Franklin Hill Vineyards
Franklin Hill Vineyards holds the distinction of being the first winery in the Lehigh Valley, founded in 1982 by self-taught winemaker Elaine Pivinski, who pioneered wine-grape cultivation in Eastern Pennsylvania beginning in 1976. Today, winemaker Bonnie Pysher crafts wines from a diverse range of varietals including Concord, Noiret, Chambourcin, Cayuga, Vidal Blanc, and Merlot, drawing on decades of regional expertise.
Style profile
Pennsylvania's pioneering Lehigh Valley winery working with hybrid and native varietals including Concord, Noiret, Chambourcin, and Vidal Blanc since 1982, emphasizing accessible pricing and responsible farming practices including solar power.
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Tasting rooms
The Winery
7833 Franklin Hill Road
Bangor, PA 18013
- Mon
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Tue
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Wed
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Thu
- 11 AM – 5 PM
- Fri
- 11 AM – 6 PM
- Sat
- 11 AM – 6 PM
- Sun
- 12 PM – 4 PM
The Grape Arbor
559 Main Street Suite 124
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Upcoming events
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Primary varietals
Amenities
General policy — see "At this location" under a tasting room above where it differs. May also vary by event, weekend, or season; call ahead for groups, kids, or pets.