2025 Bull Run Chardonnay, Rock Mill Estate Vineyard, Little Washington, Virginia

Virginia Chardonnay is having a moment — and Bull Run is leading it. This 2025 vintage from a Black woman winemaker at Rock Mill Estate is crisp, dry, and beautifully expressive of the Piedmont terroir. It’s the kind of white wine that surprises you: elegant enough for a dinner party, approachable enough for a Tuesday. A new arrival that’s already earning its place as a must-have in your collection.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Bright and aromatic with notes of green apple, lemon zest, and white peach. On the palate, expect a clean, dry profile with refreshing acidity, subtle minerality, and a crisp, lingering finish. This is Chardonnay that lets the fruit do the talking — no heavy oak, no butter, just pure Virginia elegance.

• Origin – Little Washington, Virginia, USA
• Producer – Bull Run Winery; Black-owned, woman winemaker, family-owned, sustainably farmed
• Varietal – Chardonnay
• Style – Dry white wine
• ABV – 12.9%
• Certification – Sustainably farmed

Food Pairing

Crisp, dry Chardonnay is one of the most food-friendly whites in the world — and this Virginia expression is no exception. The bright acidity and clean fruit profile make it a natural match for anything light, fresh, or kissed with citrus. Think grilled shrimp, pan-seared scallops, lemon herb chicken, and fresh oysters. It’s equally at home alongside a simple summer salad or a creamy pasta dish. Pairs well with the kind of meal that feels effortless but tastes like you tried.

• Pairs well with: Grilled shrimp, scallops, lemon herb chicken, fresh oysters, light pasta dishes
• Also great with: Summer salads, goat cheese, grilled fish, vegetable risotto, soft cheeses
• Serve at: 48–52°F (well chilled) for peak freshness and acidity

Occasion

Perfect for spring and summer entertaining, seafood dinners, and garden parties. A thoughtful gift for the white wine lover who values provenance and purpose. Ideal for anyone exploring East Coast wines or looking for a Chardonnay that breaks the mold. This is also a beautiful bottle for Mother’s Day, bridal showers, or any occasion where you want to give something local, meaningful, and delicious.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

The 2025 Chardonnay is a new arrival — fresh from the vineyard and already generating buzz among our community. Virginia’s cool-climate growing conditions produce white wines with natural acidity and elegance that rival their European counterparts. The Rock Mill Estate Vineyard sits at the intersection of history and innovation, where a Black woman winemaker is quietly redefining what American Chardonnay can be. This bottle is a celebration of place, purpose, and the people making it happen.

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