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The Keystone State

December 10, 2009IndustryPennsylvania

Surrounded by a few of my favorite states (yes I admit, I love New York wine), the Keystone state is quickly making some noise of its own. Home to more than 100 wineries throughout the state, Pennsylvania’s wine industry is growing in both production and reputation. A moderate climate combined with rolling terrain provide ideal growing conditions for an assortment of varieties. With 5 AVAs, 7 wine regions, and 11 wine trails, it’s safe to say Pennsylvania has a wine adventure for everyone!

A few wine facts courtesy of the Pennsylvania Winery Association:

  1. With approximately 14,000 acres of grapes, Pennsylvania ranks 4th nationally in the amount of grapes grown (including juice grapes). The state also ranks 7th in the production of wine.
  2. Pennsylvania is home to the two highest elevation vineyards east of the Rockies.
  3. In just under thirty years, Pennsylvania wineries have increased from 27 to 123. In that same time period, gallons of wine produced has increased from 254,724 to 971,191.

Impressive growth to say the least. This weekend I feature 2 award-winning Pennsylvania wineries, Twin Brook and Chaddsford. We’ll sample a pair of delicious Pinot Grigio wines and a Reserve Chardonnay that easily rivals it more expensive California competition. Cheers!

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Comments

Randy Watson December 10, 2009 at 9:09 pm -

PA wine!?! I’ve gotta hear how this goes! 🙂

Seriously Brian, you rock! Keep up the hard work!

Cheers!

Brian Kirby December 11, 2009 at 8:40 pm -

I always knew PA had the climate and terrain, just never had the opportunity to sample any wines. I was impressed, so much, that I’m driving up to southern PA when I fly up to VA in a few weeks. Cheers!

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