Autumn with Lee | Pink

Question 1

Tell me about the pink wines you’re offering?

Answer 1

Fruit Wine, “Between the Dark and the Light,” Lightwell Survey/Troddenvale, Shenandoah Valley, VA, NV

Chambourçin Blend Rosé, “Not Nothing,” Spinning Wheel, Frederick, MD, 2022

Question 2

Tell me about the (pink) Fruit Wine, “Between the Dark & the Light,” Lightwell Survery/Troddenvale, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, NV

Answer 2

This pink fruit wine drinks more like a white wine, maybe even apple wine. It’s like biting into a super crisp apple.

Weight: Light and crunchy

Fruit: Green apple and lemon drops

Non-fruit: Orchard blossoms, wet rocks

Fruit: Blend of 67% grapes:
-Chambourcin and Vidal Blanc
and
33% apples (sourced from Troddenvale Cider)

Producer: Lightwell Survey is a collab between Ben Jordan and the Zutant brothers. Expressive Virginia winery shining a modern-style light on the traditional wine-scape. Troddenvale is a Virginia cidery based out of historic Oakley Farm.

Region: This is the first vintage that the Lightwell Survey crew has produced at Ben Jordan’s new custom crush facility, Common Wealth.

Question 3

Tell me about the (pink) Chamcourcin Blend Rose, “Not Nothing,” Spinning Wheel, Frederick, Maryland, 2022

Answer 3

Weight: Light and bright

Fruit: Raspberries and apples

Non-fruit: Wet rocks, fresh herbs

Grapes blend:
-81% Chambourcin
-19% Chardonel

Producer: Spinning Wheel is a collab between three people.

Region: Linganore is in Frederick Country, MD. Maryland boasts a diverse climate and broad assortment of grapes.

Question 4

What is the fruit wine blend made of?

Answer 4

Grapes and apples