Three Fox Vineyards
Three Fox Vineyards
10100 Three Fox Lane
Delaplane, VA 20144
May 24, 2010 Visit:
On May 24 Amber and I swung by Three Fox Vineyards in Delaplane, Virginia, about 20 minutes from Blue Mountain Oasis. The vineyard is lovely. The tasting room is smaller and not as impressive as some of the Virginia vineyards I've frequented in the Shenandoah Valley, but the outdoor space is the best. They have tons of room and lots of "zones" with seating. You can walk through the woods on a trail that leads to hammocks .. sit in rocking chairs under trees looking at the vines, lots of tents were up for an event on the day, just illustrating how big of an area they have. Getting to the vineyard you pass over a creek with a low bridge that really greets you at the main entrance. You'll pass 3 foxes, decorated with sun glasses that will make you chuckle. The staff are friendly and the wine was great. Later that night, we actually picked a bottle off Three Fox Vineyards wine off the wine list at The Inn in Little Washington -- they certainly have demonstrated they have a quality wine for these guys to pick them up. Our experience was lovely and we will be back. Visit their website at http://www.threefoxvineyards.com/
Three Fox Vineyards:
Holli and John Todhunter are passionate about life, love, wine and Italy! After years of study, research and planning Three Fox Vineyards was given birth from this passion back in 2002. Today Three Fox Vineyards sits on 50 rolling acres, very reminiscent of Tuscany or the Piemonte, in the heart of Northern Virginia’s horse country and the Mosby Heritage Area.
Their love of Italian wine and food has taken the Todhunters on many trips to various parts of Italy to learn how wines are made in these different regions. The similar relaxed feel of Southern France has taken them there too. This Italian focus – with a bit of the south of France thrown in – led them to plant Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio – all Italian varietals – as well as Viognier, the main white wine grape of the Rhone Valley. On estate they also grow Cabernet Franc and Merlot, both of which are grown in many parts of Italy and France. Chardonnay, Vidal, and Chambourcin are sourced from areas growers. In a very Italian tradition, all of the wines have “fanciful” names, most in Italian with one good French one (Alouette for the Cabernet Franc) thrown in. The vineyards now cover 10 and a half acres with an additional 2 – 3 planned as the maximum on site. Eventually, a case production goal of 5000 per year is targeted.
