Black Squirrel Vineyard

The Black Squirrel Vineyard and Winery was established in 2002 with the testing of 18 cultivars for organic production. We at The Black Squirrel Vineyard are certified organic and grow the best grapes and aronia berries in the region. Aronia berries are a native North American berry and contain an extraordinary amount of antioxidants, along with many other health benefits. Although it is native to this area, it was not used much by early European settlers, but several foreign nations have taken interest in it and it is currently one of the highest researched fruits at many universities. As we develop our site, we will include much more information about Aronia berries and the excellent benefits. In 2011, 8 cultivars had proven suitable candidates for organic management and spray programs. Our vineyard consists of 7 1/2 acres of grapes and 7 acres of aronia berries.