the
Eastern Shore
Inside Every Bottle
At Chatham Vineyards, we believe that great wine begins in the vineyard, so we focus on sustainable farming practices to nurture our vines and capture the essence of our unique maritime terroir. Our approach is hands-on, with careful attention to detail at every stage of the winemaking process, from harvest to bottle. We aim to produce wines that are true to their varietal character, balanced, and reflective of the Eastern Shore’s storied soils. Each bottle from Chatham Vineyards tells a story of place, tradition, and dedication to quality.
Technique and Terroir
Jon Wehner prefers the term “vintner” to “winemaker” to reflect the minimalist style that defines Chatham wines, emphasizing a patient, time-honored approach to grape growing and winemaking. Our family has cultivated this land on Virginia’s Eastern Shore since 1999, harnessing the benefits of its unique terroir. The region’s geology was dramatically shaped 35 million years ago by a massive meteor impact, creating sandy, well-drained soils ideal for viticulture. These ancient minerals, combined with our maritime climate, enrich our grapes, imparting distinct mineral notes and complexity to our wines, and allowing each bottle to express the deep geological history unique to Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
White Wines
2022 Church Creek Chardonnay, Steel-fermented
$8 GLASS, $24 BOTTLE, $259.20 CASE
100% Unoaked Chardonnay grown in well-drained, sandy loam bojac mundane soil, with a band of clay and high mineral content loaded with ancient shell. Notes of honeysuckle mingle with stone fruit and green melon finishing with crisp lemon zest and mineral elements in this very full-bodied Chardonnay. This is a pure expression of Chardonnay in our terroir and the exceptional 2022 vintage.
2022 Church Creek Chardonnay, Oak-Aged
$8 GLASS, $24 BOTTLE, $259.20 CASE
A well-integrated 100% Chardonnay fermented & aged in French Oak. Round mouthfeel with a creamy texture. The result is a pleasing combination of pear and green apple, and lemon zest with fresh acidity.
NEW – 2023 Church Creek Rosé
$8 GLASS, $24 BOTTLE, $259.20 CASE
A vibrant, fruit-forward Rosé that perfectly captures the essence of a sun-soaked Shore day. This vintage, crafted from 100% early-picked Merlot, showcases a bright, fresh profile with notes of watermelon rind and pink grapefruit. With its crisp acidity and a lighter, more delicate color than previous years, the 2023 Rosé highlights our team’s ability to adapt to the unique conditions of each harvest, delivering a refreshing and distinctive Rosé that is quite unique to this vintage.
Red Wines
2020 Church Creek Merlot
$8 GLASS, $22 BOTTLE, $237.60 CASE
75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
A versatile and food-friendly Merlot that complements a variety of grilled or roasted meats. Grown in this maritime climate on well-drained soils, our merlot develops into a well-balanced wine full of cherry and cranberry, with a soft tannic structure. Hints of brown spice linger on the palate.
2021 Church Creek Cabernet Franc
$8 GLASS, $26 BOTTLE, $280.80 CASE
76% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
A well-balanced wine with a rich tannic structure and long complex finish. The bright acidity opens up to bright red fruit; raspberry, pomegranate and cranberry. This wine has a velvety mouth feel with a distinct minerality and a touch of sage and white pepper.
2021 Vintner’s Blend
$9 GLASS, $28 BOTTLE, $302.40 CASE
40% Petit Verdot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot
An elegant Bordeaux-style blend of the winemaker’s select barrels. Barrel aged in elegant French Oak. This Blend offers ripe tannic structure with bright acidity and notes of red fruit – especially pomegranate and Bing cherry.
Dessert Wines
2018 Late Harvest Dessert Wine
$8 GLASS, $25 BOTTLE, $270 CASE*
100% Merlot; 8% residual sugar. A port-style dessert wine.
This full-bodied wine oozes dried fruit notes of raison, dates, and mission fig with a lingering, viscous mouth feel, perfect for dessert.
IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION
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- There is no minimum order quantity required.
Please contact us at 757-678-5588 if you have any questions or prefer to order over the phone.