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Wineries in Erie

Erie County is home to one of the largest grape-growing regions in the country, featuring lush lakefront vineyards and charming small towns like North East, where a walkable downtown features local shopping, restaurants and parks, and is the Erie County start to Lake Erie Wine Country.

Lake Erie Wine Country

Lake Erie Wine Country is the largest grape growing region in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. Featuring 30,000 sprawling acres of vineyards and more than 20 distinct estate and commercial wineries, Lake Erie Wine Country spans 50 miles of shoreline from Harborcreek, Pennsylvania to Silver Creek, New York along the southern shorelines of Lake Erie. The area's wineries produce diverse wines for all tastes, from fruity native Labruscas and exquisite French-American wines to European-style wines and award-winning favorites. Most wineries offer tours, special events and concerts throughout the year.

There's no better time to visit Lake Erie Wine Country than in the fall.  As you arrive for tours and tastings, make sure to roll down the car windows to smell the beautiful aroma of more than 30,000 acres of fresh grapes at harvest! Lake Erie Wine Country also hosts various themed events such as Tapas & Wine Weekends, Bare the Barrels, Wine and Chocolate Weekends and the annual WineFest. 

For answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about visiting Lake Erie Wine Country, click here

 

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Vine to Wine: Experiencing Lake Erie Wine Country 

Experience the Erie region's most popular harvest with wine tours, one-on-ones with the winemakers, and through other immersive experiences at Lake Erie Wine Country's 20 wineries. To tour Lake Erie Wine Country safely and in style, local transportation services offer vehicles in a variety of sizes to accommodate groups touring Lake Erie Wine Country. Rupp Limousine offers public and private wine tours, making a day of wine tasting both comfortable and convenient. 

With acres of vineyards surrounding the wineries, and on-hand experts with decades of experience honing their craft, opportunities to immerse yourself in Lake Erie Wine Country are abundant. Courtyard Winery has created guided tours for a more intimate winery experience at their North East location, such as Meet the Winemaker and Picnic in the Vineyard (both are seasonal and weather-permitting). At nearby Johnson Estate Winery, weekend Morning Vineyard Walks are a relaxing opportunity to meander rows of 13 varieties of grapes on more than 100 acres of land. 

The Grape Discovery Center

The Grape Discovery Center is the official visitor’s center for the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt Heritage Area. Explore, learn, taste and shop the essence of the grape industry and the beautiful Lake Erie grape region.  Explore interactive displays, learn to appreciate the history of the industry and region, taste the fruits of sixteen different wineries, and shop the crafts of local and regional artisans. Admission to the Center is free.

Sip Your Way Through Lake Erie Wine Country

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Frequently Asked Questions: Wineries in Erie County, PA

  • My bachelorette party is doing a wine tour in Lake Erie Wine Country. Do I need to make reservations?
  • Do the wineries serve food?
  • I've never done a wine tasting. How does it work?
  • If I go to a winery, do I have to do a wine tasting?
  • What is WineFest?
  • Does Lake Erie Wine Country hold other events?
  • Do the wineries have private spaces for parties or special events?
  • Can you pick your own grapes at the wineries?
  • What is the best time of year to visit Lake Erie Wine Country?
  • Are any of the wineries dog-friendly?
  • Are children allowed at the wineries?
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21 Brix Winery

716-792-2749
6654 West Main Road
Portland, NY 14769

Arrowhead Wine Cellars

814-725-5509
12073 East Main Road
North East, PA 16428

Arundel Cellars & Brewing Company

814-725-1079
11727 East Main Road
North East, PA 16428
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Cellar '54

814-572-9280
9368 W. Law Rd.
North East, PA 16428

Courtyard Winery

814-725-0236
10021 West Main Road
North East, PA 16428

Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing

716-793-9463
8398 West Route 20
Westfield, NY 14787
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IronStone Meadery

814-873-5957
2890 Copperleaf Drive
Erie, PA 16506

Jade Winery

814-572-7606
11267 Donation Rd
Waterford, PA 16441

Johnson Estate Winery

716-326-2191
8419 West Main Road
Westfield, NY 14787

KingView Mead, Wine, & Cider

814-616-MEAD
7895 Buffalo Road
Harborcreek, PA 16421

Lake Erie Wine Country

877-326-6561
20 winery locations in PA and NY!
Erie, PA 16507

Lakeview Wine Cellars

814-725-4440
8440 Singer Road
North East, PA 16428
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Mazza Vineyards

800-796-WINE (9463)
11815 East Lake Road
North East, PA 16428
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Penn Shore Winery & Vineyards

814-725-8688
10225 East Lake Road
North East, PA 16428

Presque Isle Wine Cellars

814-725-1314
9440 West Main Road
North East, PA 16428

South Shore Wine Company

814-725-1585
1120 Freeport Road
North East, PA 16428

Yori Wine Cellars & Brewing Company

814-725-8466
18 South Lake Street
North East, PA 16428
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