Food, service and winery are all excellent! I would recommend Bella Terra to everyone! Great…read moreentertainment as well!

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).

What a hidden gem. This place is serene and peaceful on a picturesque piece of property with water…read morefeatures. Our host and hostess we're gracious and friendly. Definitely worth checking out. Variety of wines dry to sweet.

From the owner: Located east of Pittsburgh in the hills of Indiana County --read more

Planned a day trip driving from West Mifflin (outside Pittsburgh) to Laurel Highlands venues. My…read moretrip included this winery. It was a beautiful weekday in October. I opted for a wine tasting of a flight of 5 wines selected from their menu for $5 and sat on their outdoor patio with tables and umbrellas to enjoy my sips. The orchard was in the background, a lovely setting against a blue sky. I liked the Tempranillo best so bought a bottle. Lovely shop, pleasant staff.

We were in Somerset for the fire and ice festival on January 18th and stopped by the Glades Pike…read moreWinery and I am so glad we did! The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location is beautiful, secluded, and the winery should be in a Norman Rockwell painting! My husband and I have been to wineries in the Hamptons, the finger lakes, and Soma County California, and nothing even comes close to its Diamond Wine!! I love ice wine and they told me that it was not quite an ice wine but a late harvest wine. Does not matter, it is my new favorite.!! Thank you so much for a wonderful visit and we will be back .

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.

Beautiful place to relax and unwind. Animals are friendly, the pond is gorgeous to sit next to. The…read morewine selection is amazing and they have beer on tap.

We came across this diamond in the country while winery-hopping. A beautiful and welcoming venue…read more Eileen made us feel at home immediately. Most importantly, the wines are just incredible. Especially if you're looking for some medium-to-dry varietals that are NOT regional. We will be back!

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.

Great atmosphere and location to relax and unwind while enjoying great music and wine with friends…read moreand family. The staff is absolutely amazing! I love the variety of their drinks, from moctails to beer to wine and in-between, ALL FROM PA!! There is something for everyone to enjoy! Definitely a place I will be returning to frequently!!

Wow! What a beautiful winery on their patio overlooking the lake. Great service and delicious…read morefinds inside the shop. Look out for Debbie's biscotti!

We came here after having lunch down the road. We did a tasting of the 5 dry wines they had that…read moreday. The Riesling and Chambourcin were both excellent. We bought a bottle and some glasses to drink on the patio since it was a beautiful fall day. They do provide wine openers and plastic cups outside, but we prefer drinking out of glass and they were only $3.50 each. The view of the little pond/lake was beautiful and the trees were turning. The ambiance was 5 stars. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of their wines.

Wooden Door has been a favorite of mine for years. The location is beautiful, with gorgeous high…read moreceilings and stained glass windows. I always appreciate how helpful everyone is, making great recommendations for something new to try. The food is always perfectly paired for any libations.

The wine, atmosphere, food, staff....the best of the best!! Nice way to spend an evening.read more

Yes to all of this! Go inside and enjoy. Wine is great- pinot noir was wonderful. Atmosphere is…read morecome as you are and be who you are! Beautiful waterfall out back and adorable dogs- one of our favorite stops of the weekend as an "out of towner"

We really enjoyed out stop at August Falls Winery. The owners were friendly and talkative,…read morewelcoming. The wines were also very good. It's just the kind of place you want to support by coming back again and again.

Quiet, little winery. Fun food and grotto to enjoy your snacks. Off the beaten path with nice…read moreselection of wines. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

Location! - This winery is tucked away in the hills & farm area of westmoreland county…read more We were out with family on a unusually warm December day. Stopped by to sample a few wines. The decor is very pretty & wines are nice. Look forward to going back in the warm weather to walk around the grounds more and enjoy some wine & good company of family & friends.