Blue Mountain – Hershey

We began our dream in 1986 by planting the initial vineyard of five acres consisting of French Hybrid varietals, such as Chambourcin, Vignoles, and Vidal Blanc. However, through research and experience, we discovered that the Lehigh Valley provides an excellent micro-climate for growing not only French Hybrid grapes, but also European varietals due to well-drained soil and our terrain being very similar to central and northern parts of France. Joe felt that with the similar climate and a soil composition (shale and limestone) that is nearly identical to part of the Loire and Burgundy regions in France, he would be able to produce world class “old world” style wines. Therefore, in 1988 the winery expanded the vineyard another 5 acres, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, and have continued adding to our current 50 acres “in vine.”