2023 Paradise Springs Petit Manseng, Bull Run River, Clifton, VA

Petit Manseng is becoming a cornerstone white for Paradise Springs and of high importance for the future of our portfolio. Often made into a late-harvest dessert wine, our version is a dry style with abundant pineapple and kiwi aromas. It is a fuller bodied white, with lots of citrus zest and tropical fruit. For example, the starfruit intensity on the palate is emphasized by zippy acidity that the variety is known for. This abundance of acidity, along with the fuller body from the higher amount of ethanol, will allow this wine to age gracefully over the years.

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The name Paradise Springs comes directly from the history books of Clifton, Virginia. Its origin was that of mineral springs on the west side of town. Clifton was considered a resort destination by many in Washington. It is said that past Presidents and Generals visited the town for its healing waters. In 1904, water from Paradise Springs was sent off to be tested and was found pure enough for commercial bottling. So in 1910, a bottling plant was constructed and Paradise Springs bottled water. The clear colored bottles displayed simply the word "PARADISE" blown into the glass. The Herald even once reported that Paradise Springs was "on the boom". Nonetheless, the business eventually went under and became nothing more than a historical reference.