Chatham Vineyards is located on Virginia's historic Eastern Shore, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. The high-density, European-style vineyards contain 32,000 Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot vines. Our vineyards benefit from well-drained sandy loam soils, a maritime climate allowing for a long growing season, a nearly constant breeze and favorable temperatures during the grape harvest season in September and October.
100% Dijon clone 95/96 Chardonnay fermented and aged in stainless steel. With delicate hints of pear and green melon, crisp acidity and mineral elements, this unoaked Chardonnay, at a sensible 12.5% alcohol, recalls Burgundy more than Napa. This is a pure expression of the varietal and Eastern Shore terroir, an American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Excellent with oysters, clams, and seafood pairings.
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A well-integrated Chardonnay fermented and aged both in French and Virginia oak for nine months. The result is a pleasing combination of ripe pear and apple with rich notes of vanilla balanced acidity.
Pairs well with poultry, pork, salmon, shellfish, and cream-based sauces and pastas
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This 100% Merlot off-dry Rosé is produced by limiting the time the grape skins are in contact with the juice during the fermentation process. This produces a wine of lighter color and reduced tannins yielding a floral characteristic of rose petal with notes of strawberry and cranberry flavors. 1.5% residual sugar.
Pairs well with crab meat, rock fish, and scallops.
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Grown in this maritime climate on well-drained soils, our 2009 and 2010 blended Merlot develops into a well-balanced wine full of ripe red berry fruits, raspberry and cherry, with a soft tannic structure. This wine was barrel-aged in new French oak for more than 18 months.
This versatile and food-friendly Merlot compliments a variety of grilled or roasted meats.
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Cabernet Franc (75%), Merlot (22%) and Petit Verdot (3%)
A well-balanced blend of the 2009 and 2010 vintages with a very rich, ripe tannic structure. Flavors of ripe raspberry with a velvety mouth feel. Floral notes of violet on the nose and a hint of pepper on the finish. Barrel-aged in new French oak for two years.
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A lovely red dessert wine with 3.5% residual sugar. Made from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot in 2007 when we had the good fortune to experience 8 weeks of dry sunny days and cool nights, thus the perfect situation for a late harvest wine.
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Vintner's
Blend is a classic Bordeaux-style wine made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc
and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes barrel-aged in French oak. The blend was
created from the vintner's choice of select barrels. The result is an elegant
and well-integrated wine with good tannic structure and ripe fruit.
Pairs well with beef, venison, and lamb chops.
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The Steel Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel, temperature-controlled tanks. It is a pure expression of the varietal, vineyard site and vintage. The result is a wine with a tropical fruit flavor and crisp acidity.
Pairs well with poultry, pork, salmon, shellfish, cream-based sauces and pastas.
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A
versatile Cabernet for food pairings with medium-bodied cheeses, grilled
or roasted meats, and rich sauces. Well-balanced with a very rich, ripe
tannic structure. Flavors of ripe raspberry with a velvety mouth feel.
Floral notes of violet on the nose and a hint of pepper on the finish.
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The Merlot is a well-balanced wine with ripe tannic structure and elegant dark cherry and rich black currant flavors.
Pairs well with beef, veal, and pork loin and compliments Mexican and Asian-spiced food.
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