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21 Pittsburgh Wineries, Cider Houses, and Meaderies to Visit

Published by Jeremy . Last Updated on January 17, 2024.

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Pittsburgh is not known to be a wine capital in the US, let alone a highlight in the region, but that isn't stopping local brewers and wine makers from producing some pretty incredible beverages. That is enough to get us excited, and we're on a quest to find the gems that are worth your time.

When it comes to wineries in Pittsburgh, many go beyond the standard batch of fermented grapes to produce something completely unique. The following are some of the best that we have tried so far.

Note: This guide also features cider houses and meaderies in addition to traditional southwest Pennsylvania wineries.

Pittsburgh Winery in the Strip District

Wine in the region is interesting as the weather patterns and soil quality allows for only select grapes to grow. Often, the best wines to come out of this region are sweet wines made from sugar-rich grapes like Concord or Niagara. While delicious in their own right, these grapes are not going to be put Pennsylvania winemakers on the map any time soon.

Our first thought of Pittsburgh Winery was that they were going to be much like this; however, our thoughts soon changed (for the worse) when we found out they import their grapes from the major wine regions from around the world. Something about this concept didn't sit well with us as we never had good experiences at wineries that don't grow their own grapes.

Luckily all doubts were removed the second we tried a sampler of the wines that were currently available- they all were delicious .  In fact, the wine is so good that they would hold up to competitors who produce wine in the grape's point of origin- a feat that is hard enough for any winemaker, let alone one thousands of miles from where the grape was grown.

Tasting trays at Pittsburgh Winery are roughly $10; however, there is no fee if you purchase a bottle (~$18 on up).  Naturally, we're planning on leaving with a bottle after every visit.

Refucilo Winery

Refucilo is an interesting one.

Refucilo Vineyard is located in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. And if you're wondering where Pittsburgh comes into play, you're not alone. To put it simply, the owners have lived in the region for 20 years and, in 2018, decided to open a store in the North Side to share their wines here!

In being a vineyard in the heart of Mendoza, the winery produces styles including Malbec, a grand reserve Malbec blend, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and a white wine mostly grown in South America- Torrontes.

During our first visit we sampled three wines (the Malbec, the grand reserve blend, and the Torrontes) and were quite impressed with the flavors. The Malbec was a bit more full-bodied than you'd anticipate for the grape, the grand reserve was a bit more mellow, and the Torrontes, well, you really just need to try that one for yourselves!

Arsenal Cider House in Multiple Locations

As their name suggests, Arsenal Cider House in Lawrenceville is all about cider- the delicious beverage that comes as the result of fermenting apples.  Since being founded just a few years ago, Arsenal Cider House has grown from a collection of just a few ciders and honey mead to an impressive array of flavored ciders and wines with sour cherry and blueberry being some of our favorites.

It may sound a bit gimmicky to order a flavored cider (those into the wine scene know how much regional breweries love to turn every fruit under the sun into a wine), but give the ones at Arsenal Cider House a chance as we have come to enjoy the flavored varieties far more than their standard offering.

With roughly ten flavors to choose from (and a killer wine sorbet), odds are good that Arsenal Cider House will have a flavor that you'll enjoy.

Threadbare Cider House in the North Side

Pittsburgh is home to a second cider house, Threadbare , located in the North Side . This one is the brain child of the folks at Wigle Whiskey and is an homage to Johnny Appleseed who was said to have lived in the region during the famous Whiskey Rebellion.

Threadbare uses locally sourced apples to make an array of ciders from dry to farmhouse to hopped and wild fermented in barrels (a personal favorite). Add in their cider cocktails, fortified with Wigle spirits of course, and you have a solid addition into the North Side's drinking scene. (Try the Johnny's Flannel if it is available- this one features farm house cider, wheat whiskey, chai tea, lemon, brown sugar, and bitters and blends the two alcohols perfectly.)

Threadbare is planning on producing mead in the future and we will update this article accordingly when it is available!

Apis Mead & Winery in Carnegie

I am a sucker for a large chalice of mead. This sweet alcohol made from fermented honey is one you don't hear of too often, but at Apis Mead & Winery in Carnegie this is precisely what you're going to get.

The spectrum of meads at Apis takes on similar format to that of Arsenal Cider House (above).  There are the traditional meads, aged meads, and spiced meads as well as an array of flavored meads that push the boundaries of what you'd expect the drink to be.

Although I would've preferred to have a powerfully sweet mead like the kind you can find at the local Renaissance Festival, I am also not one to go against trying something new- especially when honey wine is concerned. 

The ones here taste more like flavored wine than the mead you'd expect, but we're more than okay with that. If they have it, be sure to try “Honey Moon,” a mead that contains similar yeasts and flavors to a Saison beer.  Odd, but quite good.

Enginehouse 25 Winery in Lawrenceville

Enginehouse 25 is a unique winery in Lawrenceville located in the basement of the Roberto Clemente Museum .

In fact, the owner of the museum also owns the winery. You can take a tour of the cellar as part of a tour to the museum, and you can also taste and buy the wines at the adjacent wine bar, Arriba.

Similar to Pittsburgh Winery, all the grapes used for making wine at Enginehouse 25 are shipped in from grape-growing regions around the world including South America and California. Their oak barrels are made from Pennsylvania oak that is actually shipped to Australia, turned into barrels by a famous cooper there, and shipped back.

These beautiful barrels no doubt contribute to some of the depth of flavor that Enginehouse 25 wines exhibit.

The winery focuses mostly on red wines including Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec, and Sangiovese. At the moment they have one white wine, a Riesling. A tasting flight here costs $10, and you can also order gourmet charcuterie and cheese boards to accompany your wine. The cheese selection rotates and is thoughtfully curated by the Wheel and Wedge cheese shop.

Although the price of these wines is fairly steep (with bottles starting at $30), Arriba is definitely a place worth visiting to sample the wines and have a glass or two. If you love Pittsburgh sports you will also love Enginehouse 25 wines, as many of the labels feature photos of local sports figures as well as the legendary Roberto Clemente.

Hog Dog Winery in Reserve Township

Hog Dog Winery opened up in Reserve Township (just outside of Spring Garden north of the city) in May 2016 and has several dozen white, red, and flavored wines available for sampling and purchase.

We fell in love with the flavored wines that are available, with the cranberry pomegranate, pear, and the 18% alcohol banana being some of our favorites thanks to their robust and lingering flavors. The winery is also known for more unique concoctions, with tomato, pumpkin, and watermelon being some of the more unusual that have been out since they've opened.

We left with a few bottles and are looking forward to making some incredible sangria with them at home soon!

Courtyard Winery in the Strip District

Courtyard Winery opened a tasting room in the Strip District in early 2017. Their estate is located in the town of North East, PA, near the New York border on the shores of Lake Erie, and produces all manner of wines from dry to sweet. One of the owners was a former president at Welch's, so you know that the experience with grapes is vast.

Many of the wines we sampled from this estate are blends, which help bring out some nuanced flavors in grape varieties you wouldn't expect- in a good way of course. So next time you are in the Strip District stop by for a sampling of this very tasty vineyard!

Greenhouse Co-op in Greenfield

What do you get when you combine one part cider house and one part plant shop? Greenhouse Co-op in Greenfield, that is what.

This small shop opened in early 2024 to combine to of our favorite things in a single spot- ciders and plants. Grab a glass of their ciders, ranging from traditional to floral infused, and either grab a seat to enjoy the array of plants in the gorgeous setting or, as we prefer, shop!

While Greenhouse Co-op is a bit on the smaller side, the setting here is perfect whether you can snag a seat or are standing to peruse their wonderful offering of plants!

Wooden Door Winery in New Kensington

Wooden Door Winery in New Kensington is about 35 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh to the north east on route 28. Located on the grounds of a gorgeous homestead, this vineyard offers several cozy seating areas and a large selection of wine made from locally grown grapes.

As we know that the grapes in Pennsylvania tend to make for the best sweet wine, we stuck to those during our visit. Many of these are blended into proprietary names rather than just one grape variety at this vineyard (although they have a selection of those, too), so you would do well asking what grapes go into each blend prior to ordering.

The vineyard also does cider and even wine slushies using a mix of several wines which, although not traditional in any case, was incredibly refreshing on a hot end-of-summer day.

Wooden Door Winery also advocates responsible drinking rather hard compared to most, and even offers a shuttle service for those who drank too much or would like to go to a nearby business- a nice touch you do not see everywhere that we can always appreciate.

Overall, Wooden Door Winery is a solid estate that should have something for everyone!

Kavic Winery in Carnegie

Kavic Winery is one of those places you wouldn't expect to fall in love with the minute after you walk through the door- but you will.

This winery is the child of Michael and Patricia Kavic, a retired couple who wanted to bring their families' rich history of winemaking alive in Pittsburgh. From the minute you step in for a tasting you feel like one of the family, and between sampling roughly ten or so wines while learning about their local production, you'll quickly realize you are at the right place.

As Kavic Winery offers sample tastings of nearly all of their wines during a visit, we do not have to make a recommendation of our favorites. But if you're anything like us, odds are good you're going to leave with a bottle of their Riesling- it is one of the best we've tasted locally and we will be going back for more.

Greendance Winery in Mount Pleasant

Greendance Winery at Sandhill is a beautiful property located just outside of Mt Pleasant, about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The complimentary tastings they offer include 6 wines of your choice, ranging from dry to semi-dry to semi-sweet to sweet and even dessert wines and ports.

We thought that many of the wines we tried here were pretty dry, even some of the semi-sweet to sweet wines. Our favorite wine that we tried was the Isabella, a sweet blush wine.

One of the best things about this property is that they are also a fruit farm and have a strong focus on growing their own berries and apples. This means you can pick up some incredible products ranging from fresh fruit, pies, preserves, to fruit wines.

Naturally, if you're visiting a fruit farm you have to try their pie, and on our recent visit we tried a slice of brambleberry (mixed berries) and blueberry after our wine tasting- a must!

Greenhouse Winery in Irwin

Irwin’s resident winery, Greenhouse Winery, first opened in 2007. Since then they have undergone significant expansion including several satellite locations for wine tastings and bottle sales throughout Pennsylvania.

We first visited Greenhouse Winery at a satellite location near Pittsburgh that has since closed, but made the trip down to their idyllic tasting chateau on the top of a hill in the middle of nature in Irwin. The winery is a gorgeous building perfect for events and weddings, and even has a lot of other side amenities like a fire pit, horse shoes, bocce, and more

All of the wines here go down quick, and are also low on sulfites for those who have sensitivities to wine. Our favorites included April Showers, a semi-sweet wine with hints of peach, as well as the Pomegranate (especially in slushie form!). The latter is among the more special creations this vineyard makes as they mix the remaining fruit wine of any given batch with a standard wine.

If this is your kind of wine, keep one thing in mind- they’re only around for a while and once they’re gone no one knows when they come back!

Glades Pike Winery in Somerset

Glades Pike Winery is one of those places you can't miss when driving in the Laurel Highlands. This one is located just minutes from the likes of Hidden Valley , Kooser State Park , and Laurel Hill State Park and is a great stop after a long day out in nature.

While this one has a modest tasting room, the wine list more than makes up for that with ample dry wines, sweet wines, fruit wines, and more available to try in a flight. On the dry side this one had an impressive lineup of grapes you may not normally see in Pennsylvania such as Malbec, Tempranillo, and Malbec which are sourced from California and vinified on site.

Truly something for everyone indeed!

Winfield Winery in Cabot

Winfield Winery is a small winery located in Cabot, PA, a few miles from Todd Nature Reserve . But in the case of this particular winery, when we say small we mean it as they are located in a single family home!

Although this one lacks in size they make up for it with a sizable wine menu containing a full spectrum of dry, semi-dry, and sweet wines as well as plentiful fruit wines including creations we have not seen at others such as plum and yellow raspberry.

Drop by this one next time you're in the region for their free tastings and affordable bottles!

Raccoon Creek Winery

Raccoon Creek Winery is the resident winery at Kramer's Greenhouse near Hillman State Park and shares the bar space with the greenhouse's brewery venture, Coal Tipple Brewery .

As with most wineries in the region, the wine making endeavor started as a way to preserve the leftover fruit from the harvests- so you shouldn't be surprised to find out that the vast majority of the wines here are sweet and are made with ingredients other than grapes.

During our visit we were able to sample wines such as the Riesling (a dry variant that tasted like a crisp, green apple that is highly acidic), raspberry mead, kiwi pear, and even their own hard cider with four rather large pours coming in at just $7.

While we were not as impressed with the beer from Coal Tipple (mostly due to the brewery's young age), the wine at Raccoon Creek Winery shines and fruit wine lovers will surely be walking away with a bottle after a tasting (as we did with the kiwi pear).

Washington Winery in Washington

The tasting room for Washington Winery is located right in the heart of Washington, PA, and feels more like a wine accessory store over a winery (thanks in part due to the wealth of brewing equipment they sell on-site). What we like about this winery is that their offering runs the spectrum from those made with grapes imported from California and aged in wine barrels to sweet fruit grapes and more.

So whether you visit this one for a glass or get some bottles to go, odds are good you'll find several that are to your liking.

La Casa Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia

When we pulled up to La Casa Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia we were immediately impressed: this is one of the few wineries in the Pittsburgh region that has a full-on estate feel complete with perfectly manicured grounds and a beautiful tasting room. It was hard to believe we were just 30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh!

The winery uses grapes that are all grown in Pennsylvania- many from the Lake Erie region, and a few varietals that are grown right on the estate in Gibsonia.

The tasting room offers three complimentary samples of wines ranging from very dry reds and whites, to semi-sweets, to full on sweet wines, and even fruit wines. While we were predictably not fans of the super dry ones, we found the sweeter wines like the Concord, Niagara, Peach, Riesling, and Moscato to be much more balanced and structured than other sweet wines we've tried from the region.

You could spend a whole evening at Casa Narcisi as they have a full restaurant with outdoor seating in a pretty courtyard (the sun-dried tomato dipping oil is heavenly). Several nights a week they also have live music on their outdoor stage.

Vinoski Winery in Belle Vernon

Vinoski Winery opened in Westmoreland County in 2017, and from the moment you drive up to the estate you'll feel like you've been transported straight to Napa. The reason for this is that (if you haven't guessed from the photo) the word estate is a bit of a misnomer and the winery is located on the ground floor of a modern day castle.

What makes this one interesting is that the vast majority of the wines here are actually made in California at a property run by the Vinoski family, and the bottles are shipped back to Pennsylvania to be sold locally. So if you are a fan of New World, West Coast wines, this is the place for you (but they do have a few local, sweet wines for lovers of Concord and Niagara).

Five generous samples come in at $10, and samples of the premium collection will set you back $20- a steep price, but also worth it to try wines you just wont get locally as they also do not sell by the glass. Our personal favorite was the Riesling which was quite floral, almost Gewurztraminer like, and we left with two bottles to savor back home.

But with an estate like this, we really wished we could've cracked a bottle open while we were there.

We will be back for the ambiance alone!

Tattiebogle CiderWorks in Acme

When it comes to drinking delicious cider, sometimes you want to do it with a wonderful view. In southwest Pennsylvania, amazing views come in the Laurel Highlands, and Tattiebogle CiderWorks in Acme has a pretty stellar one at their location on Chestnut Ridge.

The cider producers here use a mix of heirloom trees from their properties plus apples sourced from orchards all around the state, and make a mix of classic ciders as well as those with modern twists like a hopped cider, flavored ciders, pepper infused creations, and more.

While we highly advocate visiting this one to enjoy a cider with the view, we have to admit, their product is pretty impressive view or not!

Christian W Klay Winery near Ohiopyle

Christian W Klay Winery is one of the closest to Ohiopyle State Park, making it the perfect stop to quench your thirst after a long day of hiking.

The winery sits on a patch of beautiful countryside where you can sit out and enjoy more traditional wines like their Blanc de LaFayette (a floral white) or Nemacolin Castle (a semi-dry similar to Riesling/Gewurztraminer) or some more unique creations like their Spiced Apple or Lavender Mist sweet sparkling wine- a personal favorite.

Most bottles at this winery cost between $14 and $22, making them a bit on the higher side for some local wineries; however, their prices are more than justified as they are as solid as they come for PA wines! Enjoy a bottle while there, take a few to go, and bask in the beauty that is southern Pennsylvania.

For those who want a bit more fortification in their beverages, head across the street to check out Ridge Runner Distillery for their moonshine and affordable cocktails as well. A perfect combo!

More Southwestern Pennsylvania Wineries Coming Soon

We’re continually visiting new local wineries and and will be updating this guide as we discover new ones worth your time in the region!

Looking for more local alcohol in Pittsburgh? Check out our Pittsburgh brewery and Pittsburgh wine bar guides, Wigle Whiskey , Liberty Pole Spirits , and Maggie's Farm Rum for more delicious creations!

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19 thoughts on “21 pittsburgh wineries, cider houses, and meaderies to visit”.

Narcissi winery in gibsonia is amazing! All their wines are very good and it has beautiful grounds. It has a fantastic restaurant as well.

Christian Klay winery in Chalk Hill, Fayette County has a delicious assortment of wines .

The scenery alone is worth the trip.

The Wooden Door Winery in Allegheny Township is amazing. Not only are their wines delicious, the outdoor seating area is great and the food is tasty!

I would have to whole heartedly agree. Wooden Door Winery in Allegheny Township needs to make the list of must see/visit wineries just outside “The Burgh”. They have an outstanding variety of delicious wines. The rustic, scenic and beautiful atmosphere creates a serene environment. Add the live music with the friendly, personable and hardworking ownership, you have a perfect evening that will create you coming back. Another added bonus is a 2 for 1 stop. You can enjoy a farm fresh gourmet dinner while you’re there. This is my ultimate weekend place to go come spring/summer. A must try!

I wholeheartedly agree – Wooden Door is a great find. I have to comment on the article’s referral to sweet wines. The better winemakers in the area bring in grapes from the more traditional winemakeing areas and make some great dry wines as well. Wooden Door’s Pinot Noir is terrific. They’re also opeing a second location nearby in an old church.

Yep, you are correct. I was just speaking on our opinion that the best local grape varieties are the sweet ones. The vineyards who import grapes from major producing regions can do fine dry wines for sure. I’ll have to try Wooden Door’s Pinot Noir next time we go. Thanks for the tip!

J&d wine cellars in eighty four, PA are wonderful. The wines are delicious and they are very welcoming. They will open on the days they normally don’t if you call ahead so you can visit.

J&D Cellars in Eighty Four, PA. Great selection of wines, lots of fun events planned thru out the year.

Kavic Winery in Carnegie. Excellent wine and the friendliest owners! Definitely a must on any Pittsburgh area wine list!

Nectar Valley Winery in Beaver County, PA… Great wine, atmosphere and staff!

Kavic Winery in Carnegie had award winning wines for every palate. Mr. & Mrs Kavic are fascinating hosts if you are fortunate enough to be there on a day they can spend time with you. We love it there!

Adding to our list. Thanks!

I would include B&L Wine Cellars in Cambria City (Johnstown) http://bandlwinecellars.com/

Their red wines are outstanding and the Cabernet Franc is a rarity for western PA.

Great wine………….wonderful people !!! Best place ever !!!!!!!!!!

Edgewood winery in Apollo is fantastic. Beautiful setting ..fantastic wine and food , and wonderful staff!!

Kavic Winery in Carnegie is amazing

We just opened a winery/Italian restaurant in Lawrenceville. We have 9 varietals of wines, mostly dry table wines, but we have an ice wine and a moscato as well. We also have a few uncommon wines that we feel are phenomenal, including Tannat from the Sacramento Valley, Montepulciano from Lodi, Ca, and Frascati, a white blend from the Lazio region near Rome Italy. We have tasting at the bar, sell by the bottle to take home, or by the glass or caraffe if you decide to try our wines with our traditional Italian peasant cuisine.

J&D Cellars Winery is an amazing local, family run, small batch winery in Washington County, specializing in low-sulfite vegan wines. We have a location in 84, Pa and a location next to the Meadows Casino. Visit our website, FB, or insta page for more details! We’d love to see yinz! Cheers!

Laurel Highlands Meadery has a tasting room in Irwin, PA and a tasting room in Greensburg, PA

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Best 13 Wineries in Pittsburgh PA: A Guide to the Top Local Vineyards

The Pittsburgh area is home to a variety of wineries, each offering a unique tasting experience. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From small, family-owned vineyards to larger, more established wineries, the region has plenty to offer.

One of the best things about the wineries in Pittsburgh is their commitment to quality. Many of the local wineries grow their own grapes and use traditional winemaking techniques to produce high-quality, flavorful wines. Visitors can sample a wide range of wines, from crisp whites to bold reds, and learn about the winemaking process from knowledgeable staff members. With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to find a favorite among the many wineries in the area.

The Wine Culture in Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA is home to a thriving wine culture, with many wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms located in and around the city. Western Pennsylvania’s climate and soil conditions make it an ideal place for growing grapes, and local wineries have capitalized on this by producing high-quality wines that are enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike.

There are many wineries in Pittsburgh, PA that offer tastings and tours, allowing visitors to sample a variety of wines and learn about the winemaking process. Some of the most popular wineries in the area include Ripepi Winery & Vineyard, Narcisi Winery, and J&D Cellars. These wineries offer a range of wines, from dry reds to sweet whites, and are perfect for both the casual wine lover and the wine connoisseur.

In addition to wineries, Pittsburgh, PA also has a number of wine bars and shops that cater to wine enthusiasts. These establishments offer a wide selection of wines from around the world, as well as local wines from the region. Many of these wine bars also offer food pairings and other events, making them a popular destination for those looking to enjoy a night out.

Top Wineries to Visit

La casa narcisi winery.

La Casa Narcisi Winery, located in Gibsonia, is a family-owned and operated winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful vineyard and tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: http://www.narcisiwinery.com/ Address: 4578 Gibsonia Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044, United States

Greenhouse Winery

Greenhouse Winery, located in Irwin, is a unique winery that specializes in fruit wines. They offer a wide variety of fruit wines, including apple, blueberry, and peach wines. Their tasting room is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine.

Website: http://www.greenhousewinery.com/ Address: 2155 Gracin Ln, Sewickley Township, PA 15642, United States

Bella Terra Vineyards

Bella Terra Vineyards, located in Belle Vernon, is a picturesque winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful outdoor seating area that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: http://bellaterravineyards.com/ Address: 121 Sunny Ln, Hunker, PA 15639, United States

Vinoski Winery

Vinoski Winery, located in Belle Vernon, is a family-owned and operated winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful vineyard and tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: http://www.vinoskiwinery.com/ Address: 333 Castle Dr, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, United States

Greendance Winery

Greendance Winery, located in Mount Pleasant, is a unique winery that specializes in fruit wines. They offer a wide variety of fruit wines, including apple, blueberry, and peach wines. Their tasting room is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine.

Website: http://www.greendancewinery.com/ Address: 306 Deerfield Rd, Mt Pleasant, PA 15666, United States

Wooden Door Winery

Wooden Door Winery, located in Turtle Creek, is a family-owned and operated winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful vineyard and tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: https://woodendoorwinery.com/ Address: 4087 Greenwood Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068, United States

Pittsburgh Winery

Pittsburgh Winery, located in the Strip District, is a unique urban winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: http://www.pittsburghwinery.com/ Address: 2809 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, United States

J&D Cellars

J&D Cellars, located in Eighty Four, is a family-owned and operated winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful vineyard and tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: https://jndcellars.com/the-street/ Address: 290 Roupe Rd, Eighty Four, Pennsylvania

Nova Cellars Winery

Nova Cellars Winery, located in Pulaski, is a family-owned and operated winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful vineyard and tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: http://www.nova.wine/ Address: 1474 PA-208, Pulaski, PA 16143, United States

Black Dog Wine Company

Black Dog Wine Company, located in Oakdale, is a unique winery that specializes in fruit wines. They offer a wide variety of fruit wines, including apple, blueberry, and peach wines. Their tasting room is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine.

Website: http://www.blackdogwinecompany.com/ Address: 7425 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale, PA 15071, United States

Christian W. Klay Winery

Christian W. Klay Winery, located in Chalk Hill, is a family-owned and operated winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful vineyard and tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: http://www.christianklaywinery.com/ Address: 412 Fayette Springs Rd, Chalkhill, PA 15421, United States

Stone Villa Wine Cellars

Stone Villa Wine Cellars, located in Acme, is a family-owned and operated winery that offers a wide variety of wines, including red, white, and sweet wines. They also have a beautiful vineyard and tasting room that provides a perfect atmosphere for wine tasting.

Website: http://stonevilla.com/ Address: 1085 Claypike Rd, Acme, PA 15610, United States

Red Fox Winery

Red Fox Winery, located in Hickory, is a unique winery that specializes in fruit wines. They offer a wide variety of fruit wines, including apple, blueberry, and peach wines. Their tasting room is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine.

Website: http://www.redfoxwineryandlounge.com/ Address: 80 Red Fox Rd, Hickory, PA 15340, United States

Wine Tasting Experience

Pittsburgh is home to several wineries that offer wine-tasting experiences for visitors. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking to try something new, there’s something for everyone.

At the wineries, visitors can sample a variety of wines, including sweet wines, Riesling, Mead, Chardonnay, Merlot, blush wines, sparkling wines, red wines, Blanc de Lafayette, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting bar is where visitors can try different wines and find their favorite.

The wineries also offer glasses of wine that can be enjoyed on-site or taken home. Visitors can also purchase bottles of their favorite wines to take home with them.

In addition to traditional wines, some wineries also offer cider-style wines, which are made from apples and other fruits. These wines are a great option for those who prefer a sweeter taste.

During the wine-tasting experience, visitors can learn about the winemaking process and the history of the winery. Some wineries also offer tours of their facilities, giving visitors an inside look at how the wine is made.

To enhance the wine-tasting experience, some wineries offer food pairings that complement the different wines. This can include cheese plates, charcuterie boards, and other small bites.

Unique Features of Pittsburgh Wineries

Pittsburgh wineries offer unique features that make them stand out from other wineries in the country. Here are some of the features that make Pittsburgh wineries special.

Outdoor Seating with Spectacular Views

Most Pittsburgh wineries offer outdoor seating areas with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can enjoy their wine while taking in the beautiful scenery. Some wineries have seating areas located on hilltops, providing panoramic views of the vineyards and the surrounding area.

Natural Setting

Many Pittsburgh wineries are located in natural settings, surrounded by forests, hills, and streams. The natural setting provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for visitors to enjoy their wine.

Hard Apple Cider

In addition to wine, many Pittsburgh wineries also produce hard apple cider. Visitors can sample different varieties of hard apple cider and learn about the cider-making process.

Rehearsal Dinners

Several Pittsburgh wineries offer rehearsal dinner packages for couples getting married. The wineries provide a beautiful setting for the rehearsal dinner and can accommodate large groups.

Tasting Rooms

Most Pittsburgh wineries have tasting rooms where visitors can sample different wines and learn about the winemaking process. The tasting rooms are staffed by knowledgeable wine experts who can answer questions and provide information about the wines.

Food Trucks

Some Pittsburgh wineries partner with local food trucks to offer visitors a variety of food options. Visitors can enjoy their wine while sampling delicious food from the food trucks.

Strip District

Several Pittsburgh wineries are located in the Strip District, a vibrant and bustling neighborhood known for its restaurants, shops, and markets. Visitors can explore the neighborhood and visit multiple wineries in one day.

Many Pittsburgh wineries have a resident winemaker who oversees the winemaking process. Visitors can meet the winemaker and learn about the winemaking process from an expert.

Most Pittsburgh wineries have ample parking for visitors, making it easy to visit multiple wineries in one day.

Local Wine Bars and Breweries

Pittsburgh is home to a variety of local wine bars and breweries that offer a unique experience for wine and beer enthusiasts. From cozy bars to outdoor patios, there is something for everyone. Here are a few of the top options:

• The Allegheny Wine Mixer in Lawrenceville offers a cozy atmosphere with a wide selection of wine and small plates. Outdoor seating is also available.
• Pittsburgh Winery in the Strip District offers wine tastings and a selection of wines for purchase. They also host live music events.
• Arsenal Cider House has multiple locations, including one in Lawrenceville. They offer a selection of ciders and meads, as well as small bites.
• ACME in Monongahela offers a variety of craft beers on tap and in bottles, as well as a selection of wine and cocktails.

These local spots offer a chance to try unique and locally made beverages while enjoying a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you prefer wine or beer, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Planning Your Visit

When planning a visit to the wineries in Pittsburgh, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. Here are some tips to help you plan your visit:

Research Wineries Ahead of Time

Before embarking on your wine-tasting adventure, it’s a good idea to research the wineries you plan to visit. Look up traveler favorites and ratings on websites such as TripAdvisor or Yelp to get an idea of which wineries are popular and highly recommended. You can also check out local winery associations or tourism boards for additional recommendations.

Consider Transportation

Since many of the wineries in Pittsburgh are located outside of the city, it’s important to consider transportation options. Some wineries may offer shuttle services or have partnerships with local transportation companies, so be sure to check ahead of time. Alternatively, you can rent a car or hire a private driver for the day.

Plan Your Route

Once you have a list of wineries you want to visit and transportation arranged, it’s time to plan your route. Consider the distance between each winery and the amount of time you want to spend at each location. It’s also a good idea to make reservations in advance, especially if you plan to visit on a weekend or during peak season.

Dress Appropriately

While wine tasting is a fun and casual activity, it’s important to dress appropriately. Opt for comfortable shoes, as you may be doing a lot of walking or standing. Additionally, some wineries may have dress codes or restrictions, so be sure to check ahead of time.

Bring Snacks and Water

Most wineries offer snacks and light bites, but it’s always a good idea to bring your own snacks and water. This is especially important if you plan to visit multiple wineries in one day, as it’s important to stay hydrated and fueled.

By following these tips, you can ensure a memorable and enjoyable visit to the wineries in Pittsburgh.

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May 19, 2018 by Madeline Quigley 1 Comment

Patio season is finally here! It’s time to sit back, relax, and sip on a local wine.

Western Pennsylvania has dozens of local wineries, many with scenic patios. Whether you’re looking for a new spot to grab drinks, or scouting a rehearsal dinner location, we’ve outlined some of our favorite local wineries in and around Pittsburgh!

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La Casa Narcisi Winery

Founded in 2001, Narcisi Winery has become Pittsburgh’s go-to destinations for everything from rehearsal dinners, to sipping wine on a patio with friends. The winery’s large complex is located in Gibsonia, and features a full restaurant, back yard, and bar. The outside dining area has a small stage and hosts performances on Friday and Sunday. The winery promise their location – nestled within the beautiful rolling hills of Western PA – will remind you of a Tuscan villa!

What to order: Chardonnay

La Casa Narcisi Winery (4578 Gibsonia Rd)

J&D Cellars

Eighty Four

Located in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania (close to Washington, PA), J&D Cellars makes small batch, high-quality wines. Stop by their tasting room to try a wide selection of wines. Thanks to their wonderful atmosphere, J&D Cellars is a fun stop to meet friends for a few glasses of wine. Guests are welcome to take a picnic, and enjoy their meal (with some wine!) on the property’s lush setting.

What to order: The Riesling

J&D Cellars (290 Roupe Rd)

Vinoski Winery

Belle Vernon 

For a true California Winery experience, head to Vinoski Winery in Belle Vernon. This tasting room is located inside of an actual castle, and it’s a serene setting to enjoy Vinoski’s California grapes. The winery aims to provide customers with a regal experience in a magnificent setting. Stop by to enjoy a bottle of wine and food on the patio. Reservations are not necessary, but are recommended to guarantee seating, especially on weekends when there is live entertainment.

What to order: The Zinfandel

Vinoski Winery (333 Castle Dr)

Engine House 25

Lawrenceville

Located just off Doughboy Square at the intersection of Butler and Penn Ave, EngineHouse 25 is local winery squeezed between The Strip District and Lawrenceville. In addition to being an operation winery, the historic building is also a wine cellar, a commercial photography studio, and the Roberto Clemente Museum. There is no shortage of things to do in this space! The space can accommodate rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, corporate events, product launches and parties! They also offer wine tasting in their cellar for a more intimate gathering. One of Pittsburgh’s premier cheese distributors, Wheel & Wedge also operates from the space, making EngineHouse 25 the perfect space to stop for a bottle of wine and cheese plate.

What to order: Grenache

Engine House 25 (3339 Penn Ave)

Pittsburgh Winery

Strip District

Very close to EngineHouse 25 is Pittsburgh Winery, another local wine shop and tasting room. Located in the cellar of an old bank building, guests are fully immersed in the winemaking experience. The space is used for onsite production and storage, and guests are seated among the barrels of aging wine. While their bold, dry wines are produced in Pittsburgh, their grapes are grown in California. Pittsburgh Winery is also a great place to see local music, as the location frequently has live shows!

What to order: Cabernet Sauvignon

Pittsburgh Winery (2815 Penn Ave)

Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar

As the name suggests, Arsenal Cider is a popular cider house located in the heart of Pittsburgh that specializes in hard apple cider, cider-style wines, and mead. The company started in Lawrenceville (right next to Arsenal Park!), but they have expanded to include taprooms at Trax Farms and Soergel Orchards. Their Lawrenceville location is housed inside of a historic row house that is charming all year round. Our favorite time to visit is in the summer because of Arsenal’s massive, outdoor “cider garden” with tons of seating. Throughout the summer they host live music, events, and food trucks.

What to order: Their classic “Fighting Elleck” cider

Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar (300 39th St)

Nova Cellars Winery

Nova Cellars is actually closer to Youngstown, Ohio, than it is Pittsburgh, but it’s well worth the trip to Pulaski, PA, to try some of these delicious wines! The winery recently move, and now Nova’s offers a pondside tasting room, fabulous outdoor seating, and plenty of live music. Bring along your beer-loving friends on the trip! The new tasting room at Nova has expanded to include Brew 32, a craft brewery and restaurant. The brewery features handcrafted beers and light fare in a 1900’s sports themed space.

What to order:  Merlot

Nova Cellars Winery (445 PA-208)

Black Dog Wine Company

Penn Hills 

Black Dog Wine Company many only have been established in 2016, but they’re already producing several award-winning wines! This a boutique winery is located in the countryside of Allegheny County, just 15 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. In addition to their Riesling and and Blush wines, Black Dog also produces wines with fun names and flavors, like “Tipsy Turkey,” a pumpkin-spiced wine, and “Johnny Applespice,” a Sweet Apple Spice wine.

Black Dog is currently in the process of moving their winery and is not open at this time.

What to order:  Trophy Wife, a sweet white made from Diamond Grapes, which wine Best White Sweet Wine & Double Gold in the 2018 PA Wine Competition

Black Dog Wine Company (7425 Steubenville Pike)

Laurel Highlands Meadery

Interested in learning more about mead? Head down to Irwin, PA, and check out the popular Laurel Highlands Meadery. The local honey-wine producer is dedicated to making high-quality, artisan mead in small batches. Whether you like sweet or dry, a dessert wine or table wine, Laurel Highlands Meadery has something for you. Their taproom in Downtown Irwin is open Thursday – Saturday.

What to order:  Any of their meads! Fun Fact:  If you have seasonal allergies, eating (or drinking) local honey is the best thing to prevent them.  Why it’s special: Local Pittsburgh honey!

Laurel Highlands Meadery (106 4th St)

Greenhouse Winery

Also in Irwin, Pa, is Greenhouse Winery. This boutique winery has been in operating since 2007, offering guests at their tasting room a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy good wine, good friends, and good times. Beer fans are welcome – the Greenhouse now serves PA craft beer! Guests are welcome to bring their own appetizers, and Greenhouse is pet friendly (lawn only). Be sure to stop by for their “Pizza on the Patio” Wednesdays, where guests receive a free pizza with a wine purchase!

What to order:  Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

Greenhouse Winery  (1048 Pinewood Road)

Kavic Winery

Kavic Winery has wine making in their DNA. The grandparents of owners Michael and Patricia Fleck Kavic were involved with making wine while in Europe. When they arrived to the United States from Italy and Serbia, they brought their winemaking skills and passion with them. Kavic winery continues this tradition 10 minutes south of Pittsburgh in Carnegie, PA. All of their grapes are locally grown, and they are currently constructing a vineyard 5 miles from the winery.

What to order:  The  2015 Chardonnay

Kavic Winery (1013 Campbells Run Rd)

Greendance Winery

Mt. Pleasant

The onsite winery extension of the famous Sandhill berries farm, Greendance Winery, is the perfect place to sip delicious wines made from raspberries, blackberries, red currants, black currants, gooseberries, blueberries, strawberries, elderberries, and apples – all grown on the farm! The small, but beautiful outdoor space is a tucked into the natural foliage of the garden. In the mood for something sweet? Stop by the dessert stand (outside in the garden!) which features an old-fashioned kitchen that serves whatever pies are fresh that day!

What to order:  The Isabella

Greendance The Winery at Sandhill (306 Deerfield Road)

Bella Terra Winery 

Pet-friendly Bella Terra Vineyards in Hunker, Pennsylvania, offers live entertainment every weekend at their vineyards from May through October. The vineyards sit on 17 acres, including a three-acre lake and vineyard. They offer dry, semi-sweet, and sweet wines, including Diamond Rio, Sunday Afternoon, and a Riesling.

What to order:  Sweet Finley

Red Fox Winery & Lounge

Hickory, PA 

South of Pittsburgh you’ll find Red Fox Winery & Lounge, a rustic winery and tasting room with event space – and cabins for rent, too. Red Fox Winery offers at least eight wines at a time, including seasonal wines to dry reds and whites. They also regularly have live music on Sunday nights.

Red Fox Winery & Lounge   (80 Red Fox Road, Hickory)

What to order:  Red Fox Red

Apis Mead & Winery

Close to Kavic Winery is Apis Mead & Winery, another popular meadery in Pittsburgh. At their taproom in Carnegie, guests will be able to taste their local Honeywine made with 100% local bedillion honey. Choose from 15+ meads and fruit wines from their 40+ seat tasting room. Pittsburghers can also find Apis at Pittsburgh bars and breweries like VooDoo Brewing, Giant Eagle Market District, Smallman Galley, Shubrew, Pork n Beans, Industry Public House, and many more !

What to order: The Mellifera

Apis Mead & Winery (212 E Main St)

The Wooden Door Winery

New Kensington

The Wooden Door Winery has two locations in Allegheny Township and Vandergrift, PA (northeast of Pittsburgh). The Vandergrift location is a beautiful 1896 church turned winery. Because of this, their inside tasting room is just as interesting as their beautiful patio. At both locations, the aim is for the guests to find a warm and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy Wooden Door’s quality wines.

What to order: Guilty Pleasures or the Noiret

Wooden Door Winery

Ripepi Winery

Monongahela

Head to Monongahela, PA to discover the beauty of Ripepi Winery. Founded by Richard Ripepi in 1987, what started as a few rows of grapes is now a ten acre vineyard with a public tasting room and shops. Enjoy the vistas at Ripepi with a glass of their Cabernet Sauvignon, or Riesling, in hand. Tours and private events are available at this space.

What to order:  Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Ripepi Winery (93 Van Voorhis Ln)

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Lisa Loeb adds Pa. concert to ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ tour: How to get tickets

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Lisa Loeb will perform on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at City Winery in Pittsburgh. Here, she performs at the "Revolutionary Women in Music" event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March. Judie Vegh, Special to Cleveland.com

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This week, Grammy Award-winning singer Lisa Loeb added six dates to her “Stay (I Missed You)” tour, including one stop in Pa.

She will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at City Winery in Pittsburgh.

City Winery said, “Many of us recognize her from the platinum-selling Number 1 hit song ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ from the film ‘Reality Bites.’ Since then, she has enjoyed a successful career in music, film, television, voice-over work and children’s recordings. In addition to raising two children in LA, she stays busy working on her growing eyewear line, her music for grown-ups as well as books and CD’s for kids and families. Her most recent collection of songs is called ‘A Simple Trick To Happiness.’”

In May, Loeb will tour with Lyle Lovett. In July she will tour with Straight No Chaser. She also will be at the 2024 Oceans Calling Festival, Sept. 27-29, in Ocean City, Maryland. She will perform on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Her current tour with Lovett includes these dates:

May 1 - Ridgefield, Connecticut

May 3 - New London, Connecticut

May 4 - Providence, Rhode Island

May 6 - Nashua, New Hampshire

May 7 - Boston, Massachusetts

May 11 - Kingston, New York

May 12 - Geneva, New York

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10021 West Main Road North East, PA 16428 (814) 725-0236

Hours Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Courtyard Winery — Pittsburgh Strip District

108 19 th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 408-3237

Hours Wednesday: 11-4

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Courtyard Winery — Ross Park Mall

1000 Ross Park Mall  Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (814)- 981-0192

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21875 Indiana Road Smicksburg, PA 16256 (814) 257-8696

Hours Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Our Pittsburgh limo wine tours last 6 hours and are generally done from 12pm to 6pm. We try to visit 4 wineries in the local area during your limo wine tour. 

Due to COVID regulations the tastings are no longer complimentary, however the wineries do sell generous flights and glasses of wine.

Here is a list of some of the wineries we take people to:

• Fractured Grape
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• Knockin Noggin
• Nova Wine Cellars
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• Talerico’s

Get a group of your friends and spend the afternoon sipping wine and hanging out listening to music and enjoying wine.

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The Allegheny West Civic Council (AWCC) is thrilled to welcome guests once again to tour Pittsburgh’s smallest historic neighborhood. Tour & Tasting is a docent-led walking tour of six properties. At each property, guests will enjoy a unique food and wine paired experience, surrounded by lovingly restored properties and gorgeous garden spaces. We are excited to announce three never-shown properties will be on the tour this year.

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Friday, June 28, 2024 @ 5:00 pm  |  Saturday, June 29, 2024 @ 1:00 pm or 5:00 pm

Tickets: $100 | Must be 21 years or older.

Allegheny West Civic Council welcomes you to a walking tour of historic Allegheny West. This docent-led tour will guide you through Pittsburgh’s smallest historic neighborhood sharing the rich history of a bygone era. The tour starts at Holmes Hall and continues through the neighborhood visiting six additional homes and gardens. Guests will have their palates delighted with small plates from some of Pittsburgh’s great eateries and complemented with perfectly paired wines. Our “Tour & Tasting” event continues to grow as one of the premier experiences in Pittsburgh. Tickets are limited and it sells out so purchase early!

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Allegheny City, now Allegheny West once was the home of “Millionaire’s Row”, one of the most prestigious addresses in the country.  Through the hard work of our dedicated residents and the proceeds from events like the “Tour & Tasting” the AWCC supports projects preserving our history and significant structures. Thank you for helping to support the community programs of the Allegheny West Civic Council.

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Pittsburgh, PA, has a growing wine industry and is home to several wineries and vineyards. This is thanks to its climate that can support the cultivation of certain grape varieties and the production of wine. The nearby Laurel Highlands region, located southeast of Pittsburgh, is known for its wineries and vineyards. So it is a great stop if you want to enjoy high-quality fruit wines and a beautiful location. If you are a wine enthusiast and enjoy wine-tasting tours, we have a fantastic transportation service that can help you add a touch of style to your tour experience. We can adapt to your itinerary and take you anywhere you want efficiently and safely. The best part of hiring a designated driver is that you can drink safely and not worry about having to drive later. To us, your safety it's the most important thing, without leaving aside the fun.

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Whether you are a wine expert or it is your first time wine tasting, one thing is sure: you will have a great time. Wine tours provide an opportunity to learn about the wine-making process, from vine to bottle. Usually, during the tour, you can see all the behind-the-scenes. You can gain insights into grape varieties, cultivation techniques, and the difficulties of wine production. Of course, one of the best parts is the wine tasting. This allows you to explore and expand your palate by trying various styles and varieties. It's a great way to discover new favorites and expand your wine knowledge. And all this while having a fun time with your group of friends or family. A wine tour is an excellent opportunity for socializing, and our limousines and party buses will take the experience to the next level.

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We know tastes and preferences vary, but we want to suggest well-rated wine tours in Pittsburgh. Narcisi Winery, if you want to enjoy a broad range of wines, including reds, whites, and rosés. Pittsburgh Winery, known for its urban wine-making approach. Christian W. Klay Winery, located in the scenic Laurel Highlands region, we recommend their Blanc de Lafayette white wine. Greenhouse Winery produces various wines, including traditional and fruit wines. And lastly, R Wine Cellar, a boutique winery focusing on small-batch, handcrafted wines. Of course, you might have a favorite winery or a specific winery you want to visit. No matter which one(s) you choose for your wine tour, we will transport you there! Count on us.

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Little Big Town is ringing in their 25th anniversary in style.

The jubilant country group just announced their ‘Take Me Home Tour’ that will take them to arenas all over North America with special guests Sugarland and The Castellows from October through December.

Along the way, the “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” band is scheduled to drop into Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Before that, the Grammy winners hit stadiums with George Strait and Chris Stapleton this summer.

That includes a stop at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Saturday, June 8 for the trio.

They’ll also headline at Santa Rosa, CA’s Country Summer Festival and play a handful of gigs overseas.

For fans that can’t wait to sing along to “Girl Crush,” “Boondocks,” “Pontoon” and more, tickets can be secured for all North American Little Big Town concerts as soon as today.

Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, April 12, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Little Big Town tickets 2024

A complete calendar including all Little Big Town North American headlining tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.

George Strait tour 2024

On top of the tour, LBL is opening for Strait along with Chris Stapleton from May through December.

To find out if their stadium tour is headed to a city near you, check out their ten-concert schedule here:

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:

Country Summer Festival 2024

On June 14-16, Little Big Town will lend their talents to the 2024 Country Summer Festival at Santa Rosa, CA’s Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

They’ll be joined by huge names like Old Dominion , Jordan Davis , Jo Dee Messina , Walker Hayes and Maddie and Tae .

Want to go?

Single and multi-day passes can be scooped up here .

Little Big Town set list

Curious which cuts make it to the stage?

For a closer look, take a look at what Little Big Town played at a recent gig in Oklahoma, courtesy of Set List FM .

01.) “Boondocks” 02.) “All Summer” 03.) “Hell Yeah” 04.) “Little White Church” 05.) “Throw Your Love Away” 06.) “Next to You” 07.) “Better Man” (Taylor Swift cover) 08.) “Day Drinking” 09.) “Rich Man” 10.) “Three Whiskeys and the Truth” 11.) “Evangeline”

12.) “One More Song” 13.) “Tornado” 14.) “Stay All Night” 15.) “Pontoon” Encore

16.) “Girl Crush” 17.) “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” 18.) “Friends of Mine”

Little Big Town new music

In tandem with the tour announcement, Little Big Town dropped the single “Take Me Home.”

The five-minute jam, which happens to be a Phil Collins cover, was recorded with Sugarland.

If you’d like to hear for yourself, you can find “Take Me Home” here .

Little Big Town special guests

At all of their ‘Take Me Home’ gigs, Little Big Town will be joined by Sugarland — who just reunited after a seven-year hiatus — and The Castellows.

Sugarland: “Stuck Like Glue”

The Castellows: “Hurricane”

Country stars on tour in 2024

Dust off the cowboy boots, country fans.

Many of the biggest names in the industry are touring all over North America this year.

Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

•  Kacey Musgraves

•  Miranda Lambert

• Carrie Underwood

• Lainey Wilson

Who else is boot scooting on the road in the near future? Check out our list of the 50 biggest country stars on tour in 2024 here to find out.

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No human remains found during search in connection to 1980s Pittsburgh cold case

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Police Cold Case unit searched for answers in a decades-old case on Monday.

Police and a plumbing company dug in Perry South, on Bonvue Street where a home used to be.

“We’re making sure we didn’t just fluff it off and not take it seriously,” Pittsburgh Police cold case detective George Satler told Channel 11

When cold case Detective Satler got a call about a possible body buried on Bonvue Street in Perry North, he wanted to make sure he followed up on every lead.

>>> Pittsburgh police cold case unit will search land for human remains next week

The call came from a woman, who is now in her 40s, but has a memory of her father possibly burning a body back in the early 1980′s — when she was 4 years old.

“It had been bothering her, and it came back. I did ask her why she hadn’t called sooner, and she mentioned it had been bothering her, and was on her mind over the years,” he said.

After looking into the case, Detective Satler discovered there could be some legitimacy

“What made it a little bit more believable was the fact that this individual was her father, and was investigated for a homicide in Maine.

The father’s name is Thomas Smith, and Detective Satler confirmed with Maine State Police that he was questioned in the death and disappearance of Pamela Webb, who was murdered on the way to visit her boyfriend in New Hampshire.

Crews did not find a body on Bonvue Street, but neighbors were stunned that the dig search was happening on their small street.

“Unbelievable. I hope they solve the mystery for the families. It’s sad but it is intriguing have to say,” neighbor Michele Wine said.

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Chappell Roan brings spunk, pink sparkles to Pittsburgh with ‘Midwest Princess’ tour

Amid a sea of pink cowboy hats, boots and sparkles at Stage AE Friday night was Chappell Roan.

The 26-year-old singer from Missouri, brought her spunky “Midwest Princess” tour to Pittsburgh, starting strong with “Femininomenon” as the opener.

She then played through “Naked In Manhattan,” “After Midnight” and “Picture You” — suggestive and catchy tunes, similar to her entire discography.

“Can you believe it?” Roan asked the audience in the middle of “Naked In Manhattan.” “We’re in Pittsburgh!”

The crowd turned on phone lights to accompany the ballad “Picture You.” The seductive lyrics were met with angelic lighting and presentation during the number.

The tour showcases all the songs from her 2023 debut album titled “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.”

Roan was bubbly and energetic throughout her set, running and skipping around the stage.

She also played “Casual” and “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl,” which garnered high energy from the audience.

At the beginning of “HOT TO GO!,” Roan taught the dance moves that go along with her lyrics to the song.

“It’s like the YMCA but harder,” she said, “but I believe in you.”

Chappell Roan leads the audience in the dance to her hit song “HOT TO GO!” “It’s like the YMCA but harder,” she said @TribLIVE pic.twitter.com/QDf0Qtx12e — Megan Swift (@mgswift7) April 6, 2024

Next, Roan played what she called her favorite song on her debut album: “Guilty Pleasure.”

The tune gives a false sense of calm at the onset, promising what listeners believe to be another ballad — until it completely shifts gears into a pop anthem. She performed the upbeat section under funky rainbow lights.

By this point in her 80-minute set set, Roan decided she needed to ditch her high-heeled pink, sparkly boots for sneakers. She was fanning herself as well.

“Guys, I feel like I can’t dance as hard as I want to in these boots,” she confessed.

The crowd responded with chants of “Take them off!”

“What show is this, like 32 or something?” Roan said. “I’m tired!”

She took a breather with another emotional ballad: “Coffee,” which she said she always forgets some of the words to while performing. The song had an acoustic accompaniment on guitar.

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The concert became even more emotional with the performance of “Kaleidoscope,” arguably the biggest tear-jerker on Roan’s album.

Beforehand, she thanked the audience for coming out and for dressing so beautifully.

“I hope you don’t feel like you have to be anyone but yourself here,” she said during the intro. “You can be the version of yourself that you are too scared to be outside of here, and guess what? We will love you anyway.”

Roan also expressed how grateful she is to be openly queer and be able to have drag queens open for her. At each city where she performs, she recruits local drag queens to perform.

Pittsburgh-based drag queens who opened for Roan include: Lydia Kollins, Dixie Surewood and Amber Hudson.

During “Kaleidoscope,” the audience turned their phone lights back on to wave back and forth. After the number, Roan expressed her thanks for the abundance of twinkles.

“It makes me feel like a real pop star,” she said.

Roan also performed a cover of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”

A cover of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” by Chappell Roan here at State AE @TribLIVE pic.twitter.com/HMfH69f6zf — Megan Swift (@mgswift7) April 6, 2024

She paid homage to her 17-year-old self by singing an older tune not on the album, “School Nights.”

But, it came with a plot twist: rock undertones, which aren’t present in the recording on music platforms.

Roan’s new single, “Good Luck, Babe!” came out on Friday, and she got to perform it for the first time since its release in Pittsburgh.

“It’s a very special day today,” she said. “You’re the first audience I’ve ever sung that song with … that’s amazing!”

The tune ushers in a new era for Roan’s music, and it signifies what’s to come from the rising star.

Roan has been opening for Olivia Rodrigo since her “Guts” tour launched at the end of February. In addition to more of her tour performances, Roan is set to make festival appearances at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Governors Ball, according to Rolling Stone.

To close out the night, she performed her powerhouse hit that became popular last summer “Red Wine Supernova,” as well as “My Kink Is Karma.”

Roan returned to the stage sporting a hot pink fringe sparkly cowboy hat for her encore, which included the ballad “California” and, of course, her signature song: “Pink Pony Club.”

Megan Swift is a TribLive reporter covering trending news in Western Pennsylvania. A Murrysville native, she joined the Trib full time in 2023 after serving as editor-in-chief of The Daily Collegian at Penn State. She previously worked as a Jim Borden Scholarship intern at the Trib for three summers. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Chappell Roan setlist Femininomenon Naked in Manhattan After Midnight Picture You Casual Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl Hot to Go! Guilty Pleasure Coffee Kaleidoscope Bad Romance (Lady Gaga cover) School Nights Good Luck, Babe! Red Wine Supernova My Kinks is Karma Encore California Pink Pony Club

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