Peter Bernardi, an 83-year-old retired boilermaker, began growing grapes on his 50-acre Blackwell Side Road farm four years ago and couldn't be happier with the results. He has 200 vines planted in four varieties: Merlot, Vidal blanc, Seyval blanc and Chambourcin. “The results are very good," he said. "I like to make my own wine and I like to spend time outdoors too." Glenn Ogilvie