Pennsylvania Wines Earn 90+ Scores from Wine Enthusiast
Latest ratings highlight the quality and diversity of wines being produced across the Commonwealth
[PENNSYLVANIA — September 14, 2026] — Pennsylvania wines are earning national attention, with eight wines from Pennsylvania wineries receiving scores of 90 points or higher in the latest Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide.
The October 2026 ratings showcase Pennsylvania’s growing reputation for producing high-quality wines across a diverse range of grape varieties and styles, from Riesling and Cabernet Franc to Zweigelt and Saperavi.
The wines receiving 90 points or higher include:
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Galen Glen — 2024 Stone Cellar Riesling
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Grace Winery — 2023 Cabernet Franc
Mazza Vineyards — 2020 Riesling
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Galen Glen — 2024 Fossil Vineyard Riesling
Galen Glen — 2024 Stone Cellar Zweigelt
Mazza Vineyards — 2022 Cabernet Franc
Narcisi Winery — 2024 Off-Dry Riesling
Winslow Winery — 2021 Saperavi
Wine Enthusiast rates wines receiving 90–93 points as “Excellent” and “Highly Recommended.” The publication's Buying Guide evaluates wines through blind tastings, with reviewers typically tasting wines in peer-group flights without knowing the producer or retail price.
The latest ratings also include a strong showing of 89-point wines, which Wine Enthusiast categorizes as “Very Good” and “Often good value; well recommended.”
89-POINT HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery — 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Deerfoot Vineyards & Winery – 2023 Six Point Cabernet Franc
Galen Glen — 2024 Stone Cellar Grüner Veltliner - Galen Glen – 2024 Grüner Veltliner
- Galen Glen – 2024 Chambourcin
- Grandview Vineyards – 2024 Chardonnay
- Grandview Vineyards – 2022 Grand Rouge Bordeaux Red Blend
- Karamoor Estate — 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Karamoor Estate — 2023 Petit Verdot
Karamoor Estate — 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Karamoor Estate — 2022 Meritage
Mazza Vineyards — 2024 The Perfect Blanc
Mazza Vineyards — NV The Perfect Bubbly
Rienzi Estate Vineyard & Winery — 2023 Cabernet Franc
Stony Run Winery — 2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Stony Run Winery – 2020 Petit Verdot Reserve
- Stony Run Winery – 2020 Reserve Chardonnay
- Waltz Vineyards – 2021 Merlot
- Waltz Vineyards – 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Together, the latest ratings offer another look at the range of wine being produced throughout Pennsylvania. The recognition spans multiple regions, grape varieties and winemaking styles, reinforcing that Pennsylvania wine is anything but one-dimensional.
“These ratings are a wonderful reflection of the diversity and quality we see throughout Pennsylvania’s wine industry,” said Abigail Miller, Association Director of PA Wines. “From Riesling and Cabernet Franc to Saperavi and Zweigelt, our wineries are producing wines that are capturing the attention of a respected national wine publication. We’re excited to share these wines and encourage consumers to seek them out and experience Pennsylvania wine for themselves.”
For consumers, these ratings offer a starting point for discovering Pennsylvania wine — whether through a visit to a local winery or tasting room, a Pennsylvania wine trail, or a bottle enjoyed at home.