Entries from July 2007
As we turned on Three Fox Lane and headed up the hill, I realized this isn’t just another Virginia vineyard. “La Dolce Vita”, the sweet life is what Three Fox Vineyards is all about. It’s Tuscany in Virginia with an Italian flair. I had the opportunity to enjoy 50 acres of rolling hills with spectacular views all around.
The two tasting areas were crowded with people. Stay tuned because there is a grand tasting room coming to Three Fox Vineyards.
Location: 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144
Phone: 540-364-6073
Hours: Mar. - Dec., Fri-Sun & Federal Holidays, 12pm - 6pm or by appointment
Wines: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Viognier
Tags: Three Fox Vineyards
Traveling to Fox Meadow Winery was simple because it is only two miles from my home on Blue Mountain (in Linden).
When I arrived, I noticed a sign near the entrance that said “The owners are not responsible for your death or dismemberment while on the property”. Despite this troubling sign, I pressed on, only to encounter the same sign at the front door. Regardless, I pushed open the doors and entered the tasting room. The place looked fairly harmless, and the tasting room was attractively decked in light, clean wood. I was soon served a selection of vintages by the affable hosts, Cheryl and Dan.
The whites wines rule at Fox Meadow. Their Pinot Gris was one of the best I’ve tasted in Virginia — crisp, clear, and especially refreshing when consumed in July. The other whites are almost as good. The reds aren’t their strong suit. Perhaps this due to the fact that they grapes are not grown at the vineyard itself (it’s still too young for reds). Still, the Cabernet Franc had a nice rufous hue to it, and was agreeable to my fore pallet.
Overall, this is a fine vineyard, and you can’t beat the views of Linden valley from the spacious decks.
Location: 3310 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA 22642
Phone: 540-636-6777
Hours: Wed - Fri 11-5, and Sat & Sun 12-6
Wines: Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio,Chardonnay, Melot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah.
Tags: Fox Meadow Winery
