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Jefferson Vineyards brings Jefferson's dream to Virginia wine
A Virginia wine story follows Thomas Jefferson from Monticello to Jefferson Vineyards, detailing his early experiments with European vines, the failed and rebuilt efforts, and the modern winery's growth. Winemaker Chris Ritzcovan leads a 22 acre estate producing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Petit Manseng, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, with over 7,000 cases yearly. The site emphasizes terroir, dry farming, and a historic trail of more than 40 Virginia wineries along Monticello AVA.
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Thomas Jefferson
Charlottesville
Monticello
Jefferson
Virginia
Jefferson Vineyards
America
Chris Ritzcovan
Europe
Filippo Mazzei
Mazzei
Tuscany
Piedmont
Burgundy
South
Woodward
Jefferson and
Gabriele Rausse
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Ritzcovan
University of Virginia
Monticello American
Stephen Barnard
Ritzcovava
Blue Ridge Mountains
France
Philip Mazzei
Montalto