Just about midway between the Brandywine River Museum and Longwood Gardens on Route 1, you'll find one of the Brandywine Valley's best surprises, the Chaddsford Winery. Acknowledged as Pennsylvania's largest and most recognized winery, it has achieved a national reputation for producing world-class, European style wines from light to rich and earthy in taste. And they're reasonably priced too!

Open year-round for tours, tastings and sales, the Chaddford Winery is perhaps best known for their Chardonnay. Chaddsford Wines have been highly rated in recent reviews in such prestigious publications as Food & Wine, Gourmet Magazine, Robb Report and The New York Times. Many of their wines including Merican, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and their Chardonnays have won awards in international wine competitions.

Chaddsford Winery office. Photo by S. Fox © 2002

All the recognition for Chaddsford Winery does not suprise owners, Eric and Lee Miller who have been involved in the growth and development of the premium wine industry since the early 1970s. Together they have over 50 years of experience in wine making and marketing and their experience shows not only in their wines, but in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the winery.

The Chaddsford Winery is a fun place to take a break from your pursuit of history, art and antiques in the Brandywine Valley. The welcoming winery's staff won't make you feel embarassed if you don't know the difference between a Cabernet and a Pinot Noir...they'll make you feel right at home.

We recommend that you stop in for a wine tasting or check the schedule of events on the winery's Web site. They have a full schedule of concerts and tastings and Summer Nights under the Stars on Fridays throughout the summer. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the music and a glass of wine. The highlight of the year is the Labor Day Weekend JAZZ FESTIVAL.