FAQs

1. What is a Passport?
A Passport is your "ticket" to tastings at all Wine Trail member wineries at selected events like our July 4th Big Bang BBQ weekend and the fall Harvest Festival.  Passports offer a deeply discounted price when compared to purchasing a tasting at each individual winery.

2. Are all Brandywine Valley Wine Trail events Passport events?
No, not all Brandywine Valley Wine Trail events are Passport events. Passports are typically offered in March during our Barrels on the Brandywine event and during our Harvest Festival which takes place the last weekend in September and first weekend in October.

3. How can I obtain a Passport?
Passports may be purchased at any Brandywine Valley Wine Trail member winery, ordering securely on-line, or by calling our Trail voice mail (610-444-3842). The purchase of a Passport includes a commemorative Brandywine Valley Wine Trail wine glass.

A special Passport program, offered exclusively to hotel and Bed & Breakfast properties throughout the area, is called the "Sip & Stay Getaway" Passport. The properties participating in this program offer special hotel and wine packages to their guests. Passports obtained in this manner have an expiration date of one year from date of purchase. "Sip & Stay Getaway" Passports are valid at all Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Passport events.

4. Are Passports available year-round?
The only Passport available year-round is the "Sip & Stay Getaway" Passport, offered exclusively through the lodging industry (see #3).

For those events requiring Passports, pre-orders and sales typically begin two months prior to the event. Pre-orders occur through our website and our voice mail line. Watch our website for announcements about Passport sales. To really stay "in the know", sign up for our newsletter!

5.  I heard that there's a "special" Passport I can get if I stay at a hotel or Bed & Breakfast. Is there any way I can get that without staying somewhere that is offering the Passport?
In order to obtain the "Sip N' Stay Getaway" Passport, you must stay at a participating lodging location.

6.  I'd like to plan to travel to all wineries on the Wine Trail. Where do I start?
There is no prescribed route for your time spent on the Trail. You select where to begin and in what order you wish to travel. We do recommend allowing enough time to fully enjoy each winery and its offerings. Usually two or three wineries per day will provide an enjoyable outing. We do not recommend trying to visit all of our member wineries in one day. Please do make plans to have a designated driver for your safety.

7. I want to plan a group visit to the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Who can plan my day (parking/meals/arrival times, etc.)?
For groups larger than 6, we ask that you contact the wineries you plan to visit directly. With advanced notice, the wineries will be able to appropriately plan for staffing and parking. Our member wineries can accommodate busses and limousines with advanced notice.

8. Do any of your wineries handle special events like weddings, meetings, reunions, etc?
Yes, some of our wineries can accommodate special events . Please see our Visitor Interests page to begin familiarizing yourself with our member offerings.

9. Are group discounts available?
Group discounts may be offered on a winery by winery basis. Please contact your winery of choice to inquire about any specials and discounts.

10. I'd like to request a brochure. Whom should I contact?
You may obtain a brochure immediately by clicking here.  Alternatively, you may request a pre-printed brochure be sent to you by first class mail by e-mailing us or calling (610)444-3842 and leaving a message.

11. What are the GPS coordinates of the wineries on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail?

• Black Walnut Winery: 39.9816267,-75.8981962
• Chaddsford Winery: 39.872989,-75.626282
• Kreutz Creek Vineyards: 39.792927,-75.829954
• Paradocx Vineyard (Tasting Room): 39.863063, -75.683548
• Penns Woods Winery: 39.8479899,-75.5468384
• Stargazers Vineyard: 39.940298,-75.761353
• Twin Brook Winery: 39.974976,-75.985687

12. Can I bring my child(ren) or pet(s) with me to the wineries?
Each member winery has different policies regarding children and pets. It is best to contact individual wineries to aid you in planning appropriately.  Generally speaking wine tasting is an adult experience that takes place on working farms, active processing facilities, and busy parking lots.  If you do choose to bring children, you will be required to accompany them at all times.

13. Does the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail offer gift certificates?
The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail does offer gift certificates for Passports upon request. Contact us or leave a message on our voice mail (610)444-3842.

14. Does the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail provide transportation?
No, we do not provide transportation.