Cellar Discoveries – Explore Our Wines

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Unveil the Essence of Vineyard Elegance

Journey through our vineyard's bounty with a simple click. Delve into our collection of Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay and Chardonnay Blends, our Rosé, Sparklings, and unique Blends. Each is a portal to a world of flavors, crafted with care from the heart of Virginia's wine country in panoramic Amherst County, where High Elevation equals High Quality. Cheers to our beautiful site and our Wines of Distinction!

Ankida Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

Experience the depth and intensity of our elegant Pinot Noirs. Geographically, we lie between California and Burgundy, and interestingly we find our Pinot Noir to express those differences while embracing their commonalities. With flavors of bold fruits and rich earthiness, our Pinot Noir is perfect for a wide variety of foods at any occasion, whether a cozy dinner or a celebratory gathering, from Thanksgiving to family cookouts.

Tannis = M

Acid = M

Sweetness = 0

Body = M

Alcohol = M

Wild blackberries, dark cherries, vanilla, forest floor

Balanced acids, fruits and tannins, elegant, luxurious mouthfeel, lightly spiced, dark fruit, tea

Salmon, poultry, mushroom, duck confit

$60

Ankida Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Refresh your palate with our elegant, versatile Chardonnays. Very slightly oaked with a balance of apple and pear, minerals and acids with a touch of creaminess, it is the perfect Chardonnay for all, even those who think they don't like Chardonnay... that is, until they have tried ours! Ideal for sipping on a warm day or pairing with light, flavorful dishes. And very yummy with buttered popcorn!

Tannis = L

Acid = M

Sweetness = 0

Body = M

Alcohol = L-M

Baked apple, pear, honeysuckle, apricot

Well rounded, lightly oaked, slight creaminess, balanced acids

Creamy fish or poultry, popcorn, stone-fruit desserts

$32

Rose-of-Pinot-Noir

Rosé of Pinot Noir

Delight in the delicate balance of our Rosé wines. Crafted for those who appreciate a softer, more nuanced profile, each bottle offers a beautiful blend of light fruit flavors with a dry, elegant finish. Pressed after about two hours on the skins, leaving a light to medium bodied wine that pairs well with just about anything, in just about any season!

Tannis = L

Acid = M

Sweetness = 0

Body = L-M

Alcohol = L-M

Strawberry, pomegranate, apricot

Nice minerality, fruit driven, bright acids

Seafood, poultry, strawberry, rhubarb pie

$29

Ankida Brut

Blanc de Noir

Celebrate the moments that matter with our sparkling wines. Bursting with effervescence and a fine bouquet, our sparklings provide a festive touch to any celebration or a special sparkle to everyday life. We alternate vintages, making our Sparkling Brut wines with Chardonnay (Blanc de Blanc), our Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noir), or our "Brut," a blend of both the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. All are crafted with the Methodé Champenoise method and rival many of the finest sparkling wines from France's renowned Champagne region..

Tannis = L

Acid = H

Sweetness = 0

Body = M

Alcohol = L

Faint red currant, green apple, peach, brioche (Made from 100% Pinot Noir)

Elegant, vibrant, complex, versatile, bright

Shellfish, creamy sauces, Brie, almond cake, mild, sweet desserts

$85

Verday

Verday

Explore the artistry of our blended Verday, a "Vinho Verde style wine," where both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are harvested young, giving it higher acids, lower alcohol and a spritz of effervescence. Pressed immediately after harvest and blended to ferment in stainless steel, this fabulous summer-time wine pairs great with spicy foods or raw oysters.

Tannis = L

Acid = H

Sweetness = 0

Body = L-M

Alcohol = L

Granny Smith apples, lemons, lychee (blend 50% each Pinot Noir and Chardonny)

Bright, vibrant, slightly effervescent, fun

Spicy ethinic foods, raw oysters, sushi, ceviche

$29

Patiné

Patiné (PAH-teen-ay, French for "weathered")- Golden-colored dessert wine made from 100% Chardonnay, aged and weathered in neutral-oak barrels outside in the elements of all four seasons for five years. Rich notes of butterscotch, peaches and honey with citrus overtones.

Tannis = L

Acid = M

Sweetness = H

Body = L-M

Alcohol = H

Butterscotch, honey, almonds, vanilla (white port-style dessert wine made from Chardonnay)

Lively, balanced sweetness and acids, warming, inviting

Creamy blue cheese, creme brulee, chocolate, baked fruit desserts 

$28