Delaware Profile
Delaware is a tiny state in the middle of everywhere, bordering three other states as well as the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. The Delmarva Peninsula combines Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, and to the north is Pennsylvania. In fact, Harvest Ridge Winery straddles Maryland and Delaware right at the Mason-Dixon Line, with a #47 witness stone and crown marker to prove it, and also has a facility in nearby Pennsylvania. Grapes were first planted in “The First State” in 1638, but Delaware wines are also made with various fruits. Delaware’s mid-Atlantic location and maritime climate permit a wide range of grape varieties to be grown successfully.
Great Grapes: Delaware
Yes, it’s true: There is a Delaware grape, and it’s grown in Delaware. It’s a native American white hybrid variety found primarily in Delaware, New York, and Ohio, and which is very versatile in making a tasty range of dry, sweet, sparkling, and even ice wines.
Delaware Economic Impact
Total Impact: $607.6 Million
Direct (production, distribution, consumption): $234.8 Million (39%)
Supplier (goods and services): $165.7 Million (27%)
Induced (local community business benefits): $207.1 Million (34%)
Wine Producers: 7
Jobs: 4,058
Wages: $205.3 Million
Tourist Visits: 1,854
Tourist Expenditures: $629,300
Total Taxes: $47.1 Million
Federal Taxes: $31.6 Million
State and Local Taxes: $15.5 Million
