Hark Vineyards
October 27, 2023. We continued our meandering journey to Hark Vineyards in Earlysville, almost due West from Burnley crossing Route 29. Once you get out in this vicinity, cell service can be spotty so take care with your navigation. To me, the optimum development for a winery is to get the vineyard growing first since no great wine comes from inferior grapes. Next build a production facility and make the investment to make wine on your own terms. Lastly, build a tasting room to sell your product. Hark seems to have its priorities straight. Aaron and Candace Hark bought their property in 2015, began planting grapes in a cattle field in 2016, and had their first harvest in 2017. They opened to the public in October 2019. We spent some time talking with assistant winemaker Luke Hintz, who was doubling as wine server that afternoon. Earnest and younger than his years, we greatly thank Luke for his time with us. A.J. Greely is the winemaker. You will not see a s