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…
Learning more about how the term “estate” is used by Pennsylvania wineries.
Pennsylvania’s best sommeliers came together to select PA’s best wines for 2024. Winners included wineries like Penns Woods, Mazza, Karamoor and Armstrong Valley.
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?…
Tasting wine from the PA Libations online store.
A unique wine descriptor for east coast wines.
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…
Pennsylvania’s best sommeliers came together to select PA’s best wines for 2023. Winners included wineries like Penns Woods, Mazza, Karamoor and Armstrong Valley.
Highlights from the annual competition to select the best Pennsylvania wines.
PAVC Takes an In-Depth Look at the Founding of the PA Liquor Control Board (PLCB) Perusing the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Wikipedia page recently — as the dedicated wine history lover and commonwealth citizen is wont to do — I noticed a quote I’d surely seen before, but for whatever reason gave me pause that…
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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.
Checking in with producers around the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania’s wine industry gets a PR boost.
Talking price, quality and award-winning PA wine.