The Other 46

Feeling festive and ready for my trip up north, I decided to pull the cork on a dessert wine received from Chaddsford Winery.  I’ve raved about the winery and owner/winemaker Eric Miller in earlier posts (see here and here).  Tonight’s pour, a late harvest style Riesling produced from Lake Erie region grapes, was no different. [...]

While my friends and family are digging their way out of 2 feet of snow up north, I’m down in sunny Orlando decorating my Christmas tree, listening to Pandora, and drinking red wine.  Life is good. Tonight’s pour is the ’05 Due Rossi received from Chaddsford Winery.  Due Rossi means “two reds”, and is a [...]

Located in the Atlantic Uplands district of southeastern Pennsylvania in the Brandywine Valley, Chaddsford Winery has achieved a national reputation for producing premium wines of world-class structure.  Founded in 1982 by proprietors Eric and Lee Miller, the boutique winery is Pennsylvania’s largest and most acclaimed winery.  At the forefront of Pennsylvania winemaking, Chaddsford Winery has [...]

One of eight wineries located on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail in southeastern Pennsylvania, Twin Brook Winery is a 67 acre farm complete with estate winery, vineyards, and plenty of picturesque views.  Located in Gap, Pennsylvania, the property includes a restored 19th century barn, making it the perfect location for picnics, concerts, and more importantly, [...]

Surrounded by a few of my favorite states (yes I admit, I love New York wine), the Keystone state is quickly making some noise of its own.  Home to more than 100 wineries throughout the state, Pennsylvania’s wine industry is growing in both production and reputation.  A moderate climate combined with rolling terrain provide ideal [...]

Several states outside of the big 4 have published new studies around the growing wine industries in their respective states.  Saint Joseph’s University recently published a new study, Quantitative Research Report on Wine Consumer Interest and Attitudes Toward Pennsylvania Wines and Wineries, focusing on the growing trend of consumers staying local to visit destinations such [...]