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who likes comPLETEly wild 1940s technicolor noir films?? is that you?? Please in that case watch DESERT FURY, a totally bonkers 1947 melodrama set somewhere in nevada. The Nitrate Diva posted about it on twitter, saying it “must be seen to be believed” and I simply Cannot turn down such a recommendation.
in Desert Fury: the world’s oldest 19 yr old student Paula (Lizabeth Scott, who’s sort of lauren bacall-like) comes home to the desert town of ‘chuckawalla’ where her mother Fritzi (Mary Astor) runs casinos (and i think also brothels??). Meanwhile racketeer EDDIE BENDIX (budget clark gable john hodiak) and his ‘pal’ johnny (wendell corey) blow into town .... and Paula, for some reason, Falls In Luv or something with him. It’s based on a story by Ramona Stewart written for the glossy womens’ magazines when she was still in college. so you KNOW it’s gonna be OTT idfic.
On a formal level the actual best things about this are probably the Cinnamon Tography — glorious technicolor etc, actual location shooting in arizona, luridly bright — and the miklos rozsa score. Also Edith Head’s costumes: Lizabeth Scott gets approximately 9000 high-glam outfit changes; the film is clearly designed as a star vehicle for her.
on an INFORMAL level.... it is an amazingly weird ride.  Eddie turns out to be an old boyfriend of her mother Fritzi. Fritzi’s treatment of her daughter veers towards queasily pseudo-incestuous — calling Paula ‘baby’ all the time (UGH!), insisting Paula calls her by her first name, because ‘mother’ is ‘cold’ and not ‘companionable’. Burt Lancaster is ... also here, hating every second he’s in this film as Paula’s dumbass rodeo-champ-turned-cop love interest. (this was literally the second film he shot, he apparently thought it was total crap but had to do it as he was under contract. his best scenes tbh are with Mary Astor)  
Oh and Paula mysteriously resembles Eddie’s DEAD WIFE .... which is why he’s interested in her. And his wife died under Suspicious Circumstances. And people keep slapping each other in the face.
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But also — eddie bendix and his pal johnny ryan .... are Gay. OK no, eddie is bisexual. Any time they’re in a scene together they’re framed together, presented as a duo. sometimes they are shirtless drinking tea together. they have lived and worked together for years and years. How did they meet? according to eddie.... johnny picked him up at 2am in times square: 
It was in the automat off Times Square about two o’clock in the morning on a Saturday. I was broke. He had a couple of dollars. We got to talking. He ended up paying for my ham and eggs… I went home with him that night… We were together from then on.
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ok so there’s a line about how there was a spare room at his mother’s boardinghouse or w/ever but it feels v much thrown in to appease censors. 
Paula and Eddie start their affair and there are some great scenes where johnny is initially apparently NOT threatened by eddie having a girlfriend... and then realises what’s up and tries to separate them. the tone is v much — I’m really just paraphrasing his dialogue here — johnny’s been with him for 15 years, he’s outlasted other women, women don’t want to know the Real Eddie, unlike johnny. johnny keeps calling eddie ‘good-looking’. It’s the 1940s and J and E are the Bad Guys ... so no spoilers but it doesn’t end well for them, altho Johnny is the most sympathetic character in this film and you can fight me about it. But for about 75 minutes you get so caught up in trying to figure out how this film has a functional gay couple that you forget the Hays Code exists.
There’s a clip on youtube of Eddie Muller (a critic who specialises in noir) introducing a screening of Desert Fury — he calls it “the gayest movie I have ever seen coming out of Hollywood in the 1940s . . . the relationship between John Hodiak and Wendell Corey in this film is sort of not to be believed”. He also has them at #2 on his list of “Film Noir’s Top 10 (Maybe) Gay Couples” (first is John Dall and Farley Granger in Rope — and they really WERE gay).
anyway there u have it. quarantimes film rec: DESERT FURY, 1947. I watched it on a second-hand spanish-language DVD because there’s no UK release. It's on dvd/bluray in the US. u can probably also find it thru... other channels idk I didn’t look
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After a not-so-great last visit, my beloved building comes crashing through for me once again. I’m sitting here smiling as I write this recap.
I came prowling around in the hope of catching Emily Terndrup as Lady Macbeth or Agnes, and no luck on that front. But this miracle place managed to conjure the only two situations that could ever make me not be sad that didn’t happen - Jenna/Lady Macbeth and Isadora/Agnes. My all-time favorite and my oldest favorite, because sometimes the place just knows.
Bonus points for Mia Mountain as the gypsy, another old favorite. I think she knows who I am now, if only because whenever I see her I lose my shit and start babbling about getting her matron 1:1 in 2012 and how much that meant to me. And it did. She took in a bewildered, sick, and lost 19 year old, took her mask off, and said, “No more tears. This will make you feel better.” And it worked, and I so I’ve stayed for seven and a half years. This time she put a crystal in my hand and told me to close my eyes as she held my fingers around it. When I thought I’d closed them long enough I peeked, got reprimanded, and then closed them until I could feel the blood beating around the crystal in my hand. Stillness. Am not good at it.
Isadora/Agnes is– a drunk - takes three shots with the barman and then greedily knocks it back with Hecate. Good for her. She’s also all business in the Fulton scene. Her faces changes from sweetness to eye rolling annoyance the second he’s out the door. I checked - I haven’t seen her as Agnes since 2014, and I doubt I’ll see it again any time soon, if ever, but I was so glad and grateful to be reminded that all things are possible in this old place.
So. Jenna/LMB. I knew it had happened a couple of times but didn’t expect it at all, and so when she stepped out of the shadows my internal monologue sounded like when Jessie meets Woody, ie “YEEEEEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAA! IT’S YOU IT’S YOU IT’S YOU IT’S YOU IT’S REALLLLLLY YOU!” Her Lady Macbeth is pretty much exactly what I expected, and I can’t give her any greater compliment than that. I’m always amazed at the ability of SNM-illiterate audiences to realize that the Macbeths are the nexus of the show, and so flock around them like pigeons. Usually I follow the Stewie Griffin philosophy - “Doesn’t matter how you find the pot of gold, Bri, all that matters is that you beat the leprechauns,” by which I mean that when I’m with popular characters who are about to migrate I’ll go first, usually down the opposite stairs to beat the crowd, but this time I didn’t. I’m so glad I didn’t, because even though I couldn’t really see the Macbeths fighting in their bedroom, I could hear them, and that was enough.
From what I could see, Jenna’s bringing a lot of the brutality of Bald’s choreography to LMB. It reminded me a lot of the Bald/Macduff scene, complete with mimed neck snap, except this time the man is the aggressor, and she let out a little yelp that sounded like a dog getting its tail stepped on. Also does a wonderful walkup and bathtub scene, and I hope she stays forever, the end.
I have been, I think, as the kids say, “sleeping on” Ruth Howard, but she’s great and I’ll make a point to check her out next time.
I’m not sure I’ll be at Halloween, but I know it’s a film noir theme, and if I am given the chance to dress up as Norma Desmond I don’t really see that I could turn that down.
xoxox
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blanc-to-my-noir · 5 years
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50 Questions Tag
I was tagged by @ana-who - thank youuu!!
1. What takes up too much of your time? procrastination kdjflka
2. What makes your day better? There’s a lot of things really - I’d say hearing one of my favourite songs, meeting a cat that let’s me pet it, a course at uni ending early, some good food, etc.
3. What’s the best thing that happened to you today? I went to buy medication for my grandma and she let me keep the change :3
4. What fictional place would you like to go? The school from Little Busters and then I’d give all of them a hug (and possibly flirt a whole lot with Kurugaya skdajflak)
5. Are you good at giving advice? Sometimes
6. Do you have any mental illnesses? Yep, a few of those :’)
7. Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis? Nope
8. What musician inspired you the most? B.A.P (cause I literally wrote a whole fic based on one of their MVs), Pentagon (cause I’m planning a whole fic originally based on one of their MVs), and BTS (because of the messages behind their lyrics
9. Have you ever fallen in love? yes, it’s been a while though (unless you count biases lol)
10. What’s your dream date? I was about to say going to a cat cafe but then the cats would get more of my attention than my date so kalsjdfka
11. What do others notice about you? Three things. That I tend to be silent when I don’t feel like I can open up to you yet. That I’m very loud once I did. My piercings.
12. What is the annoying habit you have? PROCRASTINATION.
13. Do you still talk to your first love? unfortunately not
14. How many exes do you have? 1/2? (don’t ask asldka)
15. How many songs are on your playlist? better question would be: How many playlists do you have? The answer is 51.
16. What instruments can you play? I learned how to play the recorder, guitar and piano for a while but I’m not really good at any of them (not that I ever was aksjdflka)
17. Who do you have the most pictures of? let me check this could be three people and I am praying it’s not the third one klajsdkfa Pentagon’s Yanan... about 890... I shall raise that to 1000 within this year (and that’s just the pics only he is in, so no group pics)
18. Where would you like to go before you die? Korea, and Japan for a second time!
19. What is your zodiac? Libra
20. Do you relate to it? sometimes
21. What is happiness to you? Cats, chocolate, snow.
22. Are you going through anything right now? I am constantly walking through the pits of hell, even though you can’t see it in my eyes :)))
23. What’s the worst decision you’ve ever made? becoming a kpop stan kalsdjflkdajsk HAHAHAH IM KIDDING
24. What’s your favorite store? it’s called Nakwon and sells asian groceries... yes, that’s how much it got out of hand....
25. What’s your opinion on abortion? Not my favourite option for an unwanted pregnancy, but if it’s the best option for the mother (and child) then of course I think it’s totally okay.
26. Do you keep a bucket list? not atm... I should start that again
27. Do you have a favorite album at the moment? too many Reol’s Jijitsujo
28. What do you want for your birthday? a cat... but since I won’t get that anytime soon I will just say pENTAGON TO DO A WORLD TOUR AND STOP NEAR WHERE I LIVE IS IT SO HARD TO GIVE YOUR ARTISTS PROPER TOURS CUBE?????!!!!???!?!??!
29. What are most peoples first impressions of you? very good question - I have no idea. Probably that I’m unfriendly or hard to approach or smth because my neutral expression is something close to a resting bitchface^^”
30. What age do you seem according to most people? ..5? Nah, probably my actual age, but I feel younger than that a lot of the time (and I’m not old enough for that to be a good thing kajdflka)
31. Where do you keep your phone while you’re sleeping? usually next to my head, cause it helps me wake up in the morning
32. What word do you say the most? I usually have one or two “catchphrases” that change all the time and rn it’s “aigoo”, I shit you not... I may or may not have watched too many vlives of a person who likes that word a lil too much...
33. What’s the oldest age you would date? Well I’m 20 now so... 22 or 23? I’m not that much into big age gaps anymore^^”
34. What’s the youngest age you would date? 19 probably
35. What job/career do most people say would suit you? some say teacher but I defo do not feel like I’d be a good teacher
36. What’s your favorite music genre? I don’t really go by genre, I just listen to whatever sounds good to me
37. If you could live in any country in the world where would it be? tbh I’m quite okay here in Austria, but Japan would be goals af
38. What is your current favorite song? UUMMMMM Reol’s Utena??? Or Lost Paradise??? Or Ten to One????? Or Pentagon’s Cosmo????? Or Shintoburi????? Or Bastarz’ From Seoul???? Or SF9′s Life is so Beautiful???? Or Bang Yongguk’s I Need to Talk??? I really can’t decide kasjdflka
39. How long have you had this blog for? Since October ‘18!
40. What are you excited about? mostly kpop... without that my life would be pretty plain... Defo the concerts I’m going to within the next month (Ateez and SF9)!!
41. Are you a better talker or listener? depends on the topic... if it’s about something I’m passionate about defo talker, if someone has troubles with anything and needs to vent I’m a better listener
42. What is the last productive thing you did? write the Anniversary post for Noir... and study Kanji
43. What do you want for Christmas? SNOW. Also a cat. But we already had that...
44. What class do you get the best grades in? bold of you to assume I’ve been getting good grades ever since I started uni...
45. On a scale from 1-10, how are you feeling right now? 7 - I have good music, but my back hurts a lil and I’m feeling nervous because I have a test tomorrow and a presentation on friday and I’ll be stressed at work on thursday^^”
46. What can you see yourself doing in 10 years? Transaltion work and/or writing novels
47. When did you get your first heartbreak? That was back in elementary school when I lost my best friend... It’s weird how I can still remember just how that felt.
48. At what age do you want to get married? Marriage?? In this economy?
49. What career did you want to have as a child? I wanted to open a restaurant, but then also become an author and I still have that dream^^ 
50. What do you crave now? All kinds of sweets tbh... and my special cheese noodles uGHHHH 
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neurotic-nimrod · 4 years
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Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Local Wineries Perfect for a Road Trip
Galen Glen
Penns Woods Winery
John Robert Cellars
Chaddsford Winery
Karamoor
Stone & Key Cellars
Va La Vineyards
William Heritage Winery
Amalthea Cellar Farm Winery
White Horse Winery
Hawk Haven
Working Dog Winery
Alba Vineyards
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Stuck at home and need some wine? Want to support a local winery?  A number of students in our online wine classes asked us for this list, and here it is!  If you have any favorite wineries that are not on the list, please let us know in the comments. 
In the era of COVID-19, most of the listed wineries are offering curbside pick-up. Before you head out, make sure you reach out. Every winery has a different protocol on  how to order wine for pickup. 
These wineries are a short road trip from Philly. To make things a bit more interesting, we also included a few wineries that are worthy of a road trip, just in case you are getting stir crazy.  If you aren’t up for leaving home right now, you can also order wine online.  Cheers!
Pennsylvania Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia. 
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Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A hotbed for wine production in PA has always been located around Chad’s Ford. They have become a specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, and their reserve bottlings should be sought out.  Their planting of Cabernet vines dates back to 1997, making them some of the oldest vines in the state.  These wines show what is possible to achieve here.
website: https://www.pennswoodsevents.com/
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John Robert Cellars
301 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
A new winery located in what could be called South-South Philly (It’s actually in Essington). They are an urban winery, sourcing fruit from both Calfornia and Chile.  Going strong after their first vintage. Of note is their Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley. 
website: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertCellarsPA/
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A classic winery that was hugely influential in the PA fine wine scene in the late nineties and early oughts. After a decade of decline, Chaddsford has rebounded into its former glory. Of particular note is their Cabernet Franc, which is on par with their 2001 vintage. Their Artisan Series is a very promising line of fine wines. 
website: www.chaddsford.com
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Karamoor Estate
40 E Skippack Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
A winery that is all but a transplant from Napa Valley. The wine production here focuses on Bordeaux blends.  A project by the influential Karabots family, the winery is located on their sprawling Fort Washington estate. It the bonafides and resources far beyond the reach of any other Philly winery. 
website: www.karamoorwines.com
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Stone & Key Cellars
435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
While a local winery, they source grapes from across the world. Of particular note are their wines sourced from Columbia Valley in Washington State. The Obsidian bottling is a worthwhile splurge. Much of the top production staff earned their wine certification here in Philly. 
website: stoneandkeycellars.com
Worth The Drive
A few Pennsylvania wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Galen Glen Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Located just outside Jim Thorpe, this winery is one of the great wineries on the East Coast. It shows mastery in an obscure but demanding field of winemaking: Austrian wine styles and varietals. The Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings here are extraordinary. 
website: www.galenglen.com
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Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
A rising talent for white wine production in Pennsylvania, especially for Grüner Veltliner.  Their bubbles are exceptional, in particular their Cuvée Chardonnay.  They do dip their winemaking toes into that murky pool of sweet wines; keep to their dry wines and you’ll be rewarded. 
website: pinridge.com
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Va La Vineyards
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311
The original natural wine destination in PA.  The wines are sourced solely from their own vineyards, which was planted in 1997 with an odd assortment of Italian varietals. Nebbiolo from the chilly & hilly  Piedmont region is planted near Primitivo (Zinfandel) from hot & flat Apulia. Like many in the natural wine movement, the choices made here are unique and against the grain. What has been consistent is the high quality and uniqueness of these wines.  These are wines that are often cited as the best of the East Coast. 
website: www.valavineyards.com
New Jersey Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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William Heritage Winery
480 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A longtime favorite at the Wine School. The wines here are ever-evolving. A decade ago, they were focused on Bordeaux blends, and their BDX bottling has been a standard-bearer for luxury East Coast red wines. They moved into sparkling wine production, which has earned national praise. I expect they will continue to evolve and push the NJ wine scene forward. Their tasting room experience is one of the best in the region. 
website: www.williamheritagewine.com
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Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery
209 Vineyard Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
To love Amalthea winery, you really need to meet the owner and winemaker Louis Caracciolo. He’s been making Bordeaux blends in Jersey longer than anyone. He has gained a long list of ardent fans, including the best selling author George Taber. Of particular note is the Europa series of wines. 
website: www.amaltheacellars.com
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White Horse Winery
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
A new winery that has great potential. Their vineyards were planted in 2013 and pulled their first harvest in 2018. While still young, their 50-acre vineyard is showing promise. Of note is their estate white wines, Albariño and Vidal Blanc. For reds, the reserve Cabernet Franc is very good. Philly Magazine named their Chambourcin as “Best of Philly” in 2019. 
website: www.whitehorsewinery.com
Worth The Drive
A few New Jersey wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Working Dog Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Hands-down one of the great wineries of the East Coast. Their syrah has earned praise from other winemakers ask well as international wine critics. The winery started the same year as the Wine School (2001) and grew over time. Their wines started to get notices by the national press in 2010 and it’s reached a fever pitch now. They are legit rock stars in the Jersey wine scene now.
website: www.workingdogwinerynj.com
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
The leading winery in Cape May, Hawk Haven has produced stellar wines for a decade now. I first wrote an article praising their wines in the iconic (but sadly defunct) Philly Beer Scene magazine. They produce an excellent Chardonnay, and their Viognier has great potential. Their white game is very strong.  If you are a fan of natural wines, then seek out their Pet-Nats. 
website: www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
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Alba Vineyards
269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848
It’s possible that slivers of New Jersey are going to become the premier white wine-producing regions in America. Their grand reserve estate chardonnay is spectacular. They also are making some Pinot Noirs that are compelling. They are pricing the best Pinots on the East Coast right now, and I expect they will continue to push the envelope. 
website: www.albavineyard.com
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wineschool-blog · 4 years
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Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Local Wineries Perfect for a Road Trip
Galen Glen
Penns Woods Winery
John Robert Cellars
Chaddsford Winery
Karamoor
Stone & Key Cellars
Va La Vineyards
William Heritage Winery
Amalthea Cellar Farm Winery
White Horse Winery
Hawk Haven
Working Dog Winery
Alba Vineyards
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Stuck at home and need some wine? Want to support a local winery?  A number of students in our online wine classes asked us for this list, and here it is!  If you have any favorite wineries that are not on the list, please let us know in the comments. 
In the era of COVID-19, most of the listed wineries are offering curbside pick-up. Before you head out, make sure you reach out. Every winery has a different protocol on  how to order wine for pickup. 
These wineries are a short road trip from Philly. To make things a bit more interesting, we also included a few wineries that are worthy of a road trip, just in case you are getting stir crazy.  If you aren’t up for leaving home right now, you can also order wine online.  Cheers!
Pennsylvania Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia. 
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Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A hotbed for wine production in PA has always been located around Chad’s Ford. They have become a specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, and their reserve bottlings should be sought out.  Their planting of Cabernet vines dates back to 1997, making them some of the oldest vines in the state.  These wines show what is possible to achieve here.
website: https://www.pennswoodsevents.com/
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John Robert Cellars
301 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
A new winery located in what could be called South-South Philly (It’s actually in Essington). They are an urban winery, sourcing fruit from both Calfornia and Chile.  Going strong after their first vintage. Of note is their Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley. 
website: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertCellarsPA/
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A classic winery that was hugely influential in the PA fine wine scene in the late nineties and early oughts. After a decade of decline, Chaddsford has rebounded into its former glory. Of particular note is their Cabernet Franc, which is on par with their 2001 vintage. Their Artisan Series is a very promising line of fine wines. 
website: www.chaddsford.com
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Karamoor Estate
40 E Skippack Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
A winery that is all but a transplant from Napa Valley. The wine production here focuses on Bordeaux blends.  A project by the influential Karabots family, the winery is located on their sprawling Fort Washington estate. It the bonafides and resources far beyond the reach of any other Philly winery. 
website: www.karamoorwines.com
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Stone & Key Cellars
435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
While a local winery, they source grapes from across the world. Of particular note are their wines sourced from Columbia Valley in Washington State. The Obsidian bottling is a worthwhile splurge. Much of the top production staff earned their wine certification here in Philly. 
website: stoneandkeycellars.com
Worth The Drive
A few Pennsylvania wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Galen Glen Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Located just outside Jim Thorpe, this winery is one of the great wineries on the East Coast. It shows mastery in an obscure but demanding field of winemaking: Austrian wine styles and varietals. The Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings here are extraordinary. 
website: www.galenglen.com
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Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
A rising talent for white wine production in Pennsylvania, especially for Grüner Veltliner.  Their bubbles are exceptional, in particular their Cuvée Chardonnay.  They do dip their winemaking toes into that murky pool of sweet wines; keep to their dry wines and you’ll be rewarded. 
website: pinridge.com
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Va La Vineyards
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311
The original natural wine destination in PA.  The wines are sourced solely from their own vineyards, which was planted in 1997 with an odd assortment of Italian varietals. Nebbiolo from the chilly & hilly  Piedmont region is planted near Primitivo (Zinfandel) from hot & flat Apulia. Like many in the natural wine movement, the choices made here are unique and against the grain. What has been consistent is the high quality and uniqueness of these wines.  These are wines that are often cited as the best of the East Coast. 
website: www.valavineyards.com
New Jersey Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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William Heritage Winery
480 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A longtime favorite at the Wine School. The wines here are ever-evolving. A decade ago, they were focused on Bordeaux blends, and their BDX bottling has been a standard-bearer for luxury East Coast red wines. They moved into sparkling wine production, which has earned national praise. I expect they will continue to evolve and push the NJ wine scene forward. Their tasting room experience is one of the best in the region. 
website: www.williamheritagewine.com
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Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery
209 Vineyard Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
To love Amalthea winery, you really need to meet the owner and winemaker Louis Caracciolo. He’s been making Bordeaux blends in Jersey longer than anyone. He has gained a long list of ardent fans, including the best selling author George Taber. Of particular note is the Europa series of wines. 
website: www.amaltheacellars.com
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White Horse Winery
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
A new winery that has great potential. Their vineyards were planted in 2013 and pulled their first harvest in 2018. While still young, their 50-acre vineyard is showing promise. Of note is their estate white wines, Albariño and Vidal Blanc. For reds, the reserve Cabernet Franc is very good. Philly Magazine named their Chambourcin as “Best of Philly” in 2019. 
website: www.whitehorsewinery.com
Worth The Drive
A few New Jersey wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Working Dog Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Hands-down one of the great wineries of the East Coast. Their syrah has earned praise from other winemakers ask well as international wine critics. The winery started the same year as the Wine School (2001) and grew over time. Their wines started to get notices by the national press in 2010 and it’s reached a fever pitch now. They are legit rock stars in the Jersey wine scene now.
website: www.workingdogwinerynj.com
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
The leading winery in Cape May, Hawk Haven has produced stellar wines for a decade now. I first wrote an article praising their wines in the iconic (but sadly defunct) Philly Beer Scene magazine. They produce an excellent Chardonnay, and their Viognier has great potential. Their white game is very strong.  If you are a fan of natural wines, then seek out their Pet-Nats. 
website: www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
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Alba Vineyards
269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848
It’s possible that slivers of New Jersey are going to become the premier white wine-producing regions in America. Their grand reserve estate chardonnay is spectacular. They also are making some Pinot Noirs that are compelling. They are pricing the best Pinots on the East Coast right now, and I expect they will continue to push the envelope. 
website: www.albavineyard.com
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Green Hornet is one of the oldest and most revered characters in comic book history (Seth Rogan notwithstanding).
The title has passed from creator to creator for years, and now it’s time for some new blood.
Dynamite announced today that 2018 will see a new series from writer Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Poison Ivy) and artist German Erramouspe (Rancat).
Little was revealed about the initial story arc, save that it will have a noir feel and that it will center on the disappearance of lead character Britt Reid Jr and the quest to find him.
Chu expressed her excitement in a statement to the press, saying: “The Green Hornet was one of the top titles on my bucket list to write, so I’m really thrilled to dive in. I’ve been listening to the old radio shows from the ’30s and trying to bring back some of the good guy vs bad guy elements of what made it popular in the ’30s. But this is not a pure nostalgia trip- there’s a lot of modern twists.  My parent’s generation in Hong Kong liked Green Hornet because of Bruce Lee as Kato so I’m weaving in some solid martial arts action too.”
The first issue of Chu and Erramouspe’s Green Hornet is due out in March of 2018.
[PREVIEW]
[OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE]
December 19, 2017, Mt. Laurel, NJ:  Dynamite Entertainment is pleased to announce they will be adding a new entry into the Green Hornet universe, as the prolific and talented Amy Chu, best known for her work on Red Sonja, KISS, and Poison Ivy, has been tapped to serve as writer for the upcoming series. Chu will be joined by artist German Erramouspe (Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath, Rancat) for the upcoming March 2018 release.
Britt Reid Jr., the scion of the Daily Sentinel publishing empire, vanishes during a wild party on his friend’s yacht. Meanwhile, crime spikes in the streets of Century City with the mysterious criminal/secret vigilante the Green Hornet absent.  It’s only a matter of time before SOMEONE puts two and two together, and it’s up to Kato, former partner of Britt’s father, and his daughter Mulan to protect the city AND the Green Hornet legacy, while finding out what happened to Britt.  Writer Amy Chu picks up where Kevin Smith left off with an action-packed mystery!
Writer Amy Chu says, “The Green Hornet was one of the top titles on my bucket list to write, so I’m really thrilled to dive in. I’ve been listening to the old radio shows from the ’30s and trying to bring back some of the good guy vs bad guy elements of what made it popular in the ’30s. But this is not a pure nostalgia trip- there’s a lot of modern twists.  My parent’s generation in Hong Kong liked Green Hornet because of Bruce Lee as Kato so I’m weaving in some solid martial arts action too.”
Amy Chu writes comics – and only – comics! Following a successful run heading the first-ever Poison Ivy mini-series for DC Comics, Chu began crafting multiple series for Dynamite Entertainment including Red Sonja and KISS. Chu also writes and produces comics for several non-profits including The New York Historical Society, The Baltimore Museum of Art, Pop Culture Classroom, and The Museum of Chinese in America. In her spare time, Chu can be found serving as a frequent speaker/panel moderator/guest at the top industry conventions including San Diego Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Heroes Con, and the Emerald City Comic Con and Fan Expo.
Artist German Erramouspe says, “When I read the beginning of the script for the first issue of this new series, Amy Chu proposed to me that we could make this version of Green Hornet with a noir style, something in the vein of Eduard Hopper’s painting, Nighthawks. Hopper is one of my favorite artists, so with this in mind, I know that this first chapter is going to be really stimulating for me when I go to the drawing table and begin working on it! I can give to Kato and the Green Hornet, two characters that I really enjoy, and am really excited to draw, a somber feeling!  I hope the readers can enjoy this new beginning as much as I’m enjoying drawing it! And feel how the night is dyed in a darkest green once again!”
Germán Erramouspe, who was born in 1981 Argentina, is a comic artist who made his debut was on a mini-series El Hombre Primordial before working on several titles for Avatar Press, including Disenchanted, Night of the Living Dead: Aftermath, Crossed: Badlands, God is Dead, and Dark Gods. More recently, Erramouspe has worked with Dynamite Entertainment on Grimm Vol.2, and is currently working with French publisher StoneBots Comics on his graphic novel, Rancat.
“We are so proud to once again take on the world of one of comic’s most beloved and eternal characters with our new Green Hornet series,” says Nick Barrucci, CEO and Publisher for Dynamite. “And with the ever-talented Amy Chu at the helm, we’re certain this series will be one of 2018’s biggest success stories!”
The debut issue of Green Hornet features a wide selection of cover variants, providing fans and retailers with the freedom of choice! Four art covers feature the talents of Mike Choi (X-Men, Cable), Carli Ihde (KISS/Vampirella, Sheena), Mike McKone (The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Iron Fist), and CP Wilson III (Deadpool, G.I. Joe, The Shadow), respectively. Limited variant editions in “Black & White” and “Virgin Art” formats are also available as retailer incentives for comic shops that support the launch issue by achieving stocking thresholds.
Green Hornet #1 will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ January 2018 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in March. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies of Green Hornet #1 with their local comic book retailers. Green Hornet #1 will also be available for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Kindle, iBooks, Google Play, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, Madefire, and Dark Horse Digital.
  Dynamite Announces New GREEN HORNET Ongoing from Amy Chu and German Erramouspe Green Hornet is one of the oldest and most revered characters in comic book history (Seth Rogan notwithstanding).
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Traveling in California: The Central Coast – San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo is one of the hidden gems of the California central coast. Located roughly about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo or SLO sits eleven miles inland from the Pacific and features a cool Mediterranean-like climate. As the home to California Polytechnic State University or Cal-Poly, San Luis Obispo is the local cultural mecca for music, arts and dining.
“Consistently acclaimed as one of the top ten places to live in the United States, visitors will find plenty to do in San Luis Obispo. SLO boasts many excellent golf courses, plenty of vineyards, miles of surfable coast line, low traffic roads or aggressive single track trails for biking, dozens of hiking trails, great ocean and lake fishing, several hot springs and spa choices, incredible dining and lodging options, and thousands of nooks where you can just enjoy nature and leave the daily grind behind.” [1]
Like almost all the major central coast cities, SLO was originally settled by the Chumash over eleven thousand years ago. [2] The modern city was founded in 1772 by Spanish Franciscan Junípero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities. Serra’s original mission was named for the 13th Century saint and bishop Louis of Toulouse and locally referred to as San Luis.
THE MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA
“On September 1, 1772 a cross was erected near San Luis Obispo Creek and Father Junípero Serra celebrated the first mass, marking the site as the destination for the mission San Luis Obispo. The Chumash helped construct wooden palisades, which would serve as temporary buildings for the Mission. However, due to several Indian tribes which were determined to get rid of European settlers, they set these buildings ablaze. Because of this, the Spanish were forced to rebuild the buildings using adobe and tile structures.”
“The mission San Luis Obispo was part of a string of missions in California which were created in order to control the coast so that the ships from Spain would remain safe as well as bring the native people to the Catholic faith. At the missions, the Spaniards introduced native people to the European lifestyle and taught them their religious beliefs as well as Spanish and Latin for services, how to read music, sing as well as how to be skilled weavers, seamstresses, carpenters, tile makers, farmers and cattle herders. The original mission church is still standing and operation. You can visit and see its unusual L-shaped design that is found nowhere else among the California missions.”
THE FESTIVAL OF BEERS
Every year, San Luis Obispo hosts the California Festival of Beers Its one of the largest and is the oldest regional beer festivals in California. Held on Memorial day weekend the festival is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. The Festival is a benefit event managed and maintained by Hospice of San Luis Obispo County (Hospice SLO County), a non-profit grief counseling organization, and receives 100% of the proceeds.
The California Festival of Beers brings together live music, local foods, art viewing and a wide selection of beers than ever before. At “Arts and Drafts,” attendees will learn from the beer pairing master Dr. Bill Sysak, beverage coordinator of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens and a recognized figure of the craft beer community.
“This event has had amazing growth and support over the years and it is a major source of income for Hospice SLO that allows us to continue to provide free services to the community,” said Executive Director Kris Kington-Barker. “We could not manage this without the backing of the brewers, sponsors, vendors and hundreds of volunteers who make this happen every year.”
Over 4,000 attendees each year to California’s Central Coast. Because of the event’s popularity, it sells out each year.  The Festival features over 50 brewers who present their micro brewed creations.  Admission includes a souvenir beer glass, unlimited samples of offerings, and free shuttle service. There’s also live music and a variety of food stands that offer all the delicious food you can think of that goes with beer.
For a truly fun time don’t miss the amazing California Festival of Beers.
SYCAMORE SPRINGS MINERAL RESORT
One of the hidden gems of the California Central Coast is the Sycamore hot springs, which is nestled in the pristine Avila Valley about 7 miles west of San Luis Obispo. The story goes that in 1886 two prospectors were drilling for oil when they hit an artesian well of white hot mineral water. Since then the a popular spa and mineral springs resort has grown around the discovery. Since the late 19th century, due to the healing powers of the water, a popular spa and mineral springs resort was established. The beginning of the 20th century brought weary travelers from Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Pacific Coast Railway. By the 1930’s, word of the healing waters spread to Hollywood celebrities who would frequent the resort on their way to rub elbows with William Randolph Hearst at his magnificent castle just down the road in San Simeon. Around this time, the increasingly popular retreat was given the name, “Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort.”
Located on over 100 wooded acres, the Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort’s most defining feature is the restorative power of the naturally heated mineral water. The resort has a variety of mineral baths including the unique Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, a scenic hillside hot tub, or a private guest room tub. All of the 72 guest rooms include individual hot mineral spring tubs on private balconies or patios.
There are also 23 open-air naturally heated mineral spring hot tubs open to the public, that line the peaceful tree-canopied hillside. Each hot tub is surrounded by a beautiful rich wood fence with lattice detail to ensure privacy from other guests while still providing majestic views and a serene environment.
Innovative healing arts classes are taught by a selected staff of professional instructors. “Strengthen, stretch, calm, and rejuvenate your way to a better you.” The instructors are dedicated to the art of healing. Their teachings embrace the connection between the mind, body, and spirit and you will find they are genuine extensions of everything they teach. Daily classes feature Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and more. All classes are open to the public and priced per session, per person. Resort guests receive unlimited complimentary classes. Private instruction available upon request.
The Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort has been voted a top global destination mineral spring resort by Spa and Spa Finder magazines. The spa treatments are designed to enliven your senses while providing you with healing benefits sourced from nature. For example: “The Hot Springs Stone massage blends traditional massage techniques with heated basalt stones to penetrate tension and improve circulation with warmth and comfort to ease your stressed muscles. The White Algae Facial is ideal for sensitive or dry skin and uses calcium rich white algae, white tea, and copper peptides to calm and soothe irritated skin while evening out skin tone. The Sundaria Seaweed Body Scrub detoxifies with a full body dry brush exfoliation and organic bio-scrub blend of seaweed, pumice, acai and guarana to polish skin and purify pores. A marine-based oil filled with sea minerals and antioxidants leaves skin hydrated and repaired. The dry brush is given as a gift so you can continue your detoxifying treatments at home.”
“The highly acclaimed, Gardens of Avila Restaurant is widely known for its seasonal and spontaneous garden cuisine.” The menu includes local seafood like the Morro Bay fish and chips with local rock fish fried in beer batter, French fries, house made coleslaw and lemon aioli; Local Artisan Cheese Plate with Central Coast Creamery‘s sea scape & bishops peak, fiscalini bandage white cheddar, local honey, toasted almonds, local berries and local salami (optional). There are  intimate settings for indoor and outdoor dining. The restaurant features produce harvested on the resort’s one-acre organic Chef’s Garden as well as local farmers markets.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE CONTRY
“Winemaking is deeply rooted in SLO Wine Country, dating back to the 18th century with the founding of Mission San Luis Obispo by Father Junipero Serra in 1772.” [1] Here, the padres grew grapes and made them into sacramental wines. A century later, commercial wine was produced from grapes grown at Rancho Saucelito in the upper Arroyo Grande Valley. The old Zinfandel vines planted in 1880 by Henry Ditmas were restored by the Greenough family in the 1970s, and remain a cornerstone of Saucelito Canyon Vineyard.
The modern wine industry in the SLO Coast emerged in the 1970s. In 1973, the Goss family had the foresight to plant Chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyard in the Edna Valley. Concurrently, the Niven family planted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other varietals at Paragon Vineyard. MacGregor Vineyard was planted in 1976 and is now the home of Wolff Vineyards. The success of these early plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir ignited SLO Wine Country’s reputation as a world-class region for Burgundian varietals.
In 1979, Lawrence Winery was established as the region’s first modern winery, and the property is today home to Center of Effort Winery. Chamisal Vineyard began making its own wine in 1980, and Edna Valley Vineyard followed in 1981 as a partnership between Paragon Vineyard and Chalone Vineyard. Claiborne & Churchill Winery, Maison Deutz (now Laetitia Vineyard & Winery), and Talley Vineyards soon added further momentum to the local winemaking scene. These early wineries paved the way and put SLO Wine Country on the map.
SLO Wine Country includes two small adjoining American Viticultural Areas—the Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley—and other nearby wine growing areas.  Each of these areas shares a unifying proximity to the ocean, as well as to each other.
The Arroyo Grande Valley is a predominantly northeast-southwest oriented coastal valley that is recognized as one of the most temperate viticultural areas in the world.  These ideal conditions result in a long and mild growing season, with bud bread typically occurring in mid-February, flowering in early May and harvest in late September.  Still widely planted to vegetables on the valley floor, wine growing in the valley dates to the 1880’s when Zinfandel was planted in the warmer eastern part of the valley.  The modern era began in the 1980s with plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on the hillsides of the western end of the valley, closer to the coast.
San Luis Obispo Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa is centrally located for exploring Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande, Avila Valley, and Paso Robles wine regions. There are numerous excellent wine tours available, with pick-up at our resort. Onsite wine experiences are also available so you don’t have to leave the premises to enjoy award-winning central coast excellence.Whether you are a wine novice or happen to be a sommelier, everyone will enjoy the wine tasting opportunities throughout the Central Coast. In 2013 our area was awarded “World’s Best Wine Region” by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
The philosophy that exceptional wines can be approached by all tasters shines bright in over 450 wineries from Arroyo Grande to Paso Robles. Intimate tasting rooms, beautiful outdoor areas, and laid-back settings invite you to discover your ideal wines.
San Luis Obispo, with its heritage, festivals and points of interest, is a wonderful place to visit. Next time you’re looking for an unusual place to visit, treat yourself and the family to a magical time, bath in the hot springs, visit a winery and enjoy the many picturesque hikes and natural wonders of San Luis Obispo.
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Traveling in California: The Central Coast – San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo is one of the hidden gems of the California central coast. Located roughly about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo or SLO sits eleven miles inland from the Pacific and features a cool Mediterranean-like climate. As the home to California Polytechnic State University or Cal-Poly, San Luis Obispo is the local cultural mecca for music, arts and dining.
“Consistently acclaimed as one of the top ten places to live in the United States, visitors will find plenty to do in San Luis Obispo. SLO boasts many excellent golf courses, plenty of vineyards, miles of surfable coast line, low traffic roads or aggressive single track trails for biking, dozens of hiking trails, great ocean and lake fishing, several hot springs and spa choices, incredible dining and lodging options, and thousands of nooks where you can just enjoy nature and leave the daily grind behind.” [1]
Like almost all the major central coast cities, SLO was originally settled by the Chumash over eleven thousand years ago. [2] The modern city was founded in 1772 by Spanish Franciscan Junípero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities. Serra’s original mission was named for the 13th Century saint and bishop Louis of Toulouse and locally referred to as San Luis.
THE MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA
“On September 1, 1772 a cross was erected near San Luis Obispo Creek and Father Junípero Serra celebrated the first mass, marking the site as the destination for the mission San Luis Obispo. The Chumash helped construct wooden palisades, which would serve as temporary buildings for the Mission. However, due to several Indian tribes which were determined to get rid of European settlers, they set these buildings ablaze. Because of this, the Spanish were forced to rebuild the buildings using adobe and tile structures.”
“The mission San Luis Obispo was part of a string of missions in California which were created in order to control the coast so that the ships from Spain would remain safe as well as bring the native people to the Catholic faith. At the missions, the Spaniards introduced native people to the European lifestyle and taught them their religious beliefs as well as Spanish and Latin for services, how to read music, sing as well as how to be skilled weavers, seamstresses, carpenters, tile makers, farmers and cattle herders. The original mission church is still standing and operation. You can visit and see its unusual L-shaped design that is found nowhere else among the California missions.”
THE FESTIVAL OF BEERS
Every year, San Luis Obispo hosts the California Festival of Beers Its one of the largest and is the oldest regional beer festivals in California. Held on Memorial day weekend the festival is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. The Festival is a benefit event managed and maintained by Hospice of San Luis Obispo County (Hospice SLO County), a non-profit grief counseling organization, and receives 100% of the proceeds.
The California Festival of Beers brings together live music, local foods, art viewing and a wide selection of beers than ever before. At “Arts and Drafts,” attendees will learn from the beer pairing master Dr. Bill Sysak, beverage coordinator of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens and a recognized figure of the craft beer community.
“This event has had amazing growth and support over the years and it is a major source of income for Hospice SLO that allows us to continue to provide free services to the community,” said Executive Director Kris Kington-Barker. “We could not manage this without the backing of the brewers, sponsors, vendors and hundreds of volunteers who make this happen every year.”
Over 4,000 attendees each year to California’s Central Coast. Because of the event’s popularity, it sells out each year.  The Festival features over 50 brewers who present their micro brewed creations.  Admission includes a souvenir beer glass, unlimited samples of offerings, and free shuttle service. There’s also live music and a variety of food stands that offer all the delicious food you can think of that goes with beer.
For a truly fun time don’t miss the amazing California Festival of Beers.
SYCAMORE SPRINGS MINERAL RESORT
One of the hidden gems of the California Central Coast is the Sycamore hot springs, which is nestled in the pristine Avila Valley about 7 miles west of San Luis Obispo. The story goes that in 1886 two prospectors were drilling for oil when they hit an artesian well of white hot mineral water. Since then the a popular spa and mineral springs resort has grown around the discovery. Since the late 19th century, due to the healing powers of the water, a popular spa and mineral springs resort was established. The beginning of the 20th century brought weary travelers from Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Pacific Coast Railway. By the 1930’s, word of the healing waters spread to Hollywood celebrities who would frequent the resort on their way to rub elbows with William Randolph Hearst at his magnificent castle just down the road in San Simeon. Around this time, the increasingly popular retreat was given the name, “Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort.”
Located on over 100 wooded acres, the Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort’s most defining feature is the restorative power of the naturally heated mineral water. The resort has a variety of mineral baths including the unique Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, a scenic hillside hot tub, or a private guest room tub. All of the 72 guest rooms include individual hot mineral spring tubs on private balconies or patios.
There are also 23 open-air naturally heated mineral spring hot tubs open to the public, that line the peaceful tree-canopied hillside. Each hot tub is surrounded by a beautiful rich wood fence with lattice detail to ensure privacy from other guests while still providing majestic views and a serene environment.
Innovative healing arts classes are taught by a selected staff of professional instructors. “Strengthen, stretch, calm, and rejuvenate your way to a better you.” The instructors are dedicated to the art of healing. Their teachings embrace the connection between the mind, body, and spirit and you will find they are genuine extensions of everything they teach. Daily classes feature Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and more. All classes are open to the public and priced per session, per person. Resort guests receive unlimited complimentary classes. Private instruction available upon request.
The Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort has been voted a top global destination mineral spring resort by Spa and Spa Finder magazines. The spa treatments are designed to enliven your senses while providing you with healing benefits sourced from nature. For example: “The Hot Springs Stone massage blends traditional massage techniques with heated basalt stones to penetrate tension and improve circulation with warmth and comfort to ease your stressed muscles. The White Algae Facial is ideal for sensitive or dry skin and uses calcium rich white algae, white tea, and copper peptides to calm and soothe irritated skin while evening out skin tone. The Sundaria Seaweed Body Scrub detoxifies with a full body dry brush exfoliation and organic bio-scrub blend of seaweed, pumice, acai and guarana to polish skin and purify pores. A marine-based oil filled with sea minerals and antioxidants leaves skin hydrated and repaired. The dry brush is given as a gift so you can continue your detoxifying treatments at home.”
“The highly acclaimed, Gardens of Avila Restaurant is widely known for its seasonal and spontaneous garden cuisine.” The menu includes local seafood like the Morro Bay fish and chips with local rock fish fried in beer batter, French fries, house made coleslaw and lemon aioli; Local Artisan Cheese Plate with Central Coast Creamery‘s sea scape & bishops peak, fiscalini bandage white cheddar, local honey, toasted almonds, local berries and local salami (optional). There are  intimate settings for indoor and outdoor dining. The restaurant features produce harvested on the resort’s one-acre organic Chef’s Garden as well as local farmers markets.
THE SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE CONTRY
“Winemaking is deeply rooted in SLO Wine Country, dating back to the 18th century with the founding of Mission San Luis Obispo by Father Junipero Serra in 1772.” [1] Here, the padres grew grapes and made them into sacramental wines. A century later, commercial wine was produced from grapes grown at Rancho Saucelito in the upper Arroyo Grande Valley. The old Zinfandel vines planted in 1880 by Henry Ditmas were restored by the Greenough family in the 1970s, and remain a cornerstone of Saucelito Canyon Vineyard.
The modern wine industry in the SLO Coast emerged in the 1970s. In 1973, the Goss family had the foresight to plant Chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyard in the Edna Valley. Concurrently, the Niven family planted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other varietals at Paragon Vineyard. MacGregor Vineyard was planted in 1976 and is now the home of Wolff Vineyards. The success of these early plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir ignited SLO Wine Country’s reputation as a world-class region for Burgundian varietals.
In 1979, Lawrence Winery was established as the region’s first modern winery, and the property is today home to Center of Effort Winery. Chamisal Vineyard began making its own wine in 1980, and Edna Valley Vineyard followed in 1981 as a partnership between Paragon Vineyard and Chalone Vineyard. Claiborne & Churchill Winery, Maison Deutz (now Laetitia Vineyard & Winery), and Talley Vineyards soon added further momentum to the local winemaking scene. These early wineries paved the way and put SLO Wine Country on the map.
SLO Wine Country includes two small adjoining American Viticultural Areas—the Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley—and other nearby wine growing areas.  Each of these areas shares a unifying proximity to the ocean, as well as to each other.
The Arroyo Grande Valley is a predominantly northeast-southwest oriented coastal valley that is recognized as one of the most temperate viticultural areas in the world.  These ideal conditions result in a long and mild growing season, with bud bread typically occurring in mid-February, flowering in early May and harvest in late September.  Still widely planted to vegetables on the valley floor, wine growing in the valley dates to the 1880’s when Zinfandel was planted in the warmer eastern part of the valley.  The modern era began in the 1980s with plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on the hillsides of the western end of the valley, closer to the coast.
San Luis Obispo Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa is centrally located for exploring Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande, Avila Valley, and Paso Robles wine regions. There are numerous excellent wine tours available, with pick-up at our resort. Onsite wine experiences are also available so you don’t have to leave the premises to enjoy award-winning central coast excellence.Whether you are a wine novice or happen to be a sommelier, everyone will enjoy the wine tasting opportunities throughout the Central Coast. In 2013 our area was awarded “World’s Best Wine Region” by Wine Enthusiast magazine.
The philosophy that exceptional wines can be approached by all tasters shines bright in over 450 wineries from Arroyo Grande to Paso Robles. Intimate tasting rooms, beautiful outdoor areas, and laid-back settings invite you to discover your ideal wines.
San Luis Obispo, with its heritage, festivals and points of interest, is a wonderful place to visit. Next time you’re looking for an unusual place to visit, treat yourself and the family to a magical time, bath in the hot springs, visit a winery and enjoy the many picturesque hikes and natural wonders of San Luis Obispo.
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Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Local Wineries Perfect for a Road Trip
Galen Glen
Penns Woods Winery
John Robert Cellars
Chaddsford Winery
Karamoor
Stone & Key Cellars
Va La Vineyards
William Heritage Winery
Amalthea Cellar Farm Winery
White Horse Winery
Hawk Haven
Working Dog Winery
Alba Vineyards
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Stuck at home and need some wine? Want to support a local winery?  A number of students in our online wine classes asked us for this list, and here it is!  If you have any favorite wineries that are not on the list, please let us know in the comments. 
In the era of COVID-19, most of the listed wineries are offering curbside pick-up. Before you head out, make sure you reach out. Every winery has a different protocol on  how to order wine for pickup. 
These wineries are a short road trip from Philly. To make things a bit more interesting, we also included a few wineries that are worthy of a road trip, just in case you are getting stir crazy.  If you aren’t up for leaving home right now, you can also order wine online.  Cheers!
Pennsylvania Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia. 
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Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A hotbed for wine production in PA has always been located around Chad’s Ford. They have become a specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, and their reserve bottlings should be sought out.  Their planting of Cabernet vines dates back to 1997, making them some of the oldest vines in the state.  These wines show what is possible to achieve here.
website: https://www.pennswoodsevents.com/
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John Robert Cellars
301 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
A new winery located in what could be called South-South Philly (It’s actually in Essington). They are an urban winery, sourcing fruit from both Calfornia and Chile.  Going strong after their first vintage. Of note is their Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley. 
website: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertCellarsPA/
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A classic winery that was hugely influential in the PA fine wine scene in the late nineties and early oughts. After a decade of decline, Chaddsford has rebounded into its former glory. Of particular note is their Cabernet Franc, which is on par with their 2001 vintage. Their Artisan Series is a very promising line of fine wines. 
website: www.chaddsford.com
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Karamoor Estate
40 E Skippack Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
A winery that is all but a transplant from Napa Valley. The wine production here focuses on Bordeaux blends.  A project by the influential Karabots family, the winery is located on their sprawling Fort Washington estate. It the bonafides and resources far beyond the reach of any other Philly winery. 
website: www.karamoorwines.com
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Stone & Key Cellars
435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
While a local winery, they source grapes from across the world. Of particular note are their wines sourced from Columbia Valley in Washington State. The Obsidian bottling is a worthwhile splurge. Much of the top production staff earned their wine certification here in Philly. 
website: stoneandkeycellars.com
Worth The Drive
A few Pennsylvania wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Galen Glen Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Located just outside Jim Thorpe, this winery is one of the great wineries on the East Coast. It shows mastery in an obscure but demanding field of winemaking: Austrian wine styles and varietals. The Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings here are extraordinary. 
website: www.galenglen.com
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Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
A rising talent for white wine production in Pennsylvania, especially for Grüner Veltliner.  Their bubbles are exceptional, in particular their Cuvée Chardonnay.  They do dip their winemaking toes into that murky pool of sweet wines; keep to their dry wines and you’ll be rewarded. 
website: pinridge.com
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Va La Vineyards
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311
The original natural wine destination in PA.  The wines are sourced solely from their own vineyards, which was planted in 1997 with an odd assortment of Italian varietals. Nebbiolo from the chilly & hilly  Piedmont region is planted near Primitivo (Zinfandel) from hot & flat Apulia. Like many in the natural wine movement, the choices made here are unique and against the grain. What has been consistent is the high quality and uniqueness of these wines.  These are wines that are often cited as the best of the East Coast. 
website: www.valavineyards.com
New Jersey Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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William Heritage Winery
480 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A longtime favorite at the Wine School. The wines here are ever-evolving. A decade ago, they were focused on Bordeaux blends, and their BDX bottling has been a standard-bearer for luxury East Coast red wines. They moved into sparkling wine production, which has earned national praise. I expect they will continue to evolve and push the NJ wine scene forward. Their tasting room experience is one of the best in the region. 
website: www.williamheritagewine.com
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Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery
209 Vineyard Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
To love Amalthea winery, you really need to meet the owner and winemaker Louis Caracciolo. He’s been making Bordeaux blends in Jersey longer than anyone. He has gained a long list of ardent fans, including the best selling author George Taber. Of particular note is the Europa series of wines. 
website: www.amaltheacellars.com
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White Horse Winery
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
A new winery that has great potential. Their vineyards were planted in 2013 and pulled their first harvest in 2018. While still young, their 50-acre vineyard is showing promise. Of note is their estate white wines, Albariño and Vidal Blanc. For reds, the reserve Cabernet Franc is very good. Philly Magazine named their Chambourcin as “Best of Philly” in 2019. 
website: www.whitehorsewinery.com
Worth The Drive
A few New Jersey wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Working Dog Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Hands-down one of the great wineries of the East Coast. Their syrah has earned praise from other winemakers ask well as international wine critics. The winery started the same year as the Wine School (2001) and grew over time. Their wines started to get notices by the national press in 2010 and it’s reached a fever pitch now. They are legit rock stars in the Jersey wine scene now.
website: www.workingdogwinerynj.com
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
The leading winery in Cape May, Hawk Haven has produced stellar wines for a decade now. I first wrote an article praising their wines in the iconic (but sadly defunct) Philly Beer Scene magazine. They produce an excellent Chardonnay, and their Viognier has great potential. Their white game is very strong.  If you are a fan of natural wines, then seek out their Pet-Nats. 
website: www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
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Alba Vineyards
269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848
It’s possible that slivers of New Jersey are going to become the premier white wine-producing regions in America. Their grand reserve estate chardonnay is spectacular. They also are making some Pinot Noirs that are compelling. They are pricing the best Pinots on the East Coast right now, and I expect they will continue to push the envelope. 
website: www.albavineyard.com
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isaiahrippinus · 4 years
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Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Local Wineries Perfect for a Road Trip
Galen Glen
Penns Woods Winery
John Robert Cellars
Chaddsford Winery
Karamoor
Stone & Key Cellars
Va La Vineyards
William Heritage Winery
Amalthea Cellar Farm Winery
White Horse Winery
Hawk Haven
Working Dog Winery
Alba Vineyards
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Stuck at home and need some wine? Want to support a local winery?  A number of students in our online wine classes asked us for this list, and here it is!  If you have any favorite wineries that are not on the list, please let us know in the comments. 
In the era of COVID-19, most of the listed wineries are offering curbside pick-up. Before you head out, make sure you reach out. Every winery has a different protocol on  how to order wine for pickup. 
These wineries are a short road trip from Philly. To make things a bit more interesting, we also included a few wineries that are worthy of a road trip, just in case you are getting stir crazy.  If you aren’t up for leaving home right now, you can also order wine online.  Cheers!
Pennsylvania Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia. 
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Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A hotbed for wine production in PA has always been located around Chad’s Ford. They have become a specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, and their reserve bottlings should be sought out.  Their planting of Cabernet vines dates back to 1997, making them some of the oldest vines in the state.  These wines show what is possible to achieve here.
website: https://www.pennswoodsevents.com/
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John Robert Cellars
301 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
A new winery located in what could be called South-South Philly (It’s actually in Essington). They are an urban winery, sourcing fruit from both Calfornia and Chile.  Going strong after their first vintage. Of note is their Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley. 
website: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertCellarsPA/
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A classic winery that was hugely influential in the PA fine wine scene in the late nineties and early oughts. After a decade of decline, Chaddsford has rebounded into its former glory. Of particular note is their Cabernet Franc, which is on par with their 2001 vintage. Their Artisan Series is a very promising line of fine wines. 
website: www.chaddsford.com
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Karamoor Estate
40 E Skippack Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
A winery that is all but a transplant from Napa Valley. The wine production here focuses on Bordeaux blends.  A project by the influential Karabots family, the winery is located on their sprawling Fort Washington estate. It the bonafides and resources far beyond the reach of any other Philly winery. 
website: www.karamoorwines.com
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Stone & Key Cellars
435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
While a local winery, they source grapes from across the world. Of particular note are their wines sourced from Columbia Valley in Washington State. The Obsidian bottling is a worthwhile splurge. Much of the top production staff earned their wine certification here in Philly. 
website: stoneandkeycellars.com
Worth The Drive
A few Pennsylvania wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Galen Glen Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Located just outside Jim Thorpe, this winery is one of the great wineries on the East Coast. It shows mastery in an obscure but demanding field of winemaking: Austrian wine styles and varietals. The Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings here are extraordinary. 
website: www.galenglen.com
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Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
A rising talent for white wine production in Pennsylvania, especially for Grüner Veltliner.  Their bubbles are exceptional, in particular their Cuvée Chardonnay.  They do dip their winemaking toes into that murky pool of sweet wines; keep to their dry wines and you’ll be rewarded. 
website: pinridge.com
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Va La Vineyards
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311
The original natural wine destination in PA.  The wines are sourced solely from their own vineyards, which was planted in 1997 with an odd assortment of Italian varietals. Nebbiolo from the chilly & hilly  Piedmont region is planted near Primitivo (Zinfandel) from hot & flat Apulia. Like many in the natural wine movement, the choices made here are unique and against the grain. What has been consistent is the high quality and uniqueness of these wines.  These are wines that are often cited as the best of the East Coast. 
website: www.valavineyards.com
New Jersey Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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William Heritage Winery
480 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A longtime favorite at the Wine School. The wines here are ever-evolving. A decade ago, they were focused on Bordeaux blends, and their BDX bottling has been a standard-bearer for luxury East Coast red wines. They moved into sparkling wine production, which has earned national praise. I expect they will continue to evolve and push the NJ wine scene forward. Their tasting room experience is one of the best in the region. 
website: www.williamheritagewine.com
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Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery
209 Vineyard Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
To love Amalthea winery, you really need to meet the owner and winemaker Louis Caracciolo. He’s been making Bordeaux blends in Jersey longer than anyone. He has gained a long list of ardent fans, including the best selling author George Taber. Of particular note is the Europa series of wines. 
website: www.amaltheacellars.com
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White Horse Winery
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
A new winery that has great potential. Their vineyards were planted in 2013 and pulled their first harvest in 2018. While still young, their 50-acre vineyard is showing promise. Of note is their estate white wines, Albariño and Vidal Blanc. For reds, the reserve Cabernet Franc is very good. Philly Magazine named their Chambourcin as “Best of Philly” in 2019. 
website: www.whitehorsewinery.com
Worth The Drive
A few New Jersey wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Working Dog Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Hands-down one of the great wineries of the East Coast. Their syrah has earned praise from other winemakers ask well as international wine critics. The winery started the same year as the Wine School (2001) and grew over time. Their wines started to get notices by the national press in 2010 and it’s reached a fever pitch now. They are legit rock stars in the Jersey wine scene now.
website: www.workingdogwinerynj.com
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
The leading winery in Cape May, Hawk Haven has produced stellar wines for a decade now. I first wrote an article praising their wines in the iconic (but sadly defunct) Philly Beer Scene magazine. They produce an excellent Chardonnay, and their Viognier has great potential. Their white game is very strong.  If you are a fan of natural wines, then seek out their Pet-Nats. 
website: www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
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Alba Vineyards
269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848
It’s possible that slivers of New Jersey are going to become the premier white wine-producing regions in America. Their grand reserve estate chardonnay is spectacular. They also are making some Pinot Noirs that are compelling. They are pricing the best Pinots on the East Coast right now, and I expect they will continue to push the envelope. 
website: www.albavineyard.com
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johnboothus · 4 years
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Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Local Wineries Perfect for a Road Trip
Galen Glen
Penns Woods Winery
John Robert Cellars
Chaddsford Winery
Karamoor
Stone & Key Cellars
Va La Vineyards
William Heritage Winery
Amalthea Cellar Farm Winery
White Horse Winery
Hawk Haven
Working Dog Winery
Alba Vineyards
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Stuck at home and need some wine? Want to support a local winery?  A number of students in our online wine classes asked us for this list, and here it is!  If you have any favorite wineries that are not on the list, please let us know in the comments. 
In the era of COVID-19, most of the listed wineries are offering curbside pick-up. Before you head out, make sure you reach out. Every winery has a different protocol on  how to order wine for pickup. 
These wineries are a short road trip from Philly. To make things a bit more interesting, we also included a few wineries that are worthy of a road trip, just in case you are getting stir crazy.  If you aren’t up for leaving home right now, you can also order wine online.  Cheers!
Pennsylvania Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia. 
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Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A hotbed for wine production in PA has always been located around Chad’s Ford. They have become a specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, and their reserve bottlings should be sought out.  Their planting of Cabernet vines dates back to 1997, making them some of the oldest vines in the state.  These wines show what is possible to achieve here.
website: https://www.pennswoodsevents.com/
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John Robert Cellars
301 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
A new winery located in what could be called South-South Philly (It’s actually in Essington). They are an urban winery, sourcing fruit from both Calfornia and Chile.  Going strong after their first vintage. Of note is their Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley. 
website: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertCellarsPA/
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A classic winery that was hugely influential in the PA fine wine scene in the late nineties and early oughts. After a decade of decline, Chaddsford has rebounded into its former glory. Of particular note is their Cabernet Franc, which is on par with their 2001 vintage. Their Artisan Series is a very promising line of fine wines. 
website: www.chaddsford.com
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Karamoor Estate
40 E Skippack Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
A winery that is all but a transplant from Napa Valley. The wine production here focuses on Bordeaux blends.  A project by the influential Karabots family, the winery is located on their sprawling Fort Washington estate. It the bonafides and resources far beyond the reach of any other Philly winery. 
website: www.karamoorwines.com
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Stone & Key Cellars
435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
While a local winery, they source grapes from across the world. Of particular note are their wines sourced from Columbia Valley in Washington State. The Obsidian bottling is a worthwhile splurge. Much of the top production staff earned their wine certification here in Philly. 
website: stoneandkeycellars.com
Worth The Drive
A few Pennsylvania wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Galen Glen Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Located just outside Jim Thorpe, this winery is one of the great wineries on the East Coast. It shows mastery in an obscure but demanding field of winemaking: Austrian wine styles and varietals. The Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings here are extraordinary. 
website: www.galenglen.com
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Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
A rising talent for white wine production in Pennsylvania, especially for Grüner Veltliner.  Their bubbles are exceptional, in particular their Cuvée Chardonnay.  They do dip their winemaking toes into that murky pool of sweet wines; keep to their dry wines and you’ll be rewarded. 
website: pinridge.com
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Va La Vineyards
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311
The original natural wine destination in PA.  The wines are sourced solely from their own vineyards, which was planted in 1997 with an odd assortment of Italian varietals. Nebbiolo from the chilly & hilly  Piedmont region is planted near Primitivo (Zinfandel) from hot & flat Apulia. Like many in the natural wine movement, the choices made here are unique and against the grain. What has been consistent is the high quality and uniqueness of these wines.  These are wines that are often cited as the best of the East Coast. 
website: www.valavineyards.com
New Jersey Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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William Heritage Winery
480 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A longtime favorite at the Wine School. The wines here are ever-evolving. A decade ago, they were focused on Bordeaux blends, and their BDX bottling has been a standard-bearer for luxury East Coast red wines. They moved into sparkling wine production, which has earned national praise. I expect they will continue to evolve and push the NJ wine scene forward. Their tasting room experience is one of the best in the region. 
website: www.williamheritagewine.com
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Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery
209 Vineyard Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
To love Amalthea winery, you really need to meet the owner and winemaker Louis Caracciolo. He’s been making Bordeaux blends in Jersey longer than anyone. He has gained a long list of ardent fans, including the best selling author George Taber. Of particular note is the Europa series of wines. 
website: www.amaltheacellars.com
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White Horse Winery
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
A new winery that has great potential. Their vineyards were planted in 2013 and pulled their first harvest in 2018. While still young, their 50-acre vineyard is showing promise. Of note is their estate white wines, Albariño and Vidal Blanc. For reds, the reserve Cabernet Franc is very good. Philly Magazine named their Chambourcin as “Best of Philly” in 2019. 
website: www.whitehorsewinery.com
Worth The Drive
A few New Jersey wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Working Dog Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Hands-down one of the great wineries of the East Coast. Their syrah has earned praise from other winemakers ask well as international wine critics. The winery started the same year as the Wine School (2001) and grew over time. Their wines started to get notices by the national press in 2010 and it’s reached a fever pitch now. They are legit rock stars in the Jersey wine scene now.
website: www.workingdogwinerynj.com
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
The leading winery in Cape May, Hawk Haven has produced stellar wines for a decade now. I first wrote an article praising their wines in the iconic (but sadly defunct) Philly Beer Scene magazine. They produce an excellent Chardonnay, and their Viognier has great potential. Their white game is very strong.  If you are a fan of natural wines, then seek out their Pet-Nats. 
website: www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
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Alba Vineyards
269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848
It’s possible that slivers of New Jersey are going to become the premier white wine-producing regions in America. Their grand reserve estate chardonnay is spectacular. They also are making some Pinot Noirs that are compelling. They are pricing the best Pinots on the East Coast right now, and I expect they will continue to push the envelope. 
website: www.albavineyard.com
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johnboothus · 4 years
Text
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Local Wineries Perfect for a Road Trip
Galen Glen
Penns Woods Winery
John Robert Cellars
Chaddsford Winery
Karamoor
Stone & Key Cellars
Va La Vineyards
William Heritage Winery
Amalthea Cellar Farm Winery
White Horse Winery
Hawk Haven
Working Dog Winery
Alba Vineyards
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Stuck at home and need some wine? Want to support a local winery?  A number of students in our online wine classes asked us for this list, and here it is!  If you have any favorite wineries that are not on the list, please let us know in the comments. 
In the era of COVID-19, most of the listed wineries are offering curbside pick-up. Before you head out, make sure you reach out. Every winery has a different protocol on  how to order wine for pickup. 
These wineries are a short road trip from Philly. To make things a bit more interesting, we also included a few wineries that are worthy of a road trip, just in case you are getting stir crazy.  If you aren’t up for leaving home right now, you can also order wine online.  Cheers!
Pennsylvania Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia. 
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Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A hotbed for wine production in PA has always been located around Chad’s Ford. They have become a specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, and their reserve bottlings should be sought out.  Their planting of Cabernet vines dates back to 1997, making them some of the oldest vines in the state.  These wines show what is possible to achieve here.
website: https://www.pennswoodsevents.com/
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John Robert Cellars
301 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
A new winery located in what could be called South-South Philly (It’s actually in Essington). They are an urban winery, sourcing fruit from both Calfornia and Chile.  Going strong after their first vintage. Of note is their Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley. 
website: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertCellarsPA/
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A classic winery that was hugely influential in the PA fine wine scene in the late nineties and early oughts. After a decade of decline, Chaddsford has rebounded into its former glory. Of particular note is their Cabernet Franc, which is on par with their 2001 vintage. Their Artisan Series is a very promising line of fine wines. 
website: www.chaddsford.com
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Karamoor Estate
40 E Skippack Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
A winery that is all but a transplant from Napa Valley. The wine production here focuses on Bordeaux blends.  A project by the influential Karabots family, the winery is located on their sprawling Fort Washington estate. It the bonafides and resources far beyond the reach of any other Philly winery. 
website: www.karamoorwines.com
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Stone & Key Cellars
435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
While a local winery, they source grapes from across the world. Of particular note are their wines sourced from Columbia Valley in Washington State. The Obsidian bottling is a worthwhile splurge. Much of the top production staff earned their wine certification here in Philly. 
website: stoneandkeycellars.com
Worth The Drive
A few Pennsylvania wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Galen Glen Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Located just outside Jim Thorpe, this winery is one of the great wineries on the East Coast. It shows mastery in an obscure but demanding field of winemaking: Austrian wine styles and varietals. The Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings here are extraordinary. 
website: www.galenglen.com
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Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
A rising talent for white wine production in Pennsylvania, especially for Grüner Veltliner.  Their bubbles are exceptional, in particular their Cuvée Chardonnay.  They do dip their winemaking toes into that murky pool of sweet wines; keep to their dry wines and you’ll be rewarded. 
website: pinridge.com
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Va La Vineyards
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311
The original natural wine destination in PA.  The wines are sourced solely from their own vineyards, which was planted in 1997 with an odd assortment of Italian varietals. Nebbiolo from the chilly & hilly  Piedmont region is planted near Primitivo (Zinfandel) from hot & flat Apulia. Like many in the natural wine movement, the choices made here are unique and against the grain. What has been consistent is the high quality and uniqueness of these wines.  These are wines that are often cited as the best of the East Coast. 
website: www.valavineyards.com
New Jersey Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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William Heritage Winery
480 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A longtime favorite at the Wine School. The wines here are ever-evolving. A decade ago, they were focused on Bordeaux blends, and their BDX bottling has been a standard-bearer for luxury East Coast red wines. They moved into sparkling wine production, which has earned national praise. I expect they will continue to evolve and push the NJ wine scene forward. Their tasting room experience is one of the best in the region. 
website: www.williamheritagewine.com
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Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery
209 Vineyard Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
To love Amalthea winery, you really need to meet the owner and winemaker Louis Caracciolo. He’s been making Bordeaux blends in Jersey longer than anyone. He has gained a long list of ardent fans, including the best selling author George Taber. Of particular note is the Europa series of wines. 
website: www.amaltheacellars.com
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White Horse Winery
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
A new winery that has great potential. Their vineyards were planted in 2013 and pulled their first harvest in 2018. While still young, their 50-acre vineyard is showing promise. Of note is their estate white wines, Albariño and Vidal Blanc. For reds, the reserve Cabernet Franc is very good. Philly Magazine named their Chambourcin as “Best of Philly” in 2019. 
website: www.whitehorsewinery.com
Worth The Drive
A few New Jersey wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Working Dog Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Hands-down one of the great wineries of the East Coast. Their syrah has earned praise from other winemakers ask well as international wine critics. The winery started the same year as the Wine School (2001) and grew over time. Their wines started to get notices by the national press in 2010 and it’s reached a fever pitch now. They are legit rock stars in the Jersey wine scene now.
website: www.workingdogwinerynj.com
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
The leading winery in Cape May, Hawk Haven has produced stellar wines for a decade now. I first wrote an article praising their wines in the iconic (but sadly defunct) Philly Beer Scene magazine. They produce an excellent Chardonnay, and their Viognier has great potential. Their white game is very strong.  If you are a fan of natural wines, then seek out their Pet-Nats. 
website: www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
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Alba Vineyards
269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848
It’s possible that slivers of New Jersey are going to become the premier white wine-producing regions in America. Their grand reserve estate chardonnay is spectacular. They also are making some Pinot Noirs that are compelling. They are pricing the best Pinots on the East Coast right now, and I expect they will continue to push the envelope. 
website: www.albavineyard.com
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isaiahrippinus · 4 years
Text
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Top Wineries Near Philadelphia
Local Wineries Perfect for a Road Trip
Galen Glen
Penns Woods Winery
John Robert Cellars
Chaddsford Winery
Karamoor
Stone & Key Cellars
Va La Vineyards
William Heritage Winery
Amalthea Cellar Farm Winery
White Horse Winery
Hawk Haven
Working Dog Winery
Alba Vineyards
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Stuck at home and need some wine? Want to support a local winery?  A number of students in our online wine classes asked us for this list, and here it is!  If you have any favorite wineries that are not on the list, please let us know in the comments. 
In the era of COVID-19, most of the listed wineries are offering curbside pick-up. Before you head out, make sure you reach out. Every winery has a different protocol on  how to order wine for pickup. 
These wineries are a short road trip from Philly. To make things a bit more interesting, we also included a few wineries that are worthy of a road trip, just in case you are getting stir crazy.  If you aren’t up for leaving home right now, you can also order wine online.  Cheers!
Pennsylvania Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia. 
Tumblr media
Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A hotbed for wine production in PA has always been located around Chad’s Ford. They have become a specialist in Cabernet Sauvignon, and their reserve bottlings should be sought out.  Their planting of Cabernet vines dates back to 1997, making them some of the oldest vines in the state.  These wines show what is possible to achieve here.
website: https://www.pennswoodsevents.com/
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John Robert Cellars
301 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
A new winery located in what could be called South-South Philly (It’s actually in Essington). They are an urban winery, sourcing fruit from both Calfornia and Chile.  Going strong after their first vintage. Of note is their Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley. 
website: https://www.facebook.com/JohnRobertCellarsPA/
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Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
A classic winery that was hugely influential in the PA fine wine scene in the late nineties and early oughts. After a decade of decline, Chaddsford has rebounded into its former glory. Of particular note is their Cabernet Franc, which is on par with their 2001 vintage. Their Artisan Series is a very promising line of fine wines. 
website: www.chaddsford.com
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Karamoor Estate
40 E Skippack Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
A winery that is all but a transplant from Napa Valley. The wine production here focuses on Bordeaux blends.  A project by the influential Karabots family, the winery is located on their sprawling Fort Washington estate. It the bonafides and resources far beyond the reach of any other Philly winery. 
website: www.karamoorwines.com
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Stone & Key Cellars
435 Doylestown Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
While a local winery, they source grapes from across the world. Of particular note are their wines sourced from Columbia Valley in Washington State. The Obsidian bottling is a worthwhile splurge. Much of the top production staff earned their wine certification here in Philly. 
website: stoneandkeycellars.com
Worth The Drive
A few Pennsylvania wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Galen Glen Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Located just outside Jim Thorpe, this winery is one of the great wineries on the East Coast. It shows mastery in an obscure but demanding field of winemaking: Austrian wine styles and varietals. The Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings here are extraordinary. 
website: www.galenglen.com
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Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, PA 19530
A rising talent for white wine production in Pennsylvania, especially for Grüner Veltliner.  Their bubbles are exceptional, in particular their Cuvée Chardonnay.  They do dip their winemaking toes into that murky pool of sweet wines; keep to their dry wines and you’ll be rewarded. 
website: pinridge.com
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Va La Vineyards
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA 19311
The original natural wine destination in PA.  The wines are sourced solely from their own vineyards, which was planted in 1997 with an odd assortment of Italian varietals. Nebbiolo from the chilly & hilly  Piedmont region is planted near Primitivo (Zinfandel) from hot & flat Apulia. Like many in the natural wine movement, the choices made here are unique and against the grain. What has been consistent is the high quality and uniqueness of these wines.  These are wines that are often cited as the best of the East Coast. 
website: www.valavineyards.com
New Jersey Wineries
Our top winery picks. All are less than 45 minutes from center city Philadelphia.
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William Heritage Winery
480 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
A longtime favorite at the Wine School. The wines here are ever-evolving. A decade ago, they were focused on Bordeaux blends, and their BDX bottling has been a standard-bearer for luxury East Coast red wines. They moved into sparkling wine production, which has earned national praise. I expect they will continue to evolve and push the NJ wine scene forward. Their tasting room experience is one of the best in the region. 
website: www.williamheritagewine.com
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Amalthea Cellars Farm Winery
209 Vineyard Rd, Atco, NJ 08004
To love Amalthea winery, you really need to meet the owner and winemaker Louis Caracciolo. He’s been making Bordeaux blends in Jersey longer than anyone. He has gained a long list of ardent fans, including the best selling author George Taber. Of particular note is the Europa series of wines. 
website: www.amaltheacellars.com
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White Horse Winery
106 Hall St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
A new winery that has great potential. Their vineyards were planted in 2013 and pulled their first harvest in 2018. While still young, their 50-acre vineyard is showing promise. Of note is their estate white wines, Albariño and Vidal Blanc. For reds, the reserve Cabernet Franc is very good. Philly Magazine named their Chambourcin as “Best of Philly” in 2019. 
website: www.whitehorsewinery.com
Worth The Drive
A few New Jersey wineries over an hour away that are still worth the journey.
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Working Dog Winery
255 Winter Mountain Dr, Andreas, PA 18211
Hands-down one of the great wineries of the East Coast. Their syrah has earned praise from other winemakers ask well as international wine critics. The winery started the same year as the Wine School (2001) and grew over time. Their wines started to get notices by the national press in 2010 and it’s reached a fever pitch now. They are legit rock stars in the Jersey wine scene now.
website: www.workingdogwinerynj.com
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Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ 08242
The leading winery in Cape May, Hawk Haven has produced stellar wines for a decade now. I first wrote an article praising their wines in the iconic (but sadly defunct) Philly Beer Scene magazine. They produce an excellent Chardonnay, and their Viognier has great potential. Their white game is very strong.  If you are a fan of natural wines, then seek out their Pet-Nats. 
website: www.hawkhavenvineyard.com
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Alba Vineyards
269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848
It’s possible that slivers of New Jersey are going to become the premier white wine-producing regions in America. Their grand reserve estate chardonnay is spectacular. They also are making some Pinot Noirs that are compelling. They are pricing the best Pinots on the East Coast right now, and I expect they will continue to push the envelope. 
website: www.albavineyard.com
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