Three Fox Vineyards The Original Northern Virginia Home of Sangiovese! We make La Dolce Vita a part of your life! Our Wines

Recent Awards for Three Fox Wines!

The San Francisco International Wine Competition – June 2010

This is the largest, international wine competition in the US,

Judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts.

Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity.

We Are Thrilled to Announce Our Medal Winners!

Alouette Cabernet Franc 2008 - Silver Medal

Piemontese Nebbiolo 2008 – Bronze Medal

La Giacosa Chardonnay 2009 – Bronze Medal

More Medals from the NextGen Wine Competition in California – June 2010

Alouette Cabernet Franc 2008 - Bronze Medal

Piemontese Nebbiolo 2008 – Bronze Medal

Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Feb. 2010

87 Points for Alouette Cab Franc!
See page 90 of the Magazine’s Feb. 2010 Issue!
85 Points for Piemontese Nebbiolo!
85 Points for Il Signor Sangiovese Reserve!
84 Points for Il Volpe Sangiovese!
The May 2010 Issue is Available Now – Read All About Us!

Hilton Head Island International Competition, February 2010

Piemontese Nebbiolo 2008 – Silver Medal

Gatto Bianco, Non-Vintage – Bronze Medal

San Francisco Chronicle International Competition, Nov. 2009

With Over 5000 Entries from All over the Planet –

Piemontese Nebbiolo 2008 - Bronze Medal

American Wine Society’s 2009 Commercial Wine Competition

With 476 wines from 86 U.S. Wineries –

2008 Volpe Sangiovese – Bronze Medal

2008 Piemontese Nebbiolo – Bronze Medal

2008 Alouette Cabernet Franc- Bronze Medal

National Women’s Wine Competition, March 2009

With 3000 Entries from All over the Planet –

Alouette Cabernet Franc 2007 – Silver Medal

Piemontese Nebbiolo 2007 - Bronze Medal

Hilton Head Island International Competition, February 2009

Alouette Cab Franc 2007 – Silver Medal

Volpe Sangiovese 2007 – Silver Medal

Eastern Seaboard Competition, July 2008

Volpe Sangiovese 2007 – GOLD Medal

Alouette Cab Franc 2007 – Silver Medal

THREE FOX VINEYARDS’ ALOUETTE SCORE BIG IN THE WINE ENTHUSIAST!

We’re so excited! Our luscious 2007 Alouette Cab Franc was judged at 87 points by the Wine Enthusiast in it’s Buying Guide for the February 2010 edition (see page 90 of the magazine or go online). The judging scale is a 100 point scale on which scores of 80 or higher represent excellent, outstanding wines. Among Virginia wines the highest score ever given was an 89 for Linden Vineyards for its Vidal Blanc (Jan. 2003 and Sept. 2005). We’re sold out of the 2007 Cabernet Franc but our 2008 vintage is as good and possibly better!

THREE FOX WINES ARE AT THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON!

Did you know that Chef Patrick O’Connell’s world famous Inn at Little Washington, one of the very top inns and restaurants in the U.S. and the world, carries four Three Fox Vineyards wines on their very prestigious wine list. These are our Calabrese Pinot Grigio, La Boheme Viognier, Volpe Sangiovese, and Piemontese Nebbiolo. We are, of course, very honored and appreciate the Inn at Little Washington’s recognition of the hand-crafted, true old-world style of our wines.

THREE FOX WINES AVAILABLE ON-LINE!

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OUR WHITES

In the Order we Taste them Out in the Tasting Room -

2009 Leggero Chardonnay - Available Now -Orange County, Virginia grown and then steel fermented and aged off-site so no oak gets in the way of the classic nose and tastes of Chardonnay. Pineapple and vanilla notes on the nose with added citrus tones on the palate and good, forward fruit. A crisp, refreshing sipper! Great with mild cheeses or sea food. “Leggero” (leh-jer-oh) means light, as in “not heavy”.

2009 La Giacosa Chardonnay - Available Now -Our 100% Chardonnay is a modern style Chardonnay which is crisp, clean and has pineapple, citrus, and hints of kiwi, with bright acidity. A refreshing all occasion wine to enjoy by itself or with a great al fresco lunch salad. Think of arugula, grilled chicken, shaved parmigiano, lemon juice and olive oil!

2009 Calabrese Pinot Grigio – Available Now-Pinot Grigio is the same grape as the French call “pinot gris”. In Italy it is much produc.ed in the north, in the Alto Adige, Trentino, and Friuli regions. Our estate grown Pinot Grigio done in the true Italian style. At crush we allowed just a bit of skin contact which gives loads of lush flavors. Light and refreshing with hints of apricot, citrus, raspberry, and melon. A great summer sipper but enjoyable year round. “Calabrese” (cah-lah-breh-see) means “someone from Calabria” which we thought would be a fun name and a tribute to all of our Calabrian friends. Enjoy Calabrese by itself, with a nice white pizza, a chicken or seafood Caesar, or roast poultry or pork.

2009 La Boheme Viognier - Available Now - This is the principal white wine grape of the Rhone Valley (also home to Syrah for red wines). Estate grown and steel fermented and aged, La Boheme is loaded lush forward notes of pear and tropical fruit and has a soft lingering finish. This is a great wine to enjoy with pates, smoked trout, goat cheese, poultry, or by itself. We’ve named this after the title character in Puccini’s opera “La Boheme”.

Gatto Bianco (non-vintage) – Available Now- A white with a great sassy attitude, reminiscent of the whites from the Italian Piemonte. Blended from Chardonnay (70%) and Viognier (30%). Pineapple & citrus nose and palate with a hint of melon and pear on the palate. Great with seafood! Look for the sassy white cat on the label!

Bronze Medal in the 2010 Hilton Head Island International Wine Competition

2009 Appassionata Vidal Blanc – Available Now- Vidal is a variety native to France . It’s a “hybrid” which means it is a cross between a classic European “vinfera” wine grape (Ugni blanc in this case) and a non-vinifera species (Seibel in this case). The grapes for the 2008 Appassionata were grown in Rappahanock County , at Narmada Vineyards west of Warrenton then brought to Three Fox for crushing and fermenting. Appassionata is a true to type Vidal with good acidity with mixed citrus fruit tones. We do this in an “off-dry” style and our 2008 Appassionata has 3.0% sugar for a pleasing hint of sweetness which plays of the acidity. Overall, it is very reminiscent of an Alsatian-style Riesling. It’s great for sipping and goes very well with sharp cheeses, spicy foods, sea food, and especially wonderfully with Thai food!

T-J Blanc de Chardonnay (Guest Wine) – Available Now - A delightful sparkler made from 100% Virginia Chardonnay by our good friends Claude Thibaut and Manuel Janisson. Use of the traditional “Methode Champenoise” yields balanced carbonation, good acidity and yeasty notes.

REDS

In the Order we Taste them Out in the Tasting Room –

2008 Il Signor Sangiovese Reserve – Sold Out of 08! - Our estate grown, 100%, Sangiovese is aged in Hungarian oak puncheons. Signor has yeast, truffle & caramel nose, a round supple mouth feel with cherry, red fruits, coffee and toast notes on the palate, and a smooth lingering finish with a hint of caramel. In short, Signor Sangiovese is a trip to Tuscany in a bottle. "Signor" (see-nee-or, "the lord") is meant for enjoyment on its own as well as for complimenting a great meal. Try it with lamb chops, poultry, a good Bolognese, or a steak Florentine. Wine Enthusiast rated at 85 Points!

2008 Il Volpe Sangiovese – Available Now! – This is an exceptional wine from an exceptional vintage and made in a true “Super Tuscan” style. It drinks like a Brunello but at a much lower price. As with all of our Volpe vintages we use our estate grown Sangiovese and estate Cabernet Franc, individually aged in American and Hungarian oak. The 2008 Volpe is 75% Sangiovese, 20% Cab Franc, and 5% Chambourcin. The 2007 Volpe still has the typical Sangiovese nose (yeasty, leathery) and palate (lots of cherry, toast, coffee and spice notes) but has also rich layers of black cherry, chocolate, caramel and spice. This is a wine to savor on its own. It’s also big and bold to go with meats and cheeses, a great steak wine but also lovely with pastas.

GOLD Medal Winner, Eastern Seaboard 2008 Wine Competition / SILVER Medal, Hilton Head Island International 2009 Wine Competition, Wine Enthusiast rated at 84 Points!

Sirius – New Release! Available Now! - Sirius is our proprietary blend of Barbera and Chambourcin. It is loaded with cherry, plum and chocolate notes with a hint of raspberry. This is a great wine to savor with pizza, pasta, grilled chicken or fish, or all by itself.

Maestro (non-vintage) – Not Available - A new red which is an elegant, smooth blend of Sangiovese (48%), Cabernet Franc (34%) and Chambourcin (18%). Chocolate, truffles and cherry on the nose and palate with added tones of red fruits, coffee and spice on the palate. “Maestro” means “the master” and this is a masterful wine to enjoy by itself or with pastas or meat dishes.

2008 Piemontese Nebbiolo – Available Now - The princely grape of the Italian Piemonte, used for Barolo and Barbaresco, and estate grown at Three Fox Vineyards on the Virginia Piedmont. Elegant with great structure, black cherry, dark red fruit, and spice notes, good forward fruit and a symphony of flavors in the finish.
SILVER Medal in the 2010 Hilton Head Island International Wine Competition, Bronze medal in the San FranciscoChronicle International Wine Competition for 2010 (Over 5000 wines entered from around the world), Bronze Medal National Women’s 2009 Wine Competition, Wine Enthusiast rated at 85 Points! 

La Trovatella Merlot - New Release! Available Now! - Our estate grown Merlot, loaded with lush red fruit notes, plum, and a hint of spice. Great by itself or with meats or mild cheeses.

2009 Alouette Cabernet Franc – Available Now! - Our 100% estate Cabernet Franc. The 2008 Alouette, like the 2007, is a rich opulent mouth filling wine with loads of chocolate, blackcherry, berry, toast, coffee mild spice and a developing hint of caramel on the aftertaste. Can be enjoyed now or be laid down for 10 – 15 years with proper cellaring. Fantastic steak wine, cigar wine, a wine to enjoy chocolate goodies, or just all by it’s beautiful self. Alouette 2005, 2006 & 2007 are multiple award winners and the 2008 should match them! This is a wine which can be enjoyed now but will continue to mature in the bottle and can be laid down for 10 – 15 years with proper cellaring. This is a fantastic steak wine, a cigar wine, a wine to enjoy chocolate goodies, or just by its self.

[2008 Vintage] SILVER Medal, National Women’s 2009 Wine Competition, [2007 Vintage] Wine Enthusiast rated at 87 Points! SILVER Medal, Eastern Seaboard 2008 Wine Competition / [2006 Vintage] (SILVER Medal, Eastern Seaboard 2007 Wine Competition / [2005 Vintage] SILVER Medal, Hilton Head Island 2007 International Wine Competition

2008 Rosso Dolce Chambourcin – Available Now - Rosso Dolce (sweet red) is our “port alternative”. Chambourcin is a hybrid originally from the Loire Valley of France (still grown there) and now much grown in Virginia . Rosso Dolce, at 6% sugar, has strong red fruits notes with a subtle chocolate, port-like undercurrent and finish. You can enjoy a port-like experience without the high alcohol level of a true port. Try it with your favorite chocolate dessert for a real treat! Packaged in "Bellisimo" 375 mL bottles just right for a bit of after-dinner fun.

2009 REDS FUTURES!!

The 2009 Vintage is shaping up very well despite a wet growing season. We dropped a great deal more fruit than usual so as to promote excellent maturity in the remaining crop. As a result, the 2009 wines are already showing great character, extraction and development. We are taking Futures on 2009 Sangiovese (Volpe and Signor Reserve), Cabernet Franc (Alouette) and Nebbiolo (Piemontese). Pay for 50% of the wine now and 50% when its ready in late summer 2010, get an additional 5% off any other applicable discounts on wines purchased on futures, and you can take delivery once they’re bottled and before some of these will be publicly released! One case minimum futures order is required.