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Vermont-grown organic grapes artfully fermented in our state capital, Montpelier!
Petite Pearl Single Varietal Red Wine
Alcohol:
12.5%
Type:
Red
Variety:100% Petite Pearl
Winemaking notes:2021 was a perfect year to grow grapes in Vermont. A warm dry spring and a hot summer led to a record yield and outstanding Brix numbers. Primary fermentation took place in stainless steel for two weeks followed by four months in virgin 112L Hungarian oak barrels. The wine finished secondary fermentation and aging in glass demijohns before bottling.
Tasting notes:The 2021 Petite Pearl is a garnet colored wine, almost opaque from the depth of color. The nose exhibits dark fruits, vanilla, and lilac alongside some slight minerality. On the palate strong jammy flavors of a variety of small fruits such as currants, cherries, and raspberries are complimented by vanilla, oak, and earthy richness. An initially creamy mouthfeel transitions into a tart and tannic aftertaste that leaves you wanting another sip.
Méthod Champenoise Sparkling Rosé Wine
Alcohol:
12%
Type:
Rose, Sparkling
Variety:41% Frontenac Gris 38%, Frontenac, 11% Crimson Pearl, 10% Sabrevois
Winemaking notes:2020 was an unusual year in many ways. A cool and wet spring and a hot dry summer led to a fifty percent reduction in yield, yet perfect grapes for sparkling wine. All the grapes are crushed together and after a short maceration, they are pressed and fermented in stainless steel. After fermentation, the wine is aged in glass demijohns for several months before it is bottled. In the cellar, the bottles begin maturation on the lees before they are disgorged. Styles available include; Brut Zero, Brut, and Sec.
Tasting notes:Balanced acidity combined with a delicate nose, fresh crisp taste of green apple, grapefruit, and cantaloupe creates a pleasant mouth feel with a lingering citrus aftertaste.
Sweet Apple Daydreams
Alcohol:
12.9%
Type:
Cider
Variety:Cider is sourced from a variety of wild and heirloom trees at Montpelier Vineyards. Honey is sourced from raw wildflower — Suddabee's Honey
Winemaking notes:The apples were pressed in October, mixed with the honey, and naturally fermented using the wild yeast on the fruit. After fermentation, the wine was aged in glass demijohns for nine months before it was bottled.
Tasting notes:Primary aroma of apple, with undertones of floral honey and cinnamon. Moderately sweet with acid and tannin from apples. Very soft palate tannins and excellently clean wild fermentation. Some other interesting esters such as vanilla and mulling spices are noticeable from the wild yeast on the palate. The finish is smooth and long-lasting.
Méthod Champenoise Sparkling White Wine
Alcohol:
12%
Type:
Sparkling, White
Variety:17% Louise Swenson, 52% Frontenac Blanc, 25% Swenson White, 6% Itasca
Winemaking notes:2020 was an unusual year in many ways. A cool and wet spring and a hot dry summer led to a fifty percent reduction in yield, yet perfect grapes for sparkling wine. All the grapes are crushed together and after a short maceration, they are pressed and fermented in stainless steel. After fermentation, the wine is aged in glass demijohns for several months before it is bottled. In the cellar, the bottles begin maturation on the lees before they are disgorged. Styles available include; Brut Zero, Brut, and Sec.
Tasting notes:An elegant and pleasant sparkling wine with a golden straw color, delicate nose, and fresh, crisp taste of green apple. Its slightly sweet nature is balanced by moderate acidity and light bubbles.
Black Currant Mead
Alcohol:
11%
Type:
Mead
Variety:Blackcurrants and Wildflower Honey
Winemaking notes:Handpicked in July 2023, the black currants were combined with honey and spring water, then left to ferment for several months before being pressed. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in glass demijohns for 18 months prior to bottling.
Tasting notes:This wine offers a luscious bouquet of dark berries and floral honey, complemented by a pleasant acidity that balances its natural sweetness. It pairs beautifully with rich dishes, aged cheeses, or desserts like dark chocolate, but is equally delightful on its own for special occasions. The finish is smooth and lingers gracefully.
Vintner’s Pyment
Alcohol:
12%
Type:
Mead
Variety:Organic Sabrevois and Frontenac
Winemaking notes:The Sabrevois grapes were foot-crushed and naturally fermented on their skins, while the Frontenac grapes were pressed and fermented separately. Local honey was then added to both batches, which underwent several weeks of fermentation before being pressed. Afterward, the two were blended and aged in Hungarian oak barrels for nine months before bottling.
Tasting notes:This wine has good clarity but is very dark from the red grapes used to make it. The aroma is primarily dark fruits: currants, black raspberries, loganberries, and lingonberries. Flavors of cherry and black raspberry are complemented by toasted marshmallow and vanilla. Lingering acid and mild tannicity balance out the sweetness in the mouth and on the aftertaste
Cherry Mead
Alcohol:
14%
Type:
Mead
Variety:Prunus Virginiana and Local Wildflower Honey
Winemaking notes:Chokecherries, also known as bitter-berry, were added to raw honey and spring water, fermented for several weeks and then pressed. Fermentation continued in glass demijohns for ten months before the finished product was bottled.
Tasting notes:This mead was made with local raw honey and chokecherries from our Washington, Vermont site. It has an orange-red color and crystal clarity. On the nose, cherries dominate with floral undertones of the honey. On the palate, bitterness from the chokecherries appears first, followed by a strong sweetness, and flavors of red fruits, although not distinctly cherry. A tannic puckering is present in the mouthfeel, followed by an earthy aftertaste and lingering bitterness.
