This place is so beautiful. I would love to go back to the live events or spa to get the full…read moreeffect. They cannot stress enough how much they do not want outside beverages. John was very friendly and most of the wines were very good. On the higher end for a winery in Pittsburgh but I believe theyre mostly Californian wines. Great Cabernet Sauvignon.

Absolutely gorgeous venue. First timers who went last night with family to enjoy no bad juju, who…read moreplayed at the winery. The Vinoski Cabernet Sauvignon was quite delicious, nothing like the majority of wines served in Pennsylvania wineries with the notable exception of BellaTerra, which we also enjoy quite a lot. Vinoski has a beautiful patio and balcony for entertainment, you can reserve tables on the patio and outside food is welcome. We ended up purchasing four bottles of the Cabernet, two to take with us. The photos give a brief idea of the size of the crowd, but the hill sides were both packed. The music was outstanding, and the atmosphere perfect for a summer evening. This place is the exact opposite of narcissi, and that we felt very welcome. Highly recommend

Super cute cozy igloo winter wonderland experience!…read more We reserved an igloo for a nice dinner after Thanksgiving and it was a nice relaxing evening after the busy holiday. I went with one of their speciality cocktail and for we shared the following: Bruschetta Spinach dip Chicken flatbread Loved having a private space and we were plenty warm! Service was polite and came often to check in with us. Highly recommend for a fun creative winter outing!

Bella Terra Vineyards is a winery, restaurant, and event venue in the small town of Hunker in…read moreWestmoreland County. It sells a variety of dry and sweet wines (e.g., red, white, rose, sparkling, and cider), cocktails, mocktails, and beers. Some vineyards are on the grounds as are many barrels and bottles of wines. The restaurant has both indoor seating and seasonal outdoor seating in lakeside cabanas and winter igloos. It is open for brunch/lunch and dinner. It is a nice setting for daily dining as well as special events such as weddings, bridal and baby showers, and private parties. Furthermore, the website lists activities such as bingo, painting and candle-making classes, live music with dancing, and more. For my husband and me, I made a reservation for lunch in an igloo. Our igloo was large enough to fit eight people and cost $50 plus foods and drinks. A larger "party dome" fits up to 14 people and has a fee of $75. The temperatures outside were very cold, but our igloo was kept warm by an electric fireplace and a zippered door. Throughout our meal, our waitress provided timely and friendly service. The Bistro menu listed shareables (e.g., pretzel sticks and charcuterie board), several smash burgers, several flatbreads, mains (e.g., fish and chips, cajun chicken pasta, and quinoa bowl), several salads, several handhelds (e.g., turkey melt, veggie wrap, and Italian panini), many sides, and a couple of desserts. Prices were moderate. (The menus for Sunday Brunch and a group Gathering differ.) The waitress first brought our Sweet Wine-Cookie Flight (4.5 stars), which consisted of the following pairs: Diamond Reo with Brown Sugar Pop Tart, Sweet Finley with Chocolate Salted Caramel, Riesling with Cookies and Cream, and Rose Cider with Strawberry Crunch. The wine glasses came in a wooden box, which was slightly too small, so I needed several minutes of time to carefully pull each wine glass out of the box. I, however, did enjoy the sweet flavors of the wines and cookies. Next our waitress brought out our shareable and two mains. The Hummus Plate (4.5 stars) consisted of fresh and tasty hummus, feta, olives, top seedz crackers, tomatoes, cucumbers, green and red peppers, carrots, celery, and tzatziki. My main course was Crab Cakes (4 stars) with a substituted side of salad. Two crab cakes were a decent size of 4 ounces each, but I would have preferred more crab meat. I liked the garlic aioli. My husband's main course was the Cali Burger (4 stars) with a side of fries. In a brioche bun, a beef patty was topped with fontina cheese, applewood-smoked bacon (which he would prefer be crispier), avocado, avocado ranch, lettuce, and pickles (which he commented were nicely crunchy and sweet-sour) (no tomato at his request). The total price for the flight, shareable, two mains, and a soda was $98 plus sales tax and tip (plus the earlier $50 fee for the igloo).

The absolute cutest spot! Visit the winery and cafe or stay in the grounds at the adorable,…read moresimplistic bed and breakfast! They offer a free wine pour, free breakfast and a mimosa wit you stay. The bed and breakfast sits on farm land- so relaxing to have a glass of wine by the fire pit and gaze off to the distance. It's only about an hour from Pittsburgh- I would absolutely recommend checking this place out! The place is full of charm, really good wine and nostalgia!

Had a good time. The wine and food were very good. We…read morewill definitely stop in again.

The vineyard is tucked into the town of Monongahela , just outside of Pittsburgh, on a beautiful 10…read moreacre family property that has been around for 36 years. I tried their new Traminette wine which I really loved. It had the most amazing floral aroma, citrus notes, and a bitter finish that reminded me of an ale. We were also treated to an amazing spread by @thecheesequeenpgh , pizza and sandwiches by @owenpucel , and a fantastic tour by owners Rich and Janelle. I, obviously a beer girl, learned SO much about wine this visit. What makes this spot unique is that they grown their own grapes . I can also tell that the love and care these great people put into their family business makes it very special place as well.

Cute Winery Outside of PGH…read more We had such a great time checking out this lovely family owned and operated winery about 45 mins or so south of Pittsburgh. If you're looking for something to do over the long weekend, grab a DD and make the scenic drive over to Monongahela. Rich and Janelle were so kind and funny - with tons of knowledge & fun facts to share. They put a lot of work and love into all of their wines. We had a great evening at their vineyard & winery outside of Pittsburgh & feel it's worth the drive, especially on a beautiful day! They regularly host happy hours with food & live entertainment. Definitely worth checking out for a true fully PA winery and vineyard experience. Many PA wineries just buy grapes or juice fr other producers, Repipi has been growing their own grapes for more than 30 years, pretty cool. Everyone who worked here was so nice and friendly. We had a great visit.

What a fun place! I had been to the mall and plaza locations of this winery, but not the main…read morelocation. I had no real idea what to expect in terms of the building, but I was familiar with their wines. There is a sign for the winery at the end of the road and you enter up a long driveway (with several signs warning about not bringing in outside food and drink). I had no idea that their grounds were as massive as they were! There was even a sign for a walking trail. I visited on a Monday in the winter, so I wasn't able to take advantage of their beautiful grounds, but after a great visit, I definitely want to come back in warmer weather and come for one of their events (or even just to enjoy some wine outdoors). They have a nice variety of wines. Many sweet, dry and fruit wines. They also have cocktails and other drinks. I like that more of the specialty establishments are starting to have extended offerings because it makes visiting more accessible to people who might not like wine or beer but still want to enjoy the company of someone who does or a specific event. I went in set on getting a wine slushie (they rotate their flavors, but every one I've tried has been delicious). They allow you to sample basically anything from their menu and you can order wine by the glass, bottle or as tasting flights. When I was there, they were still offering their Valentine's pairing which included four generous pours of red wines each paired with a gourmet chocolate. I really enjoyed the experience and everything was tasty. The service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I asked questions about the wines, where the grapes are grown, how they come up with new blends and about events and they answered all of them. Overall, an amazing experience and a place I'll definitely be back to.

This is such a cute place! I love the wide open outdoor area, which is perfect for kiddos to run…read morearound. The staff have always been very helpful when choosing a wine and provide tastes to see if you like them. Their slushies are delicious and I really enjoy their Greenhouse red, which is a blend of merlot, pinot noir and cabernet - sourced from Erie. The food truck was a nice touch and a convenient way to get some food, but you can bring you own with you! I enjoy the variety of events held here - the comedy shows are always fun!

The bartender was so kind and helped me get everything done that I needed to do for my reservation…read more Probably some of the best wine I've ever had and it is absolutely beautiful out there.

This place has been on our bucket list for quite sometime. Finally they build a place that was…read moreeasier to get to. Well it was in the middle of no where. From what I've gathered the directions here are normally up a dirt road. We lucked out and went up a regular roadway. However it's out here far in the woods of West Virginia. We arrived not knowing what we were walking into. We sampled some wine tastings and the wine was better than anticipated. They also had moonshine available. The young lady waiting on us was nice. She asked when we got a glass of wine if we wanted ice in the wine. I'm not a wine snob, but you do not put ice in wine. Just a FYI We sat down and took the view in. As one knows West Virginia does have some nice views. Ineed this winery is sitting on a gold mine of views from at the top. The place inside is quite setup nicely. They did a good job. I asked about the wine and was told they use wine juice v/s grapes. In addition to using stainless steel v/s barrels. Interesting to learn about new wineries. No real signage for me to take a photo, but did my best. We purchased a few bottles of wine.

Staff is so great, you can tell they put their heart and souls into this place. Wine is delicious…read morebut the bands they book there are really great, many national acts. The decor and bonfires with a bottle of wine and great music are a great experience always!

This was our first visit to the winery. We showed up at noon to beat the concert and large amounts…read moreof people. We walked in at the top. Sample all of the wines. The dry whites were good. Sweet Diamond and dry Riesling from Washington. The wine waitress should have said do the diamond last since it's sweet. We started to try the reds. The Merlot tasted like a traditional Merlot. Noiret was good. Old Vine Zinfandel was super dry and wasn't a fan of it. The Marquette is a wine that I do not sample often . It was fabulous. Aged in bourbon barrels for two years. She asked if I like bourbon and said yes. She said you will like this. She was right . Dry but a good taste towards the end. My two things that I dislike. The white wine isn't chilled. They provide you ice if you prefer. Ice waters up the wine and takes the taste away. The Marquette I purchased a bottle if and it's great. But it's $38 a bottle and around here that doesn't fly. Overall great place. I look forward to visiting in the upcoming months.

We've always loved Giant Oak Winery -- especially their Cab Franc, which has been a favorite of…read moreours for years -- so when they opened a restaurant, we could NOT wait to try it. And wow... absolutely delicious! We happily grabbed a bottle of their Cab Franc to enjoy with dinner and it paired perfectly with everything. We started with the ricotta toast: homemade ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and garlic oil. Absolutely delicious. I honestly never even knew homemade ricotta could taste THAT good! For dinner, I got the salmon special with a white wine sauce over a bed of chickpea ragù, and I seriously could not stop eating it. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was INSANE -- rich, fresh, creamy, and you could immediately tell the Alfredo sauce was homemade and made fresh to order... definitely not from a jar. Soooo good! One of the best parts was the chef personally making rounds to check on guests and get feedback. Every table seemed to have nothing but positive things to say. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing experience. We already can't wait to go back. Make this a must-try ASAP!

My wife and I stopped in our way to another destination. The staff was great, the wine was…read moredelicious, and the knowledge base on the wines was amazing. Giant Oak exceeded our expectations and made for a fun field afternoon in PA. Lou Siyufy is a wine and moonshine wizard! Come see the show! You've gotta try the moonshine smoothies!!!

We stopped in on Saturday during the "Taste of the Galleria" event. We tried some wine samples,…read moreand I thought they were very good. I really like how the space is decorated, and it feels real comfy with lots of picnic tables for seating, and really cool artwork on the walls (which are for sale). Would like to come back again some day, buy a bottle or two, and hang out ... Cheers!!

We had a private wine tasting experience with Borelli and we're so impressed by absolutely…read moreeverything. We are locals and felt like we were doing an experience on vacation. The wines are on a different level, completely blowing other PA made wines out of the water. The Sangiovese was our favorite, but we also very much enjoyed the Rosè, Cabernet, Red Blend, and Sauvignon Blanc. This would be a great venue for a small intimate wedding or a dinner club. The food was all incredible. We had dandelion salad with house vinaigrette, breaded artichokes with lemon, pasta aiolio, and beef oso bucco. 5 star ambiance as well. All around 5 star experience!

I found this great winery because I'm doing the pour tour and it wasn't that far from an area I was…read morein. I was pleasantly surprised at what a charming and great place it is. It was interesting to be driving in a residential neighborhood and suddenly see vineyards. I bet it is gorgeous in the spring and summer! When I came in, they were pretty busy, but I was greeted immediately. There were a few tables with groups that looked like they were having a blast. One group with quite a spread of snacks and wine (they have had a cute tablecloth on the winery's table) and a couple who were enjoying a bottle of wine and a cooler's worth of snacks they brought on their own. Since I was new to the winery, I decided to try the sample flight. For $8, I was able to sample five different wines. If you purchase three or more bottles, the sampling is free. It was tough to narrow it down to 5 because they had so many intriguing sounding options. I settled on a Saperavi, pinotage, cabernet franc, apple and black raspberry. I really enjoyed each of them, my favorite being their cabernet franc (which is my favorite wine). The Saperavi was a close second, though. You mark your choices on a paper and then your samples are brought to your table. They are in small plastic cups and labeled by number, but you are given a wine glass to actually taste the sample. This was a nice touch because wines can definitely taste different in a glass vs plastic cup. The server spent time with me talking about each wine, the history of the winery, where the grapes are grown (some right on property, most of the others are from somewhere in PA). She also told me they are releasing a new Cabarnet Franc sometime soon which I'm definitely going to check their social media to see when it is released to sample it and hopefully buy a few bottles. I really enjoyed the wines here and my overall experience and will be back!

This spring, we took a class on making the Easter version (multiple layers of color) of Ukrainian…read moreegg making. I wish we had taken this class first. Not only were the eggs already blown out but a penciled in grid was already on the eggs. Our instructor was the mother/mother-in-law of the winery owners. By no stretch of the imagination are we Martha Stewart but 3 adults and 3 children (ages 8 to 14) had a good time. We were able to purchase flights of wine, glasses, and bottles. All of their wine is bottled in very pretty cobalt blue glass. The winery is off the beaten path. It is located about an hour from downtown Pittsburgh. Directions are very easy ... 51 South then just a couple turns and you are at their front door. Looking forward to returning when there are grapes on the vines.