A Memorable Return to Black Sheep Vineyard - 7 Years Later…read more It's been about seven years since our last visit to Black Sheep Vineyard, and I've had the itch to return ever since. I'm so glad we made the trip back--it was even better than I remembered. Right from the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a welcoming and light-hearted atmosphere. The gentleman running the tasting room--who I believe is the owner--has a friendly, witty sense of humor that made the experience that much more enjoyable. At one point, someone told him, "We Googled wineries near me and this one popped up, so we drove over from Flushing." His deadpan response? "Sorry to hear that." We all had a good laugh. We were able to taste whatever we wanted, and I dove right in. I started with the Leighton, a dry white made from Seyval Blanc grapes--crisp, smooth, not overly tart, and just delicious. I ended up taking a bottle home. Fun fact: in 2018, this wine was $12.95, and now it's $15.95--only a $3 increase over seven years. Not bad at all for a wine of that quality. Next up was the Traminette, a semi-dry white with lovely spicy notes and a touch of citrus. Then the Riesling--aromatic, semi-sweet, and incredibly refreshing. I shifted gears to reds with the Vivian, a dry red made from Frontenac grapes, named after the owner's wife's parents. It's aged first in stainless steel and then for 60 days in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. It has a smooth, unique finish with a slight tartness that really worked well--I even grabbed a glass of it to enjoy after my tasting. From there, I tried the Cabernet Franc, a lighter-bodied dry red aged in American oak barrels. It had a beautiful spice and peppery aroma--complex, yet very drinkable. Then came the Dark Continent, a bold and smoky dry red made from Marechal Foch grapes. Earthy and robust, this one's a must-try if you like darker, deeper reds. Finally, I had a sample of Hair of the Dog, a semi-sweet red blend made from Frontenac and other French hybrid grapes, also aged in American oak. It had a nice smoky backbone with a pop of berry sweetness at the finish--a really fun and flavorful wine. I learned that some of their grapes are sourced from Erie, PA, and I'm not quite sure what varietals they grow on-site, but it's clear they take pride in crafting each wine with care. Black Sheep Vineyard is definitely worth the visit--whether you're stopping by for a tasting or simply want to share a glass with a friend. The wines are solid across the board, the staff is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is relaxed and filled with personality. Can't wait to come back again--just hopefully not in another seven years!

We loved this little vineyard. The staff was very friendly. Loved the Bonnie wine. We ordered 2…read moredifferent cheese trays and both were great and completely gone. Also really cute venue.

Family-owned! John was amazing! Wine was great! Great selection! Slushies were delicious! Highly…read morerecommend!

Entertainment on the rear private patio in the summer, wine slushies, great house wines reasonably…read morepriced, and a FUN and relaxing atmosphere. Stop here ONCE and you'll be hooked! Wheeling has NOTHING like this and it's just minutes away!

Let me first say if your planning an event .do yourself a favor and choose somewhere else.the food…read morewas terrible. The service was extremely poor. Restrooms were terrible. For the amount of money we paid i expected much much more. The owners wouldn't help with any of the issues. They were complete whack jobs that didn't seen to care at all.

This beautiful venue is in a little town Mingo jct it's breathtaking a must see to appreciate!!the…read morestaff is very helpful and the food was great too!!

So we had my High School Reunion here, and it was a fantastic venue. Nestled in western P.A., the…read moreviews were spectacular, and the grounds had plenty of room to accommodate our large group. Thistlewaite had a great staff on deck, and they were easy going and friendly. I also liked the fact that there wasn't any high pressure wine sales going on; they were very cool about the whole affair. As for the wine, I was mainly drinking beer from our group's private stash, but a number of group's members had some and said that it was very good. All things considered, I'd gladly attend another event here any day.

Finally we got to visit.. We have been wanting to try this…read morewinery out for two years. We are never in the area. Today we were driving home from WV and I looked it up and the website said closed. But I called anyways and they said new hours is til 7. We stopped and I tried all of the dry red and whites. They were all pretty good. The Leon Millot was fantastic!!! The farmhouse red and Vidal Blanc was fantastic as well. They have lots of selections as well as places to sit outside. It was out in the country and very cozy. I highly recommend this place.

We went here on a Monday midafternoon when we visited Parkersburg, WV on vacation. Our first…read moreimpression was that this place would be stereotypical WV: there was a gravel driveway, a no-frills farmhouse and pole barn with vinyl siding, and a dog barked at us from the kitchen as we pulled up. I figured at least we'd get a good story out of it. But when we got in, we were greeted by Craig and Candie who are the "mom and pop" of this mom and pop winery! Craig led us through the tasting of about 7 wines, and he shared historical information about WV wine country, grape lineage and history, the politics of wineries in WV, and most importantly what makes a "perfect wine". Suffice it to say we learned A LOT! And the wine was great too! We walked away with 6 bottles (they can't ship), and we plan to go back next time we're in town!

We had charcuterie for 2. We were delighted to have gluten free options. The owners waited on us…read moreand they were patient and attentive. They helped us put together great flights, with 12 samples. If you are interested in wine at all, the owner can school you on everything you would ever want to know. Incidentally, they do not use additives in their wine. There were many European-style options. I shy away from tastings in Ohio because I am overwhelmed by the sweetness of the wine, but this is an entirely different experience. In addition, the beautiful building was created with wood from their land with their sawmill. This will be on our list of places to take company from now on. It's only 17 minutes from Marietta, with a quick turn off the interstate.

This winery we didn't know about. The Black Sheep Winery informed us about them. He said they just…read moreopened up. It's on the Appalachian wine trail. We stopped and they were having a wine and sip. The place is opened 3 days per week. We had a sampler of all the wines for $5. Then had a glass of wine and pizza. They allowed us to eat the snacks for the paint n sip. The wines we're good. Some were not for my taste buds. Sweet wines aren't my favorite but they did taste good for a desert wine. Highly recommend checking out this place. The staff was very nice.

Nice little place that had a karaoke system going when we went. The wines tended to be on the…read moresweeter side. Overall a good winery to check out.

Nice wine tasting and the person working was friendly and helpful! My fav was the barrel Pinot Noir…read morefrom my wine tasting. Parking was right beside the building and the brewery with food is next door. They also have wine supplies for those home winemakers! One of those places that I wished we lived close to!

A fun spot for a few glasses of wine with friends . I enjoyed sweet wine , peach and blackberry …read more Staff was friendly and helpful.

I was thoroughly impressed with my first visit to this winery and greenhouse over Mother's Day…read moreweekend. The vast array of healthy plants and flowers was pleasantly overwhelming. The prices are more than fair for the product. They have a ton of wine and beer available, including wine slushies. The beer and wine slushie I tried were both delicious. They have table games and plenty of seating available inside. There's also a small deli counter with some pies and snacks available too. Their free popcorn was fresh, buttery, and nicely salted. The staff were helpful, friendly, and prompt. They were quick to fill the popcorn when it was empty and were also handing out complementary mimosas made with hard cider for Mother's day. Can't wait to come back for some more plants and a drink or two!

Great quick stop for wine and a beer. Would recommend for a laid back experience. Good selectionread more

The absolute cutest spot! Visit the winery and cafe or stay in the grounds at the adorable,…read moresimplistic bed and breakfast! They offer a free wine pour, free breakfast and a mimosa wit you stay. The bed and breakfast sits on farm land- so relaxing to have a glass of wine by the fire pit and gaze off to the distance. It's only about an hour from Pittsburgh- I would absolutely recommend checking this place out! The place is full of charm, really good wine and nostalgia!

Had a good time. The wine and food were very good. We…read morewill definitely stop in again.

We stopped in on Saturday during the "Taste of the Galleria" event. We tried some wine samples,…read moreand I thought they were very good. I really like how the space is decorated, and it feels real comfy with lots of picnic tables for seating, and really cool artwork on the walls (which are for sale). Would like to come back again some day, buy a bottle or two, and hang out ... Cheers!!

We had a private wine tasting experience with Borelli and we're so impressed by absolutely…read moreeverything. We are locals and felt like we were doing an experience on vacation. The wines are on a different level, completely blowing other PA made wines out of the water. The Sangiovese was our favorite, but we also very much enjoyed the Rosè, Cabernet, Red Blend, and Sauvignon Blanc. This would be a great venue for a small intimate wedding or a dinner club. The food was all incredible. We had dandelion salad with house vinaigrette, breaded artichokes with lemon, pasta aiolio, and beef oso bucco. 5 star ambiance as well. All around 5 star experience!