Over the last few decades, wine has been, what the experts call, “demystified.” Once, wine was for nothing but high-living connoisseurs and getting a bottle of something good meant breaking the bank. Today, with an explosion of micro-wineries around the world, you can get more for your money and not feel out of place doing it. Here are five small wineries in the Brandywine Valley to check out this fall.
Stone and Key
Set in Montgomeryville, Stone and Key is a relative newcomer to the business though the owners have over two decades of experience making wine. Tending toward cabernets, merlots, and syrahs, you can also get a lighter taste from their Green Apple Riesling.
Black Walnut
Just over in Sadsburyville, you’ll find the light bodies of Black Walnut’s collection of white varietals, including traditional pinot grigio and homespun inspirations like “Iridescence.” Don’t forget their port-style selections, too: perfect for autumn evenings.
Kreutz Creek
Stretching back to 1989, this West Grove winery specializes in the dryest of the dry. If you love chardonnays or cabernets that have a sultry tartness to them, Kreutz is the place for you.
Paradocx
A little farther afield, Paradocx takes up over 100 acres of Landenberg to bring you a range of flavors from sweet to a little spicy. Family-run, they’ve even been perfecting newer methods of sealing wine in metal containers, protecting it from air and sunlight.
Penns Woods
Finally, out in the scenic Chadds Ford area, Penns Woods offers not just wines inspired by French, German, and Austrian traditions, but also fine cheeses and entertainment through the high season.
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