Blends with Intention: How Virginia Builds Balance and Style
Blending is one of Virginia Wine’s most effective tools for achieving balance and consistency in a climate that rewards thoughtful composition. This session explores blend styles where Virginia consistently excels, highlighting how intentional blending helps producers manage vintage variation and results in wines that perform well on the list and in the market.
Moderator: Joy Ting | Panelists: Chelsey Blevins, Nate Walsh, Luca Paschina, and Sebastian Zutant
Featured wines:
Fifty-Third Vineyards: 2025 Quintessential Rosé
Walsh Family Wines: 2022 Paeonia White
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51% Cabernet Franc, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot
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ABV: 13.5
Wholesale Price: $18.87
Retail Price: $26.95
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Distributor: Virginia Wine Distribution Company
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35% Viognier, 22% Chenin Blanc, 30% Albarino, 13% Petit Manseng
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ABV: 13%
Wholesale Price: $20
Retail Price: $42
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Distributor: Virginia Winery Distribution Company
Lightwell Survey: 2022 Dos Idiots
Barboursville Vineyards: 2021 Octagon
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55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Petit Manseng
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ABV: 13.9%
RS: <0.5 g/L
pH: 3.69
Wholesale Price:
Retail Price:
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Distributor: Williams Corner
Contact: Doug O'Neill, Director of Sales
M. 302-415-4933
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64% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot
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ABV: 13.5%
RS: 0.2 g/L
Retail Price: $75
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Distributor Contact:
Holly Rocco Feraci, CSW, DipWSET, SommelierNational Sales Director & Sommelier
Barboursville Vineyards
Cell: (202)-210-1402
Email: Holly@Barboursvillewine.com