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"Celebrating red Bordeaux-style blends, RdV Vineyards—within the Middleburg AVA (American Viticultural Area) about an hour drive west of downtown Washington, DC—is the work of New Jersey-born, Swiss-raised former marine Rutger de Vink. The vineyard—which produced its first vintage in 2008, releasing wine three years later—makes two prime expressions sold at lofty prices: the signature, age-worthy Lost Mountain vinified predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Merlot costs $225; while its more approachable sibling Rendezvous runs $100, a Merlot-forward blend with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. A third, entry-level expression made from a mix of the four varietals is named Friends and Family and sells for $50—only to the DC market and members." - Kat Odell
