We went to the Wine Tasting for Dummies class. So much fun! Our host Gary was terrific. He knew his wines and his wine combinations. He had a great energy. He never made us feel like real dummies. We actually learned a thing or too in the process. We will be going back for their other offerings.
Visited on Saturday afternoon and tasted 13 varieties, Gary was an excellent host, very knowledgeable and attentive. Definitely will return.
I randomly stumbled upon Crossing Vineyards via Twitter by a suggestion from a follower. Living in Newtown I didn't realize I had a great Vineyard only minutes away. Being a Sommelier I never spent much time with local vineyards however when I went in for a tasting I was actually impressed! Laura did a fantastic job taking me through the wines describing each idiosyncratic taste of each wines profiles. Chardonnay does well in Pennsylvania, and their Legacy was my favorite. If there is one bottle I suggest buying to enjoy at home it's that, for 25$ it's worth the price point. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, you get a true sense unique vineyard. The Staff like Laura, Margo, Beth & Christa are well approachable, friendly, funny and seem to be absolutely passionate about wine which a person in my industry can appreciate. I'm looking forward to more visits & this is def worth a stop for a lazy afternoon. They are really doing something special here & I'm excited to tour their vineyard in the Spring!
The winery is beautiful on the outside, and quaint and cozy on the inside. They have a small tasting room, kind of awkwardly situated in the gift shop. The wines were pretty good, although the per-bottle price seemed high. Tasting attendant was friendly but had a relatively flat personality.
Natasha A obviously knows nothing about wine or people. Anybody can have their own opinion of wine but awful this wine is not. There are wines you don't care for, say sweet as opposed to dry, but this winery makes very good wine. Look at the awards they have won, judged by professionals. We always have a great time at the winery. The events, the food, the wine are all very well done. This is obviously a person having a bad day with a flat tire and a bad attitude. Come the wine not car service.
I've been going to this winery for almost ten years. Their wines are wonderful - try the Chocolate Cherry Truffle! - and their staff is friendly and knowledgeable.We had my sister's bridal shower here, and the event staff is a treat to work with. They also host events and concerts, and they're great fun. I HIGHLY recommend this winery for events, or just a lovely day out with friends.
We visited Crossing Vineyard a few months ago when we moved to the area. It was a quiet day, and we received great one on one attention. We were impressed by the quality and variety of wines and decided to join their wine club. We are so happy with our decision! We went back for another tasting (free for wine club members), gained additional insights into their wine, and enjoyed meeting the owner. They have quality wines but are not overly formal in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. The guides provide insight about the wines and listen to what you like and don't like. I'm looking forward to visiting in the warmer months for some of the fun events they offer!
We were delighted to find a great selection of dry red wines for tasting. Their tasting wine list was extensive and you could choose any 8 for a tasting for $8. We were asked what type of wine we enjoyed and the tasting was tailored to our taste. We were able to try all dry reds. We were also offered a taste of the Le Nouveau & the Chocolate Cherry Truffle (Port) which neither of us thought we would like but both were surprisingly good. The only thing that bothered me was that we were required to pay the tasting fee up front even though we were the only customers there. Most wineries of this caliber don't require payment up front unless they are busy or having an event. I'm use to paying along with my wine purchase. Overall nice winery which we will return to again if we are in the area.
We have visited many wineries around the world and have experienced different manners of wine tasting from the informal do it yourself to the guided tours and stories. This location has a tasting room that you enter with your wine glasses after you pay for your choice of tasting ($8 for 8 wines, $12 for 12 wines, other stuff extra including cheese and crackers, chocolates, etc.) The day we were there our host was very attentive and knowledgeable explaining each wine in detail regarding the grapes, how to pair, etc. They do get busy and the servers can be stretched when they have to run between multiple groups, so be prepared to be left waiting for your next pour. If you are in a hurry, this is not your place. There were just two of us and we spent an hour here because of the number of people being served at once by one person. Also, unless you pay extra for plates of cheese or whatever, you will not be offered anything between pours to cleanse your palette, so bring your own pretzels or crackers. This was a drag because it was hard to taste the differences in the wines without the taste break. The cheese plate would have been too much for just two of us, it is more for at least 3 people. We were not offered this option or any other option when we walked in, the girl just said, "hi are you here to taste? $8 for 8 wines $12 for 12 here is the list - let me know." We were actually not happy about this when we found out inside there were some other choices. The location itself is very pretty, and a fairly large facility. The quality of their wines was better than at some other places we went to that day. I will say this, the host did a great job with his 3 groups and he offered to let me taste other wines not on the standard $8 tour because I really don't like red wines and was not interested in tasting them. He was very accommodating and that won him gold stars in my book which is why I gave this a very good rating and not just average. We would probably go back but better prepared.
A very informative approach to wine tasting. We were there during St. Patrick's Day festivities which included a Irish band. The wines and the wine expert were top shelf. While we were there, we met the owner's father, who gave us additional insight into how this winery evolved. A true gentleman!