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Anthony Vietri

  • A bride and groom outside in the vineyards at a winery wedding.
    Family

    Chester County Wineries Host Timelessly Elegant Weddings

    May 4, 2026

    As winery weddings grow in popularity, Chester County residents are choosing scenic local vineyards as the perfect venue for the big day, writes Roger Morris…

  • An outdoor patio table and scenic vineyards at Va La Vineyards.
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Avondale’s Va La Vineyards Brings Small-Batch Wines to Chester County

    November 20, 2025

    Local winery Va La Vineyards is bringing delicious French and Italian wines to Avondale, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. Recently featured in Wine Enthusiast,…

  • Shawn Cephas outside of record store entrance.
    Music

    Local Podcast Connects Listeners to Chester County Nonprofits, Businesses Like ‘Forever Changes’

    July 29, 2025

    Co-hosted by Joe Casabona, Erik Gudmundson, and Liam Dempsey, the “Start Local” podcast connects Chester County with its local businesses and nonprofits to grow and…

  • Table and chairs surrounded by wine barrels at Chaddsford Winery.
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Two Chester County Vineyards Make Small-Batch Red Wine, Perfect for Winter 

    March 5, 2025

    Local red wine is the perfect pairing for traditional winter meals, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt.   During the colder months, full-bodied, hearty wines are…

  • bottles of wine on table with skeletons sitting down
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    3 Must-Visit Wineries in Chester County for Your Perfect Glass of Wine

    September 30, 2024

    Whether you’re into red or white, dry or sweet, there are has plenty of wineries in Chester County to find your perfect glass of wine,…

  • 400-year-old tree before it fell
    Environment & Outdoors

    Chester County Mourns Loss of 400-Year-Old Tree

    September 25, 2023

    Last week, a 400-year-old tree stood tall for the last time in Chester County. The white oak unexpectedly uprooted right near Kennett Square, writes Jen…

  • Va La Vineyards
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    As Year Comes to Close, Avondale Winery Already Gears Up for Spring Vineyard Harvest

    December 5, 2022

    Like many Pennsylvania vineyards, Va La Vineyards in Avondale is settling down after a successful year. Yet, owner and winemaker Anthony Vietri has kept the…

  • LA Va Vineyards
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Renowned Nationally, Winery in Avondale Proud to Remain ‘Old School’ in 2022

    April 5, 2022

    Va La Vineyards in Avondale is staying true to its roots by letting patrons enjoy its premium wines without adding food trucks and live music…

  • La Va Vineyards Avondale
    Restaurants

    Status Quo for Now but Grape Things Ahead for Avondale Vineyard with International Footprint

    April 19, 2021

    Va La Vineyards in Avondale has felt the pandemic, particularly with its number of visitors, but it has managed to keep its distribution channels mostly…

  • Agriculture

    Taking Risks with ‘Notoriously Difficult’ Grape Variety Pays Off for Avondale Winery

    August 26, 2020

    Not shying away from a difficult grape variety proved to be the right choice for Va La Vineyards in Avondale, writes Paul Vigna for the…

  • Agriculture

    The Story of the Red Wine That Makes Avondale’s Va La Vineyards One of America’s Top Wineries

    April 25, 2019

    Va La Vineyards in Avondale, one of the top wineries in the nation, is seeing its flagship red blend, Mahogany, turn 12 this year, writes…

  • Agriculture

    Va La Vineyards in Avondale Produces Wine That Satisfies the Most Sophisticated of Palates

    March 29, 2019

    Va La Vineyards in Avondale is one of the few Pennsylvania wineries that uses natural practices to produce quality wine that can satisfy even the…

  • The four signature wines of the Va La Vineyards are La Prima Donna, Silk, Mahogany, and Cedar, made using Viaggio's ancient Piemonte methods.
    Commerce

    Chester County Home to One of the 101 Best Wineries in America

    August 20, 2017

    A new panel of 60 wine experts once again raised a glass to the unique wines crafted by Avondale’s Anthony Vietri. His Va La Vineyards…

  • Commerce, Manufacturing & Industry, Retail

    Avondale’s Va La Vineyards Receives National Acclaim Despite Limited Production

    January 4, 2017

    Avondale’s Va La Vineyards may only produce six to eight different wines each year, but that has not stopped it from receiving national recognition for…

  • Entertainment, Manufacturing & Industry

    Avondale’s Va La Vineyards Still State’s Top Winery

    August 4, 2015

    The small, unconventional winery outside Avondale that picks Italian malvasia grapes where you’d expect gourmet mushrooms remains the best place in Pennsylvania to savor a…

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