This was a very different thing than I expected. I'm giving it 5 stars for what it is (rather than what I was expecting). 1) Their wine is all from Northern California. If you're thinking you'll be trying PA wines, that is not the case. If you're wanting a change from PA wines, this is a great opportunity! 2) This is a wine tasting place in a strip mall. From the outside it's extremely unassuming... but it's well labeled, so you can be confident you're in the right place. The inside looks as you'd like: spacious, clean, room to relax. As I was sitting inside, casually doing a tasting, I completely forgot we were in a strip mall. Well-done! An added bonus of the location: there are a LOT of good food choices nearby! The prices. Yowza! I did like some of the wines, but not enough to pay for the bottle (~$40). But I enjoyed a tasting ($10 for 4 tastings) and also ordered an extra glass of wine. They have 2 fixed tasting menus to choose from. I asked to switch out one of the wines for a different one, and that wasn't a problem at all. The customer service was nice. The woman was friendly and attentive, and not obtrusive or pushy. She was there when I wanted her, but was also content to let me sit, relax, and enjoy the wine. I love the ambience. There are a lot of tables and chairs, placed nicely around so you can enjoy your own space or have a nice drink with friends without being on top of each other. A wine bar of sorts. It is nicely decorated - feels warm and welcoming. read more

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Really, this place is just weird. We've been here 4 times now, all with local flavor deals. The ambiance is nice. It's in a strip mall, but is quite large and nice inside with artwork and wine themed displays. It just seems like they are incredibly overwhelmed when we come in. I don't know if they need more staff or what. I'm going to focus more on the most recent visit. I called to make reservations (you are supposed to) and the woman who was working seemed shocked that I wanted to make same day reservations. However, she agreed. We went in and there was some sort of loud group in one of the rooms. At first she seemed very attentive to us. However, the amount of wine poured for the tastings this time was so small and that was shocking. When you get the local flavor deal, apparently you are supposed to get bigger pours (this is what she ended up telling us and what we've been told before) You also get goat cheese, crackers, etc. which are quite nice. Also, really, their wine isn't great. It's more for the experience it took us this many times to really realize it. Anyways, after the first second tasting, our server vanished for about 20ish minutes. She finally came back to give us our 3rd tasting (you get 4) and that was it for at least another 20ish minutes. All in all we spent about an hour and a half and that was because of all the wait times. Another couple came in and sat at the bar who didn't have the deal; it was obvious they were worth the attention more than us local flavor people. I really advise them to stop doing this deal. They get overwhelmed easily and I ended up feeling like I was hounding them to serve us. I wanted a glass of wine (an actual glass at the end) and my wife had to go up to the woman to ask for one for me. It was over 13.00. Not worth it... I'd rather go get a nice cocktail some place for that price. Inevitably, The local flavor deal is not even that great of a deal, particularly when you feel like you are being put on the back burner in favor of other customers. We won't be going back. read more

Stopped in to grab a nice bottle of wine for a nearby camping trip. Located in a strip mall, the place is deceptively artsy on the inside. The walls are adorned with beautiful artworks and the staff is extremely friendly. The woman who helped me was very knowledgeable and approachable and sent me off with a great recommendation. There is seating outside with umbrellas and if you become a wine club member, you get a free glass on your birthday along with other perks. Cheers! read more

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Delightful tasting room, although you'd probably need to be a member of the wine club for a better price.. The Pinot Noir was $40 for non members like me. The wine was well balanced and structured with fruit hints of cherry and strawberries. The staff was pleasant and accommodating to allow a sampling before our purchase, and suggesting a goat cheese with cranberries to pair with was very nice. read more

Thorn Hill Vineyards Tasting Store - Dark and rich Pinot Noir - Wineries Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I vote this the best wine tasting room in Lancaster! Employees are super friendly and fun to talk to. You wouldn't expect such a cool place in the middle of a strip mall. I recommend calling ahead to make sure a special event isn't going on and that they have room for you. Groupon has a great tasting for two deal. read more

Thorn Hill Vineyards Tasting Store - Wineries Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

California Wine Country here in Lancaster, Pa. I am hardly a wine expert. I am more a Beer Dude. Yet, I can appreciate the level of excellence in these wines. Be forewarned that it is not inexpensive. Still a lot less costly than flying out to and staying in Napa. read more

We found Thorn Hill on Local Flavor and were intrigued with a tasting room in a strip mall. We were more than pleasantly surprised when we walked inside! The decor is welcoming with a small wine bar and plenty of seating with a nice fireplace that warmed a cozy corner. We were greeted by Rachel, the daughter of the owners and winemaker. She was warm and welcoming and enthusiastically shared the story of how a California Vineyard came to have a tasting room in Lancaster County. We tasted 4 wines, all of which were very good. I'm an amateur, but can tell a quality wine when I taste one! The deal included a local chèvre, 2 varieties, crackers and chocolates...oh and almonds and dried plums. All were great to pair with the wines! It was a lovely afternoon and we left with a couple of bottles in tow! Recommend for a nice afternoon with friends or a romantic interest! read more

The wine is fine, but kind of expensive. It's cool that they do a ladies night. BUT no one who works there seems to know how their wine club works. Then you get a threatening email saying that you need to pick up your wine or get auto charged (which I specifically asked the lady about when she signed me up, to which she said "oh no we would never do that!") I called to ask about being charged and got major attitude from the person who was working there. My response was "I've never been auto charged!" And her response was like "well, no you wouldn't!" THEN WHY AM I GETTING EMAILS saying that I need to come pick up my wine ASAP or I will be charged? read more

We stopped here because we had a gift certificate from local flavor for a wine tasting. I didn't have high expectations because it is located in a shopping center, but I was so impressed! Val was so knowledgeable about everything and all of the wines were wonderful! We ended up leaving with 2 bottles and will definitely be back! Highly recommend!! read more

We are from OH and are visiting family in Lancaster, PA today and stopped in at Thornhill Winery on Fruitville Pike and had the pleasure of talking to the owner Jack Thorn. He is a fun and knowledgeable person to sit and chat with. The wine is exceptional and the staff is top notch. If you enjoy a good glass of wine this is a stop you must make. read more

Met the owner Jack Thorn, was incredibly nice. We are a family that loves all types of wines, maybe a little more on the dry side. Being the only California wines tasting room in PA, it was a wonderful experience! The wines were delicious, crisp, and fresh! Highly recommend, never would have thought such great wines in a business/shopping plaza! read more

This was an amazing experience . Rachel was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Thorn Hill Winery. Great tasting wine with chocolate and cheese pairing. Great welcoming atmosphere . Great way to spend the afternoon with good friends . read more

Absolutely one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. It was not busy at all inside and the server told us she'd get to us "whenever she can" and then proceeded to tend solely to another table. We planned on buying bottles because the wine tasted good but the service completely turned us off so we left. Will never come back. read more

I called the tasting room at 5:40pm and asked if they were still open until 7 and they confirmed they just had a release party but that it was over and they were open for business. We arrived 15 minutes later and were told they were cleaning up and not serving customers tonight. We let them know we just called and confirmed they were open and all of the workers denied speaking to us. We left without any help or wine. We were going based on a recommendation for their wine club. Horrible customer service from the minute we walked in the door. :-( read more

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the wines are delicious! The owners and winemakers, Jack and Amy Thorn, are friendly and passionate about their wine. I enjoy attending the many events they offer at their store as well as the wine of course! read more

I have to say that I certainly expected something different. We were here on a jazz nite and the night was very expensive and subpar. We ended up leaving earlier as we expected to hang out all evening. The hostess at the front was unfriendly and unhelpful to the few people waiting to ask her questions. She only acknowledged the person in front of her. And let me say it was not that busy. Our table was obviously wiped down with a stale rag, because it smelled that bad. The waitress, which was the only one for the 10 tables, was inattentive and super slow. She brought water 10 minutes after we ordered and no wine. The small plates are basically just cheese, so I was confused. The wine, once I received it, was wonderful. The jazz band was great. The lighting was in conflict with the environment. It's like being in a Subway with nice tables. It felt very weird. read more

A great addition to Lancaster. Nice setting for enjoying wine with friends. I tasted a few whites and reds, but my favorite was the 2007 Red Rock Cabernet. Amy, the owner and winemaker was extremely knowledgable and friendly as was the rest of the staff. I joined their wine club and looking forward to the first event. read more

Hidden Gem in Lancaster County. Napa Valley and Lake County wine. Red Rock Cabernet is unique and worth a try. The 2009 Napa Cab is solid, and their petite sirah is one of the best i've had. If you enjoy their wine, the wine clubs are a great deal. read more

Such a fun place to go, especially to the Wild Women of Wine Events. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly, and the wines are top notch. Personally, I prefer the ice wine the best! read more

Came here to sample the wine. There was an anniversary party going on and they gracious accepted me for a wine tasting. Good whites, bold reds. Will consider joining the Society Wine Club. read more

Wonderful place! Stumbled upon it after some ice cream with my boyfriend and his mother. We did the wine tasting. Learned a lot about wine and how it was made. Definitely a great place for people who know nothing about wine. Beautiful inside and the staff was extremely polite and fun! Thank you thorn hill for great time! read more

What a wonderful place to visit. They have great wines, cheese and cracker plate, and such fun events. The place is owned by very nice people, and their daughter manages the tasting room. The events for their wine club members are a lot of fun, and we we are members! They were very generous about supporting the Pet Pantry of Lancaster and allowing us to have our fundraising event there. I just love the place! read more