Wine and Food

Only in the heart of Central Pennsylvania will you find a delightful selection of reds and whites to please your palate. The wineries of the Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail welcome you every week of the year to tour and taste premium wines, picnic, take photos of the vineyards, and talk with the wine makers.

Set your own route for a fun and relaxing trip and take home bottles full of memories. The thirteen family-owned wineries include:

Lift your spirits this holiday season on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, eastern Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing wine region. The award-winning wine trail spreads its nine family-owned wineries and vineyards across six counties near the metropolitan area of Philadelphia. Known for its signature grape, Chambourcin, that all nine wineries grow, the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a picturesque romantic getaway during the winter months.

In Pennsylvania's Amish Country, a sprawling vineyard stretches itself across one of the many hills, blanketed in some of the world's best-tasting grapes. It is here, at Waltz Vineyard, that Pennsylvania produces its largest harvest of grapes. Fertilized by world-class soil and nurtured by the same family for six generations, the land is a true testament to the aspirations and American ideals of local, family-owned business.

Home to over 200 wineries, Pennsylvania contributes $2 billion to the economy from its unique wine industry, nurtured by its climate and landscape that makes it a winemaking paradise. The green rolling hills, diverse soil, endless forests, hot summers, and cold winters mimic many of the European landscapes that started the industry. It was what pushed William Penn, the founder and proprietor of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, to plant the first vineyard in 1683.

This two-day festival takes place June 20 & 21, 2015 at Split Rock Resort located in beautiful Lake Harmony in the Pocono Mountains.  The event features continuous musical entertainment on three stages, over 30 of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries, and a wide selection of food vendors to tempt your taste buds. Educational seminars will be held during the festival so check them out to learn new things about wine.

The B.F. Hiestand House Bed & Breakfast is now offering PA wine tours to their guests. Located in the midst of South Central Pennsylvania's wine country, the area is rich with wineries each offering a unique ambiance and surprising quality. Enjoy a relaxing tour experience lead by fun loving innkeeper Dallas, you will show you sprawling vineyards, boutique tasting rooms and welcoming winemakers. As you travel from winery to winery, you'll learn about he history of the region.

Spanning scenic southeastern Pennsylvania between historic Philadelphia and the Amish countryside of Lancaster County, the eight wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail are located within an easy drive of one another (within a 50 mile radius).  All wineries are open year round each with a tasting room and unique characteristics. Visit www.bvwinetrail.com for a complete list of wineries.

Located in an ideal grape-growing environment, wines produced in the area have won countless national and international awards.  Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania are eight family-owned vineyard and wineries, whose wines have brought home the Governor’s Cup nine times for Pennsylvania’s best wine. More than 50 awards were received for wines made from Chambourcin, their signature grape.

Savor the flavors of hundreds of Pennsylvania wines in historic Adams County. Indulge your senses with great wine, great food and great music! Over 25 Pennsylvania wineries, spectacular food, art, handmade jewelry, clothing, wine accessories and more. 

Entertainment schedule includes Brittany Opperman (country), Half Serious (Classic Rock) and River Knot (R&B/Soul) on Saturday, September 7.  The line up for Sunday, September 8 includes The Colgan-Hirsh Band (Jazz/Funk), Moon Dog Medicine Show (Blues), Dyin' Eyler Brothers (Rock).