I Heard it Through the Grapevine
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, July 8th, 2010
After three years of loving labor, Hume Vineyards is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, July 10, noon-6p.m. All are invited to be among the first to taste their freshly uncorked 2009 Vidal Blanc(a great summer option), 2009 Chambourcin (the vineyard’s champion grape), 2008 Detour and 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. (The vineyard’s description says it best for the cab sav: “Loaded with roasted coffee, leather, vanilla bean, and bacon…” Wait – did someone say bacon? Brilliant.)
Owner and winemaker Stephane Baldi grew up in French wine country and has brought his appreciation for quality wines to Virginia. Alongside his wife, Andrea, they have worked to bring Hume Vineyards to fruition with an Old-World style charm.
Virginia Wine Time got a leg up on the tasting room and gives a thumbs-up too for the wines. But if just reading about it doesn’t quench the thirst of your inner-lush, be sure to make it out for the debut party with tasting fees at $5 per person and beautiful views of the landscape for free.
(image: Hume Vineyards)
-Jamel Daugherty
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