2018 was a legendarily wet, challenging year for viticulture, but you’d never know it based on the number of world-class wines that…
Cheers for Pennsylvania Wines at 2019 PA Sommelier Judgment
October is PA Wine Month and for 31 wonderful days, there are special things to do, taste, and discover all across the state. Check back all month long for (more) wine and food pairings, profiles on local winemakers, introduction to some local wine varietals, and winery events that you won’t want to miss. We’ll be adding new, tasty treats all month long. Use the hashtag #PAWineMonth to share the ways in which you are celebrating Pennsylvania Wine Month.
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Prep a Friendsgiving potluck starring Pennsylvania wines
For Wine Specialist Loren Burchfield, the job came first and the love of wine second. He started working for Fine Wine &…
Pennsylvania Tastemaker: David Falchek of the American Wine Society
David Falchek’s entree into the wine world was a happy accident. Now the executive director of the American Wine Society (AWS), the…
Glass Half Full: Add Local Wineries to Your State College Itinerary
When that first cool breeze shakes the trees, it’s time to look towards State College. Whether you’re moving a kid into the…
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Wine Swap: Trade Sauvignon Blanc for Grüner Veltliner
Lovers of bright, dry whites rejoice! If you often reach for Sauvignon Blanc, with its high acidity and grassy notes, then Grüner…
Celebrate Pennsylvania Wine Month at Bars and Restaurants Across PA
Throughout the month of October, bars and restaurants across the state will be celebrating PA Wine Month by featuring their favorite local…
Pennsylvania Wine Month Educational Events
Throughout the month of October, bars, restaurants, and Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores across the state will be celebrating PA Wine…
Grocery List: Pair these ingredients with Moscato
Beloved for its sweet, fruity flavors, Moscato is an aromatic and beguiling treat. To help you bring out the best in the…
Game On: Pack PA Wines for Your Next Tailgate
If you’re looking for someone to help you pair tailgate dishes with Pennsylvania wines, you can’t do better than Dustin Bilger. The…
Tasting Room Tours: Grandview Vineyard
Before Grandview Vineyard‘s Lancaster County tasting room welcomed wine-swirling patrons, it was home to cows. The erstwhile barn housed co-owner (and trained…
Location, Location, Location: How Winemakers Identify the Perfect Spots to Plant
Estate wines are made from grapes grown on a winery’s own property. These wines reflect the terroir of the land — its…
Top Crop: Pairing PA Wines with Fall Produce
Welcome back to our series Top Crop where we connect with PA farmers, celebrate local produce, and pair seasonal dishes with Pennsylvania…
Harvest Events Throughout PA Wine Land
There’s more to harvest season than grape picking in PA Wine Land (although there is PLENTY of that going on)! Wineries celebrate…
Your Wine Words Glossary
The wine world has its own vast lexicon of adjectives, nouns, and verbs. Fortunately, The PA Wine Land Post is here to…
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Day in the Life: Vineyard Manager Nelson Stewart of Allegro Winery
It’s a hot, stormy July day in southern York County. At Allegro Winery in Brogue, PA, an ominous cloud blots out the…
Pennsylvania Tastemaker: Victoria Bradley, Food and Wine Editor
Victoria Bradley has been a player on Pittsburgh’s food and wine scene for more than a decade. After majoring in journalism at…
BYO(PA)B: Bring Pennsylvania Wines Along to Your Favorite Thai Restaurant
Pennsylvania is packed with marvelous BYOB restaurants. Next time you choose Thai, be sure to grab a bottle of Pennsylvania wine. We’ve…
VIDEO: Delicious ingredients to pair with dry rosé
Warmer weather is quickly approaching and June 8 is National Rosé Day, so it’s only fitting that you’ll be reaching for a…
Tasting Room Tours: The Stave at Paradocx Vineyard
Success brings its own challenges. After nearly two decades of making wine and attracting big crowds, Paradocx Vineyard needed more space. The…
Turn a winery visit into a vacation by booking a PA B&B
Picture a perfect day of wine tasting: You take in gorgeous vistas of Pennsylvania’s countryside, the vines rustle in the wind, the…
How It Works: Label Design with Sarah Troxell from Galen Glen Winery
Sometimes the only thing you have to go on when buying a bottle of wine is the label. No matter what it…
Happy Hour chat with Marnie Old, Author & Wine Educator
On a windy Thursday in Philadelphia, Marnie Old is drinking wine. A Grüner Veltliner from the Lehigh Valley to be exact. The…
How It Works: Bottling Wine with Sal Maiolatesi
Many wine drinkers put little thought into what happens before they pop the cork. That’s a shame because making wine is a…
Grocery List: Cozy Sunday brunch with Elizabeth Long-Furia
The PA Wine Land Post is teaming up with some amazing Pennsylvania chefs, designing menus to encourage you to eat well and…
Grocery List: Perfect ingredients for pairing with Merlot
Merlot is one of Pennsylvania’s most popular grapes, and there’s a reason for that: the soft, elegant red is an easy-drinking wine…
Trick or Treat: Wine pairings for all your leftover Halloween candy favorites
It piles up. Haunting your dreams. Calling your name all hours of the day. It’s impossible to ignore its siren song. Once…
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Chambour-what? Vidal who? Pennsylvania is home to a bunch of unique, lesser-known grape varietals. Some of the wines they produce have similar flavor profiles to wines you already love (Cab lovers should get to know PA’s Chambourcin), while others are unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.
All are worth getting to know before your next PA Wine Land visit and The PA Wine Land Post is at your service to help you cram. We will be adding a new “lesson” each month until we cover all 27 of our local varietals, so keep checking back. And for a quick primer, turn to The PA Wines Guide for bite-sized profiles on each varietal.
Get Your Favorite PA Wines Shipped to You this Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, you probably have a lot on your plate. Between running back and forth to the grocery store, pulling…
Get to Know Pennsylvania’s Native Grapes
Pennsylvania is home to more than two dozen grape varieties that flourish throughout the state’s diverse climate and soil conditions. Because Pennsylvania’s…
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Thankyou ,I enjoyed your wine Glossary and found it very informative! !!
Yas yas! Loved this helpful glossary…..so looking forward as being an expert!