Thistle
Infused with cardoon, artichoke, and blessed thistle, grown at the margins of our farm, Thistle is a gentle, modern aperitivo.
Deeper Dive
Thistle is our take on an Italian classic. A tradition in Italy for generations, the artichoke aperitivo is a surprisingly good fit for the mid-Atlantic growing region. Thistle combines botanicals from our farm with local Appalachian herbs. The result is a wholly unique rendition of an otherwise time- honored practice.
Plays Well with...
Rye, Japanese Whiskey, Bourbon.
An elegant addition to a Brooklyn or Sour. Offers a soft counterpoint to citrus-oriented drinks, but also plays as a gentle addition to a weighty nightcap.
Winemaking Details
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Production
34 Cases Produced
Made and bottled by hand.
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Base Wine
100% Vidal from Feisty Fox Farm & Vineyard (Catlett, VA)
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Key Botanicals
cardoon, artichoke, blessed thistle, hazelnuts, tarragon, chamomile
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Aging
4 months with 50% pecan wood and 50% American oak
Keep Refrigerated after Opening
Sediment in the bottle is natural. Contains hazelnuts, peanuts.
Using Thistle on the Bar
While all of our wines can be enjoyed on their own, we created them with cocktails in mind.
Explore our compendium of cocktail recipes using Thistle.
Tasting & Purchases
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Tastings at Farmers Markets
Market ScheduleVisit us at farmers markets and special events to taste or purchase these wines.
We cannot currently accept visitors to the farm.
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Home Delivery
You can order any of our products for delivery in northern Virginia and Washington, DC.
View our delivery map to see if delivery is available in your area.
Order below for Home Delivery
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Find us in Restaurants & Wine Shops
You may still be able to find our products at your local wine shop, restaurant, or cocktail bar.
In particular, Domestique, The Whole Ox, Crystal City Wine Shop, The Wool Factory, Field & Main, and Oyster Oyster have all been strong supporters of us.
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Shipping
We do not yet have a license to ship our wines within our outside Virginia.
We hope to begin offering shipping in Autumn 2024.
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