Your Guide to Local Wine Netanya Brittain & Emily Bunn
Even with current restrictions, you can drink locally and well this summer … and beyond.
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T FIRST SIP, WINE-LOVERS DISCOVER THE HIDDEN winemaking talent of the Brandywine Valley. As fate would have it, the soil of southeastern Pennsylvania is similar to that found in France’s Bordeaux region and California’s Napa Valley. Our area has also been blessed with rich soil and the moderating influences of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to this microclimate, local vineyards produce wines garnering local, national and international recognition. So no matter your preference, our area offers a wide array of taste profiles to suit any wine fan’s palate and pairings. As we head into summer, embrace local family-backed winemaking as a unique part of the spirit of Chester County.
FOLLOW THE BRANDYWINE WINE TRAIL Four of Chester County’s wineries are on the Brandywine Wine Trail, all within a few miles of each other and near local sights like Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine Battlefield. Sounds like the makings of a fun day trip! Black Walnut Winery, near Coatesville, usually holds wine tastings, private parties and special events. Closer to Phoenixville? Visit the Bridge Street tasting room and wine bar. Enjoy a bottle of white, red, port-style or seasonal wine delivered for free to your door. Call 610857-5566, Tues.–Sat., 12 to 5, to order for delivery within 24 hours. Enjoy outdoor seating and a relaxing ambience at Kreutz Creek Winery in West Grove as you sip red, white and dessert wines and
J. Maki Winery
Chaddsford Winery
Patone Cellars
