Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley Wine Trail

The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail ~ continued
By Dawn Harvey

Located in West Grove, PA is the Kreutz Creek Vineyards, a winery started by a husband and wife
nuclear physicist team. Visitors to Kreutz Creek are encouraged to walk through the vineyards and
sample a grape from the vines. Picnic lunches are also encouraged. Tastings take place in the
basement of the proprietor’s home and cost $7 for samples of 11 wines. The Chardonnay and
Niagara are highly recommended. The owners plan to eliminate some of their current wines and
focus on making a smaller selection in the near future. They currently have a tasting room in Media,
with a tasting room in West Chester opening soon. www.kreutzcreekvineyards.com.

The award-winning Twin Brook Winery is located roughly 20 miles from the other wineries in Gap, PA.
Situated on 40 acres in a restored 19th century barn, this winery specializes in a variety of French
Hybrids. Visitors are encouraged to take a walk through the vineyards. Daily tastings are $5 and
include a tour and samples of 10 to 15 wines. Twin Brook is only 30 minutes from Lancaster, PA.
www.twinbrookwinery.com.

Visitors have much to see in the area before venturing off to Dutch country. The Brandywine valley is
home to many museums, art galleries, historical sites, shops, and restaurants. The arts and culture
of the region has been greatly influenced by the du Pont and Wyeth families. The Brandywine Valley
is featured in many of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings, which can be viewed at the Brandywine Museum,
located in a 19th-century grist mill. Other local attractions include Longwood Gardens and
Winterthur, the former estate of Henry Francis du Pont built in the early 1900’s.

Pennsylvania is quickly gaining recognition as an up-and-coming wine region. The state now boasts
roughly 55 wineries – and that number is growing. It seems the days of failed wineries are over for
the Keystone state, and the future looks even brighter for the Brandywine Valley. Southeastern
Pennsylvania has established itself as a respected wine growing region in the state. William Penn
would be proud.

Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley Wine Trail is a relaxing destination consisting of six outstanding
wineries, shopping, art galleries, and top-notch B&B's only 45 minutes from Philadelphia. The
Brandywine Valley Wine Trail makes for a great girlfriend-getaway or couples vacation.

For more information on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail visit: http://www.bvwinetrail.com

For more information on area B&B's visit: www.bvbb.com

Bio: Dawn Harvey's articles have appeared on WCities, Boots N All, Go Nomad, American
Airlines.com, Actors Ink, Real Travel Adventures, and Helium.

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Vines at Kreutz Creek Vineyard