September 1 was a rare rainy day- not at Foxcroft Farm, really, we have gotten very little rain here, but around us was dreary.
Still, our Random Winery Generator chose Pippin Hill Vineyard. So, off we went for a very pretty rainy drive through lovely back roads to North Garden, VA. I think we were fortunate it was raining, as we had chosen what is a normally a very popular destination. As it was, there was one table available on the covered porch- the tasting room being closed due to Covid restriction. We sat watching the soft rain and the mist over the hills with cows grazing and grapevines cascading, and had excellent wines and the best cheese plate I've ever had (outside of France), and it was all divine.
I had a white flight with a 2019 Zero White, 2019 Chardonnay, 2020 Petite Manseng, and a 2020 Rosé. I was pretty wild about all of them, choosing a few bottles for home.
Huz had a red flight with a 2019 Cannon Red, 2020 Red Pump and 2019 Cabernet Sauvingnon- all blends, and a 2018 Wild Common- a 100% Merlot. He also thought his flight was sensational.
The cheese board had a Barber's Aged Cheddar- soooo good, a fine blue and the best chevrè, by Cypress Grove with lavender and fennel, and I dream of this cheese. They even had gluten free crackers for me. On the board was also house made jams, cranberries, fresh figs and olives and candied peanuts.
They have a pretty extensive kitchen here, with many more choices. My recalcitrant GI tract meant we were limited as usual, but that did not- in this case- mean deprived!
With the excellent wines, the beautiful cheese board and these views on a porch surrounded by flowers, we found this Winery Wednesday to be the best so far.
Even the young staff, who were operating on bare bones, as are most these days, continued to be informative and pleasant as the afternoon came to a close.
We will be back- and now know to make a reservation, or stick to icky weather! I can't wait!
Pippin Hill Farm Vineyard
Wines :****
Atmosphere/Location: ****
Food:****
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