Starting a Blog

            

           Hi my name is Julian and I am one of the four people that will be running Elk's blog. We have never before done a blog so it may be rough at first but our hope is to inform and keep our readers up to date on what is happening at Elk Run Vineyards. We will also be posting interested wine articles and fun tips about wine, wine making, vineyards etc. Little background on us:

"Elk Run Vineyards is nestled in the rolling hills of Frederick County surrounded by dairy and horse farms and fields of wheat and corn. The name “Elk Run” was chosen for a stream. The deed name to the property is the “Resurvey of Cold Friday.” It was a land grant from the King of England to Lord Baltimore. The winemaker’s home is circa 1756. Since 1983 Fred and Carol Wilson and Neill Bassford, along with associates, family and friends, have made Elk Run a shining star among American wine producers."

"Using new world research and technology while maintaining the traditions and values of old world practices, Elk Run’s focus is on producing high quality wine from high quality grapes. Soils of schist and shale allow for deep roots and good drainage. Seven to eight hundred foot elevations help keep the vineyard safe from frost danger. Warm days and cool nights preserve the fruity character in the wines. Using grafted Vinifera vines, close spacing and great attention to crop levels allow the wine maker to create wines of character, structure, balance and good color" 

            We grow 10 different variety of grapes and make more then 18 different wines from them. We pride ourselves on making the best wine possible.
            Well I hope this helps you to better understand us and I hope you will continue to read our blog.
Thanks
Visit us at Elkrun.com