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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Chambourcin, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Delaware
Styles
red · dry white · sweet white
6
Signature grapes
5
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Pennsylvania is a wine region of USA.

The signature grape is Chambourcin, backed by Delaware, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, plus one more.

The climate is continental, running humid and subtropical.

The vineyards themselves read as lakeside and valley floor.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus three more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied and rich, crisp and refreshing and ideal for celebrations.

The named areas within are Central Delaware Valley, Cumberland Valley, Lake Erie, Lancaster Valley and Lehigh Valley.

Pour them alongside beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, white fish and chilis & hot spicy food.

Serve chilled.

Climate
ContinentalHumidSubtropical
Terrain
LakesideValley floor
Styles
reddry whitesweet whiterosésparklingfortified

In the glass.

Red: Full-bodied and rich.

Sparkling: Crisp and refreshing, Ideal for celebrations.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Bomberger's American Blend Whisky, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Erie Brewing Company 'Railbender' Scottish Style Ale Beer, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Hochstadter's Family Reserve 16 Year Old Rye Whiskey, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Hochstadter's Slow and Low 'Rock & Rye' Straight Rye Whiskey, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Jacquin's Ginger Flavored Brandy, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Jacquin's White Label World Famous Rum, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Kinsey 10 Year Old American Whiskey, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Kinsey Bourbon Whiskey, Pennsylvania, USA

At the table.

  • Beef & Venison
  • Tomato-based Dishes
  • White Fish
  • Chilis & Hot Spicy Food

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Pennsylvania: common questions

01.
What grapes is Pennsylvania known for?
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Chambourcin is the signature grape of Pennsylvania. Delaware, Seyval Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Pennsylvania make?
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Pennsylvania produces red wine, dry white wine, sweet white wine and rosé wine, plus two more.
03.
Where is Pennsylvania?
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Pennsylvania is a wine region in USA.
04.
What food goes with Pennsylvania wine?
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Try beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, white fish and chilis & hot spicy food.

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