https://virgilsvineyard.com/home daily 1.0 2025-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/3e527244-67f4-43ac-9f4f-c57df4cf0aa8/Rose%CC%81+Xmas.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1620087385355-8RTBR10J2YM1ALG0KSZO/Virgils+Logo+Hi+Res.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/31ad0369-1a8b-4144-ac44-db7c0c0fea63/Rose%CC%81+Xmas.jpeg HARVEST 2024 Enjoy 2017 The Smuggler's Son (91 points) & 2020 Estate Pinot Noir (91 Points) Enjoy with family and friends… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/0094fa8a-c0e9-4174-9505-3483a571ed11/2017+SS.jpeg HARVEST 2024 Enjoy 2017 The Smuggler's Son (91 points) & 2020 Estate Pinot Noir (91 Points) Enjoy with family and friends… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/5c9888de-536f-483e-8839-9d4d326a08a2/PN21+bottle+1.5.jpeg HARVEST 2024 Enjoy 2017 The Smuggler's Son (91 points) & 2020 Estate Pinot Noir (91 Points) Enjoy with family and friends… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/269b7055-56ff-41ad-b737-b7e6221b688b/Christmas+Champagne.jpg HARVEST 2024 Enjoy 2017 The Smuggler's Son (91 points) & 2020 Estate Pinot Noir (91 Points) Enjoy with family and friends… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/bf9efecc-4e00-4368-838f-580e9c03d2fe/Rose%CC%81+vineyard.jpeg HARVEST 2024 Enjoy 2017 The Smuggler's Son (91 points) & 2020 Estate Pinot Noir (91 Points) - Estate Grown Rosé of Pinot Noir Enjoy with family and friends… https://virgilsvineyard.com/the-smuggler daily 0.75 2025-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1586553323646-GQOFGHK29XAHXP37J5HF/Virgils+Car+-+Copy.jpg THE SMUGGLER - IT ALL STARTED WITH VIRGIL Virgil Kipper was born and raised on the family farm in North Vernon, Indiana, and moved to Detroit, Michigan in the late 1920s during Prohibition to work for his uncle, Peter Holdreith, who owned a prominent Detroit restaurant called the Holdreith Chop House. Virgil worked as a waiter by day and smuggled booze from across the river in Canada by night supplying the restaurant during Prohibition. Virgil also was a family winemaker who made wine all his life for family and friends to enjoy. The Smuggler’s Son commemorates the family winemaking and bootlegging heritage of the winery’s namesake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588372365897-BT975V56G4412ABDLTXE/Virgil+wine2.jpg THE SMUGGLER Patricia, the oldest, making wine with her dad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1587771984877-0TVUS9V121JHURA4ZLY1/Virgil+Army.jpg THE SMUGGLER Virgil Kipper Army WWII https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588372247594-Q76E8Y9WAXTSIZPVSRAS/IMG_2835963FBFA9-1.jpeg THE SMUGGLER Virgil Kipper marries Dorothy Reichle 1945. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588369976142-CHM7DTPFLUZILWKE9R1R/IMG_DFBC89AF890D-1.jpg THE SMUGGLER May, 1959. at home in their Redford Township backyard vineyard. Virgil and Dorothy Kipper here with their 6 children: Patricia, George, Robert, Margaret and twin boys, Michael and Matthew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588372441208-8BX6G6J7Z1LSUY1OXFCE/Virgil+making+wine.jpg THE SMUGGLER Winemaking was always a family affair. Here Pat and George help their dad during crush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588902327221-9G7USAJS9T3N73S7L7LX/IMG_0099%2B3.jpg THE SMUGGLER - THE LEGACY LIVES ON Matthew, the youngest son of Virgil and Dorothy Kipper, was born in Detroit Michigan in 1959. As a boy, Matthew and his twin brother Mike were by the side of their dad Virgil making wine in the basement from the grapes grown in their backyard in Redford Township, Michigan. Virgil retired when Matthew and his brother were 10 years old. Matthew and Mike moved with their parents back to their hometown of North Vernon, Indiana, where they lived on a small farm. Virgil’s winemaking continued in Indiana with almost any fruit that was available at the time. Matthew and his family enjoyed the wine at family meals and special occasions. Matthew went on to earn his degree in Biology/Chemistry from Indiana University. Matthew spent most of his professional career at Genentech. While working at Genentech as a Senior Director of Field Sales, Matthew spent a great deal of time in the Napa and Sonoma wine growing regions developing a love for their wines and rekindling an interest to make wine as his father had done all his life. Matthew began making wine as an amateur winemaker in Michigan using California fruit that was shipped into Detroit. Over 10 years, Matthew’s wines earned over 28 medals in amateur wine competitions throughout the U.S. Every fall the basement of his Farmington Hills home was transformed into a busy winemaking extravaganza. Friends and family would help with the production and were paid in wine and food. Matthew retired after 19 years with Genentech. Upon retirement, the family purchased a second home in Napa and in 2007 produced their first amateur wine using fresh Napa fruit and the winemaking skills Matthew had perfected over the last 10 years. The quality of this first vintage made in the garage in Napa was outstanding and was assisted and encouraged by connections and friends in the wine industry. The decision to go commercial was made. Matthew and his friend John Hanhauser founded Virgil’s Vineyard in Napa, California as a commercial winery in 2008. The goal of the winery was to make the best possible red blend of their favorite varietals on a micro-production basis and honor the bootlegging legacy of Virgil Kipper in Prohibition Detroit. Thus was born, the wine: The Smuggler’s Son. Matthew spends most of his time in Napa and Detroit with his wife of 40 years, Jennifer. Their children are still part of the tradition and enjoy the fruits of his labor and have been instrumental in the e-Commerce and Direct-to-Consumer part of the business. Matthew is THE SMUGGLER’S SON. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1587249236205-0IO53AO70QHPC7EMJS6A/Jennifer%2B%2526%2BMatt%2Bmay-18.jpg THE SMUGGLER - A WINE FOR OUR TIMES Through our micro-production winery we focus on developing wine best enjoyed as Virgil did… with his family and friends. We uncork our wine and raise our glasses to you. Cheers! Matthew & Jennifer Kipper https://virgilsvineyard.com/awards daily 0.75 2025-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/bb69cce2-2153-4864-8fa7-4ebd1b357a0b/state+fair.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/b72ab1f3-7054-411f-b9d8-4c29e1b4d77d/21PN+glass+1.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/bb69cce2-2153-4864-8fa7-4ebd1b357a0b/state+fair.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/0094fa8a-c0e9-4174-9505-3483a571ed11/2017+SS.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/c09563fb-4109-4a37-b8a9-20bd01074e83/LAIC-logo-home.png RATINGS & AWARDS - 91 Points “This potent, full-bodied fruit bomb of a wine is nicely supported by firm tannins and good acidity that balance it out pretty well. It bursts with effusive blackberry and dried cherry flavors and a hint of sweetness but the structure meets those blow for blow.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588472378007-HC7ISH2HI7NUOXQ7NBAD/Wine+Spectator+Logo+2.jpg RATINGS & AWARDS - 88 Points “Snappy, with appealing pepper, cherry, and grilled herb flavors. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2023. 500 cases made.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588476222526-TY3IPFQO9VWY0B93YN0Y/Wine+Enthusiast+logo.jpg RATINGS & AWARDS - 89 Points “This potent, full-bodied fruit bomb of a wine is nicely supported by firm tannins and good acidity that balance it out pretty well. It bursts with effusive blackberry and dried cherry flavors and a hint of sweetness but the structure meets those blow for blow.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1604166383685-RND1T8PG3WZBC0Y8ND66/Wine+Spectator+Logo+2.jpg RATINGS & AWARDS - 86 Points “An eccentric red blend that mixes zesty, ripe black cherry flavors with contrasting accents of bell pepper and spiced cinnamon. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. Drink now. 500 cases made.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588476222526-TY3IPFQO9VWY0B93YN0Y/Wine+Enthusiast+logo.jpg RATINGS & AWARDS - 87 Points “The Smuggler's Son 2015 Red (California) This full-bodied wine is based on Zinfandel and tastes ripe and smooth, fills the mouth with blackberry and cherry flavors, and has enough richness to fill out its lightly tannic frame.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1586563509932-C4CNQVGYLI9B8XT82QJM/Wine+Enthusiast.jpg RATINGS & AWARDS - 2014 The Smuggler’s Son 92 Rating & Editor’s Choice from Wine Enthusiast Gold Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition Bronze Medal from the California State Fair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1586563187226-BJ6Q7S0G8CSZLFO1M8WJ/Cal+95+Graphic.png RATINGS & AWARDS - 2013 The Smuggler’s Son 95 Point Rating, Best of Class for Region, & Gold Medal from the California State Fair Best of Class Zinfandel & Gold Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition https://virgilsvineyard.com/vineyard-pups daily 0.75 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/4ebd8b04-6af1-410e-a569-80b13426cc59/Ned+Virgils+Pic.jpg VINEYARD PUPS NED ”RIC LAMAR” LOS ANGELES, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1587335530029-1RSSVZ6P8U01DMNX3LQ3/Cooper_Virgils%2BBottle.jpg VINEYARD PUPS COOPER WRIGLEY “COOP” AUSTIN, TX & DENVER, CO @cooperwrigleythecorgi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/b2e0730f-460f-486e-82f3-482f26b71273/Corgis+2025.jpg VINEYARD PUPS PEPA & BARKLEY SAN FRANCISCO, CA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1586573611413-HUTFIL8V6VTIA5LFZJU5/IMG_2963.jpeg VINEYARD PUPS CHARLEY “CHUCK” NAPA, CA & LOS ANGELES, CA @chuck_dogg1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1621524790480-D03WCQ2Q18XXFX1UXUKM/Pups+of+the+Vineyard_Tate.jpg VINEYARD PUPS - Make it stand out TATE DELMAR, NY & EDGARTOWN, MA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/c806e6b1-27c1-4d5a-88d9-3cd62731d97c/Vineyard+Pups_Alex+pups.jpg VINEYARD PUPS - Make it stand out GUS, RORY, & ROW DENVER, CO (Foster Location) @afriendofjack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/53a9a992-9f42-4e6e-afe5-7938a98a0cae/Charley+.jpeg VINEYARD PUPS CHARLIE OAKLAND, CA https://virgilsvineyard.com/contact-info daily 0.75 2025-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1585605039078-XU91PQ9RRP86HRDZ5FL9/IMG_1485.jpg CONTACT INFO - VIRGIL’S VINEYARD 3311 David Drive Napa, CA 94558 virgilsvineyard@me.com 248-719-2808 https://virgilsvineyard.com/retail-restaurants daily 0.75 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/fec5d011-8dd2-4ac9-9fb9-e5a0b7f7e844/Carroll+Wine.jpg RETAIL & RESTAURANTS - Carroll Wine & Spirits 9880 E 121st St. Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 578-7300 carrollwineandspirits.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/d8e00714-d5e5-425d-8c9b-6c505e88ca6b/download.png RETAIL & RESTAURANTS - Reserve Wine Company 1260 Rankin Drive - Suite D Troy, MI 48083 (313) 632-7995 https://virgilsvineyard.com/tasting-notes daily 0.75 2025-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/da01f4c0-a451-410f-b118-5f83557d8f9d/Rose%CC%81+Xmas.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/cc7f7d25-8075-49e9-9d74-b71162ca74fc/2016+Bottle_Shadow.png TASTING NOTES - 2016 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2016 The Smuggler’s Son presents a vibrant garnet color. The nose is elegant and packed with aromas of rich black fruit, jammy plum, and wild blueberry cheesecake. The wine is an approachable yet full-bodied blend of old-vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petite Sirah bringing out the bright fruit of the four varietals, producing flavors of ripe explosive blue fruit and black cherry including notes of milk chocolate, vanilla, and delicate white pepper. The mouthfeel is broad and expansive framed with fine-grained sweet tannins and a lingering finish of Laxardo Cherries, mission fig, and ripe cranberry. Fruit forward and approachable now, 2016 The Smuggler’s Son will continue to age gracefully for the next 3-5 years. Limited production of under 500 cases. Rated: 89 Wine Enthusiast 88 Wine Spectator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/5cdae2a0-c55c-40c6-960f-e7cc0cab79b7/2012+Smuggler+BBQ.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2012 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2012 The Smuggler’s Son is the fifth award-winning vintage from Virgil’s Vineyard. Deep ruby in color with charismatic aromas of bing cherry, white pepper, black currant, and red raspberry. Flavors of blackberry jam and licorice on the front with rich dark chocolate, cherry, and vanilla on the finish. Stylish subtle spices, honey, and cinnamon compliment the taste profile. An accessible wine that drinks well now. The complexities and balance will continue to shine over the next 3-5 years. The Smuggler’s Son is handcrafted to be enjoyed with family and friends. Aged 18 months in French Oak. 2012 The Smuggler’s Son production size was 400 cases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/c730fb82-0ef2-40e3-9868-3224289ce643/Pinot+Noir_2018_bottle.png TASTING NOTES - 2018 ESTATE PINOT NOIR The first vintage of Pinot Noir from the rolling hills of the Kipper Family Estate Vineyard. Located in the Los Carneros appellation of the Napa Valley with breathtaking views from the vineyard cooled with the maritime wind from the northern extension of San Francisco Bay. Graceful and elegantly structured with expressive red fruit. Light crimson in color. Subtle, delicate, and rich with a vibrant mix of dark Bing cherry, orange zest, and boysenberry flavors. Light tannins and acidity with a long crisp red fruit finish and hints of white pepper spice accents. Estate grown fruit, 10 months in new French Oak. One barrel production of 25 cases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/93b3e64b-2914-4327-9be3-6b981a1e99cc/Barrel.JPG TASTING NOTES - 2009 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2009 The Smuggler’s Son is the second award-winning vintage from Virgil’s Vineyard. The first vintage in 2008 sold out from the winery within months of release. A California Red Blend of Old Vine Zinfandel with a backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from the Napa Valley floor. Petite Sirah and Carignane complete the blend. A ripe velvet-smooth wine full of richness in its dark fruit and spices. Elegant ruby in color with hints of blackberry jam, chocolate, and licorice flavors. Amarone-like, beautifully balanced with great structure and a long finish of dark cherry notes. Aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months. An accessible wine that drinks well now or over the next 3-5 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/287a644f-e35f-45d9-80bd-e31666d37b27/Rose_2023_Bottle.png TASTING NOTES - 2023 THE SMUGGLER’S DAUGHTER ROSÉ OF PINOT NOIR Provence style rosé of 100% estate grown Los Carneros Pinot Noir, produced in the saignée method. Salmon pink in color with subtle strawberry, rose petals, and jasmine on the nose. Dry, smooth, complex, and well-balanced. Refreshing layers of Silverado strawberry and dark cherry flavors with a hint of silky peach on the finish. A chilled visit to the South of France in a glass. Ready to be chilled and enjoyed now. Six month in stainless steel barrels. Only 50 case production. Named in honor of Patricia and Margaret, daughters of Virgil Kipper, family winemaker and smuggler during Prohibition in Detroit, Michigan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/c7d208c3-6cfe-407f-8d15-4ddcc32969ee/IMG_3252.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2017 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2017 The Smuggler’s Son is brilliant crimson in color with scents of pomegranate, bing cherry, and toasted marshmallow on the nose. A sophisticated well balanced red blend with bright flavors of dark chocolate covered black cherry, dark plum, wild blackberry, vanilla, and fine cocoa powder. The finish is juicy and refined with raspberry, leather, tobacco and subtle spices. Eighteen months in French Oak. Bottle aged, ready to enjoy now and will continue to age gracefully for the next 3-5 years. Limited production of 450 cases. Rated: 91 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/be60094f-8fb7-473c-b4f4-c0ab6f12c9bd/2019+Pinot_Cellar.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2019 ESTATE PINOT NOIR The second vintage of Pinot Noir from the rolling hills of the Kipper Family Estate Vineyard. Located in the Los Carneros appellation of the Napa Valley with breathtaking views from the vineyard cooled with the maritime winds from the northern extension of San Francisco Bay. A medium bodied and opulent estate vineyard pinot noir from the Los Carneros region of Napa. A cabernet-lovers pinot, deep ruby in color with a nose of crushed Silverado strawberries and dark cherry, along with a light hint of eucalyptus. Orange peel and ripe pomegranate highlight the bright fruit flavors along with subtle characteristics of cardamon spice. Soft light tannins support a well-balanced medium bodied wine. Fruit forward and approachable now, will continue to age gracefully. 12 months in French Oak and one year bottle aged. Smuggler’s Selection limited one barrel production of only 25 cases. Drink now through 2027. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/64024c72-ff52-430d-9bf4-a19de0c3a130/2015+Smugglers.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2015 THE SMUGGLER’S SON Deep ruby color, 2015 The Smuggler’s Son is an expressive fruit-forward, approachable red blend. The nose is marked by cherry and blackberry fruit with notes of vanilla and chocolate. Concentrated flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and chocolate round out this full-bodied blend with subtle notes of cinnamon, black pepper, and licorice. Light tannic structure with a memorable finish of black forest cake. Approachable at release and will continue to age for the next 3-5 years. 475 case production. Rated: 87 Wine Enthusiast 86 Wine Spectator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/403cf6d6-906e-461c-84dd-eb5646eff4d2/WE+2014+bottle.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2014 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2014 The Smuggler’s Son is a Cabernet-forward, smooth, rich, and complex red blend. Elegant ruby in color, with fragrant dark fruit and subtle aromas of vanilla, cocoa, and cinnamon on the nose. Enticing flavors of black cherry, blueberry, and black raspberry abounds with accents of toasted almond, dark chocolate, light peppercorn spice, and licorice on the finish. A well-balanced wine with smooth tannins and light delicate oak. An accessible wine that drinks well now and whose complexities and balance will continue to shine over the next 3-5 years. Our blending style maximizes the richness of each varietal in the blend. 2014 The Smuggler’s Son is the seventh award-winning vintage from Virgil’s Vineyard. All grapes were sourced from Napa and Contra Costa County premium wine country vineyards whose quality fruit has graced outstanding commercial wines in California for years. Aged 18 months in French Oak. Annual wine production was increased to 500 cases with the 2014 vintage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/a8cbb8b0-9196-493a-b331-617aa671f2e1/21PN+glass+3.jpeg TASTING NOTES - 2021 ESTATE PINOT NOIR Virgil’s Vineyard 2021 Estate Pinot Noir delivers complex aromas of dried black cherry, toasted marshmallow, and orange peel. A silky, well-balanced, medium to full-body estate-grown Pinot Noir with concentrated mouthwatering flavors of raspberry, Alpine strawberry, and vanilla. Soft and appealing finish of bright red fruit. An award-winning Estate Pinot Noir with fruit grown exclusively at the Kipper Family Vineyard in the stunning Los Carneros region in Napa. Ready to enjoy now and will continue to age gracefully. Aged 12 months in French Oak. Smuggler’s Selection limited two-barrel production of only 50 cases. Rated: 91 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/de1e3adc-d7d7-42fd-b803-4ee95f84bd02/IMG_1662.jpeg TASTING NOTES - 2020 ESTATE PINOT NOIR An award-winning third vintage of Estate Pinot Noir with fruit grown exclusively from the Kipper Family Vineyard in the Los Carneros region in Napa. Dark garnet in color delivering bold aromas of black cherry, plum, cinnamon and bergamot orange. Flavor profile of rich and ripe Bing cherries, cola berries, and red licorice. Nicely balanced and structured with layers of velvet-like sweet tannins. Full bodied with a lingering silky red fruit finish. Approachable and ready to enjoy now. Aged12 months in French Oak and one year in bottle. Smuggler’s Selection limited two-barrel production of only 50 cases. Will continue to age gracefully. Rated: 91 Los Angeles Invitational Wine Challenge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/95656b0d-1569-4bf6-b940-179430fb50e3/2011+Smugglers.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2011 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2011 The Smuggler’s Son is the fourth award-winning vintage from Virgil’s Vineyard. Deep ruby in color with aromas of pepper, orange peel, and black cherry. Flavors like a black forest cake of rich dark chocolate, black cherry, and vanilla along with hints of pink peppercorn, blueberry, blackberry, and licorice. An approachable wine now, the complexities and balance will continue to shine over the next 3-5 years. Aged 18 months in French Oak. Annual wine production was 300 cases, and due to its success, was increased to 400 beginning with the 2012 vintage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/255f64ff-1935-48c4-92c1-a47232621be6/2013+Award+Bottle+Pic.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2013 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2013 The Smuggler’s Son is a smooth luxurious red wine, a Cabernet lover’s Zinfandel blend. Deep rich ruby in color with aromas of blueberry, vanilla, and cocoa. Dark fruit abounds with vibrant flavors of blackberry, chocolate, and vanilla with an elegant finish of blueberry, white pepper spice and cinnamon, with a hint of licorice. A well-balanced wine with smooth tannins and light delicate oak. An accessible wine that drinks well now. Our blending style maximizes the richness of each varietal in our vintage. The complexities and balance will continue to shine over the next 3-5 years. 2013 The Smuggler’s Son is the sixth award-winning vintage from Virgil’s Vineyard. Aged 18 months in French Oak. Annual wine production was increased to 450 cases with the 2013 vintage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/85ac8d8b-0bd2-44df-aa9a-1f1bcc3c7746/indy+award_2010.jpg TASTING NOTES - 2010 THE SMUGGLER’S SON 2010 The Smuggler’s Son is an elegant, well-balanced, velvety, and expressive red wine. Deep ruby in color with delicious layers of blueberry, vanilla, pepper, and cocoa with a cabernet-like finish. Dark fruit and round subtle tannins complement an approachable wine that can be enjoyed now. Aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months. The complexities and balance will continue to shine over the next 3-5 years. https://virgilsvineyard.com/our-team daily 0.75 2025-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588119965844-B57PWTIQFKQMQM79ERTG/0+%281%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/922bb85d-112e-484b-af43-474c4eb79644/IMG_9A00FAFF3C29-1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/bca6fb6e-8c94-4fbf-8f7c-d025ed550d61/Headshot+1_02042025.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/1588119854713-GT0UISTPWBBJK6A18BAH/0.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/e779c8a4-0368-4048-b52d-e58944cc32b2/matt+barrel.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/8b245801-a02f-4274-b54d-1f91677f0561/IMG_1361.JPG https://virgilsvineyard.com/olive-oil daily 0.75 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e824960b01f212ca438c8fd/86072ebd-a8d3-42e4-acba-87585b415d77/olive+oil+2024+-2.jpeg OLIVE OIL - 2024 Virgil’s Vineyard Estate Extra-Virgil Olive Oil The third vintage of Kipper Family Vineyard Estate grown extra-virgin olive oil was produced on Monday, October 14, 2024. The mature olive trees on our Napa vineyard were hand-picked and produced a bumper crop of 475 pounds of primarily Mission olives. Our vineyard manager, Oscar Reyes-Lopez, heavily influenced the abundant olive crop through several years of effective fertilizer, nutrients, and tree pruning. The olive oil pressing took place at Olive Press in Sonoma, California. Within three hours our olives were milled into 8.5 gallons of extra-virgin olive oil. Tasting notes: A clear and vibrant sunflower yellow in color, with flavors of fresh herbs, and fruit with a buttery and complex cracked black pepper finish. 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