While in exploring in Kutztown,we saw a sign on the road directing to this winery - and as I saw Setters in the picture,I knew this place would be friendly to dogs,which is what we're mostly after when on roadtrips. The winery is huge and tucked far enough from the main roads. They have a selection of wines for tastings (also an option to order maccarons on a side,to pair with!),stage for live bands and - get this - even their own little fended dog park. We ordered a selection of wines for tasting with maccarons while our doggo enjoyed company of a few other energetic pups in the dog park. Really liked the wines (dry,semi-sweet,sweet-they have it all) and even got a discount for maccarons that were their last ones in stock and a tad crumbled. Thumbs up! read more

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Enjoyed a lovely afternoon sitting outside tasting pinot noirs. Really enjoyed the wine & the view! After our tasting we each bought a glass of the pinot noir reserve & the Cab Franc reserve. read more

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Nice fall day outing! I don't love the vineyard experience where get the flight and walk yourself through the tasting. Love music a plus but they limited food options despite the food truck. read more

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Stopped in during travels through the area. Looked for a place to picnic our lunch and found this amazing family vineyard. Fun mimosa, entertaining flight pairings. With gourmet popcorn!! Definitely recommend! read more

Setter Ridge Vineyards - Sooo much unexpected fun!! - Wineries Near Me - Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Offering a very relaxed environment, on a lovely property, with very good wines and great service. Family-friendly, with plenty of space to find your niche and settle in for a while. Currently, they offer 6 pre-arranged tastings of 4 wines, including flights built around their crisp whites, their reds, their Burgundy grapes, their Bordeaux grapes, their sweet offerings, and with chocolate pairings. You can also built your own flight of 4 wines for a few dollars more. The standouts for me were the Pinot Noirs - I'd advise trying glasses from both vineyards if you can, as they're quite unique from one another. We also really enjoyed their Riesling and Pinot Gris - nice and crisp, just enough bite to tantalize the tongue without overpowering your taste buds. In all, Setter offers more than 20 wines that can fit most guests tastes. The bottles all provide very solid value for their price points and are worth bringing home. I like the versatility of their wine lineup - you can find some great choices ranging from sparkling wines you'd enjoy during a cocktail hour, to white and red offerings that pair nicely with seafood and red meats respectively. If you're looking for something a little different, they serve Sangria, as well as Mimosas on Sunday - these choices are also delicious. read more

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Setter Ridge has one of the nicest views at a winery in the Berks and Lehigh counties. They always have some interesting snacks available and the tasting room servers are upbeat and knowledgeable providing for an engaging experience. We enjoy their whites. One suggestion is that food trucks should be positioned so that their generator is away from the building. It can distract from enjoying a beautiful open space along with the ability to hear the music from local bands. Overall a great place and will certainly be back frequently read more

Setter Ridge Vineyards - A scrumptious pumpkin roll was offered to go with a beautiful Fall weekend. - Wineries Near Me - Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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Loved this place..great wine..especially the pinots. Band was excellent. Ecuadorian food truck was pleasant and tasty suprise. Great place to hangout on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Nice patio day, we arrived among a music festival. The atmosphere is nice, with ample parking, patio seating, pizza on site, and lots of drinking options. The tasting took awhile, they only had two pourers-which I wonder was a fluke that day, because they were clearly overwhelmed. $5 for 5 wines, self-select, we chose among 9 whites, 2 roses, 5 reds, and 3 sweets. We tried: -Rielsing: light and plain, not dry enough -Gewurztraminer: too floral, more like a traminette labeled wrong -Semillon: like pear juice -Sav Blanc: the guava created a weird kick -Chardonnay (2013 Richard J was the recommendation when we asked for the most buttery one of the three): not buttery, but citrusy -Pinot Noir: has character, but too light -Pinot Noir Reserve: forgetable-hence forgotten -Syrah: full bodied -Cab Franc: jammy -Wedding Cuvee (Blair): too fruity The pourer was so busy, we were forgotten about a bit, we filled the time with their delicious oyster crackers. read more

061718 As the Designated Driver, I can only report by observation, eavesdropping and credit card receipts. The winery was very beautiful, very festive and romantic. My wife thoroughly enjoyed.... something in a yellowish bottle. Live music was sung by a trio. And the lady of the trio was very beautiful. Anyway, the lady at the wine tasting was very knowledgeable, engaging and nice to talk too. There was a funny dog named Guinness making rounds doing meet & greets. Not sure if he's on staff. But he did appear to be a regular there. Fun place, fun times. We'll be back read more

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Saturday July 8, 2017 ... 6 of our Bad Moms Club (lol) attended the Cupcake & Wine Pairing for $12.50 ... 3 but size cupcakes were amazing paired with 3 wines ... then switch from 2 wines for a 4th tasting. I think it is a touch over priced, as I believe maybe 1 once or less was provided for each wine. As expected from their website, they truly do specialize in Dry Wines ... their semi dry was still very dry. If you love dry wines - you will love their selection. I personally like semi dry ... very much in the middle of the two extremes. I did buy 2 bottles, however I will need to pair them with a meal when I have friends over. I believe they are a high quality vineyard. The staff was great ... we were running right up to tasting time, I called to let them know and they were very accommodating. We then followed up with a tasting for $5 ... they have a large selection of very dry wines. We packed a beautiful picnic lunch to enjoy with our purchased wine ... the view is beautiful and clean. Minus the dog poop from the very friendly black lab. The pavilion space with the high tables was perfect for our Bad Moms afternoon. Semi Dry & Sweet wine lovers ... this might not have the best selection for you (as not perfect for me) however, trying something new or Dry Wine lovers - you will not be di read more

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stopped in here in the way to the yuengling factory. Really glad I did because the Wine was excellent. tried 6 different wines and each one was better than the one before. My personal favorites 2010 pinot gris reserve along with 2008 Reserve. the hostess(forget her name :/ ) was very kind and welcoming being that we were the first customers and all. she also invited us back with our son and beagles lol... Don't know of any other winery's that welcome kids and dogs... Pretty Sweet. gonna stop back in the spring. read more

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I drove up here from Bethlehem during a snow storm because there was nothing else to do. We took great pictures of the snow covered vineyard. It was great that they were open! We enjoyed a tasting, sampling all they had to offer. I must say, that for me, I enjoyed less wine than I liked, but that was my personal opinion. I defiantly left wishing I liked more of the wines that were offered. The staff was great and I endded up buying two bottles of the two wines I did like. It's a great space, and I would enjoy coming up here in the summer time and taking advantage of their covered patio. read more

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Just spent the most relaxing afternoon at Setter Ridge. Wine was excellent. We had the ice cream and wine flights and also a bottle of Pinot Noir. Also enjoyed music by Mr Nice Guy. Thank you again! read more

The pinot noir was dry with an acidic kick. a oh and $25.00 per bottle was ridiculous.

I'm hesitant to review Blair Vineyards because we want to keep it our secret, but the wine is too good to keep to ourselves. Blair Vineyards is a small (think tiny, tastings in a garage) winery in SE PA. We recently went on a self-designed 5 winery tour and Blair was the standout. We spent an hour there talking to the owner, Rich, about his wines and the plans for the winery. Rich is very adamant about Pennsylvania being the next Oregon. And that means good Pinot Noir. He devotes over 30% of his vineyards to Pinot Noir. He focuses on it, strives to make it the best in the region. And he's done a fine job of it. Rich is very aware of his own limitations as a winemaker and for that reason he has hired a French winemaker to continue improving his grapes. They are expanding and moving. Their new winery will be opened in October. The 2005 Merlot is outstanding. Spicy and full, it's really a stunning wine, especially for PA. They've got Syrah aging now; it should be ready for release in October with the opening of their new location. We're looking forward to getting to know Rich's wines better as they continue to improve. Hopefully, Blair Vineyards will put a barrel program into place; I know we'll want to participate in it. Just to add: we had their 2004 Pinot Noir last night. It definitely benefits from decanting. Let it breathe, people! Give it an hour in the glass or a decanter before drinking. read more

My friend and I are both in the industry. We visited another local winery and found this one nearby using google maps! The logo was super cute since we are big animal fans. Upon visiting Nicole was super kind and very hospitable. She gave us great recommendations and truly knew the wine. My friend and I are dry red fans and actually went home with a semi sweet red and a semi sweet wine which was very odd for us, but we were very excited about it! read more

Blair Vineyards 2010 Lehigh Valley Pinot Noir blew me away. Like most wine-jerk northern Californians, I was expecting something only average or worse. It was a steal at the price point and stands up to most pinots coming out of SoCal (while the high ABV gave it an interesting touch of a Zin-like quality) The location is breathtaking and they have ample space to take a bottle outside and linger over valley and hill-top views. The winemaker is a cool, knowledgable guy. And it was kid-friendly to our toddlers, too. The Cab Franc was also pretty good. If you have a chance, go. read more

A little bit of California in central PA, Blair Vineyard offers some of the best wines in Pennsylvania. I was not expecting to like Blair Vineyards as much as I did. Sure, they have a near perfect rating on yelp, but who reads/writes yelp reviews for wineries (except me, with over 60 winery reviews so far)? Driving on those winding Kutztown roads in a sea of corn, you happen upon a hillside of gorgeous grape vines. My girlfriend and I arrived on a Sunday, and were surprised to find it really crowded with live music on their roofed-in porch. An event oasis out in the middle of PA farmland. For $5, you get to taste six wines, and if you bring a friend without a contagious disease, the pours are generous enough to share and you can get away with trying more. I highly recommend this approach, as you'll want to try as many of these wines as possible. Wine nerds will also love tasting the same grapes from different vineyard locations, Starting with the whites, I loved the acidic and lemon/apple 2013 Riesling, perfect for drinking with food, the 2014 Savignon Blanc, with more lemon and some pineapple and a long mellow finish that lingers in your mouth, and the 2012 Chardonnay with a slightly burnt oak and creamy buttered popcorn taste. The reds get their own paragraph because they were so good and interesting. Of the three Pinot Noirs (all from different vineyard locations) my favorite with the 2012 which has rich earthy tannins and black cherry. My next favorite, and my overall favorite, was the 2012 Cabernet Franc with a smoky licorice taste that lingers on the palate. Although I didn't like it enough to buy, you should try that 2012 Syrah, which punches you in the tongue with its bold pepper flavor and a little dark fruits. The red blends are good but not exceptional, and none of them really stood out to me (which is strange because I love red blends). Blair Vineyards is a good start to the Berks County Wine Trail. You'll notice that they will emphasize their wines are "European Style" which means dry and a little earthy for the most part. There are still some sweet wines for those into that, but if you love wines on the drier side, you'll fall in live with Blair Vineyards. read more

Hidden gem!?! We popped in here on a whim...and a fresh clean palate. I am a total Napa Valley wine snob and I couldn't believe it but this place did it for me. Loved the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and makes sense the cooler night temps up in these mountains (hills) is a good growing climate for those grapes. We took a couple bottles home and I can't wait to uncork them to confirm if I was just crazy that day or not. I will try and remember to update y review when I do. If you are ever in the area this is a gem worth visiting and I will be sure to be ordering by mail and/or visiting again in the future when my travels take me. read more

I visited Blair Vineyards this weekend as part of the Berks County wine trail. Their new location is gorgeous! Beautiful patio outside to open the bottle of wine you just bought and enjoy the scenery. I'm not a big fan of dry wines, which is what they are most famous for. But their apple wine is absolutely delicious! Highly recommended for those who like their wine a little on the sweet side :) read more

Blair Vineyards is an experience to be had by all. I loved what Blair Vineyards provided at their home- a very cozy, warm environment with an incredibly helpful and fun staff. I cannot wait to visit their newly built winery because I believe the sky is the limit for Blair Vineyards! In regards to the wine they provide: they seemed to produce an almost endless list of wine, filled with unique flavors and aromas (and delicious of course!). In addition to their fine wines, the Blair family is extremely helpful in understanding every step of the wine making and wine tasting processes. I had a great time while I was there because it is not an uptight setting like most wineries- at Blair Vineyards, it is a fun and engaging time! read more

This place was great. I'm mainly a dry red drinker and I was impressed with some of the dry whites and even some of the semi sweets. I think there was only one out of all the wines I didn't care for but every other one had a wow factor. The owner and family seem to run the place and each one was friendlier than the next and knowledgable. When I say knowledgable I mean it didn't sound like they were reading off a script. They knew about the grape climate condition of the year, almost too much. Just pour me some more great wine! We missed out on the food but they do have a short menu they cook right there to pair up with their wines. My favorite winery of the region. There is a nice outdoor seating area that overlooks the vineyard. read more

This was my fiancée and myselfs favorite winery in the area. Granted its defiantly out of the way but it is so worth it. It is set up on a very long drive way which is perfect for picture taking. They have really great and educated staff. If you are lucky you will walk in when they are making and serving amazing baguette bread. Then the wines will just blow you away. If you like Reds you MUST gret the Cab Franc it is so amazing at an even more amazing price. We took home 4 wines from here, 3 red and 1 white. read more

One of the best wineries on this side of the Mississippi. Their outdoor tasting pavilion is exactly what wine enthusiasts are looking for, to sit back, relax, and enjoy great tasting wine. I give it 6 stars if I could! read more

This was stop 2 for our Lehigh valley vineyards stop. This vineyards had such great reviews that we had to stop. We called ahead of time and they are super kid friendly. The staff and winemaker could not be nicer. The winery has some nice views of the vineyard. The wine tasting currently was $5 and you could try six. I thought their lover leap, Pinot noir (especially the stone hedge) were very good. Some of their sweeter reds were great like their clink and drink and the metamorphosis. Hands down would go again! read more

My wife and I stopped by Blair Vineyards late Saturday afternoon for some wine tasting and we had a wonderful time. The entire selection of wines was great. The staff (Tammy, Amy & Lori) were super friendly. We couldn't have had a better time. This was our first trip to Blair and it certainly will not be our last. Awesome time! read more

The wine here is excellent. In PA there is a lack of quality dry wine and an overabundance of cloyingly sweet wines. Blair Vineyards has a great selection of well made dry red and white wines. My favorites were the Sauvignon Blanc, the Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. The staff is also very friendly, knowledgeable and great to talk about wine with. The view is beautiful and they have a great outdoor patio area with lots of seating. My recommendation is to pack a lunch, do a tasting, buy a bottle and enjoy it on the patio while you eat! read more

Best mussels I've ever had.... Great atmosphere and a perfect Friday night with live music.

Great wine and atmosphere. Awesome place situated on the top of a mountain!! Even on a very hot day a breeze is blowing. Outside area with local entertainment. Highly recommend. read more

Might be the best in the Area Just developed taste for a more dry wine Reds and whites delish Priced right read more

This vineyard is amazing. The wine is outstanding, and the people pouring are even better. Do yourself a favor, and add this to your winery list! You will never be disappointed. read more

If you like European style wine on the drier side. You will like this only a few semi sweet wines. Great patio for summer months. The Pinot is very nice read more

As always fantastic wines and service. Rich, thank you for taking the time that you spent with our PSU class wine certificate class this past weekend. Luckily we live close by and visit regularly I highly recommend their wines. read more

Steve & Shirley H Wilmington, DE We visited the Blair winery last month in October and were very impressed with their hospitality and even more so with the Blair wines. Our favorites were the Riesling and Pinot Gris. Both wines were excellent, a fresh crisp taste that was not at all overwhelming. We ended up taking several bottles of each home. While visiting the winery we sat on the porch and enjoyed a bottle of the Riesling with cheese and crackers. You can bring a cooler with you, so you can enjoy your favorite wine with a snack. October was a perfect time for a visit. The fall scenery was gorgeous, which made for an awesome Sunday afternoon. read more

I hosted my parent's 30th wedding anniversary at Blair Vineyards in September and was so impressed with how accommodating they were. They allowed me to put a tent on their front lawn to host over 60 guests and really soak in the view of the vines. As far as PA wineries go, Blair is definitely on the top of the list. Their wines are far above other local PA competitors and their location and views are unbelievable. I was so pleased with how my event turned out and look forward to hosting more events there in the future. Blair is a great place to enjoy an afternoon by the vines. If you are looking to get married in PA, at a vineyard, this is definitely your spot. read more

Spent the better part of a week trying Pennsylvania wines and being unhappy.....and then we found Blair. Outstanding wines, not that silly sweet stuff you find at most of the others. Strange to find Pinot Noir out here, but theirs is very good. Also a great Cabernet Franc. Spent a lot of time talking with the assistant winemaker, it's obvious they care a lot about their wines. Highly recommended!!!!!! read more

Loved this winery. The wines are done in a European style which means they are on the drier side. Not good for those who prefer sweets. Everything I tasted ranked 3.5 to 5 out of 5. 6 samples cost $5.00 but the sample fee was refunded with purchase of one bottle per person. A little on the pricey side, range from $9-$20, but the quality was well worth the cost. Friendly staff, clean bathrooms, bright tasting room. read more

Cute winery located out in the country. They just had a 5K vineyard run so it was quite packed when we arrived for a tasting. The woman that waited on us was sweet and knowledgable, but you could tell she was a bit worn out from the crowds already. The wines were okay. I tend to like my dry reds a bit more intense and richer, but overall they were decent. I really liked their Syrah and Three Sisters blend (will appeal to more of my friends for it's light smoothness and lack of oak). The Pinot Gris was clean and crisp, but I found the other whites to be slightly lacking in complexity. Even the woman pouring for us commented on a couple of the wines and their "one note" which I was surprised by. I loved the idea of having a kitchen in the winery to do food pairings, etc. but the place was a mess. There were dirty dishes, a highchair and baby stuff strewn about...it felt more like walking into someone's messy kitchen at home rather than a winery. The outdoor pavilion and views are stunning! Would love to go see a music group perform there. Overall, it was just okay. read more

We went on Friday for "Happy Hour & Tapas" starting at 5:30 which they appear to be doing every Friday throughout the summer. Live music, appetizers/light entrees available from a local caterer (which varies) and 10% off wine. The outdoor area is where everyone gathers and the music is playing. It's under roof if it rains. The are about 25 tables and it was almost full - good crowd. The food was OK and the Gewurztraminer wine was pretty good. read more