Lovingston Winery

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Apr 29, 2010

Lovingston Winery was an early morning tour of a newly founded vineyard and winery. Some individuals have a personality that makes you want to listen to what they have to offer, and this was Ed Puckett. This vintner took his time with us during his busy schedule to accommodate every question we could throw at him. Obviously a working family’s vineyard and not a horse and pony show attraction. Gravity flow designed winery facilities nestled under the view of their 1906 home site. Though they would sell you wines from the vineyard, Lovingston is in the business of producing wines for local restaurants and vendors. How many wineries have you gone to that you truly enjoyed every offering? Well, this is the case here. No, not that you wanted to buy every bottle presented, but you enjoyed the opportunity to try the offerings that are not normally your preferences. Six wonderfully crafted “gentle” wines (Wahoo White, Petit Manseng, Cab Franc, two Merlots, and an unusual 80% Chambourcin / 20% Tannat blend ‘Rotunda Red’). We traveled home with Lovingston’s 2007 Cabernet Frank and the best East coast Merlot ever tasted in their Reserve 2006 Merlot.