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Moderate Climate and Rolling Terrains
make for some of the best wine growing conditions in America. Pennsylvania
produces over 1.6 million gallons of wine yearly; it is the country’s fifth
largest grape producer, seventh in wine production as well as number of
wineries.
The
Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail all the
16 participating wineries enjoy a favorable climate for growing native and
hybrid grapes, as well as more delicate grape varieties. These wineries also
produce delicious fruit wines, including offerings infused with apple,
blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cantaloupe, elderberry, peach, and rhubarb. The
trail stretches from just north of Harrisburg to State College.
Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country is
comprised of fifteen family-owned, award-winning wineries that produce over 250
handcrafted selections of whites, reds, and blushes.
The
Mason-Dixon Wine Trail boasts a mix of 17 established vineyards and emerging
vintners. Many tasting rooms are housed in rustic and historical properties,
spanning from York County, into Maryland. Wineries offer festivals, concerts
and events throughout the year.
The Pocono Wine Trail is
comprised of seven family-owned vineyards and wineries as well as hiking,
skiing, and snowboarding, specialty shops and spas.
The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail and its
eight wineries and wines made with Chambourcin, the Valley’s signature grape
and the only grape grown by all member wineries. The red grape is so powerful
in the Lehigh Valley that it covers a total of 40 acres and is crafted into
approximately 150,000 bottles each year. Visit nearby Bethlehem for a stop in a
rejuvenated city full of history, art, culture and the world’s oldest
bookstore, Moravian Book Shop.
Eleven
Wineries line the countryside landscape of greater Berks County. From sparkling
and sweet dessert wines to dry table wines, the county’s fertile soil lends
itself to a variety of styles.
The Brandywine Wine Trail in Chester County Includes Six Wineries
Located Within a 50-mile Radius
Bucks County Wine
Trail’s seven participating wineries are located just minutes apart in the
Delaware Valley whereas the Montgomery County Wine Trail’s four wineries offer
unique and satisfying experiences. In addition to traditional varieties, this
trail offers wines you may never have tried before — like meads, ciders, and
even veggie wines. You can also create your own custom wine. The trail also
intersects with the Bucks County Wine Trail, so wine lovers can easily add
seven additional stops to their journey.
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