Description: A medium bodied cabernet sauvignon with characteristic aromas of cedar, tobacco, briar fruits and plum with soft tannins, ready for drinking when young.
Body: Medium
Finish: Dry
Suggested foods: Grilled hamburgers and tuna steaks, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, shepherd’s pie, hard cheeses

Wine Story: Boordy coined the term “Petit Cabernet” in 1986 to designate the first wine from a new cabernet sauvignon vineyard that had been planted next to the winery. The grapes from the young vines produced a lighter style of wine, yet the flavors were vibrant and the wine was drinkable at a younger age than a traditional cabernet. We still use the term today for the cabernet sauvignon wine we produce in this style.
Appellation: American grapes grown in Maryland and California.
Winery price: $13.07

12 bottle mix'n'match case discounts of 10%-20% are given at the winery.

Description: The boldest of our Icon reds, this rich Rhone-style wine has aromas of figs, clove, and humus, with a touch of earth and black currants on the palate.
Grapes: Shiraz
Body: Full
Aging: American oak
Finish: Dry
Suggested foods: Steak au poivre, bison, stews, goose, smoked turkey, cedar-planked salmon, Italian peasant dishes, lasagna, venison stew, firm mellow cheeses like smoked Gouda

Wine Story: Known both as Shiraz and “Syrah” this wonderful variety is the backbone of the wines of the Rhone Valley of France, where more than half the world’s acreage is planted. In recent times Shiraz has become the signature red grape of Australia, and plantings are rapidly increasing in California. Elsewhere in the United States Shiraz vineyards can be found in niche microclimates such as Boordy’s South Mountain Vineyard where the growing season can properly ripen the deeply colored grape clusters. Currently the fruit for our Shiraz comes from a small vineyard in Lake County, California, however as Boordy’s plantings mature the content of our own fruit will increase.
Appellation: American grapes grown in California
Winery price: $13.07

12 bottle mix'n'match case discounts of 10%-20% are given at the winery.

Description: Crisp, clean, and dry - but very approachable, with hints of tropical fruit in the nose (banana, pineapple), honeydew melon, and a suggestion of herbs. The “Rockfish” is our most versatile white wine: it is refreshing by itself, and it is an excellent companion to a wide range of foods, be it a casual picnic or a formal dinner.
Body: Light
Finish: Dry
Suggested foods: Caesar salad, béarnaise sauce, lemon flavored dishes, flounder, oysters Rockefeller, steamed mussels

Wine Story: The “Rockfish” has been compared to sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio, but in truth it is an original expression. This mouth watering trio of three fine white grape varieties took us years to perfect. Seyval Blanc, which Boordy has cultivated for over seventy years in Maryland, brings a clean, crisp herbaceous flavor to the wine. Chardonnay contributes classic structure and a long finish. Vidal Blanc, which was introduced to North America from France in the 1930’s by Boordy’s founders, adds softness and a hint of melons and honey. The “Rockfish” is proof that in the art of blending, the whole is greater than its parts.
Appellation: American
Source of grapes: (2009 vintage) Maryland, Pennsylvania, California
Winery price: $11.93 (750ml bottle)  / $19.05 (1.5L bottle)

12 bottle mix'n'match case discounts of 10%-20% are given at the winery.

Description: Aromas of fresh watermelon and strawberries, with a crisp acidity and a refreshingly light semi-sweet flavor.
Body: Light
Finish: 2% residual sweetness
Suggested foods: Shrimp salad, crab cakes, Thanksgiving dinner, ham baked with pineapple, BLT sandwiches, Hawaiian pizza, clams casino, Roquefort cheese, soft cheese

Wine Story: Boordy began making delicate pink wines in 1945, with the introduction of Boordy Rose, later joined by a pale dry offering called Vin Gris in the 1970s. Boordy Blush - our first semi-sweet pink wine – made its debut in the early 1980’s, and overnight became a favorite of our customers. No wonder - it is hard to beat its refreshing appeal. The secret to a good blush wine is to cool ferment a red grape as if it were a white grape, with little or no time on the skins. As a rule, blush wines should be enjoyed when they are young.
Appellation on label: American grapes grown in California
Winery price: $10.09 (750ml bottle) / $16.06 (1.5L bottle)

12 bottle mix'n'match case discounts of 10%-20% are given at the winery.

Description: With an alluring aroma of cantaloupe, pineapple, caramel, and orange, Boordy’s Vidal Blanc has a clean semi-sweet finish balanced by refreshingly crisp acidity.
Body: Light
Finish: 2% residual sweetness
Suggested foods: Soft shell crabs, lobster bisque, spicy curries, crab imperial, seafood quiche, hot dogs with pickle relish, grilled sausage

Wine Story: “Vidal 256” was discovered in the 1930’s by Boordy’s founders, Philip and Jocelyn Wagner, in the backyard vineyard of its creator, Monsieur Vidal, in the Cognac region of France. A few cuttings were smuggled home in the Wagner’s luggage, and planted in their vineyard in Riderwood, Maryland. Vidal was wonderfully suited to the local growing conditions, and has been a staple in Boordy’s offerings ever since. Its pendulous golden clusters are a striking sight at harvest time.
Appellation: American
Source of grapes: (2009 vintage) Maryland, Pennsylvania
Winery price: $11.93

12 bottle mix'n'match case discounts of 10%-20% are given at the winery.

Description: Classic Riesling aromas of honeysuckle citrus and apricots are followed by mouth watering acidity that perfectly balances the wine’s sweetness.
Body: Light
Finish: 3% residual sweetness
Suggested foods: Indian and Asian cuisine, sushi, honey glazed ham, lemon chicken, baked beans, steamed crabs or shrimp

Wine Story: Riesling is best suited to cooler northerly growing regions. After growing Riesling in our Maryland vineyards for eighteen years, climate change got the better of us. We now import our riesling grapes from the best region in the United States for this sensitive variety: the Yakima Valley in Washington State (historical note: Boordy once had a branch winery there in the 1970’s). Riesling is slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks using yeast strains that emphasize the variety’s extraordinary natural aromas. We chill the fermentation to stop it before completion to achieve the desired balance between sweetness and acidity, and bottle the wine at about six months to capture its alluring freshness
Appellation: American
Source of grapes: Washington
Winery price: $13.07

12 bottle mix'n'match case discounts of 10%-20% are given at the winery.