🍷 Uncork a taste of Napa Wine Country without boarding a plane
Escape to wine country — one that’s only a four-hour drive away — at Pennsylvania’s Turks Head Wines {dedicated}
The best of California wine country awaits … in nearby Pennsylvania.
If a full week in West Coast wine country isn’t on the table this year, but you’re craving an authentic taste of the Golden State, Turks Head Wines offers just that — wrapped up in a cozy, close-to-home package. Founder/President Allison Owen created her next-level wine experience with the goal of bringing elevated Northern California wine culture — and wine! — to the Northeast.
And the exquisite tasting room experience — just outside of Philadelphia, our nation’s birthplace — is celebrating our nation’s 250th with a unique new commemoration. (For more info, read on!)
Bringing the best grapes and wine culture inspo from CA to PA
The team at the winery meticulously sources the best grapes from a carefully curated collection of vineyards in Northern California, then crafts and produces the wines in the heart of Napa.
Turks Head Wines itself is located in the historic, charming town of West Chester. Owen has created a classic California Wine Country experience there, with a vast wine lounge, tasting space and farm-to-table restaurant — its seasonal menu has become a draw for the entire region.
Serious winemaking chops
The winery is celebrating several recent coups, including an incredible roster of wins at its first showing in the 2026 San Francisco Wine Competition — think multiple Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals across their portfolio.
There was also a recent changing of the winemaking guards afoot at Turks Head. Blair Guthrie, the talented international vintner, took over the winemaking reins from head winemaker and longtime friend and collaborator, Kieran Robinson — who is headed to France.
Can’t-miss, award-winning sips
Sample a few of the recent Double Golds and Golds that Turks Head earned this year at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition in its new Award-Winning Gold Flight.
The $50 tasting includes:
2022 Turks Head Cabernet Sauvignon, Extended Altitude, Fountaingrove District: A deeply focused expression of mountain fruit, with notes of raspberries, mocha, leather, violets.
2022 Turks Head Cabernet Sauvignon, Hine Ranch, Napa Valley: This leads with red fruit, blackberries, undertones of cranberries and lavender.
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bidwell Creek Vineyard, Knights Valley: A legendary site dedicated to ultra-premium Cabs, this dark black fruit, chocolate, savory spice, richness but incredible structure for ageability.
2022 Turks Head Cabernet Sauvignon, Montecillo Vineyard, Moon Mountain District: Full-bodied, with dark black fruit notes, cassis, California garrigue, velvety richness.
2023 Turks Head Merlot, Olson Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain: Blackberry compote takes the lead here, with a savory earthiness and bright acidity that keeps you coming back for more.
Score a deal
Turks Head Wines loves a sippable steal as much as the rest of us:
Sunday Funday: 4-7 p.m. 50% off glasses of any open bottles
Thirsty Thursday: 4-9 p.m. 1/2 price featured bottle of the week
TGI Fridays: 4-6 p.m. select wines 9 oz pour for the price of a 5oz
Uncork a taste of West Chester’s historic-shopping-chic charms
Make the most of a getaway in the Brandywine Valley. West Chester is walkable, but compelling, with plenty to do: 83 shops, 59 restaurants, live music, cultural events, farmers markets and more.
Plus, it’s a history buff’s paradise: check out the place where Abraham Lincoln began his epic run for the presidency; tour the spots that inspired the incredible African-American folk artist Horace Pippin; and see where composer Samuel Barber was brought up.
Where to stay: The Hotel Indigo is a six-floor boutique home away from home, with everything you need, from comfortable linens, to an in-house restaurant, to a fitness center.
Why book now: And lest we forget it’s America’s 250th B-day, there is a slate of events in and around West Chester planned all summer long. (Keep reading for more!)
Turks Head just released two very-limited exclusive wines crafted from grapes sourced from Sonoma County and created in commemoration of the country’s 250th Anniversary.
The Semi Q Red Blend and the Semi Q White Blend will be available at the Turks Head Bottle Shoppe — and online
“This country was shaped not only by ideas, but around tables - in conversation, in community, and over wine,” Owen says. “The Founding Fathers gathered in taverns, raising glasses of Madeira and Claret as they debated the future of our nation. With our Tasting Room located just outside Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, it felt only fitting to celebrate this historic milestone in a meaningful way.”
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