-body, it offers vanilla, plum, and chocolate flavors with a long, satisfying finish. This wine would be suitable for aging in your wine cellar or can be enjoyed now with full-flavored grilled beef. $22

2006 Meritage: "Meritage" describes wines that are a strict blend of the grape varietals traditionally grown in the Bordeaux region of France. The blending of wine from this region is said to be the highest form of the winemaker’s art. Our Meritage is a carefully balanced blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc with prevailing flavors of black cherry. This wine has a velvety smooth mouth feel and is accentuated by a good tannin structure, sufficient oak and a pleasingly long finish. $24

Sweet Wine
2006 Seyval Blanc: Seyval Blanc is a hybrid grape with citrus flavors and herbal characteristics on the nose. It has a moderate level of sweetness and flavors of fresh lemons and limes. We think you'll find it to be a lovely sipping wine on a warm Virginia afternoon. $12

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