PennsylvaniaPennsylvania's
moderate climate and rolling terrain provides some of the best growing
conditions on the east coast. Here, more than 110 wineries produce a
delightful array of wine varieties - perhaps more kinds than any other
wine region. The roster of award-winning Pennsylvania varietals
includes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Catawba, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chardonnay,
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Reisling, Seyval Blanc, Vidal
Blanc, Vignoles - and, yes, even wine made in the Champagne manner!Pennsylvania's wine industry is growing in both production and reputation. At the heart of it all is the passion of its winery owners. These family-owned agricultural operations create not only a unique offering of wines, but also have developed a special brand of hospitality which is offered to the thousands who visit their wineries each year. Pennsylvania's wine regions include Central Delaware Valley, Groundhog, Lake Erie, Lehigh Valley, Lower Susquehanna, Philadelphia Countryside, Pittsburgh Countryside and Upper Susquehanna.  |  |
Featured Wine Regions & Wineries Groundhog 
WINDGATE WINERY & VINEYARD
MAZZA VINEYARDS Who We Are: Nestled
along the shores of Pennsylvania’s Lake Erie Wine Country, Mazza
Vineyards invites you to share a truly enjoyable winemaking and tasting
experience. A scenic drive to the winery along East Lake Road (Route 5)
will lead you through mile after mile of vineyard. It is from these
vineyards that we choose the wine grape varieties to produce our award
winning wines. PENN SHORE VINEYARDS Who We Are: Penn
Shore Vineyards is located at the center of Pennsylvania's
grape-growing Lake Erie shoreline, just a few minutes drive from
Interstate 90 along picturesque Tour 5.
Penn Shore is one of the largest and longest established wineries in
the state. We strive to produce only the finest parietals and blends
from European and American wine grapes grown nearby.
FRANKLIN HILL VINEYARDS Who We Are: Welcome
to Franklin Hill Vineyards! Our family owned and operated winery has
been in business for over 20 years. The oldest of the Lehigh Valley
wineries, Franklin Hill Vineyards is a small, secluded
winery located in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Our vineyard
offers panoramic views of the Delaware River Valley. Our family owned
winery, established in 1982, was a natural outgrowth of our
viticultural pursuits and completed the cycle from new vines to
finished wines. We are very proud to offer the fruits of our labor
directly to the people. Please feel free to visit us at any of our
locations. AMORE WINERY Who We Are: Amoré
Winery began in the spring of 2000 with our vineyard. While our vines
were maturing, we undertook the major renovation of the barn next to
the vineyard. Our winery opened in the spring of 2003. We now offer a
wide range of varieties that are certain to match your desire and
taste. Check our wine list page for a description of the wine
selections we now have. MANATAWNY CREEK WINERY Who We Are: Our
family winery is located on our 90-acre farm in Amityville, PA along
the banks of the Manatawny Creek. Manatawny is a Native American term
meaning “Where we Meet to Drink”. We feel we have placed our winery in
the ideal location! At Manatawny Creek Winery, our belief is that
variety is truly the spice of life. To that end, we produce a wide
variety of wine styles and are confident that everyone will find wines
to suit his or her taste!
ADAMS COUNTY WINERY Who We Are: Adams
County Winery, which first began operation in 1978, is a small farm
winery located in Adams County, just eight miles west of Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania. Nestled against the South Mountains, we have an ideal
climate for growing grapes that, in turn, make our quality wines. Come
visit us and enjoy free sampling in our tasting room. Take a free tour
of the winery, located in a 19th century Pennsylvania bank barn. Visit
our gift shop, where you'll find our award-winning wines and
wine-related products for sale.
J. MAKI WINERY at FRENCH CREEK VINEYARDS Who We Are: Our winemaker, J. Maki (mack´e, Finnish), began creating wine in 1973 with Zinfandel grapes from California.
To us, our vineyard is a big garden, where the emphasis is high on
labor and low on chemical input. Since we love our grapes,
sustainability of their environment is our utmost concern.
From picking to processing, our operations are done by hand, with the
grapes gently pressed in small batches. We’re noted for our European
styling, which fosters subtle and complex fruit flavors to develop and
mature over time.
CHRISTIAN W. KLAY WINERY 412 Fayette Springs Road Chalk Hill, PA Phone: (724) 439-3424 Website: cwklaywinery.com Who We Are: Winery owner Sharon Klay and her husband John first developed an interest in winemaking while living in New York City in the 1970s. This interest led them to research and the selection of the nearly 100 varieties of grapes that would be suitable for cool climate growing conditions. When the Klays relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, they searched for three years to find a suitable vineyard site. In 1986, the couple purchased a 215-acre farm in Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania. John developed a successful practice as a cardiothoracic surgeon, while Sharon decided to take the original 1,000 vines on the property to 14,000 vines. In 1997, Fayette County’s first commercial winery opened. Named after the Klays’ son Christian, Sharon planned to offer her customers the complete wine experience and soon developed an array of enticing special events for the public, such as murder mysteries and a “Wine & Dine in the Woods” series. • Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop  Upper Susquehanna
BIRD SONG WINERY Who We Are: Bird
Song Winery Inc. was founded in 1995 by John Crane on 52 acres of
picturesque Sullivan County countryside just outside the little town of
Dushore. "We believe in the quality of our wine, and our 'down home'
atmosphere. All of our wines are produced from Pennsylvania grapes.
Since 1995 we have been working to develop a wine growing region in the
unique microclimate of the Endless Mountains using varities adaptable
to a short, cold growing season. Some of our grapevines could withstand
up to 25 degrees below zero."
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