Paradocx Vineyard CSA
Paradocx Vineyard is proud to be a part of our local community in Southern Chester County, PA and we look forward to providing you with the "Paradocx experience" as you enroll to become members of our CSA!
As a 100-acre farm which serves as home to over 30 acres of grape vines and a state of the art wine making facility, we are committed to making farming in the Philadelphia countryside sustainable. We have made significant efforts towards creating a reputable local agricultural product and in doing so have contributed to the preservation of local agriculture heritage in Pennsylvania. In our effort to create and sustain an enduring relationship between community members and Paradocx Vineyard, we are now in our second successful year of our very own CSA initiative -- which stands for "Community Supported Agriculture."
Here's How it Works
A CSA is a system in which community members purchase a farm "share" at the beginning of a growing season, when the farmer needs start-up capital for equipment, seeds, etc. In return, the member receives an annual supply (2 cases) of estate made Paradocx wine to be picked up four times per year, and other added bonuses, like free admission to our summer concert series, access to vintner's wines not yet available for public purchase and free wine tastings (see below for all member benefits). The cost per share for Paradocx Vineyard wine CSA shares varies from $550-650 based on the type of "shares" you choose (whites share, reds share, or vintners share), or about $45 per month for an annual supply of wine. If all of the wines and member benefits were purchased separately, the total cost would be $800.
Below is a full description of the Paradocx Vineyard CSA program, as well as a list of frequently asked questions. We will be happy to answer any additional questions not covered in the section below, if you contact us at: info@paradocx.com
Click here to complete your membership application.
Membership Benefits (for full share members only)
- 2 cases (24 bottles) of premium, estate grown Paradocx Vineyard wine
- 4 share "Pick-up Parties" per year (each pickup will include 6 bottles)
- Free admission to our Local Musician Music Series (six scheduled for 2009) for member, another adult and dependent children
- One free "chic paint can" of wine (equal to 4 bottles of wine)
- CSA Member T-Shirt
- "Share with a Friend Wine Tastings" with up to 4 friends, 4 times per year
- 15% discount on any additional wine purchases during CSA membership
- E-mail newsletter with all the up to date Paradocx Vineyard information, and upcoming event information
- A CSA member that introduces a newly signed member will receive two free bottles of wine*
- A CSA member that introduces ten newly signed members receives one free share the next year** *: Credit for the introduction must be made at the time of the new share purchase. Bottles of wine will be based on the type of share member has chosen and chosen by Paradocx. **: This offer is limited to one time per member.
Types of Shares & Pricing
Full Share (includes all member benefits noted above)
- Whites Share is $550/share
- Reds Share is $650/share
- Vintner’s Share* is $600/share *: Vintner’s Share is a unique selection of Paradocx Vineyard wines, comprised of white, reds and roses.
Half Share (includes t-shirt and four "pick-up" parties)
- Whites Share is $300/share
- Reds Share is $350/share
- Vintner’s Share is $325/share
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CSA?
The idea originated with a community’s desire to support local agriculture.
A farmer would be identified to grow shares of produce, fruit, or other agricultural products.
Shares were purchased before the growing season and the community and farmer shared in the risks
that came with agriculture. They also shared in the joys of locally grown fresh foods.
Why does Paradocx Vineyard have a CSA?
We grow greater than 90% of the grapes that go into our wines. The other grapes come from less than
50 miles (a distance often used to define "local") from our winery. The owning families live on the
vineyard and we are involved in our community in several aspects of our lives.
Paradocx CSA fits the intention of supporting local agriculture, good local food,
preserving local farms and decreasing our carbon footprint.
Is Paradocx Vineyard CSA right for me?
This question is answered with several other questions? Do you like wine?
Do you like supporting local agriculture? Do you like listening to music for free in a beautiful country setting?
Do you like treating friends to a tasting for free? Do you like getting discounts that others don’t get?
What are "Pick-Up Parties?"
Four times a year, Paradocx Vineyard holds "pick-up parties" for all CSA
members to visit the winery and vineyard in Landenberg, PA to pick up their
CSA purchase (6 bottles of wine will be picked up at each party). During
the party, Paradocx Vineyard offers light hors d'oeuvres and various cheeses
for customers to enjoy along with their complimentary wine tasting.
What is the Paradocx "Summer Concert Series?"
Every year, Paradocx Vineyard hosts a series of concerts over the summer,
featuring local bands and musicians. We've hosted various types of bands,
from rock to country to jazz musicians. Typically, we charge anywhere from
$5-10 per person for admission to the concerts, however, as a CSA member,
you may attend any one of our 10 summer concerts free of charge. These
concerts usually draw a nice crowd. We encourage guests to bring their own
picnic dinner and enjoy the music as the sun sets over the vineyard.
What is my risk in joining Paradocx Vineyard CSA?
The risk is very minimal compared to other CSA’s. In our model, we have already grown and harvested the crop,
so we know we are going to make wine. The only risk is if a bottling is delayed or we determine not to bottle
a particular wine. In this case we will substitute another wine of equal value.
What are the types of shares?
Three types of shares are available, a "Whites Share", all white wines; a "Reds Share", all red wines;
and a "Vintner’s Share", an approximately equal mix share of red and white wines.
Each share will have at least four wines that are unique to the CSA, available first to CSA members.
To give the most interesting shares, a share will be made up of at least 8 wines and no more than four
bottles of a single wine.
What do I get for my membership?
For this share price you would receive two cases of wine, a party with free wine tasting when you pick-up the wine,
free admission to six music events, one of the paint can wines & T-shirt, 15% discount on all other wine purchases,
and free tastings with up to four friends four times a year, email newsletter with up to the date Paradocx Vineyard
information and other benefits.
Can I purchase a Half Share?
A half share is available. Half share members will be invited to the pick up parties, but will not be afforded
the other benefits of a full share member.
What is the Price of a Share?
Full Share (includes all member benefits noted above)
- Whites Share is $550/share
- Reds Share is $650/share
- Vintner’s Share* is $600/share *: Vintner’s Share is a unique selection of Paradocx Vineyard wines, comprised of white, reds and roses.
Half Share (includes t-shirt and four "pick-up" parties)
- Whites Share is $300/share
- Reds Share is $350/share
- Vintner’s Share is $325/share