Great wines! Beautiful grounds and delicious pizza. Very nice outdoor seating area.read more

Ok have my reasons for my score!! First off if it was based off the staff inside the building it…read morewould be 5 stars as they were kind and forthright... However after being told we could have outside food on the hill from hell, we were RUDELY told by the wait staff that delivered the food we "ordered" that we could not have outside food... WELL where I come from if you are spending $400 at an establishment regardless of your undefined rules I would at least be respectful!! I waitressed and was a bartender for 10 years and managed a bar/restaurant for 3 years and I will be the first to say it's not the best most ideal situation dealing with the public BUT I can say I was always respectful and understanding of both sides of a situation SOOOOO to the waitress that disrespected my party which was a bachelorette party you my dear are AWFUL and you need to stay home away from any human contact because you are DEFINITELY not suited to it!! I will not go back to Bella Terra solely based on YOU the waitress that brought our food because you are a RUDE see ya next Tuesday... SHAME SHAME SHAME PS food was not stellar at all!!

I found this great winery because I'm doing the pour tour and it wasn't that far from an area I was…read morein. I was pleasantly surprised at what a charming and great place it is. It was interesting to be driving in a residential neighborhood and suddenly see vineyards. I bet it is gorgeous in the spring and summer! When I came in, they were pretty busy, but I was greeted immediately. There were a few tables with groups that looked like they were having a blast. One group with quite a spread of snacks and wine (they have had a cute tablecloth on the winery's table) and a couple who were enjoying a bottle of wine and a cooler's worth of snacks they brought on their own. Since I was new to the winery, I decided to try the sample flight. For $8, I was able to sample five different wines. If you purchase three or more bottles, the sampling is free. It was tough to narrow it down to 5 because they had so many intriguing sounding options. I settled on a Saperavi, pinotage, cabernet franc, apple and black raspberry. I really enjoyed each of them, my favorite being their cabernet franc (which is my favorite wine). The Saperavi was a close second, though. You mark your choices on a paper and then your samples are brought to your table. They are in small plastic cups and labeled by number, but you are given a wine glass to actually taste the sample. This was a nice touch because wines can definitely taste different in a glass vs plastic cup. The server spent time with me talking about each wine, the history of the winery, where the grapes are grown (some right on property, most of the others are from somewhere in PA). She also told me they are releasing a new Cabarnet Franc sometime soon which I'm definitely going to check their social media to see when it is released to sample it and hopefully buy a few bottles. I really enjoyed the wines here and my overall experience and will be back!

This spring, we took a class on making the Easter version (multiple layers of color) of Ukrainian…read moreegg making. I wish we had taken this class first. Not only were the eggs already blown out but a penciled in grid was already on the eggs. Our instructor was the mother/mother-in-law of the winery owners. By no stretch of the imagination are we Martha Stewart but 3 adults and 3 children (ages 8 to 14) had a good time. We were able to purchase flights of wine, glasses, and bottles. All of their wine is bottled in very pretty cobalt blue glass. The winery is off the beaten path. It is located about an hour from downtown Pittsburgh. Directions are very easy ... 51 South then just a couple turns and you are at their front door. Looking forward to returning when there are grapes on the vines.

I came here in the dead of winter and had a great experience, so I imagine coming in the summer…read morewhen the outdoor property is open and things are green it would be amazing! You pull off the road down a driveway past the old farmhouse to the new winery building. There are signs to guide you and it is pretty obvious where to go. The building itself has two or three tables, the tanks where the wine is being fermented and even the machinery they use to label the bottles. They do everything in the room where they do the tastings in the winter. In addition to a selection of wines, they also had three different ciders. The owner took her time explaining the history of the property and the winery and would have allowed me to sample every single wine and cider if I wanted to. I tried about four wines and all three of the ciders. My favorite wine was the peach apricot. It was fruity but not over the top sweet. A really interesting one was the orange sangria. It had a unique flavor with the orange flavor but not in an overwhelming way. My favorite thing I tried, though, was the pear cider. It was crisp and refreshing. Wines and cider were both affordably priced (most expensive bottle was $20). This is definitely a place I'll come back to, hopefully for one of their events in the spring or summer.

We walked in there and the bartender chubby blonde was so rude and nasty. My first time there and…read moreshe was going off. WOW!!!!

What a charming winery! It feels a bit like it's in the middle of nowhere, but really it is pretty…read moreclose to Scottdale. It is housed in a beautiful old brick home that has been redone inside. Tastings are free. They also have options to buy flights and glasses to drink there. When I came in I was eagerly greeted by the person behind the wine bar. She answered my questions about the history of the winery, the origin of the grapes and fruit (both local and from the Lake Erie region). I was excited to see they had a cab franc. It is one of my favorites and isn't that common. They had a variety of dry and sweet reds and whites, fruit wines and also sell pre packaged wine skushies (because they don't have a slushie machine on site). Overall a nice variety of wines that were enjoyable. Definitely a place I'd visit again.

Nice little quit place off the beaten path to pick up a few bottles of some good delicious wine.read more

When we first discovered Vin de Matrix Winery, it felt like an unexpected find. Now, after several…read morereturn visits, I can honestly say it has become one of those places we intentionally build into our Saturday adventures. What keeps bringing us back is not just the wine, although there is certainly plenty to enjoy there. This visit included a flight, a glass of Starlight White, another newer red offering, and the small bites that have become one of my favorite parts of the experience. Fresh bread, cheeses, olives, dipping sauces, hummus, and even a couple of truffles create the kind of simple but thoughtful pairing that encourages you to slow down and stay awhile. What stands out most, though, is the authenticity of the place. During this visit we once again had the opportunity to spend some time with Lee, whose warmth and hospitality seem to reflect everything this winery is about. Nothing feels rushed, overly commercial, or manufactured. It feels genuine. On this particular Saturday, we sat outside overlooking the grounds of Kings Mountain Golf Course, enjoying a break from the routine and watching golfers make their way through the course. There was no special event, no live music, and no grand occasion. It was simply a relaxing afternoon, and somehow that made it even better. There are plenty of wineries where you can have a tasting. There are far fewer places where you leave feeling refreshed, welcomed, and already looking forward to your next visit. Vin de Matrix continues to be one of those places for us, and it remains well worth the drive from Pittsburgh.

Love love love Vin De Matrix! this is a staple on the mountain and we sure do love having the…read morepleasure of getting to enjoy this spot. They have a good selection of wines for everyone - from sweets to dries. They usually keep a couple of rotating/seasonal sangrias too. Kombucha is often available as an NA option or a dry ginger beer that is local. I love having NA options since I no longer drink. Josh and Lee have really created a special space here! They are always a joy to see and catch up with :) Vin De Matrix is worth the stop even if it's out of your way!

The first time we went to the winery. I've tried a couple of wines in the park before at an event…read more We never stopped at the winery. When we arrived, we were greeted nicely by a nice young man. We did do wine tasting, they have 40 wines available to try. All of the wine tasting is free. The outside isn't much, but don't judge a book by its cover. They have good wines available. No seating inside. We had masks on, but no signs on the door about masks and the two employees were not wearing masks. This place has great wine, I think with some type of makeover and an audience, they have something in the working. It's a good solid winery to visit.

I saw them at the covered bridge festival today and they were so rude. I sampled one wine and…read moredidn't care for it and the guy literally said I was wasting his time. Made me and my mother feel like we were a bother after we waited for him to finish his conversation with the people in front of us in which he gave them the whole sampler bottle for free. Will not patronize.

Today was outstanding! We visited Crooked Creek Distillery in West Newton. We've been to the Irwin…read morelocation before, but we'd struck out a couple of times trying to visit this one and had sorta given up. On our way to Bloom Brew, I suggested we stop by, and wow--the place was open! So many changes in two years. This is where the magic happens with distilling the products, and it also houses the cocktail bar. The Irwin location is mainly a sample and bottle shop. This stop was incredible; we sampled so many different products, and they were all superb. I love this place more and more every time. The service was sensational.

Server was nice and quick. They are open Friday, Saturday…read moreand Sunday. We stopped Sunday afternoon for lunch the menu was limited to hot dogs, pulled pork, nachos, and coleslaw. The coleslaw was rich and creamy. The distillery part of the building liked interesting. The only reason for three stars is due to the limited menu. They are still new I'm sure they will work through their growing pains.

This place is amazing! My niece and her husband would pass Big Barn Country Store a lot but never…read moreventured in. When I finally moved to the area, we decided to check the place out. The place is welcoming, and the staff are friendly. This place has a variety of sweets/candies, nuts, wines, pastries (of course, pies), jerky, and Amish jams. We try and visit this place every few weeks to stock up on our favorites (my favs are the jams).

I thought I just found a local little place promoting fresh meats and Amish products. Canned Amish…read moreproducts have all been ok because they are pre-packaged. HOWEVER, A freezer containing meats, fish, pot pies , are filled with rancid meats. Bought a roast and it was stink the room rotten!Gagging while throwing it out in the yard.