What, exactly, defines a wine as being from Pennsylvania? It seems like a relatively simple question. But if we dig into this, it quickly gets more complicated. For example, does “Pennsylvania wine” mean that it is produced in Pennsylvania? The fermentation, the aging, the bottling? Or does it mean the grapes are grown in Pennsylvania?…
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Why the Limited Winery Act of 1968 is Still Important to the Pennsylvania Wine Industry
May 23, 2021The Limited Winery Act of 1968 paved the way for the growth of the Pennsylvania wine industry.
It’s been nearly five years since Joe Roberts visited with a dozen Pennsylvania winemakers to learn about their commitment to quality dry wines, so an invite to the recent PA Sommelier Judgement Day event — hosted at Nectar restaurant in the Philadelphia suburb of Berwyn — seemed like a good opportunity to check in on…
In-state wineries dish about what’s on tap for the annual ag confab.