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Franklin Hill Vineyards
Bangor

Franklin Hill Vineyards

About Franklin Hill Vineyards

Open Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Planted in 1976, on a hillside above the Delaware River Valley in Bangor, Pennsylvania. Elaine Pivinski founded Franklin Hill Vineyards with no farming background, teaching herself the work through Penn State and Cornell. In 1982, it became the first winery in the Lehigh Valley, and it grew into one of the largest in Pennsylvania. It stands as the oldest winery and vineyard in the region. Bonnie Pysher has served as head winemaker for 42 years. The operation runs on 75 solar panels. The main winery sits at 7833 Franklin Hill Road in Bangor, with a second tasting location, The Grape Arbor, on Main Street in Bethlehem.

Varietals

MerlotChambourcinNoiretConcordCayugaVidal BlancChardonnayCabernet SauvignonCabernet Franc

When to visit Franklin Hill Vineyards

Monday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Good to know about Franklin Hill Vineyards

Can you visit Franklin Hill Vineyards? Is there a tasting room?

No, Franklin Hill Vineyards does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.

What wines does Franklin Hill Vineyards specialize in?

Franklin Hill Vineyards focuses on Merlot, Chambourcin, Noiret, Concord and Cayuga, and more. Signature bottles include Red Head, Blue Hen, Sir Walter's Red, Saignee, Carnival, Katie's Creek, Crush, White Jade, Trio, Fainting Goat.

Does Franklin Hill Vineyards serve food?

Yes, Franklin Hill Vineyards has food available alongside tastings.

Where is Franklin Hill Vineyards located?

Franklin Hill Vineyards is at 7833 Franklin Hill Rd in Bangor, Pennsylvania. Phone: +1 610-588-8708.

When was Franklin Hill Vineyards founded?

Franklin Hill Vineyards was established in 1976.

What are Franklin Hill Vineyards's tasting hours?

Franklin Hill Vineyards is open Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Does Franklin Hill Vineyards have outdoor seating?

Yes, Franklin Hill Vineyards has outdoor seating.

Where to find Franklin Hill Vineyards

Franklin Hill Vineyards is at 7833 Franklin Hill Rd
Bangor, Pennsylvania, United States of America, in the Bangor.

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