Nassau Valley Vineyards, Delaware

Nassau Valley Vineyards is the first winery in Delaware, and remains the largest in the state. The vineyard was largely the effort of jazz singer Peggy Raley, who had to get the local state legislature to allow wineries in the state.

Peggy Raley opened the Nassau Valley Vineyard in 1993. Until the Pizzadili Winery opened in 2007, it was the only winery in Delaware. The vineyard is located on the northeastern tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, about 3 miles from Cape Henlopen. The climate there is suitable for growing the Bordeaux grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc.

Chardonnay graves at Nassau Valley Vineyards, Delaware
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Today the Nassau Valley Vineyard produces some 5,000 cases of wine a year. In addition to grapes grown in Delaware, it also buys grapes from vineyards in Maryland and Virginia.

Going to Nassau Valley Vineyards

The Nassau Valley Vineyard is open year round on Mondays through Saturdays, from 11:00 am in the morning to 5:00 pm in the evening. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Sunday and Election Day.

Take the Coastal Highway (Route 1) or Lewes Georgetown Highway (US Highway 9) to reach Nassau. The vineyard is located on Winery Way, which is reached from Nassau Commons.

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