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.
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.