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Woodbrook Farm Vineyard
Pinot Gris
Virginia
Monticello
Pinot Gris 100%
Fresh Lemon, Cheese Rind, White Flowers, Bread Dough.
Neutral Oak
100%
ABOUT
Woodbrook Farm 2024 Pinot Gris
The 2024 Pinot Gris hits all the notes of a classic French Pinot Gris— lemon, cheese rind, white flowers, and bread dough, but with the volume turned all the way up with intense aromatics that are present right out of the bottle.
The wine has a rich, almost oily texture that is balanced perfectly by elevated acidity to keep it bright and refreshing with a complex, long finish.
PAIRINGS
IN A PINCH
Salty cheeses, and almost any briny seafood.
DEEPER DIVE
This Pinot Gris is much more expressive than its European counterparts while also boasting a rich mouthfeel and elevated acidity.
It’s a great wine on its own, but will also pair beautifully with most seafood raw bar like oysters, clams, and ceviche.
Its medium body and oily texture make it great for pastas with a cream sauce since it can both stand up to them and cut through the richness of the sauces.
STANDOUT FEATURES: Intense aromatics, rich texture, bread dough notes .
PAIRING SCALE
STEER CLEAR
Red meats probably aren’t the best option here, since they will start to overpower this wine.
CHEESE OPTIONS
Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano
Country: Italy
Animal: Cow
Type: Hard
Texture: Grainy
Style: Nutty, salty, savory.
Brie
Brie
Country: France
Animal: Cow
Type: Soft
Texture: Creamy
Style: Nutty, rich, buttery.
Feta
Feta
Country: Greece
Animal: Goat or Sheep
Type: Soft
Texture: Creamy, crumbly
Style: Acidic, creamy, tangy.
RECIPE IDEAS
SERVICE
WHICH GLASSES?
All-purpose glasses would be best for this wine.
BORDEAUX
BURGUNDY
FLUTE
COUPE
ALL-PURPOSE
WHITE
DESSERT
SHOULD I DECANT THIS?
Why “Doesn’t need it”?
This wine has no trouble showing most of its flavors right out of the bottle, and is also designed to be consumed young as a bright, fresh wine.
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
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
