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HISTORY - John and Jan Landis' path into the ancient art of winemaking
began in 1972 as Jan was editing a book called "Homesteading."
Piqued by the possibilities, they purchased a 5 acre farm in Breinigsville
PA in 1973. Extensive research into soil and weather conditions
led them to plant their first fifty vines in 1974. John applied
his background to courses in enology and viticulture as Vynecrest
Winery officially opened its doors in 1989. In 1994, the Landis'
purchased an additional 29 acres of land adjacent to the existing
vineyard and began planting first of many separate vineyard blocks
on this new land.
In 1997, Vynecrest became a charter member of the Lehigh Valley
Wine Trail and moved its original tasting room from the lower section
of the barn into a newly renovated upper section, which today
still remains as their featured tasting area. In 1999, Vynecrest
started partnership with Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem where their
German Gluhwein "Spiced Winter Red" remains a seasonal favorite.
In 2002, Vynecrest became a Limited Liability Company (LLC), as
their youngest son Sam came back into the business and in 2003 Vynecrest
completed a modern facility connecting to the original barn that
will be used for producing and aging future wines. At an increase
of two acres of growth a year, Vynecrest is currently producing
12,000 gallons a year with a goal to reach 20,000 gallons in the
future. Vynecrest currently has 16 acres in vineyard and produces all of
its wines on-site.
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