Brandywine in the Glass
Exploring the wines, vineyards and people of the Brandywine Valley
Discover Brandywine Valley Wine
Brandywine in the Glass explores the wines, vineyards, people and growing conditions that shape this distinctive corner of southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Through regional research, winery visits and thoughtful tasting, we will examine what the Brandywine Valley does well and what truly belongs in the glass.
Exploring the Region
Wines & Grapes
Exploring the varieties, styles and winemaking choices that define Brandywine Valley wine.
Vineyards & Terroir
Understanding how climate, soils, topography and vineyard practices influence what is grown here.
Wineries & People
Meeting the growers, winemakers and local businesses shaping the region’s wine identity.
Latest From the Journal
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Why Are They Growing Nebbiolo in Chester County?
Nebbiolo in Chester County? It’s only the beginning. A look at the surprising range of grapes Brandywine growers are planting as they discover what works in this young wine region.
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What the Hill Will Grow: A Conversation with Va La Vineyard’s Anthony Vietri
By Bill Hanlon When I asked Anthony Vietri how the 2026 growing season was going, he described a moment when it had looked very promising indeed. He recalled driving his tractor through the vineyard in late March or early April, looking at Nebbiolo shoots already several inches long. Small clusters were visible on the new…
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Va La Vineyards: Four Wines, One Remarkable Hill
By Bill Hanlon One of the things I am beginning to appreciate as I explore the wineries of the Brandywine Valley is just how differently each producer thinks about wine. At Va La Vineyards in Avondale, that thinking begins with the land. Va La is a small family vineyard with just seven acres of vines…
Explore Brandywine Wine Country
Discover the wineries and vineyards of the greater Brandywine Valley, from southeastern Pennsylvania through northern Delaware. Our developing interactive map will provide winery information, directions and links to related articles and tasting notes.
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