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Stinson Vineyards
Sauvignon Blanc
Virginia
Monticello
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Fresh Lime, Gooseberry, Oyster Shell, Kiwi.
5 Months
Sur Lie
Stainless Steel
50%
Concrete
50%
ABOUT
Stinson 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
Fermented in a combination of concrete and stainless steel, the focus of this wine is on its bright, fresh fruit flavors. It is 100% Estate fruit, and designed to be enjoyed young.
PAIRINGS
IN A PINCH
Light cheeses, raw bar (oysters, ceviche).
DEEPER DIVE
Bright acidity allows this wine to be a wonderful pairing partner to a number of cheeses (especially goat cheeses), salads, and shellfish.
The key here is to either match the wine’s acidity, like with a lemon based dressing for a salad, or contrast it with the richness of something like crab or lobster.
It’s also going to be a perfect companion to almost anything at a raw bar, specifically oysters and ceviches where each will help bring out the fruit notes of this wine.
STANDOUT FEATURES: High acidity, light body, ripe citrus notes.
PAIRING SCALE
STEER CLEAR
Anything too rich, especially thick sauces, might start to overpower this wine.
CHEESE OPTIONS
Feta
Feta
Country: Greece
Animal: Sheep, Goat.
Type: Soft
Texture: Crumbly
Style: Tangy, salty, fresh.
Brie
Brie
Country: France
Animal: Cow
Type: Soft
Texture: Creamy
Style: Nutty, rich, buttery.
Chèvre
Chèvre
Country: France
Animal: Goat
Type: Soft
Texture: Creamy, crumbly
Rind: Edible
Style: Acidic, salty, tangy
RECIPE IDEAS
SERVICE
WHICH GLASSES?
White wine or All-purpose glasses would be best here.
BORDEAUX
BURGUNDY
FLUTE
COUPE
ALL-PURPOSE
WHITE
DESSERT
SHOULD I DECANT THIS?
WHY “Nope”?
You can start to detect the aromatics from this wine just from removing the cork. No need to break out the decanter here, just pour some wine in your glass and enjoy.
SERVING TEMP
The correct serving temperature is important to show a wine’s true potential, but don’t stress over getting the temp exactly right. Use the chart below to try to get in the right ballpark.
AGING
WHEN SHOULD I OPEN THIS?
If a wine has been released by the producer, it means it is ready to drink. Wines don’t necessarily get “better” with age, they just change. Typically, this change involves things like losing fresh fruit flavors in exchange for more savory notes.
The moment you should open the bottle depends on your preference, so it’s more important to understand the evolution and the life span of the bottle than it is to try to time its opening perfectly. (It’s far better to open a bottle too early than too late.)
This bottle should probably be opened between:
2026 – 2030
Development
PRODUCER
ABOUT US
Small Batch Garagiste Wines from Virginia’s Monticello AVA
Stinson Vineyards is a family and winemaker-owned estate winery in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains specializing in small lot, garagiste wines with a distinct French influence.
The father/daughter team of Scott Stinson and Rachel Stinson Vrooman was joined by Rachel’s husband Nathan Vrooman in 2015. They take inspiration from “garagiste” wineries of France, in both their winemaking techniques and the winery itself, which is built into an old three car garage.
The wines of Stinson Vineyards are enjoying growing critical acclaim, and the winery near Charlottesville has become a visitor destination for its fine wines, stunning views, and excellent hospitality.
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