Pennsylvania Wine Tours


There are over 100 wineries located along the rolling countryside of Pennsylvania, there is a winery located within a forty-five minute drive from anywhere in the state. Found in some of the most scenic areas of the state, Pennsylvania wineries are a perfect destination for a summer day trip or a country autumn drive. Most wineries in Pennsylvania offer wine tastings, winery tours and special events throughout the entire year.


Pennsylvania wine region includes Lake Erie, LeHigh Valley and Berks County, Upper and Lower Susquehanna, Philly Countryside, Pittsburgh Countryside, Groundhog Region, and Laurel Highlands. Grape harvest season in Pennsylvania begins around mid-August and ends around mid-October (which is also prime fall foliage season in the state). Most vineyards in the state offer tours and tastings year-round, but late summer to mid-fall is the best time to visit Pennsylvania wineries and to experience the true wine making process.

Pennsylvania's variable yet moderate climate and rolling terrain provides ideal grape growing conditions, making it perfect for growing a wide range of grape varieties. Among the popular wines in Pennsylvania are Cabernet Sauvignon, Catawba, Merlot, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Reisling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, and Vignoles.

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Pennsylvania ranks among the top ten in the production of wine in the United States. Smell, swirl, sip, and learn a little about fine wine taking one of Pennsylvania's Wine Tours.