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…
Best wineries near Penn State University.
Learning more about how the term “estate” is used by Pennsylvania wineries.
Review of wines from Ripepi Winery and Vineyard near Pittsburgh, founded by Rich Ripepi in 1987.
Catching up with Carley Razzi of Penns Woods.
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.
Top wineries convenient to Pittsburgh.
Q&A with PA winemaker Janelle Ripepi-D’Eramo of Ripepi Winery.
Reviews for The Perfect Red, The Perfect Rose and The Perfect Blanc from Mazza Vineyards in Erie, PA.
American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) are designated wine grape-growing regions in the United States recognized by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). These regions are delineated based on specific geographic features such as climate, soil type, elevation, and topography, which influence the characteristics of the grapes grown there and the resulting wines. AVAs…
Interview with the winemaker
Our picks for the best wine bars in Philly.
Checking out a new PA winery, Acadian Wine Company
These are some of Pittsburgh’s best wine bars to sample and relax.
A listing of the best wineries that are easy to get to from Center City Philadelphia.
PAVC tries a wine with praise from Decanter and Suckling.
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…
PA is losing a great winery. 🙁
The best red grapes for PA wine,
The top white wine grapes grown in the commonwealth.
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.
Galen Glen scores big with James Suckling.
Our picks for the best hybrid grapes for dry wines in PA.
Pennsylvania is a keystone of US wine history!
Check out the best wine festivals in PA.
Pennsylvania is home to some of the best sweet wines in the country. From the honeysuckle notes of sweet whites to the strawberry and watermelon flavors of lovely rose, there is a sweet wine in Pennsylvania for everyone. In this post, we will explore 10 of the top sweet wines in Pennsylvania. We will discuss…
Pennsylvania is home to a thriving wine industry, and fruit wines are a big part of that. From sweet and tart raspberries to refreshing blueberries, there is a fruit wine for everyone in Pennsylvania. In this post, we will take a look at 10 of the top-rated fruit wines in Pennsylvania. Whether you are a…
Looking for the best red wines in Pennsylvania? We’ve got you covered with out picks for the best dry reds in PA
Discover PA wine history or more about local wineries.
Read about the oldest wineries in Pennsylvania (still in operation) including wineries from the Lake Erie AVA.
Pennsylvania has a thriving wine industry, and its white wines are some of the best in the country. The state’s cool climate is ideal for growing grapes that produce light, refreshing wines with complex flavors. Those seeking out Pennsylvania’s top rated whites should look for wine made from grapes like like Gruner Veltliner, Albarino, Chardonnay,…
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…
Tasting Stony Run’s best-in-state Albarino, as well as some other Pennsylvania-made wines.
With the purchase of Briar Valley Winery in 2020, Bella Terra — who had opened in 2015 as an event-focused winery — solidified their place as the leading dry vinifera producer in PA’s southwest. Funnily enough, being on the western side of PA, they tend to align more to a west-coast style of winemaking, highlighting…
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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.
Though many PA wineries strive to emulate other cool climate regions — such as the Loire or Mosel valleys in Europe — Armstrong Valley take the opposite approach. These wines are all about the ripe, rich fruit and high alcohol that one finds in places like Napa and Australia. To be honest, I find myself…
Reviews of Penns Woods’ acclaimed Chardonnay, Merlot and more.
Tasting Riesling, Cab Franc and more from the Erie, PA giant.
Checking in with one of PA’s best
Come on baby, drive south
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…
I recently tasted through several white and rosé wines from Karamoor Estate in Fort Washington, PA (that I purchased from their website and had shipped to my home). Here are some quick thoughts: Karamoor Estate Rosé 2018 ($24) Nicely balanced. Fully watermelon Jolly Rancher up front, but enough acid and just a touch of tannin…
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…
Carl Helrich of Allegro Winery in Brogue, PA talks about the estate’s early Opus 1 wine, working with the PLCB, and selling high-end dry reds in central PA.
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…