Drink (and think) like a somm
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard
Petit Manseng
Virginia
Monticello
Petit Manseng 100%
Ripe Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Clove.
8 Months
On Lees
Neutral French Oak
100%
ABOUT
Woodbrook Farm 2024 Petit Manseng
“The nose on this vibrant Monticello AVA Petit Manseng offers tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango and papaya. The palate is rich and layered, energized by a refreshing squeeze of bracing acidity. Notes of candied citrus peel and brown spice add nuance and intrigue to the long, refreshing finish.”
-Woodbrook Farm Vineyard
PAIRINGS
IN A PINCH
Rich seafood, dishes with tropical fruit salsas.
DEEPER DIVE
This Petit Manseng pairs beautifully with seared scallops with lemon butter sauce, grilled shrimp with mango salsa, or chicken tagine with apricots.
Its bright acidity and tropical fruit also complement Virginia ham’s sweet‑savory depth and the briny freshness of Chesapeake Bay oysters.
This wine especially comes to life with the rich cornucopia of flavors and textures at the Thanksgiving table.
STANDOUT FEATURES: Ripe tropical fruit, elevated acidity, rich mouthfeel.
PAIRING SCALE
STEER CLEAR
Anything too rich, especially red meats will likely overpower this wine.
CHEESE OPTIONS
Gruyère
Gruyère
Country: Switzerland
Animal: Cow
Type: Hard
Texture: Dense
Style: Nutty, sweet, creamy.
Brie
Brie
Country: France
Animal: Cow
Type: Soft
Texture: Creamy
Style: Nutty, rich, buttery.
Bucheron
Bucheron
Country: France
Animal: Goat
Type: Soft
Texture: Creamy, crumbly
Style: Acidic, citrus, tangy.
RECIPE IDEAS
SERVICE
WHICH GLASSES?
Large Burgundy or All-purpose glasses would be best for this full-bodied wine.
BORDEAUX
BURGUNDY
FLUTE
COUPE
ALL-PURPOSE
WHITE
DESSERT
SHOULD I DECANT THIS?
WHY “Probably”?
You could get away with pouring this wine straight into the glass and swirling for a while, but to really experience all the fruit flavors packed in this bottle, some time in the decanter is recommended.
How long?
Generally you would want to decant a younger wine for longer to help it open up and be cautious of exposing older wines to oxygen for too long. There are always exceptions of course, but this is a pretty good rule to follow.
Minutes to decant this bottle:
Year opened
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 – 2032
Development
NERD STUFF
TECHNICAL NOTES
pH: 2.97
TA: 8.7 grams/L
Alc: 15.5%
RS: 0.12%
Cases Produced: 172
FERMENTATION
Hand harvested August 27th. Fruit chilled overnight. Whole cluster pressed into chilled stainless steel. Following settling, the wine was racked into mostly neutral french oak barrels for fermentation. The wines developed and matured through the winter, complemented by occasional lees stirring before bottling in late spring. This wine was neither chaptalized nor acidified.
PRODUCER
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard
ABOUT US
Discover our family-run vineyard and tasting room nestled in the heart of Montpelier Station, Virginia. Visit the Training Barn Tasting Room to celebrate our rich legacy in horse racing and experience the award-winning wines from Woodbrook Farm Vineyard.
Our History
In 1950, Delmar Twyman, our grandfather, moved his family to his mother’s property in Montford, Virginia. Delmar was an elite horse showman who was inducted in both the Virginia Horse Shows Association Hall of Fame and the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame. Noel Twyman, who began riding at the age of 2 years old, followed in the footsteps of his father and was also inducted in both the Virginia Horse Shows Association Hall of Fame and the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame. Noel’s passion of Show Hunters changed to Race horses in the late 60s, when he began riding Steeplechase horses for Marion DuPont Scott. This then led to Noel creating a successful business in breaking and training 2 yr old Thoroughbred race horses and Steeplechase race horses of which established Woodbrook Farm. This legacy of champions inspired the family of Noel Twyman to embark on a new adventure of champion Virginia Wines.
The “Training Barn” that was built in 1982 is now the home to Woodbrook Farm Vineyard’s wine tasting room. Vaughan Jenkins and Robert Twyman (Noel’s children) and their spouses Noel Jenkins and Carey Twyman began the renovations in August of 2021. We would love for you to come visit to hear more of the stories of our history, see beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and most importantly taste great wines.
OUR WINEMAKER
In 2021, a shared family vision to honor the farm’s legacy in Orange County, Virginia took root with the planting of a vineyard. That year, the family established their first acres of wine grapes in the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Monticello AVA. Working with the winemaking team at Michael Shaps Wineworks, they released their first wines in fall 2022.
Inspired by the legacy of champions set by their father, Noel Twyman, and grandfather, Delmar Twyman, Woodbrook Farm Vineyard is dedicated to both careful farming and attentive winemaking as a means of capturing the beauty of the Virginia countryside.
TASTING ROOM
Welcome to the Training Barn Tasting Room, where family, history, and great wine come together. Here at Woodbrook Farm Vineyard, we keep things simple and personal — just like home. Enjoy a traditional tasting at the bar with one of the owners, who love sharing stories behind the wines and the legacy that started it all.
If you’d rather take your time, grab a flight to enjoy at your table, relax, and soak in the peaceful vineyard views and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you’re here to learn, laugh, or just unwind with friends, our tasting room is all about great wine, genuine hospitality, and a true family feel.
Interested in joining our wine club?
MEMBER BENEFITS
“Win” Level
- Quarterly – 6 wines of your choosing – selections to be made from the current tasting menu
- Quarterly Pickup Parties! (Mar., Jun., Sept., Dec.) – Dates TBA
- Complimentary glass of wine or tasting (pick 4) at time of pickup (member + guest)
- 20% savings on retail price of quarterly selected wines
- 20% Discount on Purchases (wine, retail and special event tickets)
- 30% off case purchase on birthday and membership anniversary
- Priority Access to special events held at the Training Barn Tasting Room (i.e. reserved tables for Barn Parties – up to 4 people (member + 3 guests!)
- Special invitations to New Wine Release parties (TBA)
- Card on file is charged on March 1, June 1, September 1 & December 1
“Place” Level
- Quarterly – 3 wines of your choosing – selections to be made from the current tasting menu
- Quarterly Pickup Parties! (Mar., Jun., Sept., Dec.) – Dates TBA
- Complimentary glass of wine or tasting (pick 4) at time of pickup (member + guest)
- 15% savings on retail price of quarterly selected wines
- 15% Discount on Purchases (wine, retail and special event tickets)
- 30% off case purchase on birthday and membership anniversary
- Priority Access to special events held at the Training Barn Tasting Room (i.e. reserved tables for Barn Parties – up to 4 people (member + 3 guests!)
- Special invitations to New Wine Release parties (TBA)
- Card on file is charged on March 1, June 1, September 1 & December 1
