RdV Vineyards

"RdV Vineyards, now known as Lost Mountain, is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The vineyard produces a flagship blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, and was acquired by Eutopia Estates. It is known for its rocky terrain which contributes to the wine's character." - Wanda Mann

"RdV Vineyards is the location of chef Eric Ziebold’s quarter-acre garden, L’Abeille Garden, which provides fresh produce for his restaurants. The vineyard and garden collaborate to foster creativity and supply ingredients for dishes served at Kinship and Métier."

"Stepping foot onto this revered Virginia winery comes with a price tag. “RdV Experiences” ($120-$135 per person) include an intimate, guided tour through the luxe cellars, culminating in a wine tasting paired with charcuterie and cheese. RdV produces two award-wining, limited red wines that top D.C. restaurants fight over year after year: the “Lost Mountain,” a cabernet sauvignon, and “Rendezvous,” a blend of cabernet, cabernet franc, and merlot." - Tierney Plumb, Kalina Newman

"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

"Stepping foot onto this revered Virginia winery comes with a price tag. The “RdV Experience” ($120 per person) includes an intimate, guided tour through the luxe cellars, culminating in a wine tasting paired with charcuterie and cheese. RdV produces two award-wining, limited red wines that top D.C. restaurants fight over year after year: the “Lost Mountain,” a cabernet sauvignon, and “Rendezvous,” a blend of cabernet, cabernet franc, and merlot." - Kalina Newman