As the oldest existing vineyard in Lehigh County, Vynecrest Vineyards and Winery in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, has been growing grapes since 1974 and producing some of the area\’s finest wines since 1989. Part of the renowned Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Vynecrest has 22 acres of grapevines, a modern winemaking facility, and a tasting room that overlooks the breathtaking surrounding scenery. The next time you’re in the area, be sure to stop by Vynecrest Winery and enjoy a delicious glass of vino that\’s made right on their grounds!

Spend a Day at Vynecrest Winery

An afternoon at the winery is a wonderful way to sip and savor in the Lehigh Valley, and it’s just a short 20-minute drive from the Sayre Mansion! Here are some of the things you’ll see at Vynecrest Winery.

1. Incredible Wines

Vynecrest Winery is responsible for producing 22,000 gallons of wine per year and has over twenty varieties, from dry red to sweet white. Guest favorites include their Spiced Winter Red, a sweet blend that’s made in the style of the traditional German Glühwein, the Autumn Gold white blend that produces a fruity aroma, and their blueberry fruit wine that’s made from 100% blueberries and has a sweet finish. Guests can enjoy a complimentary tasting in the winery’s unique tasting room to find their next favorite flavor.

2. The Wine Bar

The Vyneskeller Wine Bar and tasting room is located inside a renovated 19th-century barn and features an outdoor patio with breathtaking views of the vineyard. The bar contains over 30 years of winemaking history and offers a welcoming atmosphere that’s comfortable for both first-time tasters and wine aficionados. Guests can enjoy wines by the bottle or glass, munching on light appetizers and local cheeses, listening to a piano player on weekends, and dancing to live jazz music every last Sunday of the month. Open year round, the Vyneskeller is a must-stop for any wine lover.

3. Vynecrest on Main

Vynecrest Winery also has a second location in Kutztown, PA. The wine shop and tasting bar on Main Street features beautiful hardwood floors, rustic wine barrel tables, and bottles upon bottles of estate-grown wine that are just waiting to be opened. Guests are welcome to stop by the tasting bar for a free wine sampling of up to six Vynecrest wines, including Chardonnays, Pinot Grigios, and Pinot Noirs.

Sip and Savor at the Sayre Mansion

Don’t worry, your wine tour doesn’t have to end once the winery closes! Our Bethlehem bed and breakfast offers guests a fantastic wine-lovers package that’s perfect for those who simply can’t get enough vino. When you stay in one of our beautiful guestrooms or suites, you’ll receive a commemorative Sayre Mansion wine glass, a bottle of Franklin Hill wine and a free private tour of the winery, a 10% discount on a purchase at the winery or tasting room, and more. We can’t wait to hear about your Lehigh Valley wine country adventure!

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