Wine Older Than America? Pennsylvania Wine

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Some American wine enthusiasts believe that serious wine only happens in dry, Mediterranean climates like California. But Pennsylvania hides a secret: high-elevation Appalachian limestone soils and an Atlantic influence that mirror the great moderate-climate regions of Europe. From William Penn’s 1683 vineyard to modern-day Chambourcin and Cabernet Franc, find out if this East Coast state can truly rival the Old World.

Chapters

0:00 – Wine Before America?
0:50 – Where is Pennsylvania Wine Country?
1:23 – William Penn’s 1683 Vineyard
2:11 – The Limestone Terroir Secret
3:16 – Tasting: Hybrids vs. European Grapes
3:45 – Chambourcin Tasting Notes
4:58 – Cabernet Franc Tasting Notes
6:19 – Who Are These Wines For?
6:49 – The Future of East Coast Wine

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Full stats on all wines shown in this video:

South Shore Sparkling Chardonnay NV
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/south-shore-wine-company/wines/sparkling-chardonnay-south-shore-wine-company/
South Shore The Perfect Rose 2024
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/south-shore-wine-company/wines/the-perfect-rose/
Waltz Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2021
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/waltz-vineyards-estate-winery/wines/cabernet-franc-waltz-vineyards-estate-winery/
Waltz Vineyard Merlot Cherry Tree 2021
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/waltz-vineyards-estate-winery/wines/cherry-tree-merlot/
Armstrong Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/armstrong-valley-vineyards-winery/wines/sauvignon-blanc-armstrong-valley-vineyards-winery/
Armstrong Valley Winery Estate Reserve Cab Franc 2022
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/armstrong-valley-vineyards-winery/wines/estate-reserve-cabernet-franc/
Nissley Chambourcin 2024
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/nissley-vineyards/wines/chambourcin-nissley-vineyards/
Fero Saperavi Rose 2024
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/fero-vineyards-and-winery/wines/saperavi-rose/
Karamoor Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/karamoor-estate-vineyard-winery/wines/sauvignon-blanc-karamoor-estate-vineyard-winery/
Karamoor Estate Merlot 2023
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/karamoor-estate-vineyard-winery/wines/merlot-karamoor-estate-vineyard-winery/
Penns Woods Cab Franc Reserve 2023
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/penns-woods-winery/wines/cabernet-franc-reserve-penns-woods-winery/
Penns Woods Sauvignon Blanc 2025
https://pennsylvania.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/penns-woods-winery/wines/sauvignon-blanc-penns-woods-winery/