Clover Hill Winery is wrapped up in spring fever!

Talk about Spring Fever! 70 degree days in March have us very busy in the vineyard at Clover Hill. We are feverishly pruning and tying the vines and finishing the general maintenance in our six vineyards. Bud burst is just around the corner and we are eager to see the vineyards spring back to life. 

We are equally excited to see people enjoying a glass of wine on the patio. Be our guest. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at Clover Hill or try some of the local cheeses we have stocked for sale in the tasting room. Compliment either with a glass of Clover Hill wine.


Owner's Selection - Turtle Rock Red

Turtle Rock Red is a flagship wine for Clover Hill Winery. It is produced 100% from Chambourcin, the official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley. The deep, purple color, fresh berry flavors, a hint of sweetness and a touch of acidity are characteristics of this wine. This wine pairs nicely with grilled salmon or spicy chili.

Here is our favorite Turtle Rock Red recipe, the Wicked Turtle! Best served slightly chilled in the company of good friends.

Enjoy a 10% discount on Turtle Rock Red the entire month of March. Receive a 20% discount on the Owner's Selection when included with case purchases.

2012 Vineyard and Winery Tour Series
Tickets go on sale at the end of March. 

Spend the afternoon sipping and touring Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. We will share with you our grape growing and wine making process from start to finish. Expect to spend 1 ½ hours at the winery for the tour.  Weather permitting we will go into the vineyard, so casual attire is recommended.  $12 per person; free for anyone under 21. Advance tickets are required. The tour is handicap accessible.

Tour Dates:

• Saturday, June 9 at noon and 2 pm
• Saturday, July 14 at noon and 2 pm
• Monday, July 23 at 2 pm
• Saturday, August 11 at noon and 2 pm
• Monday, August 20 at 2 pm

Music and Tapas on the Patio
Chef Nathan Grube and musician Craig Thatcher will be returning to Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery.  Tapas are available for $6 per plate.  Check back soon for the tapas menu.

Music and Tapas dates:

• Friday, May 25, 1 - 4 pm
• Sunday, June 10, 1 - 4 pm
• Sunday, August 12, 1 - 4 pm

Vynecrest announces new satellite location in Kutztown

We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new satellite store in Kutztown. We will be opening our doors Friday, March 30 at noon. Located on Main St, directly across from the Kutztown Tavern, our normal hours will be Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. We will offer our full selection of wines and wine accessories, as well as a place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail's March Madness is in full swing at Vynecrest. While it is going on there will not be live music until March 31, but the Vyneskeller is still open. Have you enjoyed a visit to our Vyneskeller yet? The folks in this photo sure are having a good time there!




New Releases:

• 2011 Vignoles
• 2011 First Blush

March Specials:

• Wine of the Month - Traminette*
• 3 Pack of the Month - 3 Summertime Red for $25.00*

*at winery only, 3 pack specials cannot be combined with other discount offers

Upcoming Events:

• March 31 - Live Music in the Vyneseller, Chuck Schubert, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
• April 7 - Live Music in the Vyneskeller, Alison and the Rotten Apples, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
• April 8 - Closed for Easter
• April 14 - Live Music in the Vyneseller, Jake Kaligis, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
• April 14 & 15 - Bear Creek Spring Wine Festival, 1 pm - 5 pm both days
• April 21 - Live Music in the Vyneseller, Connie Edinger, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
• April 28 - Live Music in the Vyneseller, Mike Pilgermayer, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
• April 29 - Jazz Sunday, Live Music with Andy & Dan, 1:30 - 4:30pm

Pinnacle Ridge Winery announces Summer Concert Series

LEHIGH VALLEY WINE TRAIL'S MARCH MADNESS

March Madness is here! Enjoy this opportunity to pair fantastic local wines with a variety of savory dishes. Pinnacle Ridge is celebrating the year of the dragon with delicious food prepared by chef Ben Underwood. Have fun and be safe. For more information on March Madness please visit www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com.  

MARCH MADNESS FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS MENU

March 10 & 11 - Pork Satay- Skewered strips of tender pork sirloin, hickory grilled and served with sesame BBQ sauce paired with our 2009 Merlot or 2010 Quaff.

March 17 & 18 - Mushroom Rangoon- Crunchy Chinese pasta filled with roasted garlic-scallion cream cheese, Portobello mushrooms and drizzled with black bean sauce.  This lively dish will be paired with our 2009 Chambourcin.

March 24 & 25 - Moo Shoo Chicken- Stir fried chicken, cabbage, carrots and peanuts in crispy rice paper, served with Peking plum sauce. Perfect with our 2011 Dry Vidal Blanc.

2012 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Get ready for our 2012 Summer Concert Series. Each month we will be featuring a different blues, bluegrass,jazz or rock band to perform live in our barn. Kick back and relax this summer at Pinnacle Ridge Winery with some great tunes, food and a glass of wine.

Schedule:

  June 16: 2-5 p.m - James Supra Blues Band
  www.jamessuprabluesband.com

  July 7: 2-5 p.m - The Wallace Brothers Band
  www.thewallacebrothersband.com

  August 4: 2-5 p.m - Hannah Violet Trio
  www.hannahviolet.com

  September 8th 12-5 p.m - BLUES IN THE BARN - The Wallace Brothers Band - Mighty Manatees
  www.mightymanatees.com

  September 9: 12-5 p.m - BLUES IN THE BARN - James Supra Blues Band - Kelchner Brothers Band
  www.kelchnerbrothers.com

  October 6: 2-5 p.m. - Jack Murray and the Midnight Creeps
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-Murray-the-Midnight-Creeps 

March events and specials at Blue Mountain Vineyards

March Specials at Blue Mountain Vineyards

$1 off 2008 Merlot
$1 off Sangria

March Sunday Blues Schedule

2 - 5 p.m. every Sunday

• March 4 - The Large Flowerheads
• March 11 - Wow Brothers
• March 18 - Billy Patrick
• March 25 - Jake Kaligis & Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo

Due to an increase in attendance for our Sunday Blues, we now ask that if you make a reservation with us that you are here by 2:15. If it is busy and you're not here by 2:15 we will be able to give your table to someone else. Please feel free to pay your $5 admission in advance to make sure your table is saved!
Thank you for understanding!

March Madness along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail

We're gearing up for March Madness 2012! Passport holders will have the opportunity to visit each winery on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail during the four weekends of March for food & wine pairings. Non-passport holders can try the pairings for just $5 here at Blue Mountain. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Locations:

Montgomery Mall
230 Montgomery Mall
North Wales, PA
(215) 855-9388    

Willow Grove, PA
315 York Rd
Willow Grove, PA
(Located inside GIANT)
(215) 657-2111    

Hershey, PA
277 Hershey Rd
Hershey, PA
(Located inside GIANT)
(717) 566-8301    

Reading Terminal Market
12th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 238 - 9022

Coventry Mall
Routes 100 & 724
Pottstown, PA
(610) 323-5969

Franklin Hill announces wine awards, honors and a new electric car

 

We love being green!

Franklin Hill Vineyards is continuing our "green promise" and we have the car to prove it. Take a look at our new business car, the zero emissions Nissan Leaf - all plugged in and ready-to-go. We believe it's our business to continue taking care of the planet so we're emitting "0." Be sure to give us a honk when you see us buzzin' around town.

Awards are“pouring” in!

*Chambourcin – Double Gold – 2012 Best-Of-Appellation America
*Vidal Blanc – Gold - 2012 Best-Of-Appellation America

March Madness for Wine Lovers - at the Winery in Bangor
March 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, & 24-25

Join Franklin Hill Vineyards as we share our passion for great wine and healthy living. We will be featuring foods by b. healthy and Chocolates on Broadway. The RealRyder bikes will drop in and you can see, ryde and win classes to a healthier you. Learn about all the wellness tips that moderate wine consumption can bring you and by the end of your visit you will know what "Resveratrol” means.

• Week One: Caribbean Pumpkin Soup paired with Katie’s Creek   
• Week Two: Quinoa Salad paired with Vidal Blanc
• Week Three: Wheat Berry Salad paired with Simply Red
• Week Four: Desserts paired with our New Release 3

Return and non-passport holders can purchase our pairing for $5.
 

Parade of Shamrocks - Historic Downtown Bethlehem

March 17 - Parade kick-off at 1 p.m.

Get your kilts ready as the Celtic Cultural Alliance presents the 2nd Annual Celtic Classic Parade of Shamrocks! This St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be the kickoff event to the 25th anniversary year of the Celtic Classic. CCA is pulling out all the stops to celebrate with more floats, more bands and lots of surprises.

Franklin Hill Vineyards is joining in the fun by painting our Bethlehem window green. While you're downtown we invite you to check out our creative green window display. After the parade is over, be sure to stop by our Bethlehem location for a complimentary wine tasting.

The parade will begin at 13th Avenue and W. Broad Street. It will proceed east on Broad Street, turn right on to Main Street and proceed south on Main Street. The parade will conclude under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge. For more parade info visit www.celticfest.org.

Franklin Hill Vineyards – Winner of 2011 Award of Excellence

Congratulations to Franklin Hill Vineyards for receiving the Nazareth Chamber of Commerce 2011 Award of Excellence! The Nazareth Chamber of Commerce will honor Elaine Pivinski and Franklin Hill Vineyards at this year’s annual dinner dance and awards banquet on Saturday, March 24 at Shawnee on the Delaware.