When it comes to exploring Pennsylvania wines, Merlot is a classic grape that — while perhaps better know internationally for its warmer climate expressions — is versatile enough to also work well across the commonwealth. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best Merlot wines Pennsylvania has to offer. Penns…

Our friend Dr. Seth Porter recently put this policy brief together based on his dissertation work for his Ph.D. in policy administration at West Chester University. Though certainly an academic work aimed primarily at the wine industry, as consumers we found it nonetheless fascinating. What hit particularly for us were the sections on collective reputation…

Whelp, the world has changed quite a bit since we restarted this little project at the beginning of the year. I don’t think any of us could’ve predicted what was about to happen back then! At any rate, local wineries need our support more than ever. How about writing a review of your favorite? Or…

It’s mid-March, and most of us are now living with work-from-home quarantines, school closures, Philly Wine Week postponements, and, of course, “social distancing.” I have little interest in getting into the nuances of the Coronavirus spread and response, but I do want to wish every one of you good health during this crazy time, as…

Welcome Back …to Pennsylvania Vine Company!!! This site started in 2012 as an online magazine about both the wines of Pennsylvania and the international wines available to consumers in the commonwealth (i.e. through the PLCB). When our fearless co-founder Jeff Alexander moved to New England in 2016, however, we struggled to overcome our sadness, and…