Valhalla Vineyards

Infobox Winery
winery_name = Valhalla Vineyards
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location_city = Roanoke, Virginia
location_country = USA
appellation = North Fork of Roanoke AVA
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year_founded = 1994
first_vintage = 1998
key_people = Debra Vascik, winemaker
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varietal1 = Cabernet Franc
varietal2 = Cabernet Sauvignon
varietal3 = Merlot
varietal4 = Norton (grape)
varietal5 = Sangiovese
varietal6 = Viognier
varietal7 = Petit Verdot
varietal8 = Syrah
varietal9 = Chardonnay
varietal10 = Malbec
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homepage= http://www.ValhallaWines.com
distribution
tasting= Open to the Public

Valhalla Vineyards is a vineyard and winery located in the North Fork of Roanoke American Viticultural Area in Roanoke County, Virginia. James and Debra Vascik founded Valhalla Vineyards in 1994.

History

In 1994, Valhalla began planting its vineyards. The vineyards were originally a Peach orchard. Construction on the winery building and wine cave began in 1996. The winery's first vintage was in 1998 and released in 2000.

Awards and accolades

Valhalla's 1998 vintage Syrah won the Virginia Governor's Cup award upon release. As of 2007, wines from Valhalla have won over 100 awards at regional, national, and international competitions and have been featured in both Wine Spectator and Decanter magazines.

Tastings

Valhalla Vineyards opened a mountain-top tasting room in 2004, known as the "Cellar Door," and welcomes guests daily except for some holidays.

Wines

* "Row Ten" - blend of Chardonnay and Viognier
* "Viognier"
* "Estate Chardonnay"
* "Rheingold Reserve Chardonnay"
* "Dry Rosé" - blend of Sangiovese, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc
* "Sangiovese"
* "Götterdämmerung" - critically acclaimed blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot [ [http://www.novusvinum.com/profiles/valhalla.html Novus Vinum review of 1998 Götterdämmerung] ]
* "Cabernet Sauvignon"
* "Syrah and Syrah Reserve"
* "Norton" - organic varietal from Virginia-native grape
* "Alicante Bouschet"
* "Valkerie" - blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot
* "Cabernet/Shiraz" - blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
* "Cornucopia" - light red wine blend
* "Late Harvest Viognier"
* "Late Harvest Alicante Bouschet"

Notes

References

External links

* [http://www.valhallawines.com/index.htm Valhalla Vineyards official website]
* [http://wine.appellationamerica.com/vineyard/Valhalla_Vineyards.html Valhalla Vineyards at Appellation America]