Although I've traveled all over the world for my wine media business, I still call the Philly area home. Here are some of my favorite spots for sipping and discovering wines close to my home base.
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Penns Woods Winery founder Gino Razzi is obsessed with quality, and it shows in their well-crafted wines.
Penns Woods Winery
A mixture of down-to-earth realism and shoot-for-the-moon aspirations, Va La is one of the best wineries in all of Pennsylvania.
Va La Vineyards
Philadelphia's first bar to offer curated wine flights is still one of its best!
Panorama Wine Bar
Nestled in the heart of the Downingtown borough not far from Philly, R5 showcases the California wines made by longtime Napa and Sonoma winemaker (and Philly area native) Kieran Robinson.
R Five Wines
The newly opened Turks Head Wines in historic downtown West Chester is one of the area's swankiest date-night spots already, featuring top-notch Sonoma wines made by local winemaker Kieran Robinson.
Turks Head Wines
One of the Philly area's longest-running wineries, this popular event spot sits close to the world class Longwood Gardens arboretum.
Chaddsford Winery
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A relatively new winery in the area, Vox Vineti's quality focus is already making positive waves in the local industry.
Vox Vineti
By FAR my favorite wine bar in the downtown Philly area, this is a must-stop for wine lovers, with an ever-evolving by-the-glass selection.
Jet Wine Bar
This downtown bar offers a fantastic and eclectic set of wines to try.
Le Caveau
Wayvine opened to rave reviews, and is well worth a visit if you're a wine lover exploring the greater Philly area.
WAYVINE winery & vineyard
This trendy spot is at the vanguard of the urban winery movement in Philly.
Mural City Cellars
If unique, low-intervention wines are your thing, then Bloomsday in Philly is a place that you cannot miss.
Bloomsday Restaurant & Wine Bar
The extensive wine selections at this Fishtown spot in Philly is an embarrassment of riches in the best way possible.
Fishtown Social
If you are into French or Austrian wines, visit this small (and usually very busy!) Philly bar.
Superfolie
A hip Philly spot for indulging your loves of esoteric jazz music and esoteric wines.
