A Memorable Return to Black Sheep Vineyard - 7 Years Later…read more It's been about seven years since our last visit to Black Sheep Vineyard, and I've had the itch to return ever since. I'm so glad we made the trip back--it was even better than I remembered. Right from the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a welcoming and light-hearted atmosphere. The gentleman running the tasting room--who I believe is the owner--has a friendly, witty sense of humor that made the experience that much more enjoyable. At one point, someone told him, "We Googled wineries near me and this one popped up, so we drove over from Flushing." His deadpan response? "Sorry to hear that." We all had a good laugh. We were able to taste whatever we wanted, and I dove right in. I started with the Leighton, a dry white made from Seyval Blanc grapes--crisp, smooth, not overly tart, and just delicious. I ended up taking a bottle home. Fun fact: in 2018, this wine was $12.95, and now it's $15.95--only a $3 increase over seven years. Not bad at all for a wine of that quality. Next up was the Traminette, a semi-dry white with lovely spicy notes and a touch of citrus. Then the Riesling--aromatic, semi-sweet, and incredibly refreshing. I shifted gears to reds with the Vivian, a dry red made from Frontenac grapes, named after the owner's wife's parents. It's aged first in stainless steel and then for 60 days in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. It has a smooth, unique finish with a slight tartness that really worked well--I even grabbed a glass of it to enjoy after my tasting. From there, I tried the Cabernet Franc, a lighter-bodied dry red aged in American oak barrels. It had a beautiful spice and peppery aroma--complex, yet very drinkable. Then came the Dark Continent, a bold and smoky dry red made from Marechal Foch grapes. Earthy and robust, this one's a must-try if you like darker, deeper reds. Finally, I had a sample of Hair of the Dog, a semi-sweet red blend made from Frontenac and other French hybrid grapes, also aged in American oak. It had a nice smoky backbone with a pop of berry sweetness at the finish--a really fun and flavorful wine. I learned that some of their grapes are sourced from Erie, PA, and I'm not quite sure what varietals they grow on-site, but it's clear they take pride in crafting each wine with care. Black Sheep Vineyard is definitely worth the visit--whether you're stopping by for a tasting or simply want to share a glass with a friend. The wines are solid across the board, the staff is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed and filled with personality. Can't wait to come back again--just hopefully not in another seven years!

We loved this little vineyard. The staff was very friendly. Loved the Bonnie wine. We ordered 2…read moredifferent cheese trays and both were great and completely gone. Also really cute venue.

Family-owned! John was amazing! Wine was great! Great selection! Slushies were delicious! Highly…read morerecommend!

Entertainment on the rear private patio in the summer, wine slushies, great house wines reasonably…read morepriced, and a FUN and relaxing atmosphere. Stop here ONCE and you'll be hooked! Wheeling has NOTHING like this and it's just minutes away!

Let me first say if your planning an event .do yourself a favor and choose somewhere else.the food…read morewas terrible. The service was extremely poor. Restrooms were terrible. For the amount of money we paid i expected much much more. The owners wouldn't help with any of the issues. They were complete whack jobs that didn't seen to care at all.

This beautiful venue is in a little town Mingo jct it's breathtaking a must see to appreciate!!the…read morestaff is very helpful and the food was great too!!

Wine is delicious, entertainment always good, food trucks are generally valways good lots going on…read moreat the vineyard on Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday. Everyone really attentive.

So we had my High School Reunion here, and it was a fantastic venue. Nestled in western P.A., the…read moreviews were spectacular, and the grounds had plenty of room to accommodate our large group. Thistlewaite had a great staff on deck, and they were easy going and friendly. I also liked the fact that there wasn't any high pressure wine sales going on; they were very cool about the whole affair. As for the wine, I was mainly drinking beer from our group's private stash, but a number of group's members had some and said that it was very good. All things considered, I'd gladly attend another event here any day.

One of the Best Wine Tastings We've Ever Experienced!…read more Wine Tree Vineyard is truly something special! We've been to a lot of vineyards and wineries in different wine regions and countries, and honestly, we've never experienced a small vineyard with wines this good. Every wine we tasted was impressive -- so much so that we couldn't leave without taking a bottle home! What really made the experience stand out was how much they get it. Craig did an incredible job explaining each wine, how it's made, and what makes each one different. You could tell he genuinely knows and loves what he does, and that made the tasting feel personal rather than just another wine tasting. The wines, the knowledge, the atmosphere, and the overall experience were all exceptional. If you enjoy wine, Wine Tree Vineyard is absolutely a must-visit. We've been to many vineyards over the years, and this one has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorites. Do yourself a favor and go -- and be prepared to leave with a bottle (or two)!

My husband and I stopped at WineTree Vineyards after spending a night in Parkersburg while driving…read morehome from Virginia, and we are so glad we did. We arrived right when they opened, and the owner, Craig, gave us one of the best wine tasting experiences we've ever had. He took the time to explain wine in a way that made the whole experience so much more enjoyable and personal. I'll admit, my husband was hesitant when we first pulled up because the outside doesn't immediately scream "winery," but I told him to trust the process. I'm so glad we did because we ended up bringing home a case of wine with nine different varieties because we couldn't pick favorites. We loved them all. Craig also told us about their wine and food pairing dinners, which sound amazing, and his wife Candy does the meal pairings. We're already talking about getting a group together and making another trip back. Bonus: they also have a very sweet dog named Cooper who was the perfect winery greeter!

This winery we didn't know about. The Black Sheep Winery informed us about them. He said they just…read moreopened up. It's on the Appalachian wine trail. We stopped and they were having a wine and sip. The place is opened 3 days per week. We had a sampler of all the wines for $5. Then had a glass of wine and pizza. They allowed us to eat the snacks for the paint n sip. The wines we're good. Some were not for my taste buds. Sweet wines aren't my favorite but they did taste good for a desert wine. Highly recommend checking out this place. The staff was very nice.

Nice little place that had a karaoke system going when we went. The wines tended to be on the…read moresweeter side. Overall a good winery to check out.

Nice wine tasting and the person working was friendly and helpful! My fav was the barrel Pinot Noir…read morefrom my wine tasting. Parking was right beside the building and the brewery with food is next door. They also have wine supplies for those home winemakers! One of those places that I wished we lived close to!

A fun spot for a few glasses of wine with friends . I enjoyed sweet wine , peach and blackberry …read more Staff was friendly and helpful.

This is a nice little establishment just outside of the city and literally like 10 minutes from…read moreRobinson Township. It's very relaxing and peaceful inside and outside, you almost feel like you are out in the country somewhere. They make their wine and beer on site, which is awesome. There's lots of seating to choose from both in and outdoors as well. We sat inside because it was super hot. They have a little gift shop area where they sell their wines, there's a small area where they sell baked goods as well. The only suggestion is to have some light music or something playing because we expected it to be slow on a Monday, but there was no noise in the entire place.

I was thoroughly impressed with my first visit to this winery and greenhouse over Mother's Day…read moreweekend. The vast array of healthy plants and flowers was pleasantly overwhelming. The prices are more than fair for the product. They have a ton of wine and beer available, including wine slushies. The beer and wine slushie I tried were both delicious. They have table games and plenty of seating available inside. There's also a small deli counter with some pies and snacks available too. Their free popcorn was fresh, buttery, and nicely salted. The staff were helpful, friendly, and prompt. They were quick to fill the popcorn when it was empty and were also handing out complementary mimosas made with hard cider for Mother's day. Can't wait to come back for some more plants and a drink or two!

We visited on a quiet Sunday afternoon and had the beautiful outdoor space all to ourselves. It was…read morethe perfect setting to relax, and the wine was absolutely delicious.

I was part of a family group that returned to our hometown for my mother's committal service at…read moreSylvan Heights Cemetery in May. Staying at the Deer Creek Winery worked out well for us. Our rooms were very comfortable, breakfasts were delicious with no waiting, and the common areas were a good place for us to gather before and after the service. The wine bar was so nice, and they even had music on the weekends. The staff was very accommodating.

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!