Old House Vineyards

Outdoor fireplace on the patio space.

I'd heard good reviews of Old House Vineyards and all the pictures featured a giant chess set, so when we arrived to find good wines as well as a gorgeous pond view, I was pleasantly surprised. I like each wine on the Old House tasting list has its own unique font expressing the differences in the wines.  All grapes used are grown onsite and the tasting room is in the original "old house" for which the winery is named, however the spacious property seems anything but old especially during our spring visit.

I think we tried 10 wines for $8 or $10 and enjoyed several of them. Starting with the Petillante, a bubbly brut from Chardonnay grapes was just tart enough, moving to the Clover Hill a steel aged Vidal Blanc was just a touch sweet and we were off to a great start.

Pond and island for weddings and other events.

Our next pick was Rosie's Rose a Cabernet Franc that sits 3 days on the skins for its great color, after that the Wicked Bottom Chambourcin was a big hit and very dark red, finally the Bacchnalia blend of Cab Franc, Tannat, Petit Verdot and Chambourcin aged 2 years in oak was a nice smooth red. We picked up a bottle of the Clover Hill and wandered down to an almost finished patio with an outdoor fireplace next to the pond. It was a perfect spring day to sit outside with our lunch and enjoy the fresh, sunny day.

Locks of Love from weddings held at the winery.