Available by the glass, bottle or build your own tasting with a 3 wine sample ‘flight’ for $18

2021 Merlot

Silver medal winner at the American Wine Society

Glass $12//Bottle $37

About the Grape:

Merlot is the most widely planted grape in the world, and the back-bone of many of the worlds finest wines. It is grown in over 125 countries.

About this Wine:

On the nose: Dark fruit and Vanilla. On the Palate: Cola and sweet cherry. Its versatile flavor profile makes it able to pair with anything.

Did You Know:

Because Virgin-ia doesn’t get the intense heat as in other wine regions, our Merlot is often lighter in style.

2021 Meritage

Gold at the Virginia Wine Invitational 

Glass $12//Bottle $37

About the Blend:

Comprised of  Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Our Meritage is 100% Virginia fruit aged 14 months in American Oak barrels.

About this Wine:

Black cherry, plum and baking spices on the nose, with black fruit and a touch of spice on the palate. Nice complexity and supple tannins on the finish.

Did You Know:

George Washington’s sister Mildred got married and eventually died at Effingham.

2021 Tannat

DOUBLE GOLD East meets West Wine Competition and 96 points!

Glass $14//Bottle $45

About the Grape:

First planted in Virginia in the 90’s, Tannat is a rich, deep grape that provides elegant wines
perfect for the dinner table. 

About this Wine:

Aromas of black raspberry, mocha, and chocolate.  The flavors of dark cocoa, toasted coconut, and a hint of fig lead to a big, bold finish.

Did You Know:

Tannat has one of highest level of anti-oxidants of all red wines.

2021 Kings Ransom

DOUBLE GOLD  San Francisco Chronicle International Competition and 97 points!

Glass $14//Bottle $45

About the Blend:

A robust blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cab Franc, and Tannat.    The Tannat makes it a Virginia Blend, not a Bordeaux Blend.

About this Wine:

Our flagship reserve wine. Blackberry, cassis, and spice are present. Polished tannins and a bright acidity on the finish make it a great wine to pair with grilled beef or seasoned pork.

Did You Know:

The Alexander family founded Effingham Manor in 1740.

2021 Reserve

SILVER Wine maker challenge

 

Glass $14//Bottle $49

About the Blend:

This elegant wine leads with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and has the addition of Tannat, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.  Aged 18 months in American Oak.

About this Wine:

On the nose, notes of black bramble fruit, cassis, and cherry.   On the palate, tart cherry, black raspberry, and subtle cedar on the finish.  Firm tannins make this a great wine to pair with roast meat or a hearty stew.

Did You Know:

The origin of the word ‘Reserve’ in wine, comes from winemakers reserving some of the wines, allowing them to age longer, gaining flavor and complexity.

NV Snort

GOLD Texas International Wine Competition

Glass $12//Bottle $37

About the Grape:

Port must be from Porto in Portugal. Our fortified dessert wine is Snort . We use Chambourcin grapes, age for 3 years and add cocoa nibs to add a complex flavor.

About this Wine:

Almost 20% ABV, Snort packs a punch. Meant for after dinner, the cocoa and dark fruit flavors make it a great wine to pour over angel food cake or ice cream.

Did You Know:

2019 is one of the finest Virginia Vintages in recent memory. Proper amounts of
rainfall and hot summer, gave us
special wines.

White Wines

 

Available by the glass, bottle or build your own tasting with a 3 wine sample ‘flight’ for $18. 

NV Sparkling Wine

THE BEST way to celebrate, enjoy brunch or feel special. 

 

Glass $12//Bottle $45

About the Grape:

Our sparkling wine is made with the three traditional Champagne grapes: Chardonnay, Petit Verdot and Petit Meunier, all grown in California and bottled by our friends at Rack and Riddle.

About this Wine:

Sparkling wine (only Champagne comes from Champagne, France) is a different discipline. We leave it to those who do it best. Ours is blush, slightly sweet and has a toasted brioche flavor.

Did You Know:

People of-ten ask about the pigs at Eff-ingham. A pig is our Unofficial mascot. Why?  EffingHAM 

2022 Viognier 

GOLD at Virginia Wine Invitational and Harvest Challenge Competition and 92 points!

Glass $12//Bottle $37

About the Blend:

Viognier is most  notably found in the Condrieu region of the Rhone Valley.  It has become a sym-bol of Virginia’s quality wine growing and wine making. 

About this Wine:

Viognier is one of the 3 varietals that we make at all three of our wineries. The biggest challenge for the winemakers is to come up with a different style for each. Effingham’s features flavors of Banana and peach. 

Did You Know:

Viognier was almost extinct in the 1960s, with only 8 acres in the Rhone Valley and 40 acres worldwide. Now, it is the largest planted Rhone varietal in the world.

 

 

2022 Chardonnay

Gold at the Harvest Terrior Competition, 93 points!

Glass $12//Bottle $37

About the Grape:

Planted in all 50 states, and 80 countries. Our Chardonnay comes from the oldest vineyard in Virginia, Meriwether.

About this Wine:

This medium-bodied wine is aged in French oak barrels. It offers lemon curd, meringue, and toasted oak on the nose. Flavors of tropical fruit balanced with a bright acidity follow and end with a soft oak finish.

Did You Know:

The Koi Pond at Effingham is a
converted swimming pool. In fact, it is one of the oldest cement swimming pools in all of Virginia.

2023 Rose

Glass $12//Bottle $34

About the Blend:

Estate grown Chambourcin is used as the base for our Rosé alongside a Chardonnay/Chardonnel blend. At .90% residual sugar, it’s perfectly balanced with bright acidity on the finish. 

About this Wine:

Off dry Rosé with a nose of orange blossom, kiwi, and tropical fruit.  Flavors of sweet melon and citrus fruits prevail on the finish.

Did You Know:

The grounds and buildings of Effingham were added to the National Historic Registry in 1989.

2023 Celebration

Silver at the Virginia Wine Invitational

Glass $12//Bottle $34

About the Blend:

A blend of Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, and Petit Manseng.  1.5% residual sugar and 100% aged in stainless steel.

About this Wine:

Honeysuckle, dried apricot, and Asian pear on the nose.  Hints of sweetness on the front palate and a touch of melon and Asian pear on the finish.  Pairs wonderfully with spicy foods.

Did You Know:

Effingham has one of two living trees on the east coast brought back from Lewis and Clark’s expedition.