Though the best wineries in Pennsylvania are spread across the state, most of its wine country generally sits in the southeast region of Lehigh, Berks, Bucks, Brandywine, and Montgomery counties.
With about 14,000 acres of growing grapes, you’re never more than an hour away from a winery in Pennsylvania. In fact, the state ranks 7th in the country for the most number of wineries—making it that much more difficult to narrow down the best ones to visit.
Whether you’re looking for a historic estate or a new, modern setting to sip on your next flight, here are 8 top wineries to visit in the Keystone State.
Penns Woods: 100% Pennsylvania-Grown
- Address: 124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
- Hours: 12 pm-6 pm Mon-Thurs, 11 am-7 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-6 pm Sun
- Fees: $10 per person for a tour, $18 per tasting
- Pet friendly? Yes
- Family-friendly? Yes
Located in the scenic rolling hills of Chadds Ford, PA, this family-run winery is a regional favorite for a relaxing afternoon. Penns Woods is the perfect place to take in the unique charm of the Pennsylvania “terroir” while enjoying completely Pennsylvania-grown wines and snacks.
The vineyard features weekly live music, peaceful outdoor picnic seating (or cozy indoor tasting room seating), and “Old World style” wine, cheese, and honey pairings. They even offer several ongoing events at their gorgeous vineyard, including yoga sessions, flower and craft workshops, and wine education classes!
Pro Tip: You’ll need to make a reservation in advance for weekend visits—which can easily be done through Penns Woods’ online reservation system.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery: Value in Enchantment
- Address: 239 Blue Ridge Rd, Saylorsburg, PA 18353
- Hours: 11 am-6 pm Mon-Thurs, 11 am-9 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-6 pm Sun
- Fees: $11 per tasting
- Pet friendly? Yes
- Family-friendly? Yes
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Blue Ridge Estate features a state-of-the-art tasting room with a wrap-around deck where visitors can admire a view of the vineyards. Families, friends, and pets are welcome to go for a stroll (or a sit) in the vineyards, as well.
Renowned for its full-bodied, deep red “Godfather” blend and exceptional wood fire pizzas, Blue Ridge makes good on its promise to “add value to people’s lives” by providing excellent taste, service, and atmosphere to anyone who stops by.
Fun Fact: While Blue Ridge primarily serves pizza and tacos from its own kitchen, you’re also welcome to BYOF or purchase some treats from the food trucks they feature on-site.
Galen Glen Winery: Your German White Wine Go-To
- Address: 251 Peach Tree Rd, Ortanna, PA 17353
- Hours: 12 pm-5 pm Thurs-Fri, 12 pm-6 pm Sat, 12 pm-5 pm Sun
- Fees: $9 for a self-guided flight
- Pet friendly? Yes
- Family-friendly? Yes
If you’re looking for a wine with a German flavor, Galen Glen is the Lehigh Valley winery for you. Originating from seven generations of German vintners with a passion for white varietals, Galen Glen specializes in creating the region’s best Grüner, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling.
Guests can take in the mountain views from an elegant patio or huddle up in the estate’s enclosed pavilion while they taste their flights and cheese pairings. The adventurous at heart can even purchase a blind tasting to expand their wine horizons!
Va La Vineyards: An Old World Innovator
- Address: 8822 Gap Newport Pike (Rt 41), Avondale, PA 19311
- Hours: 12 pm-5 pm Fri, 12 pm-5:30 pm Sat-Sun
- Fees: $20 per bottle or tasting flight, $11 per glass
- Pet friendly? Yes—outdoors only
- Family-friendly? Yes
Supposedly, when Anthony Vietri planted his family vineyard in 1999, a gentleman in a Cadillac drove up to him, exclaiming, “No grapes can grow in Avondale! You people are crazy!” If the story’s true, Vietri and his family have been extremely successful in proving this gentleman wrong.
Producing over two dozen French and Italian varietals with a centuries-old barn as their tasting room, Va La uses native fermentation yeast to pioneer Old World dry blends. Their innovative techniques have even set records—they’re the first winery in Pennsylvania to produce skin-contact wine.
Bottle recommendation: Both Alex Delany of Bon Appetit magazine and Scot Zoccolillo, a renowned Philadelphia sommelier, have written about how Va La’s Silk Rosado, a dry red, has revolutionized the Pennsylvania wine game.
Vynecrest: Lehigh Valley Wine Trail’s Oldest Gem
- Address: 172 Arrowhead Lane, Breinigsville, PA 18031
- Hours: 11 am-5 pm every day
- Fees: $10 per standard tasting
- Pet friendly? Yes
- Family-friendly? Yes
Another Lehigh Valley favorite, Vynecrest has been serving wine from its family-planted, hand-picked grapes since 1989. A 19th-century Swiss bank barn houses a unique tasting room experience, which is enhanced by “Vyneskeller” on the lower level—a piano bar and patio offering inspiring views of the vineyard.
There are over twenty wines to choose from in this rustic venue, so whether you’re a fan of dry whites, sweet reds, or even a summer sangria you’re likely to find the right glass for you!
Narcisi Winery & Restaurant: A Little Tuscany North of Pittsburgh
- Address: 4578 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044
- Hours: 11 am-9 pm Wed-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-8 pm Sun
- Fees: 2 complimentary tastings then $5 for 4 more, $25 per person for a tour
- Pet friendly? Yes
- Family-friendly? Yes
Originating from Italian vintners, Narcisi is a family-owned and operated winery with an atmosphere reflective of a Tuscan villa. Merging Old World wine-making techniques with modern technology, the winery focuses on minimizing both sulfites and filtration to preserve the “heart and soul” of its Vidal Blanc and Frontenac grapes.
With Italian wine recipes passed down through generations, a picturesque countryside tasting room, and tours offered in Italian, Narcisi truly is a Little Tuscany north of Pittsburgh!
Pro Tip: Unlike several other wineries in PA, you can’t bring outside food into Narcisi. That’s because they have a fully-functional, sit-down restaurant ready to bring Italian classics straight to your table.
Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn:
- Address: 5369 State Route 655, Belleville, PA 17004
- Hours: 10 am-5 pm Mon-Sat, 1 pm-4 pm Sun
- Fees: Varies
- Pet friendly? Yes
- Family-friendly? Yes
Though Brookmere has an additional tasting room in New Oxford, PA, its Belleville location on the Susquehanna Heartland wine trail is one of a handful of Pennsylvania wineries with lodging available. Not only can you stay in a cozy bed & breakfast while tasting award-winning red, white, blush, and fruit wines, but you can also rent their 1866 Winery Barn as a unique and attractive venue for weddings and special occasions.
Pro Tip: Fees may vary because this is a small family vineyard, and pricing for tastings and tours can vary—call the winery at (717) 935-5380 to get a clearer idea of how much you’ll be paying.
Penn Shore Winery and Vineyards:
- Address: 10225 East Lake Road, North East, PA 16428
- Hours: 9 am-5:30 pm Mon-Sat, 11 am-4:30 pm Sun
- Fees: Varies—generally around $2 for 6 samples
- Pet friendly? Yes
- Family-friendly? Yes
Representing Lake Erie wine country, Penn Shore is the oldest licensed winery in Pennsylvania—and one of the largest ones, too. With both European and American varietals and blends growing in its 100-acre vineyard, Penn Shore has been serving its finest wines to the northwest PA region since 1969.
If you plan on heading to their tasting room, be sure to try their Lambruscano, Kir, or dry Concord. And don’t miss their “Music in the Vineyards” summer concert series!
Fun Fact: Nearby head west on PA-5 after leaving Penn Shore and Presque Isle State Park is about a half hour down the road in Erie, PA!
