In early 2004 Dan and Heather decided to start a vineyard and winery. They leased some land from Dan’s family who had been farming in Mickleton for over a century, planted some grapes and hoped for the best. Nineteen years, 30 wines, and three boys later, they are still moving forward with all the energy and creativity they started with.
The name, by the way, came from the old wagonhouse on the Brown family farm. The idea was to build a tasting room someday, modeled after that very building. Ironically enough, the building that is NOW their tasting room was once the site of the original wagonhouse for the farm located at 1401 Route 45, and they have the pictures to prove it.
Wagonhouse Winery is open Saturdays, 12 – 6 and Sundays, 12 – 5. They are also available for mid-week sales by appointment. All inquiries can be made by calling 856-408-1401 or by emailing Inquire@WagonhouseWinery.com.
Heather’s creativity and love of cooking is evident when you taste her food or sip her cocktails. She is thrilled to be creating new recipes and contributing to local publications.
The Vintner’s Wife’s Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- *Fallen Quaker Cream Wine
- *Sour Cherry Spread
- Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
- Frozen Whipped Topping
- Chocolate Chips or Shaved Chocolate
Preparation
- Make pudding according to box instructions, but substitute Fallen Quaker Cream Wine for milk.
- Layer pudding, sour cherry spread and whipped topping 2 – 3 times in individual glasses.
- Top with chocolate chips or shaved chocolate.
- Serve immediately or chill.
*Available at Wagonhouse Winery.
Questions? Inquire at TheVintnersWife@WagonhouseWinery.com.
The Vintner’s Wife’s Sweet Margarita Love
Ingredients
• *Sweet Love Wine
• Tequila
• Orange Flavored Liquor (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, etc.)
• Whole Lemon
• Sugar
• Frozen Blueberries & Pomegranate Seeds (for garnish)
Preparation
• In a pitcher or shaker, add ice, 1 part tequila, 1 part orange liquor and 2 parts Sweet Love wine.
• Add juice of lemon; stir or shake.
• Rim glasses with lemon juice and dip in sugar.
• Pour Sweet Margarita Love into glasses.
• Garnish and serve well chilled!
*Available at Wagonhouse Winery.
Questions? Inquire at TheVintnersWife@WagonhouseWinery.com.
