The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has approved grants totaling $1,78 million for 21 projects to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and wines, Governor Tom Wolf announced. 

The growth of the craft beer, wine and spirits industry has led Northampton Community College to offer a Craft Distillery degree for those interested in a career in the industries. 

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approved nearly $2 million in grants for 15 projects meant to promote, market and research Pennsylvania-made beers and wines. 

Lehighton is getting a tasting room, but will be a bit different than what you’re used to.

Tolino Vineyards is an artisanal winery owned by the Tolino family in Bangor. Their wines are hand crafted from grapes grown in their onsite vineyard. Business is in the family’s blood, starting with Tolino’s Fuel Service in 1955.  Mandy Tolino is general manager of the vineyards and a third generation of the family business.

The newest tenant at Allentown’s Bridgeworks Enterprise Center is the Lehigh Valley’s first kosher winery. It’s also the only kosher winery in Pennsylvania and one of only a few in the Northeast.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board opened its newest Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection store in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.