Statewide Pennsylvania Wine Submission to Wine Enthusiast
The Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA) is encouraging wineries statewide to submit Pennsylvania wines to Wine Enthusiast for professional review.
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. Wine ratings 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.
Submission Details
- Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Wines are due to WEHQ by 3/15 and must be labeled “PA Advertorial 2026"
- 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 wines as they choose through the existing Wine Enthusiast submission system.
- To find more information or to submit wines: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/submit-for-rating/
Scoring
Ratings reflect what WE editors felt about a particular product, reviewed blind in a group tasting (5-8 wines)
- CLASSIC The pinnacle of quality: 98-100
- SUPERB A great achievement: 94-97
- EXCELLENT Highly recommended: 90-93
- VERY GOOD Often good value; well recommended: 87-89
- GOOD Suitable for everyday consumption; often good value: 83-86
- ACCEPTABLE Can be employed in casual, less-critical circumstances: 80-82
Reviews for products that receive a rating below 80 points are not published.
Why Participate?
- Ratings will be published by Wine Enthusiast: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/ratings/
- Ratings are widely used by wine consumers seeking tasting room experiences and offer valuable, long-term visibility beyond individual wine scores
- 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 a Tasting Room Listing (TRL) for high-scoring wineries
The highest-scoring wineries may be eligible for:
- Tasting Room Listing on Wine Enthusiast sponsored by the PWA ($3,000 value for two-year listing)
- To be eligible for TRL sponsorship: highest rated wines must be labeled “Pennsylvania”
- Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide placements
- Potential to be included within the “100 Best Buys” recognition and inclusion in the Top 100 U.S. Wines list