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| - My husband and I purchased PA Wine Passes this year as an excuse to explore areas outside of Pittsburgh (like we need an excuse). It is a bit hard to find using Google Maps. If you do use Google Maps, check to see if it is taking you to Teak Road, or a road with a similar name. If so, that's basically the backside of the property and you cannot access it from there. You'll need to navigate over to Pinewood Road.
We arrived on Saturday evening around 5pm and were warmly welcomed by the staff. We received 5 complimentary tastings and a glass with their logo. If you purchase a bottle and have the PA Wine Pass ($10 on Groupon this year), you'll save 5%. If you purchase 6 bottles with the Pass, you save 10%.
There are several varieties to choose from whether you like semi-sweet or sweet. I prefer Pinot Grigio and Sauv Blanc. They do have one of each but both were a bit sweeter than I would normally like. I ended up purchasing a bottle of Chardonnay and my husband purchased a bottle of Concord. They do have a little something for everyone, so it's a great stop your own wine tour.
The location used to be in a greenhouse, thus the name. They outgrew it and now have a large location here. They have a dining room where they host evens like brunch and murder mystery dinners (events listed on their website), a decent sized tasting counter, gift shop area, dining tables indoors, and a patio with lots of outdoor seating.
In fact, they had live music this past Saturday and often do. Flyin' Blind was playing while were there and we had a lot of fun singing along to their covers. I recommend tasting a few wines, grabbing a bottle, and settling in to enjoy the beautiful weather and music. Oh! And don't forget to bring your own food if you'd like to have a picnic! The staff and their family/friends were all enjoying dinner together on the patio while the music played. It was a lovely experience! Not my favorite wine that I have ever had, but I would definitely go back just for the atmosphere.
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