![]() ![]() ![]() “First thing I’d do, would be to tear down this old barn” — our vineyard consultant After 110 years, the old bank barn had fallen into disrepair, the remaining roof was dangling in shreds. With sweat and ingenuity, Pop Pop Jim set to restoring the entire building. When he finished, he built a long bar out of cypress wood. That’s where he can be found standing behind when guests come to visit. The Enoteca Va La also offers samplings of Va La wines, with touches of local Chester County foods. This may include local artisan cheeses, mustards and jams, fresh breads and focaccias, mushrooms, or items just plucked from our orchard and garden that day. Release of new wines, the latest in farm fashions, scintillating tractor gossip, tarot card readings, etc., comes to you through the wonders of the intra-nets and direct from the World Corporate Headquarters in Avondale. Nothing really says “I was just too busy to go out and properly shop for you”, quite like the Va La Gift Certificate. Available all year; you can try ordering by wishing really hard for it to happen, or you may pick up the phone and press down on the following keys: 610 268 2702. The Galleria hosts the works of new artists of the Brandywine Valley, afternoon concerts, special wine tastings, and offers the opportunity to meet the artists in person and poke them with sticks, or simply to stare at them and whisper. Artists wishing to participate in a showing at The Galleria Va La can contact Ella Morris. VISUAL ARTS: 2010 Schedule Jan. 9 - Feb. 21: Ella Morris – Water Colors Feb. 27 - April 18 Leslie Ehrin – Acrylic and Oils April 24 - June 13: Chad Everett – Acrylics June 19 - Aug. 8: Simboli Family (Joe, Gerry, Tim, Andrew, Sara) – Oils, Watercolor, Photography Their individual works: Gerry & Joe Simboli on Etsy — Tim Simboli — Andrew Simboli — Sara Simboli Aug. 14 - Sept. 26: Kristina Dimitrijevic – Watercolors Oct. 2 - Nov. 21: Ella Morris – Watercolor and Acrylics Nov. 27 - Jan. 2, 2011: Garo Yepremian — Acrylics (For more on the Art and even more on the Individual) MUSICAL ARTS: Musical Director and recording artist Mr Glenn E. Williams appearances and info here. “(Va La) is doing something different, producing a mere 1200 cases a year of grape blends that are unique. Wine Enthusiast Magazine recently included Va La in its list of favorite U.S. wine-tasting rooms, and we understand why”. — Bonnie S. Benwick, Washington Post Visiting info ©2010 Va La Family Farmed Wines. All rights reserved. Images and content are property of Va La Vineyards, unless otherwise noted | Web Site created and hosted by WheelerDesigns Va La Family Farmed Wines | 8820 Gap Newport Pike (Rt. 41) | Avondale, PA | 19311 | 610-268-2702 |