Tasting Room Facts and Etiquette
True or False: A wine glass should be handled by the bowl part of the glass.
False, the appropriate way to handle the glass is by the stem.
Name the 5 Noble Bordeaux grapes
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec
Spell the Z family's last name.
Zurschmeide
What is the wine pairing tasting at The Reserve for March and April?
Bubbles and Brunch Bites
Bonus question: what is the theme (type of wine) for the next pairing?
Food Truck Menu:
Avocado Toast's suggested pairing?
Farm Table White
Bonus question: why might you recommend the FTW to a guest or a group?
True or False: The proper amount of a bonus pour is 1/2 oz.
This wine won us a double gold for us at the San Fransisco International Wine Competition. The grape is originally from the southwestern area of France extending into the Basque region of Spain. It is gaining notability in Virginia. The wine can be described as having lovely apricot or pineapple notes with a citrus finish.
Petit Manseng
True or False, Rhone is the name of the last great grandchild for the "Z" family...
False, Rhone is a wine region in France
How long has The Reserve been open?
Approximately 1 year (next month).
What's a Brakfastburger and what is the suggested pairing?
Brioche bun, garlic aioli, 8 oz. chuck short rib patty, lettuce, tomato, fried egg and cheddar.
Suggested pairing: Ascent
True or False: Loudoun has been a premier wine region since the early 1800's.
False. Loudoun was once home to over 300 dairy farms and has grown from a handful of wineries to over 50 wineries and tasting rooms today.
This grape grows in our top block at 1300 ft along side of our Viognier. It is not your typical New Zealand wine or Loire Valley Wine (where it originated). In Virginia, it would be described as having more rounded tropical fruit notes, the bell pepper notes diminish in the warmer climates.
Sauvignon Blanc
Name all 6 of our venues.
Dirt Farm Brewing, Bluemont Vineyard, Great Country Farms, The Stable, The Reserve and Bluemont Vineyard Texas
What's the difference between 951 and The Reserve?
The Reserve is a 21 and older tasting room, we have a smaller inside venue than 951. We focus on the wines and experience. We have a very nice menu of light bites and an incredible view with ample lawn seating on the mountain side.
951 is a larger facility, family friendly and able to accommodate larger groups. We also have a more extensive menu of flatbreads, dips as well as a food truck menu that includes seasonal specials.
What is the suggested pairing for the Caesar Salad?
Chardonnay
Bonus question: tell us about our chardonnay wine.
This statement is true or false. We are very unique for Loudoun County because we are the only farm winery in the county.
False. Many of the wineries in Loudoun County are farm wineries.
Bonus question : What makes us unique?
This is a very old Bordeaux grape, father to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a widely recognized red grape grown here in Virginia. Depending on the terroir, it can be described as having a pepper finish, bell, black or cayenne...
Cabernet Franc
Who lives next door to the 951 tasting room and what venue do they mostly manage?
Bruce and Janell, they manage Dirt Farm Brewing
True or False: We are a 21 and older facility
True
The Chambourcin
Bonus question: tell us about the Chambourcin grape
True or False: Most of the grapes for our wines are sourced from the West coast.
False. We are a Virginia winery so most of our grapes must be sourced from Virginia. Bluemont Vineyard has around 45 acres planted and most of our wines are from our own grapes.
This grape originated in Madiran, France, it is also Uruguay's national grape. We grow it on our brewery side of the mountain. The grape is tannic with high acidity.
Tannat
What are Hailey's dogs names?
Scout and Harper
Which statement most aptly describes our venue:
1. During business hours, we are a large facility with an extensive menu including flatbreads.
2. We welcome children of all ages; they can run and play unsupervised while their parents enjoy a much-needed glass of wine or tasting.
3. We are a smaller 21+ only venue with an exclusive menu, our emphasis is on the wines and experiences with themed bi-monthly pairings. The view is spectacular and during the warmer months we have plenty of lawn seating, even for larger party walk ins. Reservations are always recommended to guarantee seating inside or on our front porch.
3.
What is the suggested pairing for the Baked Brie?
The Donkey Rose'
Bonus question: what grape do we use for this wine and why is the wine so dark?