Lightwell Survey The Weird Ones are Wolves 2019

Lightwell Survey is shining new light on Virginian winemaking. Their small batches of lively reds, dense whites and unique combinations of the two come with no preconceived descriptions or traditional aspirations. They aim for a bullseye yet prefer to land slightly off center. Started in the fall of 2015 with their first harvest in partnership with Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, VA, their wines will continue to delve into traditional and not so familiar territory.

Baer Ridge Vineyard (Timberville), Sherman Ridge Vineyard (Woodstock)

94% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Manseng

Both grapes were cofermented with 20% Whole cluster, the Petit Manseng being all whole cluster. Aged for 11 months in neutral French 500L and 228L barrels. Bottled unfiltered August 2020.