I would say that the Virginia wine scene is one of the most exciting in the United States right now, visited RDV last month and Barboursville a few years back, and their wines are amazing. On the list we have a vertical from 2004 to 2008 of Barboursville Octagon, each vintage shows depth of character, and structure that proves that it will age for the long run. As for RDV I think that they are one of the most exciting wineries focused on Bordeaux varieties in the USA at the moment, with out a doubt. Also not to forget would be Linden Vineyards, making amazing wine from Sauvignon Blanc to late harvest Vidal Blanc. Some other great Virginia wineries would be Valhalla, making ageworthy Bordeaux variety wines, also Norton, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay, and Malbec outside of Roanoke Virginia; and one of my favorites Breaux Vineyards who make one of the best Nebbiolo's outside of the Piemonte, and I say this being one of the biggest fans of Barolo and Barbaresco that you will find anywhere. As for NC, the quality is few and far between, but the very best is the McRitchie winery outside of Elkin, who make great wines, an unoaked Chardonnay, a easy to drink Viognier, and some serious Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Also Raffaldini that make really delicious Vermentino and Montepulciano. The winemaking world in the Southeast gets better the more winemakers we get moving here from around the world. Great Blog, thank you for bringin attention to our little part of the world.