The grapes aren’t the only sun-worshippers that have found a home at this Delaware winery
Updated May 13, 2021;
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There might not be a more aptly named winery on the East Coast than Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery in Frankford, in the southeast corner of Delaware.
Known for a time as Fenwick Wine Cellars, owners Adrian and Jessica Mobilia in 2015 made two important decisions: They married in mid-summer and within a few months purchased a 26-acre farm in nearby Frankford.
By the end of 2015, they closed the doors to Fenwick Wine Cellars and started the process of building a larger facility on this new property they had bought. As that was happening, they planted the winery’s first 1,600 vines, consisting of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the idea of adding to the vineyard every spring, until complete. Grapes were something that at least Adrian was used to, having grown up in North East, Pennsylvania, the middle of Lake Erie Wine Country. His family founded a
Salted Vines raises funds for military and first responder nonprofits
Blessings for Badges check presentation attendees shown are (l-r) Secretary Cathy Bassett from Mountaire, Treasurer Ina Fitch, Katie Duke from Salted Vines, President Cindi Susi, Allie Wheatley, and her father, Vice President Sgt. Barry Wheatley of the Millsboro Police Department. SUBMITTED PHOTOS April 18, 2021
Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs Chair Chuck Baldwin, right, accepts a donation check from Salted Vines General Manager Katie Duke.
On Sept. 11, 2019, Salted Vines bottled a red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah and named it Tribute, to recognize those who are serving or have served in all branches of the military, police, fire and ambulance services.
January 6, 2021
Salted Vines will host Sippin’ with Sloths events Jan. 13 and 27 at its vineyard near Frankford. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery will again host its Sippin’ with Sloths events from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13 and 27. Paired with Barn Hill Preserve, Salted Vines provides a unique experience for adults 21 and older to enjoy some wine and snacks while chilling out with sloths in a safe environment. Reservations for one of the upcoming event dates must be made in advance on the Barn Hill Preserve website, barnhillpreserve.com/delaware.
Salted Vines has crafted a special wine for this event made from the grape varietal named for Delaware. This new wine has been given the name Lower Slower Delaware, representing the local nickname for Sussex County with a nod to the beloved, slow-moving sloths. The wine release will take place at the Jan. 13 event for registered attendees, and the public release will be from 12 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 1