February 21, 2008
World Class Vineyard In Our Backyard!?
Author: Jeff T / Category: Local Interests
Ok, now maybe some of the other residents of Wallace and West Nantmeal Townships have heard about J. Maki Winery (a.k.a. French Creek Ridge Vineyards) located off of Route 23 in Elverson, but I hadn’t until I drove by the small sign everyday this week.
World Class? Yes, in fact French Creek Ridge Vineyards’ 1997 Blanc de Blancs Champagne won the 2001 Gold Medal at the Vinalies Internationales Wine Competition in France. How’s that for Chester County Wine Makers!?
Here is an article from Philadelphia Weekly Online “We Are the Champagne-ions!”
