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Looking for an excellent day trip? Why not take your Fort Myers Van Rental to Eden Vineyards and Winery! Located in Alva, near Fort Myers, Eden Vineyards and Winery is just over an hour's drive south of the Tampa Bay area. As Florida's oldest operating winery and the southernmost winery and vineyard in the United States, you will sample some of the most tastiest and unique wines. Eden is also known for producing Florida's alternative to a California Blush wine made from Tropical Carambola Starfruit.

History

Before heading over to the Eden Vineyards and Winery in your Fort Myers Van Rental , here is a brief but interesting history you should read up on. The Kiser family began planting fine wine grapes in Southwest Florida over 30 years ago. They wanted to grow grapes that produced fine wines such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. However they discovered that after a few years the grapes would slowly die from something called Pierces Disease. The Kiser didn't give up and instead they decided to learn more about the disease. They found out that a small research effort had began in the 1930's by agricultural researchers at the University of Florida and after many years later, the group discovered that a "hybrid" grape plant could produce fine wine and be immune to Pierces Disease. In the early 50's the research group produced the 1st set of Florida hybrids and in the mid 70's the Kiser's purchased some cuttings from them. They planted them in a test vineyard located in the little town of Alva. After years of planting, growing, harvesting, and testing, the Kiser's achieved a really fine wine by 1985. Finally in 1986 the Eden Vineyards became the southernmost federally licensed bonded winery and vineyards in the US.

Wine, Wine and more Wine!

Today, the Eden Vineyards produce 6 wines that are enjoyed by thousands of Floridians and visitors. These wines range from the very dry and elegant to the sweet and luscious. Each wine has been hand crafted and combines old world tradition with modern wine making practices.

Lake Emerald

This fine wine has an extremely dry and elegant taste as a result of being fermented at cold temperatures in French oak barrels.

Alva Rouge

Known at Mildred Kiser's spaghetti wine, this fresh and fruity wine has been created in the Beaujolais Nouveau style and is great with pastas and roast chicken.

Alva White

This medium dry wine is crispy and fruity at the same time. It tastes best when paired with seafood, pork or poultry.

Coral Bell

This is Eden's version of the popular California "Blush" wine (but not as sweet). Its mouth-filling grape flavor also has a bright and clean finish.

Eden Stars

Made from "starfruit" grown in South Florida, this tropical version of California "Blush" can be served chilled or as a complement to a light lunch, salad or picnic.

Eden Spice

This is Eden's most special and popular wine! With its very sweet and exotic flavors, most people keep buying this wine simply because of its great taste.

Ordering Wine

Eden wines can be purchased by the case (twelve 750ml bottles) and you can even get it delivered by Federal Express right to your doorstep! This offer is only to residents of the US. Call (239) 728-9463 to place an order.

Visiting Eden

Take your Fort Myers Van Rental and drive through the unique 20 year old vineyards, and then come to the winery reception room for a conducted tasting. Here you will experience the warm hospitality of the Kiser family that has been here for 3 generations. Drop in anytime between 11am-4pm, however visits of groups over 11 people must be arranged by prior appointment. Wine tasting and selling are only available to people over 21 years of age.

Directions

Eden Vineyards is located on 19709 Little Lane, Alva, Florida - 10 miles east of exit 141 off I-75 (State Highway 80). Watch for the small green State of Florida EDEN VINEYARDS sign with the arrow. Turn south onto Little Lane and drive your Fort Myer car rental to the public entrance to Eden Vineyards (400 feet down Little Lane).

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