On Feb 20, 12:01 pm, enoavidh > wrote:
> Well, there's Chaddsford:http://www.chaddsford.com/site/
>
> Perhaps you could have your friend find some Chambourcin or Vidal Blanc?
>
> I know there are some wineries that sell on premises (and some don't sell
> through the state-run stores), but I can't be of much help, as I haven't
> had too much exposure to them...
>
> ...there are a handful of wineries in the Philadelphia area specifically.
> Maybe Dan the Man can step in here?

At your service, eno! Chaddsford is certainly a safe bet - they're one
of the few PA wineries that gets recognized (or even tasted) by many
critics.

If you'd like to try something new, give a look to Va La Vineyards in
Avondale, west of Philly. They produce small batches of wine with off-
the-beaten-path grapes like Corvina, Viognier, and Cab Franc - the
exact lineup varies at any given time.

If you want to keep the price down, there is also Rushland Ridge in
Bucks County. Not sure if they are open in February, though.

>
> And, for what it's worth, here is a link to the Pennsylvania Wine &
> Wineries page:http://www.pennsylvaniawine.com/
>
> HTH!
> d.
>
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Dan-O