Welcome to Delmarva’s Wine and Ale Trail. This site was created to share where to go, what to expect and how to make your wine and ale trail experience all that it can be ~ just one of the many unique things that make Delmarva so special. So, raise your glass and Toast our Coast!
On the Trail
Harvest Ridge Winery
May 13, 2013
Chuck Nunan began making wine in his basement in 1995 with rave reviews. In 2010, during a trip to Charleston, South Carolina for his son’s wedding, Chuck visited a winery there and was inspired to take his love of wine and winemaking and turn it into something bigger. He and his wife, Chris, had purchased land in 2005 for a family farm in Marydel, Delaware, which he decided to turn into Harvest Ridge Winery.
As a family farm winery, family comes first. The Nunan family is headed by Chuck and Chris. Their first (very successful) joint venture began in 1974 when they got married. Their three sons, Chip, Christopher, and Craig are all nearby and work in the family businesses. All three boys are married and there are currently six grandchildren (with more on the way).
The theme of “family” is evident even in the Harvest Ridge logo. The roots of the Harvest Ridge tree are prominent, in part to reflect the deep roots and lineage of the Nunan family.
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