
The identities of the wines at the RdV Vineyards salon tastings are kept under wraps until after a few sips. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

RdV Vineyards owner and winemaker Rutger de Vink. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Guests begin the tour of the winery before the tasting. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

The winery with its steel vats. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

The underground cave at RdV Vineyards. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

The barrels used for storing the wine are from some of the most famous cooperages in Bordeaux, France . Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

A barrel full of wine. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

The rocky earth under the hills of RdV Vineyards in Delaplane, Virginia. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

A view into the area where the wine is bottled, labeled, and packaged. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Rutger de Vink leads a discussion of the wines that have been tasted. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

A guest takes notes during the tasting and discussion. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.

Pâté and cheeses are served to complement the wine tasting. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.