Middleburg Virginia

Narmada Winery delivers excellence in Virginia wine.


United States

Narmada Winery

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chambourcin

Chardonel

Malbec

Merlot

Petit Verdot

Tannat

Traminette

Vidal Blanc

Viognier

Owners Pandit and Sudha Patil had a long-standing dream to own a vineyard one day and in 2009, Narmada Winery was established in Rappahannock County, VA.

They eventually settled down in northern Virginia after Pandit had earned his Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Sudha was then able to pursue her Dental studies, earning a BS in Chemistry at George Mason, her DDS from Georgetown, and a certificate in Endodontics and Masters in Oral Biology from the University of Maryland.

Throughout their married life, Pandit and Sudha traveled the globe and kindled their passion for fine wine. They found their careers rewarding and had two children, Susheel and Prema.

As years passed, Pandit and Sudha started to plan for their eventual retirement. At the couple’s 29th Anniversary dinner at the renowned Inn at Little Washington, the plan to plant a vineyard took shape. On this visit to Rappahannock, Pandit and Sudha discovered a gently rolling piece of land on which to build their dream.

At this time, Virginia was just starting to be known as a quality wine-producing region. The Patils brought in Pat Peacock from Virginia Tech and noted Virginia Viticulturist Lucie Morton, who performed climate and soil studies and advised the couple on which varietals would thrive in these circumstances. The first vineyard was planted in 2004. Several more acres were planted the following year and today is standing at 20 acres.

Sudha and Pandit initially intended only to grow the fruit to provide to other Virginia vintners, however Sudha’s curiosity about the winemaking process grew and she began reading everything she could on how to vinify wine. As her interest increased, she commenced studies with Jim Law of Linden Vineyards, one of Virginia’s premier winemakers. Today Sudha refers to Jim as “the Guru of Virginia Wine!”

Meticulous work in the vineyard, including such labor-intensive techniques as cane pruning, brought forth banner harvests in 2007 and 2008. Today, Sudha continues to closely monitor the vines throughout the growing season. She scouts the vineyards regularly to ensure that the fruit is healthy and sprays only as needed to prevent pests and other issues. Minimal intervention is part of the sustainable farming philosophy that Pandit and Sudha hold dear.

The Patils then began construction on their own winery facility in 2009. Consulting enologist Tom Payette was brought on board to guide Sudha through her first few crushes. Tom has remarked that because of her background in chemistry, she quickly became adept at the lab work necessary to create a flawless wine! Tom retains his position as a Consultant to the winery today and assists Sudha with wine making and blending trials regularly.

The combination of Art and Science is a given in making wine. Sudha’s competence in both areas has made Narmada Winery something special right from the start. With attention to using the best quality grapes, diligent sorting of the berries, and maintaining proper chemistry of acidity and pH, Sudha’s medical background ensures clean processing of the fruit from harvest through the aging process.

Sudha’s knowledge of complex spices acquired during her childhood in India enable her to coax latent flavors from her grapes that perhaps would be overlooked by others. Her focus is to create graceful wines that are a true reflection of the fruit and to produce Virginia wines of the highest possible quality.

This goal has been evident even since Narmada Winery released its first wines to critical acclaim. Gold medals were awarded to Narmada Primita in 2009, and to Narmada MOM – the winery’s signature blend – as well as to Narmada Viognier in 2010. In the following years, Narmada wines have achieved more than 40 gold medals in national and international competitions!

Looking to the future, Sudha Patil want to remain a small, boutique-sized winery producing no more than 5,000 cases a year. It remains essential to Sudha to keep her hands-on approach to Narmada wines with fruit-forward flavors taking the lead and a commitment to the finest quality attainable in Virginia wine.

Sudha Patil

White

Barrel fermented barrel aged on lees for 2 years in neutral French oak. Creamy full bodied wine with white fruits and citrus flavors marry in this unique white wine aged on its lees.

Black violet color. Interesting aromas and flavors of Kalamata olives, sage, blackberry, black cherry, and pork gyoza with a velvety, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a sleek, charming, medium-long orange zest finish with chewy tannins and heavy oak. A unique, completely crave able wine with great roasty character.

Merlot Blend

Aromatic with scents of plum and cedar, this well structured, classic Bordeaux blend boasts impeccable balance of fruit, oak, acidity and tannin. Flavors of black cherry, plum, and pepper dominate while nuances of licorice and cedar show the pedigree of each varietal.

Yash Vir

Our signature wine: Light and delicate notes of citrus and tropical pineapple. It has a elegant aromatic nose with hints of pineapple and apricot.

Aromas of stone fruit intertwined with a trace of fragile rose lead into silky peach and lemon flavors on the palate.

A bouquet of roses leads to distinctive floral and citrus flavors on the palate. The finish is bright and lemony.

Dream

Fantastic juicy, fresh grape flavor underpinned with notes of strawberry and boysenberry. Aged in French and American oak.

Midnight

Chambourcin-Cabernet Franc Blend

Brilliant ruby in color, this dry chambourcin is full-bodied and substantial. Spicy-sweet oak scent is confirmed on the palate.

Reflection

Earthy aromas of leather, plum and cherry lead into tart blackberry on the palate enhanced by a robust note of black pepper. The finish is long and smooth, underpinned with solid tannin.

Rosé

Beautiful light ruby in color. Chambourcin based. Medium bodied, refreshing and elegant on the nose and the palate. An dry rose with bouquet of strawberries and red cherry on nose and palate.

Gulabi

Ruby garnet color. Inviting aromas of black cherry, cranberry sauce, and toasted english muffin with forest fruit preserves with a supple, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth finish with moderate oak flavor. A solid Cabernet Franc for the table with delicately smoky nuances.

Red Blend

Attractive purple color shows off the freshness of this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Meritage blend. Lively fruit-forward flavors of plum, currant and blackberry are seasoned by spicy oak and polished tannin. Invigorating finish; fine balance promises to improve with age.

Melange

Aromas suggest spice and earth underpinned by a hint of violet. On the palate, full and rich, laden with berry, clove and black pepper. Good acidity and tannic grip ensure a long-lived wine. Finish is earthy, rounded with coffee and beguiling violet nuances.

Cabernet Franc Reserve

Fortified

Brick red color. Aromas and flavors of toasted caramel, earthy cocoa powder, and rum-soaked cherry with a round, vibrant, body full of bright almond, cherry, and baked fig. It has a touch of classic Port-styled sweetness, with notes of chocolate.

10 Year-Aged Allure

Sweet

Embellished with a subtle hint of boxwood and rose, vivacious blackberry flavor dominates in this captivating wine. Great chilled, or over crushed ice!

Jubilee

This wine is created to honor Pandit, founder of Narmada, and Sudha’s father, Bhalachandra. Legacy is made with Vidal Blanc and a touch of mango. Crisp yet creamy and sweet, this decadent wine is bursting with juicy mango flavor. We will donate a portion of our sales to charities that fight cancer which will help the countless others who battle cancer every year.

Legacy

A decadent wine marrying rich fruit flavor and pure raspberry essence. Chambourcin infused with raspberry.

Primita

Saffron and pollen notes lend spice and earth to this sunny, tropical wine. Medium sweet in style, it's chock full of honeyed orange, peach, and mango flavors. Searing tangerine acidity adds balance. It finishes moderately long with a waxy, honeyed slick.

Lotus

White Blend

This gracefully seductive wine shows an alluring bouquet of lemon zest and minerality. On the palate, the wine is richly textured with ripe apple notes intertwined with hints of creamy almond that unfold into a symmetrical, lingering finish.

Chardonnay

Ruby garnet color. Roasted aromas and flavors of roasted coffee beans, peanut brittle, chocolate bark, and sweet mascarpone with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish manifesting notes of whipped cream, prosciutto, baked plums, and shortbread cookies with moderate oak flavor.

Loaded with intense black fruit flavor set off by notes of cedar and spice; great grip and very substantial.

This is a charming, fresh interpretation of the Tannat grape. The nose is full of spicy cedar, licorice, and vanilla, while it tastes of juicy blackberry, black cherry, and boysenberry. It is full-bodied and rich, and it will age very well!

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