• What makes wineries in the Poconos special?
    • Many wineries in the Poconos feature wonderfully scenic vineyards and properties, creating an idyllic setting for special events, showers, weddings, or simply a relaxing afternoon.
  • What types of wines can visitors find in the Poconos?
    • Travelers can find a variety of wines, including organic fruit wines, artisanal small-batch wines, and award-winning wines at Poconos wineries.
  • Where can visitors start exploring Poconos wineries?
    • This carefully curated list of Poconos wineries is the perfect place to start for those looking to experience the region's best wine offerings.

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1. Antler Ridge Winery

Antler Ridge Winery

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Antler Ridge Winery is an excellent winery that is nestled within the picturesque mountains of Bradford County, located just north of Rome, Pennsylvania. Antler Ridge features an impressive tank room, beautiful facilities, a spacious deck, friendly staff, and most importantly, award-winning wine. While guests are relaxing in the tasting room sipping their wine, they can enjoy stunning mountain views just outside of the window. Antler Ridge’s wines a produced using a variety of premium grapes found all throughout Pennsylvania. Most of the wines are fermented using stainless steel tanks, while a select few are barrel fermented for enhanced flavor. Visitors can also pick-up wine making supplies for home projects, including corkers, yeast, cleaning supplies, bottles, tubing, and much more.

Address: Antler Ridge Winery, 37 Antler Ridge Lane, Ulster, PA, Phone: 570-247-7222

2. Big Creek Vineyard

Big Creek Vineyard

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Big Creek Vineyard is a charming Poconos vineyard and winery that is located in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. The staff at Big Creek believe that wine pairs best with good food and warm conservation, a philosophy that led to the opening of the Antipasteria; where visitors can enjoy different wines by the glass, home-made soup, antipasto plates, and baked goods. The fruits, olives, cheeses, and nuts have all been carefully selected to complement each-other, as well as the wine. Big Creek offers an idyllic location for friends, couples, or family to go and relax after a long day, and bond over a sensational bottle of wine and some tasty cheese platters.

Address: Big Creek Vineyard, 120 Keller Road, Kunkletown, PA, Phone: 610-681-3959

3. Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars

Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars

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Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars is a Pennsylvania vineyard that got its start with just five acres in the township of New Tripoli. Blue Mountain started off with French Hybrid varietals, including Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, and Chambourcin. The vineyard has grown to a sprawling 50 acres and has added several new wines to the mix. After finding out the area’s soil and climate were similar to that of northern and central France, Blue Mountain began producing world-class “old world” styles of wine, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Visitors can unwind in the vineyard’s tasting room over a glass (or bottle) of award-winning wine, they’ll just need to bring their own food.

Address: Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars, 7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli, PA, Phone: 610-298-3068

4. Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery

Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery

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Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery has been crafting some of Pennsylvania’s finest wines since 2010. The vineyard specializes in everything from sweet American hybrids to dry Bordeaux varietals. Located in Saylorsburg, within the Poconos, the winery offers its visitor’s panoramic views a Christmas tree farm in the valley, the sprawling vineyards, and surrounding mountains. Visitors can enjoy a glass of sensational wine while overlooking the estate’s stunningly beautiful surroundings. Blue Ridge Estate also hosts a number of fun and exciting events throughout the year, including The Underground Experience, Sip & Paint with Julia, Murder Mystery Dinner, and a Christmas Dance with Chris Eckert.

Address: Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, 239 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg, PA, Phone: 610-895-4205

5. Capra Collina Winery

Capra Collina Winery

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From the Pantana village in the rolling hills of Italy’s Marche province, Antonio Betti made his brave journey to the small village of Jessup, Pennsylvania in 1894. The Betti family has provided generations of fine winemaking experience, along with an unrivaled legacy of excellence. Capra Collina translates to “Nanny Goat Hill,” in English, a region of Jessup that was heavily populated with Italian immigrants during the early 20th Century. Whether visitors are looking for a wine that is sweet, dry, or somewhere in between, Capra Collina Winery has a little something for every taste. In-house wine tastings are offered to both groups and individuals within the winery’s charming tasting room.

Address: Capra Collina Winery, 1971 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Blakely, PA, Phone: 570-489-0489

6. Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery

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Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery is a modest, family-owned winery that is located within Lehigh Valley, in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. Clover Hill has worked diligently over the last two decades to ensure they’ve established a strong reputation for producing some of Pennsylvania’s finest wines. What started off as a dream, quickly became a long family tradition that now produces over 75,000 gallons of premium wine annually. Clover Hill hosts several incredible events each year, such as the Friday Fun Flights, Nouveau Weekend, Shop Small Saturday, Beginner Wine Tasting Class, and Vino in the Valley Passport Program. From the Ice Franc to the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon to Sparkling Cayuga White, visitors are sure to be in for a palate-pleasing experience.

Address: Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, 9850 Newtown Road, Breinigsville, PA, Phone: 610-395-2468

7. Eagles Rest Cellars

Eagles Rest Cellars

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Eagles Rest Cellars is a newly-established winery that is located in Stroudsburg, in northeast Pennsylvania. This up-and-coming 5-acre vineyard is situated on a magnificent 200-acre farm that is operated and owned by the Fetherman family. For over 30 years, the family has specialized in producing and cutting Christmas trees for generations of families in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Nearly 3 years ago, they decided to add another business venture to the fold, producing wine. They’re currently working to put all of the necessary pieces together for opening a successful winery, which they hope will be by the end of 2018.

Address: Eagles Rest Cellars, 188 Eagles Rest Lane, Stroudsburg, PA, Phone: 570-242-3224

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