This is one of those valuable jewels just outside of Harrisburg that many need to know about. Great…read moreambiance, great service, and terrific food!

My husband and I stopped here after being given a recommendation, and oh my goodness are we glad we…read morelistened. This place was wonderful. Every wine we tasted, even if not our forte, had a unique and robust flavor. They have varieties for every wine connoisseur, dry to sweet to fruity to ports. We enjoyed every sample we tried and bought a large selection at the end. Their food is just as great as their wines. We got a cheesesteak, and I have to say it was the best cheesesteak I've ever had. The peppers and onions were cooked to perfection, the meat was cooked and seasoned so well, the cheese cooked into the meat, and the serving was large. It's location is also a perk, with beautiful views and woods surrounding. The staff was great to chat with and fun people. Highly recommend!

This winery will always have a negative memory in my mind. The negative isn't about the winery, but…read morewe had received some sad news that my wife's step mom wasn't going to make it. This was a sad way to start wine tasting, put a sour taste in our mouths. However all of the wines that we tasted we liked. We purchased a single bottle. If the time was better, we would have stayed for a drink. Next time we can do that.

We stopped in for a wine tasting. They had plenty of options to choose from (especially if you're a…read morewhite wine drinker) we sat in the tasting room and got to go through at our own speed. They had some pretzels to snack on which is always a plus. We walked out with 2 bottles of wine and some cute gifts from their gift shop. Definitely recommend stopping in!!

Lovely setting looking down the Cumberland Valley. There is the wine store and deck over looking…read morethe vineyard and a large field where the music and food truck operate. People bring their own chairs and set up camp. We had a bottle of Serval Blanc that was nice and fruity but not too sweet. The food truck on our visit had great crab sandwich and fries. The people who work here are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. They have a variety of interesting events. There was no music cover. I would not mind paying a music cover for better known music like the Le Blancs, Cumberland Honey or Big Sky Quartet. https://thelongshotfarm.com

I loved everything about this place. Especially knowing that it's just 10 minutes away from my new…read morehome. The wine was delicious. I did the flight and enjoyed the rose the most so I bought a couple of bottles for myself and my boyfriend's mom. The service was impeccable. Everyone was so friendly, loving, and kind. When I described what I like, they knew EXACTLY what to give me to try. The ambiance was EVERYTHING. Inside was spacious and well-decorated but the outside?! Wow. What a beautiful view of the land and the mountains. Perfect place for a girls day out, date, wedding, you name it. I cannot wait to go back!

I've been to Spring Gate a couple of times for a few drinks, a little music, and some quality…read morepeople-watching. So far, I haven't been there during warm weather, but I can only imagine that it gets to be even more interesting as the weather warms, summer attire replaces heavier cold weather garb. The place is huge -- something like a campus with several different bars and seating areas instead of lecture halls, much of which is outdoors -- so I'm very interested to see what the warmer seasons hold as the cold weather adjustments are retired until Fall. Service is generally quick and friendly, though it's all walk-up, so make sure to consider that when you choose your footwear for a visit -- I've seen some interesting and awkward challenges with heels. I think the only detractor to my visits is that, not being a wine person due to an allergy, they don't have a lot of options otherwise. I think there's an opportunity to partner with a local brewery to expand their inventory a bit. I'll definitely return from time to time because the combination of music and wine makes for some wonderful entertainment!

Our first Harvest Hosts experience was a success! Spring Gate Estate was the perfect overnight stop…read moreafter a day at Hershey Park. I liked how welcoming the hosts were and how Spring Gate offers something for everyone -  beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. They had a few food trucks on site, live music, and a few board games as well. We definitely plan to be back!

Pricing for seltzers (cut waters) is extremely high it's ridiculous. Like drink are priced double…read morecompared to liquor store or other places. Also get little to no service

Quite possibly the rudest and most ignorant staff ever encountered. I was visiting from out of…read morestate and went in the store with three other locals. Each of us purchased something different. Only two of us were ID'd at the registered. Of course my out of state ID required a more in-depth inspection as expected. However, I am 26, and this was an unexpired, good condition, license from a Real ID State (NC). An employee, who was younger than me I might add, snapped my license in half to the point where it was only held together by lamination and then told me it would not scan properly. I wonder why?!. According to the employee it is PA policy to bend ID's to the point of breaking and then scan them. ??? The emoloyees we're quite unapologetic and inconsistent with they're explanation of why this happened. To the point where it was not worth the time and effort to argue with them. The rest of the weekend I visited at least 15 establishments in the area each of which sold and/or served alcoholic beverages. Each time I was ID'd, most of the time scanned, with my broken license and allowed to stay and partake in festivities. In fact, two days after the incident, I returned to the same store and wasn't even carded when purchasing more beer! Why was only part of our party carded? Why was only my ID bent? Why didn't they scan it first? Why did EVERY OTHER ESTABLISHMENT have no issue with my ID, whether scanning or visual? Why wasn't I carded two days later by other employees? This establishment's employees and manager clearly lack any knowledge of driver's licenses from any state other than PA. Additionally they showed inconsistency with their carding policy and an overlaying disrespectful attitude toward customers. But hey, great selection though.

TRICK OR TREAT! Except this time, there's WINE!…read more As a 40-something adult who still thoroughly enjoys Halloween, I'm always looking for fun ways to celebrate spooky season that don't involve borrowing someone's children to go trick-or-treating. So when I stumbled across TWO Halloween events at The Vineyard at Hershey on social media, Adult Trick or Treat AND Trick or Treat Wine Flights, happening at the same place on the same day, I figured the Universe was trying to tell me something. Challenge accepted! I dug out my bank robber costume, purchased tickets for both experiences through Eventbrite and headed off on my Halloween adventure! The wine flight cost $24.46 in advance versus $25 at the event, and Adult Trick or Treat was $27.63 in advance. Just over $52 for an afternoon of Halloween fun? Seemed reasonable to me! I arrived around 12:30pm on a gorgeous October afternoon. It was about 65°, the sun was shining and the fall colors were beautiful! Parking was plentiful, but figuring out where to go was a bit of an adventure itself. Signage could've been better for first-time visitors. After investigating several locked doors, I eventually discovered that my wine flight was being served at an outdoor bar that looked a bit like a beer hut. The staff member was super friendly, and since I'd purchased my ticket ahead of time, getting my flight was quick and easy. A few minutes later, I was handed a tray with FIVE wines and a mystery bag of candy. HALLOWEEN FOR GROWN-UPS! I found a sunny table outside and got down to the very serious business of pairing wine with Halloween candy. Five different wines, five different candies and absolutely no need to walk around the neighborhood knocking on strangers' doors. THIS is how trick-or-treating should work at my age! My favorite pairing was the Twisted Kiss wine with a Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme bar. And here's the funny part. I am NOT a Cookies 'n' Creme person. Never have been. But paired with that wine?! OH MY! It completely changed the experience! I didn't finish all the candy, but I can assure you that not a drop of wine went to waste! At 1:30pm, it was time for the second half of my visit: ADULT TRICK OR TREAT! I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but I was dressed as a bank robber and ready to collect some loot! We were given cards to complete by visiting five Halloween-themed game stations scattered around the property: Find the Eyeball, Eyeball Race, Ring Toss, Skull Pong and Who Am I? Four stations were easy to complete solo, which I appreciated as someone who frequently adventures alone. The final station, Who Am I?, required a team effort, kind of like Guess Who. Fortunately, by that point I'd made some new friends along the way, so we teamed up and had a great time playing a couple of rounds together. And THAT is one of my favorite things about solo adventuring. You show up somewhere by yourself, dressed as a bank robber, and somehow end up making friends while playing Halloween games. Life is weird and wonderful! With our cards completed, we headed to the patio bar to collect our prizes. Each of us received a little trick-or-treat bag filled with candy and Halloween trinkets. Was I ridiculously excited about receiving a bag of Halloween goodies as a grown woman? ABSOLUTELY! PRO TIP: Adult Trick or Treat is for ages 21 and older, requires a valid ID and takes place outside on grassy areas, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. After finishing my Halloween festivities, I wandered down to the dock overlooking the pond. And I'm SO glad I did! The autumn leaves were gorgeous, reflecting in the water beneath the afternoon sunshine. I sat there for a while, listening to the live music drifting across the property and simply enjoying the beautiful October day. It was one of those unexpected little moments when you realize that you don't need to be doing anything else. You're exactly where you want to be, doing exactly what you want to do. What a perfect way to spend Halloween. Kudos to The Vineyard at Hershey for putting together TWO fantastic adult Halloween experiences! The wine and candy pairings were creative and delicious, the trick-or-treat games were genuinely fun, the staff were friendly and the entire afternoon gave this 40-something solo adventurer a chance to celebrate Halloween without feeling like I needed to borrow a kid to participate. I'll absolutely be keeping The Vineyard at Hershey on my radar for next Halloween, and probably well before then! After all, I came dressed as a bank robber, collected a bag of loot, drank some wine, made some friends and escaped to a beautiful dock overlooking a pond. I'd say I made out like a bandit!

I recently visited The Vineyard at Hershey for an evening of live music and wine, and it turned…read moreinto one of those relaxed summer nights you wish could last a little longer. A few highlights from our visit: Live music created a fun and lively atmosphere throughout the evening. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, making it easy to put together a picnic-style experience. Plenty of space to sit, relax, and enjoy conversation with friends and family. Ample parking available on-site. Food trucks were available in addition to the winery's offerings. For wine, we tried the Twilight sparkling wine: A semi-sweet sparkling wine with notes of dark cherry, plum, and berries that finishes clean and refreshing. It was excellent and quickly became the highlight of the night. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up purchasing a second bottle to take home. A few things to keep in mind: Parking is on grass, which wasn't an issue during our visit. While there are no stairs to navigate, there are a few gentle hills and inclines leading to the seating areas. Popular events can draw a crowd, so arriving a bit early may help you secure a good spot. What stood out most was the atmosphere. We weren't the only ones taking advantage of the beautiful weather. Groups were gathered around tables enjoying wine, music, food, and conversation, creating a welcoming and festive environment without feeling overcrowded. Overall, The Vineyard at Hershey is a fantastic destination for a relaxing evening. Between the live music, excellent wine, food options, and scenic setting, it's an easy place to spend several enjoyable hours. We'll definitely be returning for another bottle of Twilight and another night under the stars

I love Nissley wines! I came for their tap the tanks event (I know i am late with this review lol)…read moreand I had so much fun. I learned so much and tasted a few good wines. Ended up leaving with two bottles of wine! I want to just say, that I absolutely fell in love with this place. It's beautiful. I've been twice since the event. Everyone is always so friendly and kind too. I love going to buy the wines and just walk around the area. Really nice spot and by far my favorite in PA.

We attended tap the tanks and really enjoyed ourselves. They was live music, wine tasting and…read morecharcuterie boxes. Everyone was helpful and friendly. We will continue to support Nissley

Was in town for an event and had this on my bookmarks to try! I've never been a huge fan of Mead…read morebut I was hoping maybe I just had some bad samples. We decided to share a flight which was $9. But really it wasn't like flights, they just let us sample a bunch. I am not sure how many we sampled but I am guessing we got our $9 worth although I wish they'd discount the flights/sampling if you purchase. We did get a bottle to go for a gift and the total came to around $32. Some of the flavors were really yummy and the ingredients are all fresh and some local I believe which I like. I also like that they do cocktails in house and they fresh squeeze lemons, limes, oranges, etc for whatever they're concocting. The atmosphere is cozy - like a cute coffee shop and decorated nice. Reminds me of my college days at the Allen in Annville...They don't serve food but they welcome you to bring your own food. Also they have live music often so it looks like a nice place to relax with friends and a drink or 2. As for me becoming a fan of mead? Not sure...I tried some that I didn't mind but really didn't have anything that I loved. There were some I was like oh no this is not for me. LOL I purchased a mule one which has fresh ginger and lime and I think that will be good over ice. That's another thing, we just tried them straight but I bet I'd enjoy them more over ice or however some of them are meant to be served. I'd still recommend this place based on overall experience. Next time I think I'll try a cocktail.

Whoo hoo! I found a new place to visit when I'm in Central Pennsylvania. We found this place…read morewhile looking for local breweries on Yelp. None of the breweries caught our eye, but I've heard about mead before so decided to stop in and see what all the fuss was about. The Larsen Meadworks is a nice cozy storefront right on Main Street with a small bar, high top tables, and some comfy couches and chairs. Not knowing the first thing about mead when walking in, i was particularly impressed by how the owner took the time to walk us through what it was all about - and to steer us towards some options that were similar to beer styles we liked. Was impressed by how many selections were available - and especially the collaboration they have with a local distillery - with rum from the distillery mixed with mead to create a cocktail. Gift alert! They sell bottles to go, I grabbed a few for Christmas gifts.