Q: Where can I purchase Paradocx Vineyard Wines?

A: Paradocx Vineyard wines are available at our two tasting rooms in Landenberg, PA, and in Kennett Square, PA. We currently have 15 wines available for tasting and purchase. See Industry Links for a list of restaurants and retail locations that carry Paradocx Vineyard wines.

Q: Why grow wine in Southeastern Pennsylvania?

A: American commercial winemaking started in Pennsylvania. Many and various factors have kept Southeastern Pennsylvania from realizing its full potential to grow world class wines. These factors need not be discussed for they are changing, and Chester County is becoming known for its quality wine. We have many of the characteristics of other fine wine regions. In fact we may be better situated to grow consistent fine wines then other currently well recognized wine regions in the world.

Q: How can I buy wine grapes, wine juice, and bulk wine from Paradocx Vineyard?

A: Commercial winemakers may call or email to inquire about availability and pricing of our grapes, juice, and bulk wine for sale.

Paradocx Vineyard's first commitment is to work with commercial wineries in our joint effort to promote and increase the recognition of the fine wines from our region.

Q: How can bad weather be managed?

A: Adverse weather is always a concern no matter what time of year. We cannot control the weather nor the vineyard, but we can manage both. For drought we can irrigate. For too much rain the answer isn't as simple. The vines may need hedging to control excess growth. The risk of fungal diseases are higher so more sprays are applied, and we make sure the canopy is well ventilated and the fruit well exposed so it can dry quickly. For frost we utilize wind machines to mix warm air from above the ground with the cold air on the ground. Extreme cold in the winter can be hard or fatal to the vines. We try to give the vines the best chance to resist the effects of extreme cold by keeping the vines nutritionally healthy. We also have 15 varieties and all varieties tend to react to different weather conditions differently.

Q: What state-of-the-art viticulture practices are employed?

A: Most of the vineyard is trained to Scott-Henry, a vertically divided canopy. Originally developed to balance a vines growth to the vigor of the soil, Scott-Henry is well suited for our moderately productive Glenelg and Manor Loam soils. Scott-Henry also provides excellent sun exposure for the canopy and fruit. We make every attempt to follow the principles of Richard Smart in "Sunlight into Wine".

The entire vineyard is supplied with drip irrigation. This decision has paid for itself already when one considers the drought years of '98 and '99. Being able to provide the vine with water when it needs it is more important than the overall rainfall. Most East Coast viticulture experts consider irrigation necessary to grow the best wine consistently.