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Matteo and Carolina Carozzo left their families in the Monferrato hills, to take work in a Delaware gunpowder
factory. After several years, in 1928 they were able to pool their life-savings to purchase an abandoned field near the town of Avondale. The small field occupies a knoll between a concrete factory and two manure composting plants. The ground is littered with old horseshoes, musket balls, and veins of the black mushroom soils that are infamous to the area. The first vines of the home vineyard were planted here in 1999. Pop Pop Jim ran over 100 miles of wire to erect a trellis for the seven acres of vines. The initial planting coincided with the longest drought in the regions history, which ended suddenly when 10 inches of rain fell in one evening. The next morning, a deep sink hole had opened-up in the field. At the bottom of the crevice, a large crucifix was discovered. The crucifix was mounted atop a fence post overlooking the young vines, and he became known as Vineyard Jesus." He now watches over the wine table in the tasting room. This hill has been visited by hurricanes and hail, disease and cold snaps, deer, insects, and the endless legions of birds. New members of our family have been born here, and others have left us. Great Grandmother Anna, into her late-90s, always admonished us to rack the wines on the new moon. Our daughter is now the fifth generation of Matteo and Carolina to live and work in this field. It is a place pregnant with memories, and full of ghosts. |
Before setting out to visit please call ahead to verify that regular hours still apply in cases of
inclement weather, or holidays. We attempt to post cancellations on our page in the book of faces:
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We thank you greatly for your understanding.
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Va La Man-Service in Kilts Day
Saturday March 15, 2025 AD:
See the sights that cannot be unseen: our farm's annual tribute to the Day of
St Patrick, as your fine servers Andy, Dave, and Doug will be in their kilts, pouring
wines and showing off their tribal pride, and hopefully nothing else.
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page.
Sunday March 30
We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist,
retired speed knitter, and close friend to all woodland creatures,
Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm).
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on theVisit Page
Sunday April 13
We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert overlooking the vines,
with pianist, car owner, and retired Star Trek watcher,
Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm)
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page
Sunday April 20 - Easter Sunday
We will be closed.
Sunday April 27
We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist,
shape-shifter, and six time regional kitten throwing champion,
Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm)
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page
Sunday May 4
We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist,
anti-amphibian influencer, and Regional Crossing Guard of the Week Finalist,
Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III (2-5 pm).
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page
Memorial Day Weekend
- Saturday May 24
- Sunday May 25
We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist,
loud library talker, and former professional lawn mower racer,
Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (both days 2 to 5 pm.)
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page
Memorial Day Monday May 26: Closed
Sunday June 15- Fathers Day
We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist,
professional courtroom sketch artist critic, and Internationally acclaimed good dad,
Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm).
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page
Sunday June 29
We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist,
loud library talker, and former professional lawn mower racer,
Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm).
To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page
---- SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS 2025 ----
January 1: New Year's Day 2025 -- Closed.
April 20: Easter Sunday -- Closed.
Monday May 26: Memorial Day Monday -- Closed.
Monday September 1: Labor Day Monday -- Closed.
October 4: Avondale Lawnmower Appreciation Day -- Open normal hours.
Wednesday November 26: Special Holiday Hours
We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle
(sorry no flights today) from 12 - 3 pm.
Thursday November 27 Thanksgiving Day - closed
~ During the December holidays,
in addition to our weekend tastings,
we will be open every day from December 13
until December 31
except as noted below:
- Christmas Eve Wednesday 12/25: Special Holiday Hours
We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle
(sorry no flights today) from 12 to 3 pm.
- Christmas Day 12/25: We will be closed. Open again tomorrow.
- New Year's Eve 12/31: Special Holiday Hours
We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle
(sorry no flights today) from 12 to 3 pm.
- New Year's day 1/1/26: We will be closed --
We wish you a safe, happy, and beautiful 2026.
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♦ We advocate the responsible consumption of wine, we do not serve minors or visibly intoxicated persons.
♦ We are a very small family farm, and regrettably unable to accommodate buses, limousines,ocean liners,
or groups over 4 persons indoors, or over 6 persons outdoors, under any circumstances please.
♦ An active, working farm facility where adults are served alcohol should not be considered an environment
conducive to children or pets. Non-Service dogs are permitted, outdoors only, as long as they are
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