Statewide Pennsylvania Wine Submission to Wine Enthusiast
The Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA) is encouraging wineries statewide to submit eligible Pennsylvania wines to Wine Enthusiast for professional review ($65 per sku). Submitted wines will be tasted and scored by Wine Enthusiast editors.
The highest-scoring wineries (wines must have a rating of 89+) to be eligible for:
- Tasting Room Listing (TRL) on Wine Enthusiast sponsored by the PWA ($3,000 value for two-year listing)
- Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide placements
- Potential to be included within the “100 Best Buys” recognition
- Potential inclusion in the Top 100 U.S. Wines list
These placements provide national exposure and third-party validation that can be leveraged in tasting rooms, marketing materials, media outreach, and wholesale conversations. This is a continued step in recognizing the quality wines that are grown and produced in Pennsylvania.
Goal
To increase the visibility and credibility of Pennsylvania-grown and produced wines through Wine Enthusiast’s respected national and global platform—driving long-term value for participating wineries and strengthening Pennsylvania’s reputation as a quality-focused wine region and travel destination.
Submission Details
- Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Eligibility for Promotion: Pennsylvania-grown and produced wines. Must be labeled as such or wines will not qualify for the TRL.
- Submission Fee: $65 per SKU (Wine Enthusiast standard submission fee). Submission fees are the responsibility of the winery. PWA does not cover individual winery submission costs.
- Number of Entries: Wineries may submit as many eligible wines as they choose through the existing Wine Enthusiast submission system.
Submit Your Wines for Ratings Here
Added Visibility for High-Scoring Wines
To further support participating wineries, PWA will sponsor enhanced exposure for top-scoring producers:
- The highest scoring wines, receiving a score of 89+, will be eligible for a free or significantly subsidized listing in the Wine Enthusiast Tasting Room Guide
- Current cost for this placement is $3,000 for a two-year listing
- Participation for the TRL will be capped at the top 25 wineries
- PWA will partially or fully underwrite these placements
- This guide is widely used by wine consumers and travelers seeking tasting room experiences and offers valuable, long-term visibility beyond individual wine scores.
Why Participate?
- Gain national and international exposure through a trusted wine media outlet
- Leverage professional scores and reviews for sales and marketing
- Strengthen collective recognition of Pennsylvania as a quality wine region
- Access added promotional value through the Tasting Room Guide for high-scoring wineries