Sweetheart Wine Tour

In celebration of Valentine's Day my family and I took a local wine tour.
Sponsored by Pearmund Cellars this tour had it all! (wine, chocolates, roses, port)
Everything a girl needs on Valentine's Day. 💁

(but classy) paired with a basic cardigan.I choose this occasion to rock my new Steemit inspired tee from @bitcoinshirtz! Its super comfy and looks casual

We started our tour at Pearmund winery, where we sampled both Pearmond and Effingham Manor wines. Each wine came paired with a Valentines related activity but I decided to provide my own. 😉

Pearmund Cellars

2014 40th Anniversary’ old Vine Chardonnay
- Taste: Soft crisp flavor that creates a “savory mouth feel”
- Pairs with spontaneous making out in the backseat of your car 💞
- Fun fact: Pearmond has grown Chardonnay grapes since 1976; the oldest Chardonnay in Virginia
2014 Viognier
- Taste: Very sweet with a syrupy consistency
- Pairs with a huge V-day teddy bear; okay right now but annoying in the long run 👎
2014 Cabernet Franc
- Taste: Spicy and bold
- Pairs with a spontaneous salsa lesson 💃
- Alternate Pairing: According to our wine server this also pairs great with a Subway BLT.
2014 Petit Verdot
- Taste: Bold flavor with hints of blackberry
- Pairs with fruit dipped in chocolate 🍫
2014 Ameritage
- Taste: Smooth and balanced
- Pairs with that perfect Netflix and Chill (i.e. Couch sex)

Effingham Manor Winery

2015 Chardonnay
- Taste: Sweet and crisp
- Pairs with an anticipated first kiss 👄
2015 Rose’
- Taste: Semi-dry cherries juiced to perfection
- Pairs with backyard canoodling on a cool summer night
- Fun Fact: Voted as #1 Rose in the USA by the Indy International Wine Competition
2015 Traminette
- Taste: Sweet and simple
- Pairs with a romantic picnic by the lake
2015 Merlot
- Taste: Light and peppery
- Pairs with homemade spaghetti (share a plate for that lady and the tramp moment)
2014 Tannat
- Taste: Bold and fruity with a hint of blackberries
- Pairs with a sexy soak in the hot tub

Cheers!

Vint Hill

Next we moved on to Vint Hill winery in Warrington, Virginia.

Phillips Falk Sauvignon Blanc
- Taste: Acidic and tart
- Pairs well with a cheap date.. 😖 (My advice: Stay Home!)
Vint Hill Viognier
- Taste: Peachy and light, very smooth
- Pair well with a night of watching shooting starts 🌠 (Remember to wish for more!)
Covert Winework’s Enigma
- Taste: Bold with a touch of black cherries
- Pairs well with a drive in movie; a classic surprise
Vint Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
- Taste: Smooth with a hints of juicy plums
- Pairs with great with a girls night! (We don't need those boys anyway)
Covert Winework’s “Coco D’Lappote”
- Taste: Semi-sweet with a chocolaty finish
- Pairs well with couples ice skating; this will keep you warm and fearless

What we took home:

At the end of the day I took home the Effinghame Rose' and Vit Hill Port (Coco D’Lappote). My sister apparently enjoys oversized Teddy Bears (i.e. the Pearmond Vognier).

Thanks for reading and I encourage you to try these pairings.. I know you're curious 😏

Northern Virginia Sweetheart Wine Tour - My Pairing Suggestions and Pictures