LANDENBERG: A new winery opens

Eric Matuszak of Kennett Square alerted me that a "wonderful" new winery and tasting room, 1723 Vineyards, is having its grand opening on Saturday, August 4, starting at noon. The location is 5 McMaster Boulevard in Landenberg, just off New London Road (Route 896) near the village of Kemblesville.

Eric writes, "Being affiliated with another local winery (Penns Woods) and being a close neighbor to another (Galer), I was really impressed by the quality of and the expression in their releases." 

According to 1723's website, the winery, owned by Sarah and Ben Cody, comprises "7 acres planted on the historic McMaster farm in Landenberg, PA, with an additional 3 acres planted on the historic Ford Farm."

The name 1723 comes from the year the original New London Township was chartered (the winery is now in Franklin Township). "Benjamin Franklin once owned a portion of the farm, along with adjoining property during the time he served as ambassador to France."