Pinnacle Ridge Winery is situated in Pennsylvania Dutch Country focusing on both Vitis Vinifera

The grape species most commonly used on a widespread basis in commercial winemaking

and French-American hybrid

The crossing / breeding of two or more Vitis grape species - typically Vitis Vinifera and Vitis Labrusca

The grape species native to North America and the second most important grape species, behind Vitis Vinifera

to create a new grape variety. This is often done as a means to cultivate a grape that is more disease and pest-resistant.

grapes including Vidal Blanc, which is considered one of the best white hybrids. Brad Knapp established the winery in 1993 housed in a beautifully renovated Pennsylvania bank barn, originally built in 1851. He philosophy is that of minimal intervention and organic

Maintaining agricultural systems without the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin, and without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides

practices. This is a delighfully elegant wine that showcases the potential of eastern Pennsylvania's winemaking capabilties. The vineyards are located on shale soils - comprised of clay and other minerals, particularly quartz. We like to describe this Vidal Blanc as if Riesling and Albariño had a baby - it is both floral and fruity, but also mineral and crisp. Pro-tip: Pinnacle's red wine from the Chambourcin grape is also available in our store.