Morgan Creek Vineyards (Alabama)
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| Morgan Creek Vineyards | |
|---|---|
| Location | Harpersville, Alabama, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°19′34″N 86°27′20″W / 33.326156°N 86.4555°W |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Cases/yr | 15,000 |
| Known for | Vulcan Red |
| Distribution | Regional |
| Tasting | Open to public |
| Website | Official website |
Morgan Creek Vineyards is a winery in Harpersville, Alabama, United States. Regionally well-known, it is one of eleven wineries in the state.[1][2] Founded in 2000 on an initial 30 acres (12 ha), it began with a production of 600 cases (7200 bottles), that sold in 6 stores. In 2009, the winery produced 15,000 cases, selling in 400 stores across Alabama and Mississippi, and expanded its acreage by 85 acres (34 ha).[3] It is run by Brammer family.[4]
Morgan Creek produces "Southern wines such as muscadine, blueberry and apple,"[4] and a red wine called "Vulcan Red," named for the Vulcan statue in nearby Birmingham.[5] Its wine was included on the list of "100 Things to Eat in Alabama Before You Die."[6][7]
As a member of the Alabama Wineries and Grape Growers Association, Morgan Creek has been actively involved in efforts to relax some restrictions on wineries in Alabama, to better conform with laws in the rest of the United States.[8] In 2010, it favored the passage of Alabama House Bill 637 and Alabama Senate Bill 556, collectively known as the Alabama Small Winery Business Viability Act, in the Alabama legislature. The act, if passed, would require Alabama wineries to conform with Federal winery laws, define what a small winery is, and address business issues related to wineries.[2]
References
- ^ Zraly, Kevin (2006). Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide. Sterling. p. 75. ISBN 978-1-4027-2585-2.
- ^ a b Jones, Amy (25 March 2010). "Local wineries supporting state legislation". Shelby County Reporter. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ^ Vickery, Scottie (2009-09-17). "Morgan Creek Vineyards in Harpersville to hold its ninth annual Grape Stomp". The Birmingham News. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
- ^ a b Wilkinson, Kaija (2005-07-15). "Alabama vineyards aging well: Winemaker cultivates 50% revenue growth in fields of Shelby County". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
- ^ O'Hara, Jo Ellen (2007-11-28). "Alabama's Pride is showing". al.com. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
- ^ "100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die" (PDF). Alabama Tourism Department. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
- ^ "Top Dishes". Alabama Tourism Department. 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
- ^ Sharp, Fran (January 2006). "Retiree lives good life with local winery". AFC Cooperative Farming News. Archived from the original on 22 April 2009. Retrieved 7 April 2010.