Chaddsford Winery

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Chaddsford Winery
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Location Chadds Ford, Pennsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, US
Founded1982
Varietals Pinot Noir , Chardonnay , Niagara , Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon , Spiced Apple, Dry Rose, Spring Wine, Sangria
Tasting Open to Public
Website http://www.chaddsford.com

Chaddsford Winery is a Pennsylvania winery located in the Brandywine Valley, in Pennsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1982, [1] [2] and is one of the largest wineries in the state, [3] producing more than 30,000 cases annually.

The Winery operates a satellite Bottle Shop + Tasting Room in Lahaska, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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Chaddsford Winery, September 2020

In 2012, founder Eric Miller left the company. [4] Though its focus shifted towards sweet wines at the time, the Winery now produces a wide-ranging portfolio including sweet, off-dry, dry, and sparkling styles.

The Chaddsford 2017 Cabernet Franc was selected as a finalist in the 2019 PA Sommelier Judgement Day awards. [5] Under current winemaker Gabriel Rubilar, Chaddsford 2020 Sparkling Sémillon was recognized as the Best Sparkling wine in the state of PA at the 2022 PA Sommelier Judgement Day awards. [6]

The winery offers seasonal wine events throughout the year, including tastings and festivals, [7] as well as operating a Wine Club community. [8] Chaddsford's corporate goals include approachability, community and sustainability. [9]

References

  1. Charles J. Adams III (March 10, 1985). "Tour of unique Chaddsford winery offers tourists something to savor". Reading Eagle . Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  2. Howard G. Goldberg (May 3, 1989). "From Pennsylvania, Bit of Burgundy". The New York Times . Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  3. Kevin Zraly, Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide, p.146 (2007)
  4. "Death of a Winery". PA Vine Co. November 4, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  5. "2019 Sommelier Judgment Day". Pennsylvania Wine . June 17, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  6. https://pennsylvaniawine.com/2022/10/14/2022-pa-sommelier-judgment-results/
  7. https://www.chaddsford.com/pages/visit-chaddsford-winery-chadds-ford-pa
  8. https://www.chaddsford.com/pages/wine-club
  9. https://www.chaddsford.com/pages/about-us

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