PAZDAR WINERY

David Pazdar's love of the wine started in his late teens and early twenties. Coming from a middle-class family, his parents encouraged his siblings and he to get ahead in life. This included learning to enjoy the finer things in life including art and wine. While in college at the University of Connecticut (UConn) he switched majors from computer science to chemistry. Realizing that a wine maker was essentially a wine chemist, he decided that he could combine 2 passions into 1 career (if you call what you love doing a "career"). He fell in love with the industry not just for the wine but also because it (like all farm-based industries) is very family oriented.

He was lucky in the fact that one of the top amateur wine makers in the country, Dr. Bobbitt, was a chemistry professor at UConn. He became David's mentor. David's senior research project/thesis was on wine chemistry. In addition to his BS in Chemistry (with an emphasis on wine chemistry) from the University of Connecticut, he also has a MBA.

In the years following college, David worked in various industries including wine, food, beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical while starting the winery. All of these gave him knowledge, that on their own would be nothing, but combined with his passion increased his skills exponentially. Among his other passions is drawing (he has drawn several of the labels) and writing (his descriptions have receive numerous complements from various English professors and others.) All of this artistry he brings to his wine making.

In 1990 David met his wife Tracy. One of their first dates was to visit one of the wineries, David was consulting to at the time. On the way home, Tracy realized that as his future wife (yes, she knew long before him) that the wine industry would become a major part of her life. They now have 2 daughters, Kasha and Kristina. Kristina is already coming up with ideas for new wines. At some of the major festivals, Kasha is responsible for designing the displays. Many times you'll find Tracy's dad, Tom Davis, helping out behind the table.

This was the world's first chocolate wine. The first batch was released to the public in 1999. Tasting this lightly sweet dessert wine you will find bananas up front and dark chocolate in the back.

A dry fruity rosé with the very subtle hint of habaneros. It's a wonderful wine to have with cheese & crackers or potato chips.

An international gold medal winner, this is a cherry port blended with pure cocoa.

Double gold medal winner, 1st wine to ever win a 1st place "Scovie" (international gourmet food competition) award. A liquefied hot ball! Delightfully sweet dessert wine with the taste of cinnamon. Try some over sliced apples, peaches, or ice cream with some .whipped creme.