Patone Cellars — Attraction in Franklin Township

I suspect the five star reviews are fake reviews by the owner's friends to boost ratings. The tasting room is nothing more than a spartan garage. We walked in and requested a tasting. The owner (?) was rude and didn't tell us anything about what we would be drinking, whether we got a choice in the wines, or the price (of the tasting, or the wine bottles for purchase). When giving the tasting, he unsmilingly said the type of wine while he poured ("Merlot") and nothing about the year, tasting notes ... or anything at all. He mocked us for asking about a type of grape we hadn't heard of. We could overhear him talking to the one other party and at least giving a little bit more information. I don't know if this man is rude to most people who come in or just us, but combined with the non-atmosphere and mediocre wines it made for a truly unpleasant experience.

We were doing a wine tour of the area, and I'm so glad we didn't come to Patone at the end of the day, as we left with an unpleasant taste in our mouth and were in desperate need of a palate cleanser. If you're looking to explore wines in the region, please go to one of the many other better wineries that actually put in an effort to create a pleasant experience; we liked the wines and outdoor space at Paradocx, and we particularly enjoyed the Va La tasting, which came with expansive notes, history, and cheese pairings.

TL; DR Good luck to anyone committed to going to Patone, but there are way better...

Five starts for the wine. This winery is for those that truly enjoy wine. I had the best pinot grigio that I've had in years, and I didn't expect to find this at a local winery. The couple my husband and I went with had the merlot. They really enjoyed it. This winery is rustic, and very new. They are only partially open, but once everything is up and running this will be the place to go.

The day we went, the owner was working alone, and initially seemed off standish, but once we began conversing with him about his establishment, he really opened up. He did tell us about the dinners that he hosts, and I can tell you that my husband and I are looking forward to partaking. This is truly a Rustic Italian experience, and worth putting up with a less than polished atmosphere. My next step will be to head back for a couple of...

A little taste of Italy in PA! Great wine and food. Don't miss one of the best kept gems in Chester county.

The owner Mario is passionate about wine and his business. He has built this place from the ground up - literally working on the building himself, sourcing the grapes himself and creating the delicious food himself. This is the type of place where you want to be on first name basis with Mario, he will treat you well.

I have been lucky to enjoy a few afternoons here and attend a few catered events. The filet, mushroom pizza and the Barbera wine are some of my core food memories.

Mario is somewhat of a one man show, so be sure to call ahead to make sure they will be open and...