Ripepi Winery
Located outside of Pittsburgh in southwestern Pennsylvania, Ripepi Winery & Vineyard was founded by Richard Ripepi in 1987. What started out as a few rows of grapes quickly grew into a ten-acre vineyard.
Our boutique wines are crafted from our single vineyard estate-grown grapes, locally-grown fruit and expertly-sourced regional grapes.
Family and friends are at the heart of our grape harvests, artisanal wine production and business. Visit our tasting room and gift shop to experience our multiple award-winning wines.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
