Wine is one of the rare beverages that represents the sense of place. The French said it best with the word terrior, which is now synonymous with wine. When you hear terrior driven wines, you expect there to be nuance, complexity, and familiarity to the region it comes from. The best examples highlight the importance of the vineyard sites and the hallowed ground it is grow on.
In this series, we will be exploring wines that grow on different soil types. In this edition, we will be tasting through wines with vineyards located on granite, whether it be top or sub soil. Gonçalo and I find that granite seems to provide a stoney freshness to the wine that only can be described as elegance (think Alsace or Nothern Rhone wines).
We will be tasting through 6 granite wines with, of course, the 6th being blind. There will also be light fare to snack on and coffee and tea to finish off the tasting.
$75 per person | Free per member voucher
Location: Belmont Country Club
Address: 9661 Belmont Manor Ln, Ashburn, VA 20147