Construction to Begin this Week

The weather seems to be cooperating. Last week the delivery of the building materials occurred. This week with mild temperatures and dry weather in the forecast it looks like our new winery will become a reality. The warm weather also gave us a chance to begin our pruning and we finished 1/2 of the Vidal Blanc vines during the mild weather on Saturday and Sunday. With warm weather in the forecast for this week, I will continue to work on the vines while Chris helps to erect the building.
On a side note, our wines were served this past weekend at the Blue and White Gala held at the Hollywood Casino in Grantville. It seemed like everyone enjoyed themselves as we honored my best friend Dr. Craig Camasta. The whole event was a success and it was gratifying to be a small part of the success with our contribution of the feature wine of the house. I hope to post updated pictures of the construction as it progresses this week, so stay tuned.

Construction Has Begun

      If you drive by in the next several days, you will see that the construction on the site of our future winery and tasting room has begun.  This past weekend, we were making the final preparations for pouring the concrete pad and footers for the supports.  Here is a picture of the leveled site and as soon as the cold weather gives us a chance to pour the concrete, the construction will begin in earnest.
     This is a very exciting time full of the anticipation of the upcoming season.  Our wines are in the tanks.  Our vines are dormant and awaiting the final pruning.  Our plans for the upcoming year are coming together and we are looking forward to entertaining all our friends and family in the Spring.  Hope you are enjoying the winter and looking forward to Spring as much as we are.  I will try to keep you updated on all the latest developments.  Stay tuned.

New Year Brings New Recognition

      Cassel Vineyards of Hershey received two medals for their wines at the 2012 PA State Farm Show in Harrisburg.  Here we are with a picture of our 2 bronze medals for our Blush and Vidal Blanc wines moments after the award ceremony.  Winning these awards affirmed our customers positive comments about our wines which sold out again this past year.  Thanks again to all our loyal fans for all of your support and positive comments.  We look forward to greeting you again in June 2012 when we open our new tasting room.  The wines are tasting good and we are looking forward to introducing several new varieties in the coming year.  Check back as we update you on the progress of our construction and expansion which is slated to begin on Monday, January 9th.