Nassau Valley Vineyards
Lewes, DE
Nassau Valley Vineyards, located near Lewes, Delaware, was founded in 1987 and became the state's first award‑winning winery after the founders helped secure farm winery legislation in 1991. The tour features a self‑guided museum that traces the history of wine from ancient civilizations to contemporary practices, displays regional artwork, and offers a view of the winery’s processing equipment. The vineyard cultivates Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot on the eastern shore, supplementing its 14‑wine line with other locally sourced fruit.