An Insider’s Guide to Exploring the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail for ‘Holiday Open House’ Weekend, Dec. 15–16

It’s your last weekend to enjoy Brandywine Valley Wine Trails Holiday Open House. Time to sneak in a visit – or seven – to BVWT’s tremendous wineries and enjoy their holiday specials that are up for grabs. It’s the perfect opportunity to de-stress and do some fun holiday shopping. You know, the kind that includes a tasting or free mulled wine.

PA Eats has lined up a stop by stop guide below for those looking to cheers their way through the trail. Happy sipping!

Black Walnut Winery | 3000 Lincoln Highway, Sadsburyville, PA

Escape to this BVWT spot for old world charm and friendly service in a 200+ year-old bank barn venue. BWW’s wine, deeply influenced by PA history and traditions, is only the tip of their offering iceberg as the Chester County spot also has select wines on sale, apparel 25% off, wine related gifts, live holiday music, complimentary tastes and more!

Penns Woods Winery | 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA

With high regard to their Italian heritage, the crew behind Penns Woods Winery has been satisfying palates for years. This weekend will be no different during their Holiday Open House. Penns Woods Winery’s gift inventory is beautifully unique, featuring fair trade items and local, artisanal creations. In addition to tastings, FREE mulled wine, and special holiday sales, there is also aged balsamic vinegar and infused olive oil for sale & tasting.

Borderland Vineyard | 1549 New London Road, Landenberg, PA

Head to the party room at Daddy’s Kitchen for a world of tasty holiday fun with Borderland Vineyard. They’ll be joined by chocolatier Francine Roback of Designs by Francine, Artisan Chocolate, and other local vendors, who are all committed to creating a peaceful holiday shopping experience. Mulled wine sipping, chocolate savoring and unique gift finding is all on the agenda!

Chaddsford Winery | 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA

As premium wine producers, Chaddsford Winery stops at nothing to present their visitors with a casual and friendly atmosphere for enjoying the critically acclaimed sips. Stop in during BVWT’s final Holiday Open House weekend and you’ll find festive music, gift baskets, wine accessories and other holiday specials. In fact, Bow Tie Matt might even be around, spreading his fair share of Christmas-y cheer!

Kreutz Creek Vineyards | 553 S. Guernsey Road, West Grove, PA

Beat the cold weather and holidays crowds with a relaxing trip to Southern Chester County. Amidst the peaceful open farm lands, you’ll find award winning wines and a friendly crew devoted to making your Holiday Open House experience extra special. To up the ante, Kreutz Creek will be offering chocolate fondue and harpist, Maureena Spadaro will be present December 15th for your listening pleasure!

Paradocx Vineyard | 1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, PA

With a tasteful combination of current technology and handcrafted secrets, Paradocx has been churning out creative wine for years. Homegrown grapes and carefully selected custom growers pitch in to bring you a fabulous final product, perfect for sipping aside their cozy indoor fireplace during the Holiday Open House. Taste your way through Op-Port-une, Hot Mulled Wine and more, while finding the perfect wine-related gifts!

Twin Brook Winery | 5697 Strasburg Road, Gap, PA

This picturesque Lancaster County estate winery, with 30 acre vineyards and a beautifully restored 19th century barn, houses state of the art wine-making facilities and a rustic tasting room just waiting for your arrival. The Twin Brook Winery crew will be extra cheery this final Holiday Open House weekend, offering secret discounts on your wine purchase plus many other goodies!

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