Winery at LaGrange finally opening !!

Just learned that Chris Pearmund's new endevor The Winery at LaGrange is opening Labor Day Weekend. Mike and I can't wait to see what they have done with the place.

" Very rich in history and soon to be very rich in wine, the new Winery at La Grange will open as Prince William County's only established winery. The red brick three and a half story La Grange manor house built in the 1790's has survived numerous owners and finally has come to rest with an unique group of investors brought together by Chris Pearmund. While the 5,500 newly planted Cabernet Sauvignon vines grow silently, preparations continue in the manor house refurbishment and completion of the new Winery building.

The Winery at La Grange's initial 2,500 cases of wine include: Vidal Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Meritage, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Norton, Claret, Pinot Grigio, a Brut Reserve sparkling, and a Petit Verdot styled Port."

It is the quickest any winery has ever opened in North America. BTW...this is the baby brother of Pearmund Cellars. One of our favorite Virginia wineries.

We got a sneak taste of some of the wines back in March and they were already fantastic. I am very excitied about the wine they call Snort 2005. On basic terms it is a port style wine. The very small taste we had was fantasic and that was 6 months ago.

I am also very thrilled that Chris is doing a 2003 Brut Reserve - Sparkling Wine. If it is as good as some of the sparkling wines that Oasis (and why do I have the feeling it will be better) I am sure it will knocks your socks off.

Plus I can't wait to see what they have done with the place. It was falling down to the ground when they bought it. We did a quick drive by a few weeks ago and it was looking great.

So, what a great way to kick off September. I am sure it will be a great fall this year. I have a good feeling about this school year and life in general. :)