The Blog · October, 2009

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Just when you thought we couldn’t get more Well Hung…

We here at Well Hung Vineyard are proud to announce that in 2010, we will bring TWO new wine varieties into the Well Hung family.

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2010 Well Hung Petit Verdot / Merlot blend:

Well Hung Vineyard 2010 Petit Verdot harvest

Er… ok… maybe it isn’t quite done yet, but trust us, it’ll get there (but don’t the grapes look just delectable fresh off the vine?).

Also, farther back in the truck, not pictured above, are some more delicious looking grapes that will go into our (also NEW) 2010 Rose!

So to summarize, the Well Hung Vineyard 2010 line-  Rose, Petit Verdot / Merlot blend, Cabernet Franc, & Chardonnay.  That’s right, our line-up has doubled in size!

Bottoms up!

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Well Hung Pouring @ Sips Wine Bar Next Thursday!

Mark your calenders in advance!  Next Thursday, October 22nd, is the perfect time for a leisurely stroll on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall.  Oh, and while you’re there, be sure to check out the Well Hung wine pouring at Sips Wine Bar!

Via http://www.siipswine.com -

WELL HUNG VINEYARD NIGHT
6:30 p.m.
Starting at 6:30pm, Siips introduces a new local winery run by three ladies, Well Hung Vineyard! Internationally renowned winemaker, Mi­chael Shaps, fills these interesting looking wine bottles with luscious wine. Come by from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for a taste and get your hands on a bottle or two. An assortment of Well Hung Vineyard wine accessories will be available for sale as well.

Hope to see ya there!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Tweet, Tweet!

Want to be even more in touch with Well Hung? Check out our brand-spankin’ new Twitter (www.twitter.com/wellhungwine [!]) to keep up on our various festival appearances and retail news as well as read bits from the vine-front as our clusters are tended to and mature!

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Retail Update- +2!

Howdy!

We here at Well Hung are quite proud to announce that two new retailers have decided to test the ballsiness of their customers and are now carrying our wines.  Show some love to:

Mona Lisa Pasta – 921 Preston Ave, Charlottesville VA

Charley’s Waterfront Cafe – One Mill St, Farmville VA

Bottom’s up!

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Special Deal- Wine Warehouse’s Select Six!

Hey everyone,

Wine Warehouse in Charlottesville is featuring the Well Hung Chardonnay as a part of their special “Select Six” deal this October! During the month of October, head to Wine Warehouse and purchase any 6 of their specially marked wines at a discount! Their newsletter so glowingly describes our Chardonnay, we’re convinced you’ll go home with no less than a 6 pack -

2008 Well Hung Wines Chardonnay

Aside from the fun label and the infinite number of crass jokes and double entendres that inevitably come with it, this new Virginia wine producer actually has the quality where it counts, INSIDE the bottle.  Crushed and bottled with the hlep of winemaker Michael Shaps at Virginia Wine Works, the fruit come from the home vineyard of viticulturalist Amy Steers and her husband Bill (a urologist, which adds yet another layer of humor to the name…) and along with their Cabernet Franc create some very well priced wines.  Bright ripe apple citrus aromas on the nose with just the slightest notes of vanilla from the oak and an impressively warm, inviting fullness of fruit in the mouth provide everything you would hope for from a Virginia Chardonnay.  It would be very easy to find more expensive Chardonnays that don’t provide the enjoyment found here, and if you’re feeling a little juvenile the label will give you a few giggles as well.

There you have it!  A good deal on a wine that’s good fun. 

Cheers!

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival!

Come join us at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival on October 10th and 11th. Sample our wines which will be available for purchase along with Well Hung t shirts, boxers, aprons and towels.