Winery Visit - Attimo Winery

 When driving up to the winery it looked more like a family farm compound then a formal winery.  The building was very small, and the rows of grape vines were to the right and behind the small house which  constituted the tasting room, and kitchen.  An image of the house can be seen in the picture below.

 Once we parked we could see down the drive way and the grape vines along it.

There were potra potties in the parking lot, which I found interesting/strange.

The inside of the house was a lot fancier then I expected, there was even a cozy little fireplace.

Wine collection in the corner of the room.

Below is a view from our table in the tasting room:

The grapes surrounding the house.

Eight wines were included in the tasting, some of which were made on property and some that are made off the property. On a side note, I had a sinus infection when tasting these wines, therefore my sense of smell and taste were slightly impaired. 
I make awkward faces...

 

Sonnet 98 (2010) $17: Vidal Blanc
Attimo Winery notes: dry, crisp, floral, hints of fresh greens
My notes: This wine had a floral nose, with a little bit of musk in the background.  The wine was fairly smooth and light/medium bodied.  The taste was slightly sweet with a small after burn upon swallowing.  Overall it was a pleasant wine.

I do (2010) $17: Traminette/Petit Manseng grapes
Attimo Winery notes: semi-sweet, distinct citrus notes
My notes: The nose of this wine was filled with green apple and citrus notes. We were told that this wine contained 2.5% residual sugar.  The wine was slightly sweet, with citrus flavors. There was also an after burn upon swallowing this wine.

Deep Silence (2010) $18: Cabernet Franc
Attimo Winery notes: This is a Bordeaux style wine, aged in American oak for nine months.  Dry red, intense berry flavors and light smoky pepper finish.
My notes: This wine smelled cherries and dark fruit.  When tasting the wine, the first thing i noticed were the overwhelming tannins.  The wine was overly astringent, and I did not enjoy it. 

AD 325 (2010) $16: Chambourcin
Attimo Winery notes: This is an Old World style wine that is aged in a mixture of clay and concrete.  Dry red with bold flavors and cherry undertones.
My notes: This wine smelled very earthy, this may have been due to its aging in clay and concrete.  The wine tasted like dark fruit, with a hint of smoke on the finish.  The wine was smooth, with no burn on the finish.

Sudden Downpour (year not provided) $13: Apple/White Blend
Attimo Winery Notes: This wine is aged in bourbon barrels.  Sweet, apple wine with bourbon notes and earthy tones.
My notes: The nose on this wine was sweet, which overpowered any other possible scents.  It tasted like a very sweet apple.  We were told this wine had 8% residual sugar, which accounts for the sweet taste. There was no burn upon swallowing this wine, and there were hints of cinnamon that gave the wine a nice balance.  I enjoyed this wine, however its level of sweetness would limit my consumption of it.

Masquerade (2010) $19: Chardonnay
Attimo Winery notes: This wine is named Masquerade because it is masked in oak.  Dry, smooth and oakey. 
My notes: This wine smelled like alcohol and even slightly burned my nose.  There were also hints of lemon and citrus once I got passed the alcohol.  The wine was very crisp and tart.  I wouldn't say that I completely enjoed this wine.

Vortex (2010) $20: Cabernet Sauvignon
Attimo Winery notes: This wine is aged in French oak for 11 months.  Dry red, rich with black currant flavors and French oak notes.
My notes: We were told that this wine is served in chocolate rimmed glasses, which sounds amazing!  The wine was a very dark red color. The nose on the wine was filled with fruit, mostly dark fruits.  The wine was slightly tannic, which I feel would go well with the flavors of chocolate.  The taste was very fruity, with a medium body.  There was little or no burn upon swallowing the wine.

Seduction (2010) $26: Tinta Madera, Tourigo Nacional, and Souzao grapes
Attimo Winery notes: Sweet, vintage ruby port.  Direct from Portugal, hints of rasberry and raisins.
My notes: This wine smelled like a dark liquor, maybe bourbon or rum as these are also slightly sweet tasting/smelling.  The wine tasted like berries and bourbon.  There was a slight burn of alcohol, similar to taking shots of bourbon.  There were also hints of smokiness in the taste as well.


HOKIE BIRD right next to the door! What a great site to see when leaving.