Pollak Vineyards
Nestled in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains within the Monticello AVA, Pollak Vineyards is a family-owned estate dedicated to crafting elegant, expressive wines that reflect both place and precision. Located just west of Charlottesville, the vineyard benefits from elevation, well-drained soils, and a temperate climate that allows for balanced ripening and vibrant natural acidity.
Pollak focuses on classic European varietals with a distinctly Virginian voice, producing wines that are structured, food-friendly, and stylistically restrained. The portfolio highlights Bordeaux-inspired blends, Viognier, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc, each crafted to showcase nuance, texture, and age-worthiness.
With a commitment to thoughtful vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar, Pollak Vineyards emphasizes purity of fruit and a clear sense of terroir. The result is a collection of wines that are both approachable and refined—equally suited for restaurant programs and cellar development.
As Virginia’s wine industry continues to gain national recognition, Pollak stands out for its consistency, balance, and quietly confident style.
Featured wines:
2023 Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Durrant White
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55% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Viognier
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Alcohol: 13.4%
pH: 3.44
Residual Sugar (RS): 0.00%
Wholesale Price: $13.99/bottle (On Premise/BTG: $11.99/bottle)
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100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Alcohol: 13.33%
pH: 3.37
Residual Sugar (RS): 0
Wholesale Price: $17.99
2018 Durrant Red
2023 Cabernet Franc
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100% Cabernet Franc
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Alcohol: 14.2%
pH: 3.64
Residual Sugar: 0
Wholesale Price: $19.99/bottle
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44% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 16% Petit Verdot
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Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.68
Residual Sugar (RS): 0
Wholesale Price: $13.99/bottle (On Premise/BTG: $11.99)
2021 Meritage
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46% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot
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Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.64
Residual Sugar (RS): 0
Wholesale Price: $27.99
Meet the winemaker:
Benoit Pineau
Our Winemaker Benoit Pineau was born and raised near Tours in the wine appellation of Jasnières and discovered his passion for viticulture and fermentations by working with his grandfather. He obtained his Enologist degree studying in Bordeaux and Burgundy. Production passionate, he decided to focus his learning on Bordeaux varietals by working in France, Australia and California. Benoit arrived in Virginia at Kluge Estate Winery (Charlottesville, VA) in 2005 and moved to Napa at Cain Vineyards (Saint Helena, CA) in 2006. The Virginia countryside and its potential for growing grapes and producing world-class wine brought him back east in 2008. Since then, he has managed the vineyards and wineries operations for over a decade at Pollak Vineyards (2011-2018, 2020-present).