Vineyard & Winemaking
At Todhunter Vineyards, the story of each wine begins long before the bottle is opened. It starts in the vineyard — in the soil, the weather, the changing seasons, and the careful work required to guide each vine from dormancy to harvest. From there, the journey continues into the cellar, where fermentation, aging, blending, and patience shape the character of every vintage.
This section of our website serves as a window into both sides of that process: the work in the vineyard and the work in the winery.
Whether you are a fellow grower, a home winemaker, a wine enthusiast, or simply curious about the realities of building a vineyard and winery in western Pennsylvania, we invite you to follow along as the seasons unfold.
Vineyard News
The vineyard is always changing. Bud burst, flowering, canopy management, storms, harvest preparation, frost protection, new plantings, and seasonal challenges all shape life among the vines.
Our Vineyard News page is where we share updates from the field throughout the year — offering a closer look at vineyard development, seasonal milestones, weather events, sustainability efforts, equipment projects, and the day-to-day realities of growing grapes in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands.
This section is updated regularly with photographs, observations, and behind-the-scenes insights directly from the vineyard.
Cellar Notes
Winemaking is both science and craft. From fermentation and barrel aging to blending decisions and bottling days, every vintage tells its own story in the cellar.
Our Cellar Notes page follows the progress of wines as they move through production. Here, we share updates on harvest processing, fermentation activity, aging trials, new releases, experimental projects, equipment additions, and the many lessons learned along the way.
For wine lovers and fellow winemakers alike, Cellar Notes offers a deeper look into the techniques, decisions, and philosophy behind the wines of Todhunter Vineyards.
