JOLO's Premier Red Blend Wine Offering that won a Gold Medal Winner at the 2016 NC Wine Competition

This red wine blend was made by selecting the finest wines in our cellar and blending until we were satisfied it deserved JOLOTAGE name. The wine is bone dry and possesses an elegance and finesse found in many high-end European wines. This exceptional wine was made in limited quantities and exhibits the care and passion put into our winemaking at JOLO Winery & Vineyards.

COMMENTS FROM THE WINE MAKER:

JOLOTAGE is the premium red wine blend of JOLO Vineyards. The composition will be different each release as we select the finest wines available in our cellar and blend and trial until we achieve the perfect balance, taste, and elegance that is deserving of the JOLOTAGE name.

This supple, medium to full bodied, complex with tantalizing aromas of dark fruit, mocha and spices.  On the palate, the same dark fruit and hints of cedar and minerality complement the well integrated tannins, providing an elegant and lasting finish. This wine can be paired with meats, game, hearty stews or to just be enjoyed on its own. This wine, properly cellared, will age gracefully for a decade or more. Enjoy!

2015 VINTAGE AWARDS

Silver Medal Winner - 2017 International Winemaker Challenge

Gold Medal Winner - 2016 NC Wine Competition

Silver Medal Winner 2016 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition

Varietals: Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cab Franc, Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon

Harvested: Various Times August & September 2015

Hand Bottled: September 3, 2016

Number of Bottles Produced: 6,500

Released On: September 3, 2016

Cooperage: French and American Oak- New and Neutral

Our Next Award Winning Yadkin Valley Chambourcin

If you like Pinot Noir you should really like this Crimson Creek. Our Yadkin Valley Chambourcin is from a single a lot of vines planted by friends and family with love. Chambourcin is a French American hybrid and is also grown in the Loire Valley of France. This dry red wine with handcrafted in the French tradition. This exceptional wine was made in limited quantities in the care of passion taken in winemaking at JOLO Winery & Vineyards.

COMMENTS FROM THE WINEMAKER: 
This rich and luxurious light to medium bodied wine is layered in enticing aromas of cherry, raspberry, earth, mocha and crushed herbs. This elegant wine has a supple and velvety finish with balanced tannins, fruit and acid, pairing wonderfully with salmon, lamb, rabbit and pork or to be enjoyed on its own. This wine will continue to age gracefully for a decade or more. Enjoy!

2015 Vintage Awards
Gold Medal Winner - 2017 International Winemaker Challenge
Gold Medal Winner - 91 Points - 2016 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold Medal Winner - 2016 NC Wine Competition

Varietal: Chambourcin

Harvested: September 2016

Hand Bottled: February 17 and March 4, 2017

Number of Bottles Produced: 5,354

Cooperage: French and American Oak

Our crisp and refreshing Rose' wine perfect for porch sipping or paired with your favorite dish.

This crisp & refreshing Rose' wine is Chambourcin-based and layered with enticing aromas of watermelon, bright cherry and raspberry. Strawberry, raspberry and citrus tantalize the palate ending with a lip smacking finish. This is a very enjoyable wine alone and also pairs well with goat cheese, salads with vinaigrettes, shellfish, roasted vegetables, fruit salads or a bad day. This wine should be consumed within the next four to five years to savor the balance of fruit and acidity. Enjoy!

Varietal: Chambourcin

Harvested: 2016

Hand Bottled: February 2017

Released On: February 12, 2017

Cooperage: Stainless Steel

*** Limit 6 bottles per person or 12 bottles per JOLO Wine Club Member

This lightly sparkling wine has a very elegant fizz or what we call a "twinkle" of effervescence.

This crisp and clean, well balanced and refreshing wine is layered with vibrant aromas of raspberries, strawberries, and watermelon. On the finish, hints of red fruit dance on the palate ending with a twinkle of citrus and minerals. This is very enjoyable sparkling wine alone but also pairs well with shellfish, caviar, seafood, chicken, roasted pork, pate and eggs. This sparkling wine should be consumed within the next 4 to 5 years to savor the balance of fruit and acidity. Enjoy!

Varietals: Chambourcin

Harvested: September 1, 2016

Hand Bottled: January 20, 2017

Number of Bottles Produced: 1,560

Released On: August 8, 2016

Cooperage: Stainless Steel

A Port Style Dessert Wine. Limited amount available! Only available for purchase by JOLO Wine Club Members. Club  JOLO Members can purchase up to 1 bottle and Cuvee Wine Club Members can purchase up to 6 bottles.

This is a classic Port Style “Fortified Wine”.  We stop the fermentation early by fortifying the Cynthiana “must” (all the crushed grapes, seeds, skins and juice) early to leave a natural sweetness in the wine, called residual sugar or “RS”. By fortifying the wine with the brandy it spikes the alcohol to 20% ABV which kills off the yeast, thus stopping fermentation. We let the must macerate for weeks before pressing directly into a French barrel where it spent over 30 glorious months.

There will be no more Muddy Paws until 2020 so keep a bottle or two in reserve!

VARIETAL: Cynthiana

HARVESTED: October 2014

COOPERAGE: French Oak

HAND BOTTLED ON: June 15th 207

RELEASED ON: June 2017 for Wine Club Members Pre-Sale

Bottle size-  375 ml

Only 97 cases were bottled.