Vineyards

The East Coast Winemaking Story is older than many people realize. Starting in the Mid-19th Century, many states were America’s leading Wine Producers.

Prohibition halted that momentum and for decades. Over the last two decades new generations of vintners has transformed the East Coast’s reputation by planting and harvesting more elegant and elevated varietals.

In AVA Regions Winemakers are introducing more classic European Vinifera Varietals, such as Cabernet Franc, Viognier and Sangiovese. The result is a modern renaissance of boutique wineries producing expressive, Award-Winning bottles that rival even the best of California.

AVA stands for American Viticultural Area. AVA is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States that has distinct geographic, climatic and geological features that set it apart from surrounding areas.