"No shopping trip to the Hardy County area is complete without a stop at the year-old Lost River Trading Post..." - Charleston Gazette, 11/02/14
“...an upscale store that opened...in nearby Wardensville."
- New York Times, 10/30/13
"It’s a combo cutting-edge gallery space, made-from-scratch bakery and shopping opportunity for everything from local arts to the largest collection of craft beers...and must-have oddities." - Charleston Gazette, 10/05/14
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"Wardensville is probably not what you’d expect, assuming you expected anything. This town of less than 300 people, 100 miles from Washington, D.C., is arguably not on most West Virginians’ radar—but it should be."- WV Living Magazine, 11/01/17
WINE TASTING NOTES
THE WHITES
STEORRA, Brut Sparkling
Russian River Valley, California - $20.00
Dazzles on the palate with brightness and complexity. This wine offers aromas and flavors of dried lemon peel and light yeastiness. Enjoy it with a generous serving of brine-fresh oysters and a splash of Meyer lemon.
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MUMM NAPA, Brut Sparkling
Napa Valley, California - $30.00
Ripe, full and concentrated, our Brut Reserve boasts an intriguing and complex nose of toast, coconut, hazelnut, mocha, toffee and oak spice. Deep and rich, and refreshing on the palate, its creamy textured, multilayered flavors of ripe Fuji apple, red plum, fresh cherry, vanilla and honeysuckle linger with a long, complex finish.
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ALI D'ORO, Traminette
Mt. Crawford, Virginia - $38.00
This brilliant wine celebrates the history and culture of CrossKeys. The Ali is produced Eiswein style with Vidal Blanc and Traminette grapes, and aged for one year in neutral Oak barrels. This dessert wine is wonderful on its own after dinner or can be used to create delicious desserts as well.
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CHARLES SMITH, ‘Kung Fu Girl’ Riesling
Columbia Valley, Washington - $16.00
A full, enveloping nose of honeysuckle melon, ripe peach and citrus blossom. Medium body, incredible focus on the palate and beautifully balanced acidity and sweetness. Mineral and ripe fruity aromas are persistent, the finish is clean with bright and refreshing acidity.
EROICA, Riesling
Columbia Valley, Washington - $24.00
This wine showcases the elegant purity of truly great Riesling. Sourced from cool climate vineyards, Eroica shows exuberant freshness with inviting stone fruit, citrus, and floral notes. Drink now to experience the youthful charm or age this wine for added complexity.
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JOY WHITE, Vidal Blanc
Mt. Crawford, Virginia - $20.00
This refreshing 75% Vidal Blanc, 25% Traminette wine has beautiful aromas of peaches and pears. After being aged and fermented in stainless steel, it has a great balance between sweetness and acidity; perfect for a hot summer day or paired with spicy Asian or Middle Eastern dishes.
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TERRA D’ORO, Chenin Blanc/Viognier
Clarksburg, Amador County, California - $20.00
Lively, refreshing and well balanced. Inviting aromas of honeydew melon, grapefruit, nectarine, orange blossom, tangerine and wet stone lead into flavors of peach and mango, followed on the midpalate by hints of lemon curd, quince and nectarine. Acid drives into a crisp, mineral finish.
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CONUNDRUM WHITE, White Blend
California - $15.00
Sourced from California’s premier winegrowing regions, this wine is both exotic and bright, a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier. It lures you in with scents of apricot, pear and honeysuckle, and if you’re paying attention, orange and lemon meringue pie. Initial sweetness is balanced by natural acidity, and we love the hint of oak that plays with flavors of peach, apple and citrus. The long finish will leave you longing for another glass.
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IMAGERY, Sauvignon Blanc
California - $18.00
Bright citrus and honeysuckle aromas jump out of the glass. Fresh notes of lemon-lime and grapefruit greet upon entry, with a brightness on the mid-palate. We blend our Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Dry Muscat that lends refinement and softness to the finish.
MASON CELLARS, Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California - $20.00
Greets the nose with citrus, fig and peach. The bright, refreshing palate offers notes of grapefruit and minerality with creamy flavors of lime and citrus. This wine is a stunner with extraordinary mouthfeel and texture.
DIATOM, Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County, California - $30.00
Diatom is a project which explores the upbringing of Chardonnay in the most unaltered, skeletal and vulnerable manner possible. The pursuit is the ultimate in purity of Chardonnay expression: deliberate, certain and true. With beautiful purity, plenty of minerality, medium to full body, and a crisp, layered style, this gorgeous Chardonnay does everything right.
MERF, Chardonnay
Columbia Valley, Washington - $19.00
The terrain consists of south-facing slopes that provide excellent sun exposure for grape ripening. Grapes came from select vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley in Eastern Washington, primarily from the Horse Heaven Hills. A great combination of richness and complexity. Flavors of apple and pear jump to flavors of graham cracker. Then finish with notes of rich oak and roasted nuts.
STAGS’ LEAP, Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California - $36.00
Bright and lively with fresh notes of lemon verbena, orange blossom, Golden Delicious apple, and Asian pear, with Tarte Tatin and brioche toast. Mouthwatering and crisp, the palate is focused with a lean backbone of acidity balanced by layers of honeysuckle, hazelnut, and white peach, all supported by a round, creamy mouthfeel. The long, persistent finish offers a slight flintiness that is inviting and intriguing, encouraging sip after sip. Elegant and graceful, it’s an exemplary Chardonnay sure to please many a discriminating palate.
KLINKER BRICK, Rose
Mokelumne River, Lodi, California - $17.00
Mouthwatering notes of strawberry guava, and a hint of grapefruit lead into a crisp and refreshing texture on the palate. True to Klinker Brick style, this wine retains an exceptional balance of freshness and aromatics, while still providing the dry finish that makes it a perfect pairing for roast chicken, goat cheese, or mixed greens with strawberries.
CHARLES & CHARLES, Rose
Columbia Valley, Washington - $17.00
Visually it is a pale-salmon with copper pink. Aromas of strawberry and herbs giving to tropical fruit and bright citrus peel. Enters the palate with papaya, guava and pink grapefruit. This balanced wine is crisp and refreshing leaving you with notes of white flowers and red fruits.
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FIORE, Cabernet Franc
Mt. Crawford, Virginia - $20.00
A lustrous pink rosé of Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin with luscious fruit flavors and aroma. Delicately pressed and fermented cool to preserve aromas of raspberries, grapefruit, and a hint of vanilla. Electric acidity, juicy palate, clean finish with lingering ripe strawberry and fresh rosemary. Refreshing and light when served cold but bold enough to pair with a variety of dishes when lightly chilled. Soft cheeses, rich seafood dishes, or herb rubbed poultry will show off the complexity of the wine.
THE REDS
TAVERN, Touriga
Mt. Crawford, Virginia - $38.00
Deep ruby color with a nose of fresh rose petals bramble and caramel. Richly sweet but not cloying--this is not a wine reserved for after dinner cheese courses though it would pair nicely with a classic Stilton. Aged two years in oak which transforms the alcohol into a warm and inviting finish. This wine is sturdy enough to evolve the complexity after being open for up to one week; look for the floral notes to transform into berry cobbler.
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IMAGERY, Pinot Noir
California - $18.00
Balanced and smooth, this Pinot Noir has layered notes of jammy strawberry, cherry, and boysenberry. The fruit flavors are enriched by well-integrated oak and blended with 5% Petit Verdot to achieve a substantial body. Our Pinot Noir is rich and complex with soft tannins and a long layered finish. Petit Verdot contributes to the beautiful color and substantial body of the wine.
MER SOLEIL, Pinot Noir
Santa Lucia Highlands, California - $48.00
Nuanced, refined and layered, with a distinctive freshness and pure berry basket fruit flavors of plum, cherry tarte, a hint of cranberry, brown spice and a touch of nutmeg .
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ELOUAN, Pinot Noir
Oregon - $20.00
Deep burgundy in color, this wine opens up with aromas of boysenberry, fig jam, black currant, and a hint of chicory. The palate is well-balanced with notes of fresh cranberry, rhubarb, and a lingering white pepper finish. Incredible depth and concentration complement rich tannins and lead into a smooth, medium finish.
MURPHY GOODE, Merlot
California - $19.00
This is no wimpy Merlot. We make this wine to please even the finickiest of Cab drinkers. Look for aromas and flavors of black cherry, blueberry, and blackberry all tied together with just a kiss of toasty vanilla.
CHARLES SMITH, ‘Boom Boom’ Syrah
Washington State - $22.00
Unctuous gobs of blackberry and boysenberry flavor. Cool stone with cured meat. Campfire, ash, and a bit of allspice. Intense and neat notes of dark fruit, violets, blackberry, and black pepper. Full body with firm tannins, Syrah gives typical notes of dark fruit and sweet spices. Aftertaste of dried herbs.
SHANNON RIDGE, ‘High Elevation’ Petite Sirah
Lake County, California - $15.00
Every sip of this rustic varietal is bursting with rich blackberry, blueberry, and hints of cranberry fruit flavors enhanced by black pepper, and warm cedar and spice notes wrapped in toasted vanilla.
CHARLES & CHARLES, Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Washington - $17.00
Sustainably farmed and made naturally which is to say super minimal intervention. 100% Native yeast fermented and just one light pump over each day. Blackberry, white pepper, black licorice, cocoa with hints of smoked meat. Long and energetic finish that builds with floral notes.
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JOY RED, Chambourcin
Mt. Crawford, Virginia - $20.00
Well balanced barrel-aged wine is perfect for summertime with its fresh, sweet finish, balanced with a touch of acidity; it may be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
EARTHQUAKE, Zinfandel
Lodi, California - $20.00
This rich, burly Zinfandel offers over the top concentration and intensity that will leave your taste buds trembling! Opening with luscious red fruit and brown sugar aromas, this full-bodied Zin overflows with strawberry jam, molasses, and vanilla bean flavors carried through by a fruit laced finish that lingers until the next quake.
CAYMUS, Red Schooner Voyage
World Wine - $32.00
Grapes for this Malbec are grown in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, then chilled and transported by ocean voyage to Caymus, where we use our winemaking techniques to create a style that is dense, dark and supple. Falling outside standard labeling rules, Red Schooner does not include a vintage date but is known by the voyage from which it traveled (i.e. Voyage 10 is the 2020 vintage). Strikingly smooth, with scents and flavors of dark fruit and fine, textural tannins.
INKBLOT, Cabernet Franc
Lodi, California - $24.00
Like ink splattering across a page, this overflows with concentration and complexity. Opening with decadent aromas of ripe plum, berry medley, and almond toffee, full-bodied flavors of cherry preserves, raspberry pie, and licorice lead to a remarkably long finish.
CAYMUS-SUISUN, Grand Durif
Suisun Valley, California - $32.00
Separated from Napa by just an invisible county line, Suisun Valley (which became an AVA in 1982) is still largely undiscovered. With its warm days and cool nights, this pastoral region reminds us of Napa Valley in the 1960s. Known for delicious stone fruits and walnuts, it is also gaining recognition for exceptional wine. Durif is synonymous with Petite Sirah, the widely grown grape in the region – we added “Grand” to the name for its grand style. With harmonious tannins, this wine is opulent, luxuriously soft and totally enjoyable.
EARTHQUAKE, Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, California - $20.00
A force to be reckoned with. Deep ruby in hue, this wine opens with bold, layered aromas of dark plum, blackberry and mocha in the glass. Filled with intense flavors of boysenberry, espresso, and toasted marshmallow leading to a trembling, oak-inspired finish.
BLACK STALLION, Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California - $39.00
A fragrant nose of mulberries, plums, cedar, cloves and vanilla. Medium-to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins and vivid acidity. Structured, with fruity character and a creamy texture. Chewy finish.
BERINGER VINEYARDS, Cabernet Sauvignon
Knights Valley, California - $40.00
This crowd-pleasing Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful Bordeaux blend, with soft, round tannins and a plush, rich mouthfeel. The wine in its youth is ripe and juicy upfront with aromas of fresh boysenberry, blackberry, and cassis, alongside dark berry fruit notes of fig, black cherry cola, and currants. The warm baking spice notes from the oak-integration work well with the more traditional Knights Valley tones of lavender, wild sage, and mocha. Lively and well-balanced with vibrant acidity, chewy tannins, and a long, smooth, satisfying finish.
CURMUDGEON, Bourbon Barrel Red Blend
California - $17.00
This bold blend of Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, and Merlot creates a deep ruby color with aromas of blackberry compote, leather and dusty dark chocolate. Bourbon barrel aging offers aromas of fire-toasted oak, baking spices, caramel and loose-leaf tobacco.
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THREE FINGER JACK, Red Blend
Lodi, California - $28.00
The 2019 vintage is a wine of distinction with a unique profile owing to the seasoned Rum Barrels used in the same tradition as artisan master distillers. The portion of the wine aged in Rum Barrels imparts lovely aromas and notes of baking spice, nutmeg and delicious campfire made smores. The balance of the wine, aged on French and American oak, offers luscious red fruit and boysenberry jam with notes of vanilla. The structure is savory with velvety tannins and a lingering finish.