Located outside the village of Middleburg in the beautiful Virginia Piedmont, Chrysalis Vineyards is becoming one of the finest estate wineries on the East Coast. Sample a few of their best offerings:

• 2008 Norton Barrel Select (2) - Barrel Select Norton is made from 100% Norton grapes, assembled from barrels that exemplify the distinctive Norton character, with its intense aromas and flavors, deep color and full body. Norton is truly one of the world's great grapes. Currently sold out at the vineyard!


• 2006 Hollin Reserve Tannat (2) - This wine exemplifies the balance of understanding the grapes that grow well in Virginia with the finesse required to produce an elegant wine, true to its varietal characteristics. Our blending of several rare and traditional grape varieties of southwest France has produced a big, fruit forward red, with layers of earthy cedar and coffee, and a touch of pepper. Though this wine is age-worthy, the approachable tannin structure allows for enjoyment now, as well as for years to come.


• 2006 Hollin Reserve Tannat (2) - Hailing from the Madiran region of southwest France, this black-berried grape found a home in Virginia.  Perfumed, and layered with smoky roasted meat, leather and cocoa, this complex wine shows a backbone of spicy black fruits with nuances of vanilla, coffee, and background oak. The big structured tannins carry through to a long finish and promise a long life in the bottle.