RdV
RdV produces Bordeaux-style blends in Virginia, where warm summers and well-drained soils support the ripening of classic red varieties. The winery's flagship wines—Lost Mountain and Rendezvous—are built from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, grapes that form the backbone of the world's most structured and age-worthy reds. Lost Mountain, a blend anchored by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, demonstrates the depth achievable in Virginia's continental climate. Rendezvous, a similar composition with Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc in the lead, offers an alternative expression of the same terroir and fruit. Both wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate, reflecting the seriousness of RdV's winemaking approach. Virginia's emerging reputation for Bordeaux varieties rests on precisely this kind of commitment to traditional blending and site-driven viticulture.
Critics
Wine Advocate