The Wines.
Jake Busching Wines will be available by joining the new wine club, at his virtual store, and at select Virginia retailers - coming soon!
Jakes current wines can be purchased online or in person at Eastwood Farm and Winery.
Current Releases:
2019 Blend
Well balanced dry table wine. Stainless steel fermentation. Sur lie aged 6 months.
Blend: 29% Viognier, 39% Chardonnay, and 32% Petit Manseng
Vineyard: Upper Shirley, Carter's Mountain, Batesville
Cases Produced: 200
2019 Chardonnay
This bottling of Chardonnay is the first under the JBW label. Both vineyards are above 800’ in elevation with southern exposures and 20+ year old vines. The wine was fermented and aged in oak with diverse yeast strains and levels of malolactic completion. The result is a lush wine loaded with ripe chardonnay characters like pear and apple but retaining balanced acidity to pair with food. 30% new French oak was used to assure longevity and strength of palate. Age 5-8 years.
100% Chardonnay
Vineyard: Carters Mountain in Charlottesville and Beacon Tree Vineyards in Keswick VA.
Cases Produced: 50
2023 Cheninquisition
Chenin Blanc is a rare varietal in VA. This wine is a fresh bottling showing the mineral nature of the grape. Grown at Beacon Tree vineyards in Keswick VA on Nason Tatum soils. Stainless Steel fermented below 65f to retain aromatics and freshness. Bottled after 4 months of aging. The label is a nod to my study of the varietal prior to making the wine and includes some levity with regard to my face appearing on the bottle.
100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: Beacon Tree Vineyards in Keswick VA.
Cases Produced: 200
2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Grown on clay at 800’ in elevation. A 4th leaf expression of the grape; balanced between fruit and vegetal. Stainless steel fermented cold for freshness and bottled within 4 months. Serve cold and pair with food for the full experience.
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Bellefox Vineyards Albemarle County
Cases Produced: 80
2021 “2B”
The 2 B’s of this bordeaux blend represent the 2 vineyard sites from which the grapes were grown. The wine finished and rested in barrel for 26 months as the intention was a soft and approachable table wine with heavy aromatics and a smooth palate for pairing. Richness, fruit and a round mid palate compose the wine nicely. Drink now or age 3-5 years.
Blend: 26% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc and 38% Petit Verdot
Vineyard: Bellefox Vineyards and Beacon Tree Vineyards
Cases Produced: 200
2022 Cabernet Franc
The 2022 vintage was moderately hot but not too dry creating soft mature tannins and a very fruit forward palate. 5th leave vines grown on Nason Tatum soil, along with small lot fermentation techniques and aging in only neutral oak for 16 months, gave this wine the strength for long aging but also a preserved presence of fruit intensity. Bottled in March 2024. Drink now or age for 5-8 years.
Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Beacon Tree Vineyard, Keswick, VA
Cases Produced: 100
2017 Tannat
This wine was grown at Honah Lee Vineyard in Orange County, Virginia at 800' in elevation. 100% varietal and fully extracted in fermentation for 5 weeks. The wine was aged in both neutral and new barrels for 20 months and included 15% Minnesota oak. This Tannat was bottle aged for 4 years.
Blend: 100% Tannat
Vineyard: Honah Lee in Orange County
Cases Produced: 120
The Library
2017 Viognier
Jake's 3rd release of this sur lee, neutral barrel, finished wine.
Compared to 2016
This release shows the strength of the vintage both in fruit and weight.
The Grapes
Sourced from the same block of grapes at Honah Lee Vineyards in Orange County as the 2 previous bottlings.
75 cases produced.
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
Salinity and melon, crisp but rich. Seafood wine, oysters and lobster. Steel fermentation. Drink now or hold 1-3 years.
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Bellefox Vineyard, Earlysville VA
Cases Produced: 100
2021 Albariño
Dense aromatics and a full palatte of tropical and citrus fruit with tones of peach pit and resin. This wine needs food. Cream and herbs, white meats and sauce. 6 months aging in neutral barrels. Drink now or hold 2-5 years
Blend: 100% Albariño
Vineyard: Beacon Tree Vineyards, Keswick VA
Cases Produced: 50 (dont wait….)
2020 Rosé
Fresh fruit and a delicate palate compose this dry blended rose. Pair broadly.
Blend: 50% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot, 12% Malbec
Vineyard: Bluestone Vineyard
Cases Produced: 200
2021 Cabernet Franc
A bright fruit driven varietal wine. The vines were in their 4th leaf and grown on a Nason Tatum Soil series. 10 months neutral barrel aged.
Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Beacon Tree, Keswick, VA
Cases Produced: 100
2017 Cabernet Franc
A small lot extraction directed at preserving fruit and creating a solid tannin palate. An expression of Cab Franc showing the tension achievable in the northern part of Virginia. 10 months Neutral oak age. Bottle aged 4 years.
Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Cedar Creek
Cases Produced: 50
2017 “F8”
F8 translates as 'Fate' or as the 'field 8' designation for where it was grown. Traditional French production methods, 19 months aging in a blend of French, Minnesota, and neutral barrels. Bottle aged 3 years. Drink now with fat and red protein, or age as long as you like...
Blend: 60% Tannat, 40% Petit Verdot
Vineyard: Honah Lee Vineyards, Gordonsville VA
Cases Produced: 120
2016 F8
Black Plum, Anise, Graphite. Barrel aged 16 months in French and Minnesota oak.
The Grapes
50% Tannat, 50% Petit Verdot
100 cases produced.
2016 Tannat
Boysenberry, Hibiscus, Earth. Barrel aged 16 months in French and Minnesota oak. A rich varietal expression of VA soil.
Blend: 100% Tannat
Vineyard: Honah Lee
Cases Produced: 125
