About Our Vineyard

Backporch Vineyard broke ground in 2019 when the Amish started our barn. Within 30 days the exterior of the barn was finished. It took a bit longer to get electricity, running water, etc. Here are highlights, and you can follow the progress on Instagram. ​

 

WE STARTED WITH A HAY FIELD

It all started with a conversation between neighbors.

Our Wine Family
Lorrie Gump (Co-Owner)
Lorrie Gump (Co-Owner)

People don't know; She is an avid sporting clay shooter, loves to cook. She is known as the "pusher" of food in the neighborhood. Favorite wine - Backporch Breeze Rose' or the Freeman's Red Oak

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Rick Gump (Co-Owner)
Rick Gump (Co-Owner)

Co-owner and grape guru People don’t know he: has trained hunting dogs He is passionate about: growing things Favorite wine: 77 Steps (ask him why!) Last book he read: Wine and Health by Richard Baxter Talk to him about: -Upland bird dogs -Shooting sporting clays

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