Chatham Vineyards
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.
Steel Chardonnay
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.
$15/bottle | Order Now
Oak Chardonnay
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
$16/bottle | Order Now
Rosé
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.
$14/bottle | Order Now
Church Creek Merlot
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.
$19/bottle | Order Now
Cabernet Franc
This is a drought wine - made in dry harvest seasons by leaving the fruit on the vine to slightly dehydrate thereby increasing sweetness and intensity of flavors. With hazelnut, spice, tobacco, and notes of dried fruits, this wine lingers on the palette.
3% residual sugar, best served with local figs, blue cheese, seasonal fruit pie or chocolate dessert.
$19/bottle | Order Now
Late Harvest Dessert Wine
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.
$22/bottle | Order Now
Vintner's Blend
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.
$19/bottle | Order Now
King Neptune Steel Chardonnay
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.
$17/bottle | Order Now
King Neptune Cabernet Franc
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.
$20/bottle | Order Now
VSO Merlot
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.
$20/bottle | Order Now
