The Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley has been renowned for its agriculture dating back at least to the Native American tribes that flourished here. Shenandoah County is one of the driest counties in the Eastern United States, averaging 32 inches of precipitation annually. Dryness, sunshine, and wind prevail over our 1000 feet elevations on ancient limestones to provide an excellent site for growing wine grapes.
Winegrapes
The vineyards at North Mountain were established in 1982 and are amongst the older vineyards in Virginia. Careful thought went into placing each of the six varieties grown here, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, and Traminette. Locations best suited to their individual growing characteristics were selected to enhance the flavors and aromas of our wines.
Harvest
The flavors and character of North Mountain wines are truly created in the vineyard, and peak as our winegrapes reach the Fall season. We pick our grapes in October, just as the leaves are beginning to turn to the beautiful colors of another Shenandoah Valley harvest.
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