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At Michael Shaps Winery, we create complex wines with careful attention to the details of fine wine production in a traditional old-world style. We use natural yeast, and our wines spend a significant amount of time in barrel prior to release. As an independent winery, we focus on quality and refined small-batch production.

Michael strongly believes in choosing grape varietals that represent the potential of Virginia viticulture. Michael’s wines prove that Virginia can produce wines that compete head-to-head with some of the finest wines from the best regions in the world. The whites focus on varietal intensity and the retention of natural acidity. The reds are highly extracted and crafted to be age-worthy and require cellaring.


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SKU: MSVolnay21
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SKU: MSPinotNoir22LesLurets
 

Celebrate the holidays with 3 of Michael's Virginia sparkling wines: the 2018 Méthode (riesling), 2018 Blanc de Franc (cabernet franc) and 2022 Sparkling Malbec (malbec).  The bottles will be shipped in three silver organza bags along with a holiday card and pickup orders will come in a red two-bottle carrier with ribbon and our holiday card.  This makes an ideal gift!

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SKU: 2024SparklingTrio
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SKU: MSSauvBlanc22
 
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SKU: MSMerlot21
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SKU: MSAligoté22
 

In the Jurançon region of France where it originates from, the grape is more acidic so it is mainly used to create sweeter wines or dessert wines, which balances nicely with the acidity. However, Michael has been making his in a dry style. The grape is up-and-coming in Charlottesville and more wineries are creating a dry Petit Manseng as it ripens here with less acidity. This wine is our heaviest white and is structured like a Chardonnay. It transmits a grilled flavor, hinting of grilled pineapple and mango. It is very aromatic, with a bright, tropical and pleasant acid on the finish that balances out the up front weight. Pairs well with heavy shellfish and chicken dishes.

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SKU: MSPetitManseng22
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SKU: 20FrancBlanc
 
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SKU: MSRoussanne21
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SKU: MSSantenayBlanc22