This article is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Winery Association.
Itching to hit the road and discover what Pennsylvania has to offer? Aiming to unveil what the Keystone State touts in the world of local wine? The thriving wine landscape of this East Coast state is fruitful in local winery production, with more than 200 wineries (and counting!) excelling in our close-to-home drinking grounds.
Not sure where to begin when planning a wine trip? Luckily, with its varied climate and well-drained soil, there’s no wrong place to start. Pennsylvania’s diverse wine regions (nine in total) produce a wide range of exceptional wines, from native and hybrid varieties that form the core of our wines to artisan vinifera wines.
Before you go, discover PA Eats’s go-to guide for wine tripping success.
With 7 expert tips up for grabs, from planning ahead and staying hydrated to stocking snacks and taking your time sipping, these been-there, done-that rules will enable you to discover Pennsylvania’s Wine Land with your best foot forward.
Eager as we are to jump—err, sip—right in? Revisit our treks to the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail, the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail and the Southwest Passage Wine Trail. Also, stay tuned for our recent wine trail visit to the Bucks County Wine Trail—coming soon to PA Eats’s Drinks section.
- Photography: Nina Lea Photography