Penns Woods Winery

Excellent red wine ! Can’t normally find any decent local reds ! Would go back again!

I don’t visit wineries very often, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was impressed with the winery, it was very nice! The wine was good, the service was friendly, and the cupcakes were very delish!

I was visiting friends outside Lancaster and we went to the Andrew Wyeth Museum in Chadds Ford and needed a little side trip to round out our day. Penns Woods Winery is only a 10 min. drive away but, unfortunately, it was also the day they were serving their cupcake pairings and the day it was snowing miserably in April. The insides were packed but we stayed on the enclosed patio where there was live music and were treated to a flight of the dry wines.
The Chardonnay was good though I personally prefer a more oak flavored one. The cab was very smokey, so much so that I thought it must have but prepared next to a BBQ. My favorite was the Merlot but I prefer a more full bodied red. Wish we could have stayed longer but dinner was calling us home.
I would rate the overall experience, service and surroundings a 4 but the wine a 3. I’ve been spoiled over the years. What can I say.

What a great winery to take a day trip to when you are staying in philadelphia! I had looked up places to get a taste of st patricks day for the weekend and saw this place was serving green wine so decided to go there. I got the sweet wine tasting and my friend got the dry wine tasting. We got glasses of the reissling green wine. And a cheese platter for two. Our waitress Kathy was the best. So knowledgable about all the wines and really friendly! Such an amazing way to spend an afternoon. The live harp music was great too! My favorite wines were the mulled wine and the dolce dessert wine. Definitely recommend those! I bought bottles to ship home.

I have frequented Penns Woods three times now and have had a wonderful experience each time. Whether it be with friends enjoying a glass of wine on the porch overlooking the vineyard, or with staff to learn more about their wines… The staff is friendly and attentive and the flights offer something for every type of wine lover!

After planning a trip to Longwood Gardens for Valentine’s Day, I was on the hunt for something else to do while in the area. Penns Woods came up on my search for local places, and since it had such great reviews, I knew my boyfriend and I had to check it out.
A week before Valentine’s Day I secured 2 spots for the wine and chocolate pairing on the heated patio. We arrived at 1:30 PM and were seated promptly outside on the cute deck surrounded by views of the vineyard. The house itself was so charming that I found myself wandering around the inside after a trip to the restroom. Most wineries I have been to involve some sort of carriage house/​large barn where all of the activities take place, so it was a cool change of scenery.
5 chocolates were placed in front of us when we were seated, and one of the staff members arrived to explain the process and pour our first wine paring. Here’s an overview of the wines/​chocolates we had:
1) Riesling/​Coconut Chocolate
2) Chardonnay/​Hazelnut Crunch Chocolate
3) Cab/​Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie (made with grape skin flour!)
4) Pinot Noir/​Dark Chocolate Truffle
5) Red Dessert Wine/​Chocolate Cherry
All of the chocolates and wines were delicious, but my favorite wine was the Riesling (we took a bottle home) and my favorite chocolate was the Hazelnut Crunch. I am very much used to PA wines being overwhelmingly sweet, so it was a pleasant surprise to find out that the wines here have a real depth of flavor. And at $ 25/​person for the pairing, I think it was a great deal.
The staff members were great with explaining the different pairings and giving suggestions as to how to best enjoy the flavors. Timing between each pairing was perfect– we didn’t feel rushed at all. The waitress who helped us out (I can’t remember her name!) informed us of a cupcake and wine tasting coming up next month, so I am very excited to have an excuse to come back and enjoy all that this place has to offer!

A homey and fun winery, Penns Woods Winery sets itself apart from the competition with the sheer amount of events and an accessible list of wines.
Penns Woods is definitely the fun winery — egg hunts for Easter, green wine for St. Patrick’s Day, chocolate on Valentine’s Day, live music, food trucks. This is not a snobby winery, and the inviting atmosphere of the place is one of its main selling points and the main contributor to its popularity. The tasting room is located in a modest farmhouse just off Route 202 on the PA side of the PA-​DE border. The service was excellent and more than accommodating to my group.
The wines here are all solid entries, and the sheer variety will be enough to satisfy any taste. There are two tasting options for $ 10 apiece — dray and sweet — and you sample about five wines. Between me and my girlfriend we were able to try both tastings. Although I’m a dry red drinker, it was the whites that impressed me the most, especially the crisp and dry Grüner Veltliner 2014 (my new favorite white) with flavors of acidic green apple and lime (like drinking a warm sunny summer day), the creamy Chardonnay Reserve with lots of vanilla and fruit, and the sweet and aromatic Bancroft Riesling. The dry reds I had were average but not exceptional for me, often with too much pepper on the aftertaste or just lacking the complexity I prefer in my reds.
Overall, I suspect I’ll be back at Penns Woods once this mini ice age we’re going through finally breaks in the Spring. It’s a fun, versatile winery that will satisfy a diverse selection of palates.

Came here once in December and again last weekend. Absolutely love this place! From the atmosphere to the service to the wine! Last weekend we celebrated my sister’s birthday with a chocolate and wine pairing. Tom took care of us and he is the best! Tom really shows dedication and passion to his job and wine. He knows his stuff! The chocolate was also very yummy! I definitely recommend the Moscato and Moscato Rose. You can come for a tasting, or just to buy a glass and bring your own lunch and sit out on the open field (when the weather permits) there is limited space but the staff makes it work I promise. We had a party of 5 and were able to sit in the back room for the pairing and then moved to the front room to enjoy a glass of wine and conversation. I also attended the cheese and chocolate fondue in December and that too was a delight! We also met the co owner Casey (I believe that was her name) and she was so sweet! They also sell their glasses which my sister adored. The wines are reasonably priced and well worth the purchase. The views are amazing and they seem to have something going on every month! Can’t wait to visit again!

I’m not likely to visit Pennsylvania wineries often, but if I do, I hope they turn out to be like Penns Woods.
Penns is set in the back roads of an otherwise suburban area, in what looks like a house converted into a tasting room. Part of their 30 acres of vines are in the hills behind them; they grow or locally source all but one of their grapes. The two young ladies who were my servers were quick to greet me and introduce themselves.
$ 10 gets you a flight of 5 sweet or dry wines; I did the dry. Amost all the dry vintages were aged a bit longer than I’m accustomed to seeing in most wineries, although oddly enough the sweets were non-​vintage.
For the reds, the 2011 Cab Sav was earthy with a cherry finish. The 2012 Chambourcin had a big mouth feel and a powerful finish, and lacked the fruitiness I’m accustomed to for this grape. The 2012 Reserve Merlot/​Cab Sav blend was only a tiny bit spicy and had a dark fruit palate that I couldn’t immediately place. I liked all of them.
For the whites I liked the 2013 Chardonnay Reserve; creamy, no butter and only a hint of toastyness. The only wine I didn’t enjoy (but didn’t necessarily dislike) was the Sav Blanc.

This winery is quaint and homey! I love the energy the employees have. I’ve visited several times and I love going this time of the year for the mulled wine. They even sell it in a kit that allows you to make it at home. Great day date. They only complaint I have are the hours, I can only visit on a dull day off.

Delicious wines! Who knew you could grow such find grapes and make such fabulous wines in PA? Not me! After all, I tasted Chadds Ford wines! Blech! Poo! I’ve had the dry wines only and each better than the other. White Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, the reserve… Yummy! And the grounds are beautiful, the staff helpful and the winemaker is VERY CHARMING and knowledgable. Highly recommended

This place is fabulous! While the tasting room is SUPER on the small side, they are very willing to accommodate tasting at their outside tables. What a lovely place for a picnic! Patio and picnic tables scatter the property starting by the tasting room and stretch down to the vineyard. Lots of yard space for hanging out — saw some kids playing catch, some people brought their dogs. Large groups and small, the place was packed and everyone was having a good time, guy playing music next to the tasting room. Since the tasting room was so packed, we sat at a patio table and a server gladly held our tasting out there. We were able to eat our lunch and do the tasting at the same time. The server was very knowledgeable and pleasant! The tasting room had bottles for sale as well as some small gifts, but it was very limited since the room was soooo small. The place was adorable and I loved that they set up a «bathroom area» surrounding the outside port o johns so they weren’t blatantly there. The old barn was very charming. This was a lovely winery for a casual picnic lunch and some vino!

This place was lovely! I found it thanks to Visit Philly’s Instagram as their photos made it look idyllic for an afternoon outside.
The people at the wine tasting counter where nice and knowledgable, and we bought two bootles to enjoy sitting in their garden — the Moscato Rose is incredible and goes down like water!
Overall I spent a lovely afternoon and I’d love to go back although next time, I’d come prepared with my own picnic and a blanket to take full advantage of the atmosphere!

Charming rustic farmhouse location with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Award winning wines available for tasting or by the glass, with a heated deck, outside table seating and a quiet back room as well.
We’ve been a handful of times and are impressed with each visit. The staff is always happy to explain any wine in detail, and gives great suggestions for wines by the glass.
Snacks are available as well, cheese plates and light meals. Penns Woods fits nicely into the local winery trail, and is a great spot to hit if you are touring other local wineries.

I’ve been here twice and both times were enjoyable, but I wouldn’t write home about them. Very nice and patient employees. Their tasting room is very small though, and they often have events on the weekends taking up the other areas of the building for tasting, leaving only a squished area to taste. While I do enjoy their wines, they are fairly expensive for my taste ($ 28-​$ 40 range). I’ve gone to wineries where most bottles are between $ 15-​$ 25, give you more than 4 – 5 tastings, and give you the glass to take home. Unfortunately Penns Woods doesn’t do that.
However, I would definitely go back because I love another winery in the area, and would want to enjoy two wineries on the same trip. I also want to try out one of their events… maybe my opinion will be better after that.

My favorite winery. We went for the wine and cheese/​honey tasting and it was delicious and informative. A reservation is needed which works in your favor because you’ll never have to battle a crowd of people just to get to the bar and start your wine tasting. I found it to be the perfect experience. It was just the right amount of time to sit and relax with an amazing combo of cheese paired with honey without feeling rushed and being able to leave having had learned something new.
Which, by the way, they had a great Chilean honey and I also bought a bottle of their Moscato.

WHAT a treasure! If you are doing a Brandywine winery tour, make sure you visit Penns Woods… I have been to 4 or 5 wineries in the area so far and this one is BY FAR my favorite. I enjoyed each and every wine I tried. My favorites were the Merlot and the Moscato.
I found the tasting to be a delightful experience. We sat in the back room on a terribly rainy day. The man who attended our table was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, yet let us enjoy our wine at our speed. There were two tasting menus. We each chose a different menu and shared the wine for a full-​spectrum experience!
They also offer pairings, please inquire.
Also, do not use the port-​a-​potty outside, there is a lovely bathroom inside!

A group of 12 of us came in for an engagement celebration around 5pm on a Saturday. We mistakenly didn’t make a reservation but they were kind enough to accommodate us. Make sure you call in advanced for large groups!
The inside is beautifully decorated for the holidays. Its very cozy and quaint. They have two tasting options, one sweet and one dry. I tried the 5 sweet wines for $ 8. I’m not a wine connoisseur so I’m just gonna stick with saying that they were all yummy. The man serving our wine gave a wonderfully detailed description when pouring each type of wine.
We took some great group photos in the little screen room/​gazebo on our way out. I will definitely recommend this place to all of my wine lover friends.

Great scenery and a fun winery. They often host many different events such as a car show, 5 k, yoga and movies during the summer.
The wines were decent and there are plenty of spots to sit and rest. They offer a cheese plate and will serve you both inside and out of the winery.

Penns Woods Winery has a great atmosphere. Bring your blanket, setup a picnic; relax, converse, and be merry. Awesome for friends or an intimate setting with your companion. The wine tasting doesn’t have a variety of options like other local wineries; you can choose either dry or sweet. My favorite has to be the Bancroft Moscato Rose; it has a mix of peach and strawberry flavors, smooth and very refreshing. Throughout the summer they will have live music performances along with a food vendor. I had the pleasure to listen to Sydnie Reddington; she has an amazing voice and took request. If you enjoy the outdoors, this is a must.