By: Danica Serena Stockton By: Danica Serena Stockton | June 27, 2023 | Culture, Magazine, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Feature, Guide, Drink, List - Entertainment,
Enjoy these wine experiences this summer. Here are some of the best wine spots and wine clubs in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
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Taste dry red, dry white and off-dry flights of wine at Amalthea Cellars just 25 miles southeast of Center City Philadelphia. Sourced from the Outer Coastal Plain of south New Jersey, the grapes originate from an American Viticultural Area. Amalthea Cellars won Best Local Wine 2019 from Best of Philly. www.amaltheacellars.com | 856-768-8585
Wine Spectator has recognized and awarded Caffe Aldo Lamberti in Cherry Hills for outstanding wine offerings and programs. Dine privately with close friends and family in the Sonoma, Bordeaux or Tuscan wine cellars, which collectively house over 15,000 bottles. www.caffelamberti.com | 856-663-1747
Guinness World Records determined that Panorama Wine Bar has the largest wine keeper measuring over 13 feet long, almost eight feet high and nearly two feet deep. With over 150 wines offered by the glass, more than 400 reserve bottles and upward of 30 sommelier-curated wine flights, Panorama Wine Bar is an experience every wine enthusiast should have. www.pennsviewhotel.com | 215-922-7800
10 miles across the Delaware River Versi Vino offers food and wine pairings. Order a tasting, half glass, full glass or bottle with the comprehensive wine list. www.versivino.com | 856-320-2812
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The wine club at William Heritage Winery offers two types of memberships. The Estate Club includes dry reds, whites and the occasional rosé while the Red Club is strictly red wine only. Members of both clubs receive three bottles four times a year in March, June, September and December. www.heritagewinenj.com | 856-589-4474
The Wine School of Philadelphia has exclusive food and wine events, tastings and discounted wine classes and courses for the members of their wine club. Sign up for upcoming tasting classes, including Wine 101: Learn About Wine on September 21, Spain Vs. France on September 23 and Exotic Wines on September 28. www.vinology.com | 215-965-1514
Photography by: Courtesy of Panorama; By Steve Legato