Maple Springs Vineyard

On our way to the Eastern Winery Exposition in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, we met with Jef and Eric at Maple Springs Vineyard. We spoke with Jef prior to ordering our vines from Mercier and he gave us very favorable feeback regarding Mercier. In our quest for learning as much as we can about the business, we called Jef and he said, "Sure! be happy to meet with you." We arrived at Maple Springs Vineyards in Bechtelsville around 12:30 and caught Jef and Eric working in the vineyard. They both showed us around the garage that they had used for their first vintage and gave us a barrel tasting of their chardonnay. It was delicious! Their first vintage is already sold out so I'm glad that we were able to taste Jef's remarkable creation. Jef and Eric showed us around the new winery and tasting room that is being constructed from a building that was already existing on the site. The construction is almost done and it looks as beautiful on the inside as it does on the outside.

The inner beauty includes winemaking equipment that will ensure that the best quality grapes goes into the wine. We met with Marianne who is the owner and marketing arm of this power team. Then we went to the vineyard, Eric's domaine. Eric gave Gary a closeup of the equipment that he uses to maintain the vineyard. The deer fencing was enviable! Both Eric and Jef gave us tips about vineyard management and winemaking and we were able to ask questions to our heart's content. We had a great time at Maple Springs Vineyard and wish Jef, Eric and Marianne much success in the future!