Let the Central PA Tasting Trail Brighten Your Holiday Spirits
The Central PA Tasting Trail highlights 11 of Happy Valley's top distilleries, wineries, cideries, and microbreweries. Treat craft beverage enthusiasts on your holiday shopping list—or anytime—with premium, handcrafted products and exclusive branded merchandise from Trail members. Or buy a Tasting Trail Passport today to plan an unforgettable visit and dive into Happy Valley's dynamic craft beverage culture firsthand.
Perfect Gifts for Wine Lovers
Discover exceptional wines and thoughtfully curated gift baskets from the Trail's four esteemed wineries: Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, University Wine Company, Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery, and Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery. These can be purchased in person, online, or shipped directly to you or your gift recipient.
This season, Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery offers elegant two- and three-bottle gift boxes featuring their best-selling wines. Choose shipping, curbside pickup, or free local delivery in central Pennsylvania (minimum six-bottle order).
Mount Nittany also features "Gift Certificate Specials": Select up to six bottles for a $15 certificate, or 12+ bottles for $25 (valid on future purchases). SHOP NOW.
Wine and cheese aficionados will love University Wine Company's pairings with Pennsylvania cheeses from Clover Creek Cheese Cellars. Plus, 15% of proceeds support Appalachian Food Works. The Impact Artist Series showcases local art on labels, benefiting Clearwater Conservancy and the Central PA Festival of the Arts. SHOP NOW.
Seven Mountains Wine Cellars offers Campfire Certificates—ideal for future Happy Valley visitors—including two 2021 campfire passes, wine glasses, and a bottle of wine. Or browse their 40 award-winning varieties online, at the winery, or Boalsburg wine bar. SHOP NOW.
Happy Valley Vineyard & Winery runs weekly Thursday specials, ships bottles and cases, and crafts diverse wines from dry whites to bold reds and award-winning ice wine. Try the local favorite, Appalachian Red, paired with Birnn artisan truffles. SHOP NOW.
Holidays, Distilled to Perfection
The Trail's two distilleries craft standout spirits that elevate any holiday cocktail.
In Bellefonte's historic Match Factory Place, Big Spring Spirits distills exceptional whiskeys, gin, vodka, rums, and cream bourbon using local ingredients and pristine Big Spring water. New cordials like Coffee Cordial shine in cocktails such as White Russians. SHOP NOW.
At Barrel 21 Distillery in State College, sample spirits in the Tasting Room. Local delivery available within 5 miles; enjoy signature cocktails and chef-prepared meals. No shipping outside area—add to your Happy Valley itinerary. SHOP NOW.
Gift cards and merchandise from Barrel 21 make ideal stocking stuffers. Purchase a gift card now.
Exceptional Craft Beer and Food Pairings
Otto's Pub & Brewery, Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks, and Robin Hood Brewery deliver bold brews like Red Moe Ale, Green Weenie IPA, and Double Rainbow IPA—in kegs, growlers, bottles, or cans. Otto's sodas, including ginger beer, pair perfectly with local spirits. Gift cards cover innovative, locally sourced menus too!
SHOP Otto's Pub & Brewery
SHOP Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks
SHOP Robin Hood Brewery
Don't Miss the Cider!
Good Intent Cider crafts small-batch ciders from Pennsylvania apples. Enjoy curbside pickup, local delivery, or patio sipping (weather permitting). Gift cards unlock flavors like Violet's Lament and Happy Valley Gold. SHOP NOW.
Get Your Passport to the Trail
Experience warm hospitality, stunning settings, and camaraderie on the Central PA Tasting Trail. Passports unlock special gifts at each stop; complete within a year for a commemorative sweatshirt. Until Dec. 25, buy one and get the second at half price. Plan your adventure!
Tasting Trail Merchandise
Enhance your haul with glassware, barware, apparel, gourmet foods, and more from Trail members—everything to light up the season.
