FOODIE FuN Wine Tasting Getaways Sand Castle Winery Erwinna Whether for a quick weekend escape or a longer retreat, indulge with a wine tasting getaway across three distinct trails throughout the state, from the stunning waterfront views of Lake Erie Wine Country to the quaint Susquehanna Heartland and gentle rolling hills of Bucks County. ever-popular Niagara wine, a sweet and fruity white wine made from the Niagara grape. In the namesake city of Erie, visit 6 Mile Cellars on their 6-acre Niagara vineyard for aromatic white wines, and then peruse the collection at Erie Art Museum before turning in for the night at Spencer House Bed & Breakfast . owned Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn in Belleville or Juniata Valley Winery and Wilson House Bed & Breakfast in South Mifflin. LAKE ERIE WINE COUNTRY Home to the nation’s largest grape-growing territory outside California, Lake Erie Wine Country offers Victorian charm and distinguished vineyards. Located in the town of North East, Penn Shore Winery and Vineyards offers an array of wines paired with breathtaking views along the Lake Erie shoreline, while Arundel Cellars & Brewing Company , set amid agricultural lands, serves apple wine and craft beers alongside sweet whites and vivacious reds. Also in North East, visit Mazza Vineyards to enjoy views of rolling hillsides while sipping on its SUSQUEHANNA HEARTLAND Wine tastes better in Happy Valley. State College is home to Happy Valley Vineyards & Winery , as well as The State Theatre , a downtown cultural hub for cinema and live performances. Nearby Sky’s the Limit Ballooning in Lemont is the perfect detour for a Champagne toast on a hot air balloon ride. In Middleburg, visit Shade Mountain Winery , Pennsylvania’s largest independent vineyard, for an impressive variety of handcrafted wines, including specialties such as mint and ice wines. For a true wine destination, stay overnight at family BUCKS COUNTY Experience the rich heritage and world-class wines of Bucks County, just outside Philadelphia. The vinifera grapes and Old-World style at Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna produce classic wines of the finest quality. In Newtown, Crossing Vineyards & Winery is located less than a mile from where George Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776, and Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery has a history of its own on the 100-year-old family farm. To round out your wine weekend, stop by the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle in Doylestown and Peddler’s Village in New Hope with its 65 shops and restaurants, before spending the night at the charming Fox & Hound Bed & Breakfast . Live Music Nights Wine and live music make for a lovely pairing and these local wineries hit all the right notes. Whispering Oaks Vineyard in Sunbury, Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford, Vinoski Winery in Belle Vernon, and Stone Villa Wine Cellars in Acme are renowned for their steady schedules of live entertainment. Vinoski Winery Belle Vernon 28 visitPA.com TOP TO BOTTOM: KEVIN CRAWFORD IMAGERY; LHVB
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