![]() If you're going in a small group with friends, I recommend taking folks who genuinely appreciate or want to know more about good wine.In the summer of 2017, I was approached by Connecticut Bride Magazine to photograph a styled wedding shoot for their 2018 Spring/Summer issue. Who should we bring with us?I'd largely recommend this for couples celebrating something special, like an anniversary (or, perhaps, an engagement-please note that the vineyard does not host weddings). ![]() How did the front-of-house folks treat you?The staff is stellar, and they're excited to share with you their knowledge. On a past visit, the succulent foie gras was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and I may or may not have singlehandedly eaten all of the cheese, ranging from tart to creamy. What do they have to eat?Each tasting comes with a charcuterie board with a mix of cheese, cured meat, sausages, and cornichons. Other vintages are available by the bottle-if you're splurging and it's available, the 2013 Lost Mountain is worth every penny. They are elegant and layered, and a beautiful expression of the land and grapes (the Rendezvous is a particular favorite for its fruit-forward nature). From there, guests sample the 2016 Lost Mountain and Rendezvous wines. What should we be drinking?Well, it really is all about the wine, beginning with the glass of Dom Pérignon you'll sip while getting settled and during the tour. ![]() Afterward, you're seated inside the cozy, ranch-chic tasting room (home to a fireplace with a skull hanging above it, cowhide accents, rich leathers, and wide swaths of windows to the vineyards), or outside under individual tents in small, socially distant groups. ![]() You'll begin in the circular entryway (also the silo) before stepping down the stairs for a look at the fermentation room, with its massive American flag hanging on the wall, barrel rooms, and wine caves. What's the tasting experience like?You're immediately greeted by your host, who leads you on a private tour of the vines and facilities. What’s the crowd like?There's a sense of reverence and awe when visiting this place, and guests act with respect. It’s a testament to the idea of doing one thing really well. His focus: just two blends that mix Old and New World, Bordeaux and Napa. The 100-acre vineyard (with 16 under vine) sits on a steep, southern-exposed hillside with rocky soil and granite under the surface, creating a terroir ripe for growing Bordeaux varietals-Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. And 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the label’s first vintage, so he and his team are doing something right, earning praise from big names like James Suckling and Robert Parker. His project first began in 2004, with the goal of producing Virginia wines that rival bottles all over the world. It’s a scene that namesake Rutger de Vink, a former marine and corporate executive turned vigneron, wants you to take in and savor. Give us an overview.After pulling through RdV Vineyards’ private gate, you’ll motor up to the pristine white winery, with its barn-inspired design and tall silo standing sentinel over the bucolic landscape.
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