Veramar Vineyard

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Sep 26, 2016

*Norton Wine Review: We had an opportunity to try with appreciative fellow Nebraska Norton wine lovers an almost non-purchasable $50 2008 Veramar Norton which is not available for tasting at the winery. Comments by four tasters, ~ "smooth, a little thinner than anticipated"; "doesn't hold well on the back of the tongue"; "just a nice wine at a different price point"; "not exceptional and for $50 a bit underwhelming". // *Original posting May 2010, ~ Veramar Vineyard is a beautiful 100 acre setting surrounded by the Shenandoah hills where 5,000 gallons of wine are produced annually. There are 12 acres of vines at this site with other winery vine locations scattered nearby. A $5 (today $10) tasting fee is charged, but dropped with purchases. Though nine wine selections are listed, be aware that their $50 Estate Norton is not offered for tasting and only available to Veramar Estate Club members. Another thing that irked me a bit was that Reserve wines can only be tasted and purchased on weekends. I found it amusing that half of the wines had descriptions of pineapple or grapefruit. Sounded like we were getting ourselves into a fruit bar. Interesting was VV’s production of a 100% Mourvedre. We enjoyed the opportunity to try this Virginia grown Spanish wine, but left with only their Riesling/Vidal white and for a friend a Rooster Red blend (Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot).

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: May 11, 2011

My first vineyard!!!