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At right, feast your eyes on the first winery in Delaware, the Nassau Valley Vineyards located in Lewes, Delaware. There is one other winery in the state, in Felton, but unlike Nassau Valley, they don't have a web site or any award winning wines...yet.

Contrary to popular belief, the well-known grape variety named Delaware is a white wine grape that was actually first propagated in Delaware, Ohio in 1849.

In the state of Delaware, winemaking was rarely (if ever) attempted until owner Peggy Raley defied the critics by opening her farm winery where now local wine is grown, fermented and bottled in one location - and winning international awards in the process.

Learn more about Delaware's wineries and more opportunities for wine tours and tasting in nearby Brandywine Valley, PA...

Nassau Valley Vineyards - Meet proprietress Peggy and the gang in Delaware's first winery featuring a virtual tour photo gallery, info on tours and group tours, special events, contact info and driving directions.

Brandywine Valley Wine Trail - "Where Pennsylvania meets Delaware' and featuring local, nearby wineries in PA's Brandywine Valley with links to official sites, a trail map and event calendar.

Delaware Wine Tasting, Wine Education, Wine Classes and Wine Dinners - Current listings of events and wine happenings throughout the state with descriptions, locations and contact info.

Regional American wines keep growing in numbers and quality - This article in the Detroit News focuses on regional wineries in the USA. The author was impressed enough by Nassau Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 to single it out for mention.

Wine Online - A Continuing Studies Program of the University of Delaware - Online Intro to wine course - This online course does not feature the wines of Delaware and is open to enrollment for wine lovers anywhere who want a basic understanding of wines as well as wine & food pairings...

also see -> Maryland Wineries | New Jersey Wineries

Pennsylvania Wineries | Virginia Wineries

also see -> Delaware Beaches | Delaware Tourist Attractions

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