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DelFosse Vineyards and Winery Faber, VA 22938 www.delfossewine.com
500 DelFosse Winery Lane
Faber, VA 22938
(434) 263-6100
Fax : 434 263-6140
Email: finewines@delfossewine.com
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Monday and Tuesday by appointment
  • Wednesday:
  • 11:00 AM.5:00 PM.
  • Thursday:
  • 11:00 AM.5:00 PM.
  • Friday:
  • 11:00 AM.5:00 PM.
  • Saturday:
  • 11:00 AM.5:00 PM.
  • Sunday:
  • 11:00 AM.5:00 PM.
    The European-styled terraced terrain of the DelFosse Winery provides unique wine-growing conditions. Our team of viticulturists and winemakers approach the challenges of the terrain with creativity, experience and passion. The DelFosse Winery currently has ten varietals planted: Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Chambourcin. Most of these wines are aged in French oak barrels, though the Viognier and Petit Manseng are aged in stainless steel to preserve the aromatic flavors of the grape.
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    Winemaker Michael Shaps
    After many years studying at the prestigious Lycee Viticole de Beaune in Burgundy, France, and working for esteemed French winemakers and vineyards, Michael Shaps made his way home to study the potential for winemaking along the East Coast. In Virginia he saw a developing wine industry with promising viticultural conditions and the opportunity to make a difference in a young industry. In 1995 he moved to Charlottesville and worked at Jefferson Vineyards for six vintages. While there he earned over a hundred medals in local and national competitions. In the June 2000 issue of The Wine Spectator he received three 87 point ratings for his Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the highest average score of over thirty East Coast wineries. Michael Shaps continues to produce wines under his own label, Michael Shaps Wines. Shaps takes the winemaking approach of creating wines that are meant to age in the bottle and develop over time, therefore the wines are heavily extracted and oak aged. As a consultant, Shaps hopes to maximize each winery's unique strengths by highlighting the characteristics of the individual vineyard site and representing the winemaking philosophies of the individual wineries. With this approach Shaps has been able to consistently produce award-winning wines in an industry that is rapidly becoming a national player in the wine world.
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    2005 Cabernet Franc
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 100% Cabernet Franc. Aged 9 months in new French oak barrels. Bottled in May 2006. Released in June 2006. Nose – This great Cabernet Franc exhibits bright cherry and plum aromas. Taste – This heavily extracted wine has bright red fruit with firm tannins and great depth. Food Pairing – Will pair well with heavier meats, boeuf bourguignon, beef Wellington.
  • Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Gold Medal Winner - Virginia State Fair The Virginia Wine Experience in London Silver Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
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  • $23.00
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    2005 Merlot
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 100% Merlot. Aged 11 months in French oak. Bottled in August 2006. Released in March 2007. Nose - Concentrated blackberries and plum notes are enhanced by a gentle smokiness. Taste- Very rich and concentrated wine with ripe currants and cherry flavors backed by supple tannins that add structure and provide great integration between the oak, the tannins, the fruit and the alcohol. This wine will age gracefully for the next five to seven years. Food Pairing – This wine is perfect for lighter meat... ...read more
  • Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Virginia State Fair Gold Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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  • $27.00
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    2005 Grand Cru Olivier
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Touriga Nacional, Petit Verdot
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and Touriga, 5% Petit Verdot, aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2006. Released in August 2006. Nose – . This Cabernet Sauvignon red blend exhibits aromas of bright cherry and eucalyptus. Taste – Silky wine with slight toast and currents. Food Pairing – Will pair well with pork, lamb and veal dishes.
  • Acclaim: Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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    2006 Deer Rock Red
  • Appellation: Virginia
  • Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional,
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • A blend of 53%Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Touriga. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2007. Released in January 2008. Nose – A pleasant, approachable, soft Bordeaux blend, with scents of orange peel and cherry Taste – This rich concentrated red wine has bright fruit, soft tannins and slight oak with a rich structure, which enhances the rich bright fruit of this round, smooth red wine. Food Pairing – This red table wine blend is very approachable and easy to drink. It is a very ... ...read more
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    2005 Cuvee Laurent
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Blend of Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 45% Chambourcin, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2006. Released in August 2006. Nose – This wine exhibits an unreduced nose with cranberry notes and cardimon spice with hints of chocolate . Taste – A well balanced wine with strawberry tart notes and soft tannins. Food Pairing – A very versatile wine that will pair well with lighter meats, poultry and game.
  • Acclaim: Bronze Medal Winner - Daylily and Wine Festival
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  • $19.00
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    2004 Meritage
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 45% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled in August 2005. Released in November 2005. Nose - Aromas of spice, oak and bright red fruits dominate and signify the intensity of this wine. Taste - Heavily extracted with blackberry and currant flavors. Oak is well integrated, but prominent in its youth. The big tannic structure should help this wine age gracefully over the next five to ten years. Food Pairing – This wine will match perfectly with heavier meats such as boeuf bourg... ...read more
  • Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Silver Medal Winner - Daylily Wine Festival Bronze Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
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  • $30.00
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    2005 Meritage
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 45% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bottled in March 2007. To be released in late 2007. Buy and Hold. Nose – The classic Bordeaux aromatics of deep red fruits and spice with a hint of toast. Taste –After a year and half in the barrel, this wine has soft elegant flavors that are backed by rich tannins and oak. Food Pairing – As a classic Meritage of great depth and structure, this wine will age nicely for 5-10 years and can be paired with heavy beef dishes.
  • Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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    2006 Grand Cru Olivier
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 53% Petit Verdot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot , aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in July 2007. Released in January 2008. Nose – True to its Virginia roots, this wine displays hints of tobacco. Slight cedar and black sherry scents add to its complex nose.Taste – A wine with mild tannins and medium weight, it exhibits rich berry flavors and should age gracefully for several years Food Pairing – Will pair well with pork, lamb and veal dishes.
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    2005 Chardonnay Reserve
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 100% Chardonnay from our own vineyards, aged 11 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in August 2006. Released in September 2006. Nose – This rich Chardonnay has nice toast aromas with nutty vanilla and a touch of baked apple. Taste – This well integrated wine has ample richness with bright citrus backed by soft oak. Great balance and structure give this wine, very nice length and finish. Food Pairing – An ideal match for rich seafood, poultry and shellfish.
  • Acclaim: Rated 93 points and Gold Medal Winner - Beverage Testing Institute Best of Category Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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    2006 Chardonnay
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 95% Chardonnay, 5% Viognier. Aged 9 months in French oak barrels. Bottled in May 2007. Released in June 2007. Nose – A fresh and crisp combination of pear notes, backed up by a hint of toasted oak and slight butterscotch on the finish. Taste – The fresh fruit exhibits a good balance and structure. The oak is gentle and complements the fruit. The finish is crisp.Food Pairing – This wine shows classic Chardonnay character and will pair well with poultry or fish.
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    2007 Pinot Gris
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 100% Pinot Gris. Aged 7 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled in February 2008. Released in April 2008. Nose – Lively pear with hints of dried banana and aromatic spice notes. Taste – This wine has excellent minerality and fresh taste, with honey and citrus notes. Finishes with bright acidity and crispness. Food Pairing – Aged in neutral oak, this Pinot Gris is a light crisp summer wine. Drink cold with your favorite appetizer, shellfish or picnic. A great match for shrimp, scallops and ... ...read more
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    2006 Viognier
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 100% Viognier. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in March 2007. Released in May 2007 Nose – Absolutely intense tropical notes of grapefruit and peach. Taste –This wine has some of the most concentrated flavors that can only come from a great vintage. Pineapple and peach are backed up by great acidity and an incredible finish. Food Pairing – Ideal for richer seafood and poultry.
  • Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Bronze Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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    2006 Viognier Reserve
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 100% Viognier. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in March 2007. Released in May 2007 Nose – Absolutely intense tropical notes of grapefruit and peach. Taste –This wine has some of the most concentrated flavors that can only come from a great vintage. Pineapple and peach are backed up by great acidity and an incredible finish. Food Pairing – Ideal for richer seafood and poultry.
  • Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup Bronze Medal Winner - International Eastern Wine Competition
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    2005 Reserve d'Oriane
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Chardonnay Blend
  • Blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Petit Manseng,
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 38% Chardonnay, 38% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Viognier, 12% Petit Manseng. Aged in a combination of French oak (Chardonnay), neutral oak (Sauvignon Blanc) and stainless steel Bottled in May 2006. Released in June 2006. Nose – A rich wine with scents of candied popcorn, lemon and slight toast. Taste – This complex blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Viognier and Petit Manseng shows bright acidity with rich citrus and soft oak. This elegant, well balanced wine exhibits a long finish... ...read more
  • Acclaim: Top 12 White Wine - Best of Virginia The Virginia Wine Experience in London Silver Medal Winner - Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner - Virginia State Fair Bronze Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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  • $26.00
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    2006 Reserve d'Oriane
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Chardonnay Blend
  • Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Viognier
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 37% Chardonnay, 37% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Petit Manseng, 11% Viognier. Aged in a combination of French oak (Chardonnay), neutral oak (Sauvignon Blanc) and stainless steel (Viognier and Petit Manseng) Bottled in April 2007. Released in January 2008. Nose – Clean, intensely aromatic, crisp blended wine with nice aromas of honey and pineapple. Scents of lemon and lychee fruit add to the crisp fruitiness. Taste –This very rich and fruity wine displays citrus fruit in a style that highlights the diffe... ...read more
  • Acclaim: Silver Medal Winner - Monticello Wine Cup
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    2007 Deer Rock White
  • Appellation: Virginia
  • Chardonnay Blend
  • Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • A blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Sauvignon Blanc Aged 7 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled in February 2008. Released in April 2008. Nose – Sweet tropical aromas convey through the light floral notes and fresh fruit. Taste – Pear and pineapple that integrate nicely with the acidity. The finish is long and rich in an off-dry style. Food Pairing – Aged in neutral oak, this wine is a light crisp summer wine. Drink cold as an aperitif or with lighter fare.
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    2006 Rose'
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Rosé of Cabernet Franc Blend
  • Blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot,
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 65% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot. Aged in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in March 2007. Released in May 2007 Nose – Lovely strawberry and watermelon aromas. Taste –A very dry style with a lot of texture and freshness. A true dry rosι with a very refreshing finish. Food Pairing – Great with cheese and fruit, as well as picnics and hamburgers.
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  • $16.00
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    2005 Ambrosia
  • Appellation: Monticello
  • Viognier Dessert Wine
  • Winemaker: Michael Shaps
  • 100% Viognier, 15% Residual Sugar. Bottled in August 2006. Released in October 2006 Nose – This marvelous dessert wine has scents of peach and apricot with rich candied citrus, and a racy acidity with a touch of oak. Taste – This wine exhibits a wonderful balance of acidity and sweetness to balance the wine. Multiple layers of flavors on the palate with apricot, peach and mango notes backed by a touch of oak and sweetness. Food Pairing – This wine will pair beautifully with foie gras and caviar.... ...read more
  • Acclaim: Gold Medal Winner - Daylily and Wine Festival
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