On Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9, the members of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will celebrate the grape harvest with its annual Harvest Weekend event. The eight wineries will welcome wine lovers for tastings, vineyard and winery tours, food and wine pairings, and live entertainment.
The wineries will also proudly promote the state’s “Pennsylvania Preferred” program by partnering with manufacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. Event hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 5 p.m.
*Please note: Harvest Weekend is a free event; however, each winery sets its own wine tasting fee policy. Please refer to the Wine Trail’s web site or each winery’s web site for details.
The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a non-profit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premier wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region.
For more information on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, visit www.LehighValleyWineTrail.com.
HARVEST WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth - Will pair asiago and risotto bites with Cabaret Amore as well as assorted quiche with Chardonnay. In addition, their fall hardy mums and fresh home grown fruits and vegetables will be available at the roadside market as well as sweet corn, tomatoes, melons and peaches.
Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville - Will offer fresh, tree-ripened fruit from nearby Heckman Orchards.
Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli – On Saturday enjoy free live music from 1-4 p.m. and take a self-guided vineyard tour. On Sunday, take a self-guided vineyard tour, and join them for Sunday Blues from 2-5 p.m. ($5 admission) with The Large Flowerheads. Reservations are recommended for Sunday Blues.
Both days, try samples of kiffles and rolls including walnut, raspberry, apricot, Nutella, peanut butter and chocolate, and strawberry and chocolate. The samples of rolls will be walnut, apricot, and poppy seed.
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville – Will partner with Unique Pretzel Bakery, Inc., of Reading. Just as the winery is a family-owned and operated business, Unique Pretzel Bakery is family owned since the late 1800’s. Since Unique Pretzel Bakery’s last visit to Clover Hill they have grown and are producing new products that they will be sharing. Pair a Unique chocolate covered pretzel with a glass of Clover Hill Turtle Rock Red.
Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor – Will celebrate the beauty of their rolling countryside and the delectable fruits of their labors along with local favorites McCollian’s Pure Honey, Kachline's apples, Klein’s cheese and an array of snacks and wine. Take a leisurely tour of the winery at noon and 2 p.m., or kick back on the deck or picnic area and enjoy the sounds of Robert Michaels as he serenades guests.
Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas – Will feature tractor and wagon tours of the vineyard and cellar, departing each day at 1, 2, 3, & 4 p.m. (weather permitting). Enjoy lunch or a snack from Love Hot Dog Co (http://lovehotdogco.com) who will be selling gourmet sausages, dogs and chocolate-covered cheesecake on a stick from their mobile restaurant.
Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown - Will hold its annual Blues in the Barn event. On Saturday, the Wallace Brothers Band will perform at 12:30 pm and the Mighty Manatees from Montgomery County will take the stage at 4 p.m. On Sunday, the James Supra Blues Band entertains at 1 p.m., with the Kelchner Brothers taking the stage at 4:30 p.m. Chef Ben will have pulled pork sandwiches and other goodies available for sale.
Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville - Has invited their fellow PA Preferred Macungie Farmers Market vendors to set up booths in the winery’s parking lot both days from noon to 4 p.m. They include Bleiler's Produce Patch (organic produce), Mrs. McNabb’s Baked Beans (beans, macaroni salad, pierogies), and Hereford Country Store (quiches, cakes).
The winery will offer samples of Hereford Country Store’s lemon poppy seed pound cake paired with Blueberry Wine. Art’s Acoustic Oldies will be playing live in the Vyneskeller from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Go on a guided Winemaker’s Tour at 1 p.m. both days. Tours are open to the public and free of charge.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
Try a wine cocktail this Labor Day Weekend
If you're a wine lover then you probably already cook with wine. But have you ever used wine to make a cocktail? Maybe all you need is the right recipe in order to give it a try. Here are a few favorites from Clover Hill Winery in Breinigsville and Franklin Hill Vineyards in Bangor to try this Labor Day Weekend.
Clover Hill:
Wicked Turtle
~2 oz. Turtle Rock Red
~1 oz. Passion fruit rum
~2 oz. lemon-lime soda
Pour into a chilled glass for a single serving, or for a crowd pleaser, pour it in your favorite pitcher.
Peach Sangria
~1 bottle Clover Hill Rose
~1/2 cup peach Schnapps
~1/4-1/2 cup pineapple juice
~6 oz. peach nectar
~Lemon lime soda
Sliced:
~1 lemon
~1 lime
~1 orange
~1/4-1/3 cup orange liqueur (optional)
Cut lemon, lime and orange into think 1/4' slices. Mix together wine, schnapps, pineapple juice, peach nectar, and orange liqueur (optional). Add lemon lime soda to desired taste. Add sliced fruit and enjoy!
Franklin Hill:
Mango Tango Martini
3 parts Franklin Hill Vineyards Desire
1 part vodka
Triple Sec Liqueur (splash)
1/4 lime
Tang drink mix
Rim martini glass with Tang. Pour Desire, vodka, and a splash of Triple Sec liqueur into glass with ice. Squeeze lime into glass. Stir and strain into rimmed martini glass then garnish with an orange slice.
White Sangria Punch
1 bottle Franklin Hill Vineyards White Sangria
1 2 liter bottle of Sprite
1 64 oz container orange pineapple juice
1 can of frozen orange juice concentrate
oranges and cherries for garnish
Pour all ingredients into a large punch bowl, add ice. Add sliced oranges and maraschino cherries. Float frozen orange juice concentrate in big scoops in bowl. Invite plenty of friends over and enjoy!
Clover Hill:
Wicked Turtle
~2 oz. Turtle Rock Red
~1 oz. Passion fruit rum
~2 oz. lemon-lime soda
Pour into a chilled glass for a single serving, or for a crowd pleaser, pour it in your favorite pitcher.
Peach Sangria
~1 bottle Clover Hill Rose
~1/2 cup peach Schnapps
~1/4-1/2 cup pineapple juice
~6 oz. peach nectar
~Lemon lime soda
Sliced:
~1 lemon
~1 lime
~1 orange
~1/4-1/3 cup orange liqueur (optional)
Cut lemon, lime and orange into think 1/4' slices. Mix together wine, schnapps, pineapple juice, peach nectar, and orange liqueur (optional). Add lemon lime soda to desired taste. Add sliced fruit and enjoy!
Franklin Hill:
Mango Tango Martini
3 parts Franklin Hill Vineyards Desire
1 part vodka
Triple Sec Liqueur (splash)
1/4 lime
Tang drink mix
Rim martini glass with Tang. Pour Desire, vodka, and a splash of Triple Sec liqueur into glass with ice. Squeeze lime into glass. Stir and strain into rimmed martini glass then garnish with an orange slice.
White Sangria Punch
1 bottle Franklin Hill Vineyards White Sangria
1 2 liter bottle of Sprite
1 64 oz container orange pineapple juice
1 can of frozen orange juice concentrate
oranges and cherries for garnish
Pour all ingredients into a large punch bowl, add ice. Add sliced oranges and maraschino cherries. Float frozen orange juice concentrate in big scoops in bowl. Invite plenty of friends over and enjoy!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Ya gotta have friends!
Everyone needs friends to help support them, and our Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries are no different. We have partners throughout the region that work with us to promote and sell our wines. We consider them to be our Trail Friends. We are happy to be associated with them and encourage you to support them as well.
You can find a complete list on our web site here.
Here is a list of area restaurants that serve some of our wines:
Spectator’s Bar & Grille, Kutztown
John Jeffries, Lancaster
Iron Horse Inn, Strasburg
La Cocina Mexicana, Kutztown
Camillo's, Kutztown
Gibraltar, Lancaster
Kempton Hotel, Kempton
The Farmhouse, Emmaus
Villa Lentini, Coplay
Bricco, Harrisburg
Romano’s Restaurant & Bar, Andreas
Curious Goods at Bake Oven Inn, Germansville
Brew Works on the Green, Allentown
Restaurant at the Station, Tamaqua
Blue Monkey, North Catasauqua
Olde Homestead Golf Course, New Tripoli
West Reading Tavern, West Reading
Allentown Brew Works, Allentown
Bethlehem Brew Works, Bethlehem
Broadway Pub, Bangor
Woody’s, Gaston
Apollo Grill, Bethlehem
Carr's Restaurant, Lancaster
Here is the list of area farmers' markets that some of our wineries participate in:
Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market
Amore Farms and Greenhouses
Bala Cynwyd Farmers’ Market
Emmaus Farmers’ Market
Macungie Farmers’ Market
Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market
You can find a complete list on our web site here.
Here is a list of area restaurants that serve some of our wines:
Spectator’s Bar & Grille, Kutztown
John Jeffries, Lancaster
Iron Horse Inn, Strasburg
La Cocina Mexicana, Kutztown
Camillo's, Kutztown
Gibraltar, Lancaster
Kempton Hotel, Kempton
The Farmhouse, Emmaus
Villa Lentini, Coplay
Bricco, Harrisburg
Romano’s Restaurant & Bar, Andreas
Curious Goods at Bake Oven Inn, Germansville
Brew Works on the Green, Allentown
Restaurant at the Station, Tamaqua
Blue Monkey, North Catasauqua
Olde Homestead Golf Course, New Tripoli
West Reading Tavern, West Reading
Allentown Brew Works, Allentown
Bethlehem Brew Works, Bethlehem
Broadway Pub, Bangor
Woody’s, Gaston
Apollo Grill, Bethlehem
Carr's Restaurant, Lancaster
Here is the list of area farmers' markets that some of our wineries participate in:
Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market
Amore Farms and Greenhouses
Bala Cynwyd Farmers’ Market
Emmaus Farmers’ Market
Macungie Farmers’ Market
Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Clover Hill releases its "Naked" Chardonnay
Grape harvest is just around the corner!
August is one of our favorite times of the year. The vineyards are in great shape and are going through veraison which is the transition from berry growth to berry ripening. This is the final step before harvest. Keep up to date on the 2012 vintage by liking us on Facebook.
We have released the 2010 Generations N~Chard. This is a limited edition of unoaked Chardonnay (naked Chardonnay) and a favorite of our winemaker, John Skrip III. Of course he is bias because the Chardonnay grapes came from Clover Hill’s Sunset Vineyard, which happens to be where his house is located. The wine is rich in flavors of cantaloupe, melon and apricot and bright with fresh, clean acidity. Also, the very popular Strawberry Merlot is nearly sold out, so get it while you can!
Our event schedule features wonderful ways to enjoy your visit to Clover Hill Winery or you can come on a quieter weekday and enjoy a glass of wine on the patio with a picnic. Our Robesonia location in Berks County is now open seven days a week: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday noon - 5 p.m.
Thank you for choosing Clover Hill wines. There is no better month to enjoy locally grown foods with a glass of our locally produced wine than the month of August!
Owner's Selection - Vidal Blanc
A haven of fruit and tropical flavors such as lemon, melon, and pineapple, there is a slight sweetness in this wine that balances the bright, fresh acidity. Vidal Blanc pairs nicely with Mexican, Thai or Asian foods.
Here are our favorite recipes for Vidal Blanc. Receive an additional 10% discount on the Owner's Selection when included in a case purchase.
Dan's Camera City Photo Shoot at Clover Hill Winery - Shoot to Learn
Sunday, August 19 from 10 a.m. - noon
Clover Hill is again partnering with Dan’s Camera City to help broaden your experience and become a well-rounded photographer. Dan's Camera City’s new class series titled “Shoot to Learn” offers many photo shoot opportunities. This series of on-location photo outings are led by knowledgeable and experienced Dan's Camera experts.
So that every student gets plenty of personal attention, each session has a limited number of tickets available. Tickets are $64.99. To learn more about this exciting experience or to register for the class please visit http://www.danscamera.com/shoot-to-learn/.
Cooking with Wine Main Dish Salad Contest
The Great Allentown Fair
Live judging - August 31 at 7 pm
Show off your ability to cook with wine at the Clover Hill sponsored 'Cooking with Wine Main Dish Salad Contest'. With wine moving to the forefront as America's beverage choice use your imagination, and your choice of Clover Hill Wine to create your favorite main dish salad. The competition is judged on: 60% taste appeal, 20% appearance and 20% originality of the recipe.
August is one of our favorite times of the year. The vineyards are in great shape and are going through veraison which is the transition from berry growth to berry ripening. This is the final step before harvest. Keep up to date on the 2012 vintage by liking us on Facebook.
We have released the 2010 Generations N~Chard. This is a limited edition of unoaked Chardonnay (naked Chardonnay) and a favorite of our winemaker, John Skrip III. Of course he is bias because the Chardonnay grapes came from Clover Hill’s Sunset Vineyard, which happens to be where his house is located. The wine is rich in flavors of cantaloupe, melon and apricot and bright with fresh, clean acidity. Also, the very popular Strawberry Merlot is nearly sold out, so get it while you can!
Thank you for choosing Clover Hill wines. There is no better month to enjoy locally grown foods with a glass of our locally produced wine than the month of August!
Owner's Selection - Vidal Blanc
A haven of fruit and tropical flavors such as lemon, melon, and pineapple, there is a slight sweetness in this wine that balances the bright, fresh acidity. Vidal Blanc pairs nicely with Mexican, Thai or Asian foods.
Here are our favorite recipes for Vidal Blanc. Receive an additional 10% discount on the Owner's Selection when included in a case purchase.
Dan's Camera City Photo Shoot at Clover Hill Winery - Shoot to Learn
Sunday, August 19 from 10 a.m. - noon
Clover Hill is again partnering with Dan’s Camera City to help broaden your experience and become a well-rounded photographer. Dan's Camera City’s new class series titled “Shoot to Learn” offers many photo shoot opportunities. This series of on-location photo outings are led by knowledgeable and experienced Dan's Camera experts.
So that every student gets plenty of personal attention, each session has a limited number of tickets available. Tickets are $64.99. To learn more about this exciting experience or to register for the class please visit http://www.danscamera.com/shoot-to-learn/.
Cooking with Wine Main Dish Salad Contest
The Great Allentown Fair
Live judging - August 31 at 7 pm
Show off your ability to cook with wine at the Clover Hill sponsored 'Cooking with Wine Main Dish Salad Contest'. With wine moving to the forefront as America's beverage choice use your imagination, and your choice of Clover Hill Wine to create your favorite main dish salad. The competition is judged on: 60% taste appeal, 20% appearance and 20% originality of the recipe.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Sangria and Ruby Rose are August wine specials at Blue Mountain
August Specials at Blue Mountain Vineyards
$2 off Sangria - A blend of concord & natural fruit juices of strawberry, red raspberry and cherry-
$1 off Ruby Rose - Produced from Chambourcin grapes, this wine is ripe raspberry and watermelon on the palate. This chillable semi-dry red wine is perfect for picnics-
Sangria Sundays Schedule
2 - 5 p.m.
August Events
Seven Springs Wine & Food Festival
August 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Seven Springs Resort
www.7springs.com
$2 off Sangria - A blend of concord & natural fruit juices of strawberry, red raspberry and cherry-
$1 off Ruby Rose - Produced from Chambourcin grapes, this wine is ripe raspberry and watermelon on the palate. This chillable semi-dry red wine is perfect for picnics-
Sangria Sundays Schedule
2 - 5 p.m.
- 8/5 Hank Jones
- 8/12 Wow Brothers
- 8/19 Rob and Marty
- 8/26 Jake Kaligis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo
August Events
Seven Springs Wine & Food Festival
August 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Seven Springs Resort
www.7springs.com
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