Generally when people think of wine regions in the United States, the first that come to mind (at least for me) are Napa Valley in California and the Finger Lakes in New York. But did you know there are hundreds of wineries in Pennsylvania? I’ll be the first to admit, I didn’t know much about Pennsylvania wineries until a couple years ago. That was when I went on my first PA wine tour in Lancaster County, and I’ve since gone down the rabbit hole.
After some research, I found there are a surprising number of counties in Pennsylvania with wine trails – including Bucks, Montgomery, Lake Erie, and even Berks! Because of its proximity to Philly, I decided that Bucks County would be my next foray into Pennsylvania wineries. But before I could put my own plans into action, I was surprised with a birthday wine tour spanning both Bucks and Montgomery counties. Most (but not all) of the wineries listed below are part of the official Bucks County Wine Trail.
Be sure to also check out my guide to wineries in nearby Montgomery County!
Highlighted Wineries
Obviously compared to wineries in the Finger Lakes, I’m a Bucks County wine newbie. So keeping that in mind, these are my favorite Bucks County wineries thus far!
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie, PA
I was a little overwhelmed by the number of wines on the menu at Bishop Estate. Their options include Dry/Off-Dry Whites, Dry/Off-Dry Reds, Sweet Whites/Reds, and Fruit. We went on a Saturday morning within about 30 minutes of them opening, and ended up being the only ones in the tasting room. It basically felt like a private tasting! So I highly recommend making this your first stop of the day. For $10 we got to try six wines of our choice, and got to take home a branded wine glass. There were still SEVENTEEN I wasn’t able to sample, so I’ll definitely be going back! Friday through Sunday they even have food trucks and live music.
ShortGirl Favorites: Overworked Dry Riesling & Tipsy Cow Sweet Riesling
Vivat Alfa Winery
3612 Stump Rd, Doylestown, PA
Unlike the rest of the wineries I mention in this post, Vivat Alfa isn’t listed as part of the Bucks County Wine Trail. The inside of the building isn’t much to look at, with lots of boxes of wine strewn everywhere, but the grounds are pretty and I was pleasantly surprised by the wines. The wine list here was much more manageable than at Bishop Estate, and with the tasting you get to try all 10! We were able to see some of the vines up close on our way out, and it was the first time I’d ever seen them with grapes still growing. I never realized how massive wine grapes were!
ShortGirl Favorites: Gewürztraminer & Magic Spice (Dessert Wine)
More Highly-Rated Area Wineries
Looking to make a full wine tour day of it? Here are some other wineries in the area that, while I haven’t visited yet myself, have great reviews and are on my list for next time!
Wycombe Vineyards
Website – 1391 Forest Grove Rd, Furlong, PA
Smaller/intimate Family-owned vineyard and winery. The guided $15 tasting includes 8 samples, or for $20 you can sit outside on a warm day with a wine flight of 4 larger pours.
Buckingham Valley Vineyards & Winery
Website – 1521 Durham Rd, Buckingham, PA
One of the oldest wineries in Pennsylvania, and Buck’s County’s first. You’ll find a wide variety of wines, including the only naturally fermented sparkling wine in the county. They offer pre-set flights of 5 sweet or dry wines for $10.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery
Website – 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Newtown, PA
Located within a mile of where George Washington famously crossed the Delaware – hence the name! Wine tastings can be booked online and start at $20/person. They include 10 wines – reds, whites, and specialty.
Rose Bank Winery
Website – 258 Durham Rd, Newtown, PA
French-American winery known for its rustic style and wedding/event space. Their $10 wine tastings are available Thursday – Sunday. They have a variety of red, white, and fruit wines to choose from.
Sand Castle Winery
Website – 755 River Rd, Erwinna, PA
European-style winery known for its castle design and Delaware River views. You’ll find a mix of red, white, and dessert wines. They offer a 1 hour guided tasting Thursday – Sunday, which costs $20 and includes 12 wines.
Have a favorite Bucks County winery? Let me know in the comments!
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