Meet Franklin, the peacock at Franklin Hill Vineyards

From our grapes to your glass

At Franklin Hill Vineyards, the "bloom" has recently ended and small grapes are beginning to show themselves. The  past warm weather has encouraged lots of green growth which flourishes in the nurturing rain and sunshine. The vines are putting forth nice shoots and everything is just sprouting beautifully. So far, the look of the lush vineyard shows potential of a really nice crop. Let's toast to that!

When you come to see the vines for yourselves,  keep your eyes open for Franklin - a beautiful  peacock  who has decided to befriend us! Franklin wandered upon our vineyard and decided he loves us as much as we love him. We often find him strolling through the vineyard, making himself right at home. Franklin definitely makes himself known when he calls out and shows his feathers in full fanning display! Feel free to stop by and say hello to him. He might just say Hi right back!

2012 Bethlehem VegFest
September 8 - 11 am - 6 pm
Get ready for Bethlehem's 2nd Annual VegFest. Franklin Hill Vineyards will be there and pouring.  Keep your eyes "peeled" for our 2012 VegFest Commemorative Bottle Release Party!

Downtown Bethlehem's Art Walk
Stop by our Bethlehem Location in the Main Street Commons during this event. As usual, we will be participating in the annual Art Walk Wine Trail. Upcoming Downtown Bethlehem  Art Walk Series Dates are July 28 and August 25.  For more info, visit: www.DowntownBethlehemAssociation.com 

Franklin Hill Vineyards - Bethlehem Location
Main St. Commons  
567 Main St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610)-332-9463 

...On The Road Again!
Come see our Festival Crew pouring at the coolest wine festival of the season - Wine On The Mountain - July 28 & 29 from noon-5 pm is fun, indoors, and air-conditioned with live entertainment performed on the Penn's Peak main stage.    

• Martin on Main 2012  - August 4 from noon - 8 pm
• Seven Springs Wine Festival  - August 25 & 26 from 11 am - 5 pm
• Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival  - September 8 & 9
• 2012 Forks Community Days Festival - September 15 from 11 am - 10 pm and September 16 from 11 am - 7 pm
• Bear Creek Fall Wine & Food Festival - October 21 at 1 pm

May is full of events for Franklin Hill Vineyards

This month, Franklin Hill Vineyards is supporting the community by participating in several Bethlehem-based events where its Christmas City wine shoppe is located. Which event will you be attending?

2012 Fine Art & Craft Show
Saturday, May 12 - 10 am-5 pm and Sunday, May 13 - 11 am-5 pm
Main Street - Downtown Historic Bethlehem
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission presents the 47th Annual Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show - A Juried Exhibition

Visit our Bethlehem location during your stroll through the Mother's Day Weekend 2012 Fine Art & Craft Show on Main Street. During this weekend purchase one glass of Catawba and Mom can enjoy one on us!

Christmas City Wine Festival
May 19 ~ 1-7 pm
Historic Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main Street, Bethlehem

The Christmas City Wine Festival will feature PA wineries.  Entertainment is provided for your listening pleasure in the Historic Sun Inn Courtyard. Cooking demonstrations will take place in the side courtyard with pairings from participating wineries.

$10.00 - advanced ticket sales at Franklin Hill Vineyards - Bethlehem Location. $15.00 at the door
$5 - designated driver tickets. Proceeds benefit the Star of Bethlehem Festival, a 501(c)3 non-profit.

The Sun Inn Preservation Association presents its 3rd Annual Chocolate Fest 
May 20 ~ 2-5 pm at the 1758 Moravian Sun Inn
564 Main Street, Bethlehem

A chocolate event featuring tastings of savory dishes using chocolate from around the world, chocolate appetizers, entrees, desserts, cocktails, beer, martini bar & Franklin Hill Vineyards' very own Fainting Goat - a sweet Chambourcin wine with black cherry ~ a perfect pairing with chocolate! 

$35/person or $60/couple (Must be 21 years of age to attend this event.) For  more information, including ticket sales call:  610-866-1758 or visit:  www.SunInnBethlehem.org

Bethlehem Art Walk
May 26 at 4 pm

Stop by our Bethlehem location during the first Downtown Bethlehem Art Walk of the season. As usual, we will be participating in the annual Downtown Bethlehem Art Walk Wine Trail.
Upcoming Downtown Bethlehem Art Walk Series dates:

• June 30, 2012
• July 28, 2012
• August 25, 2012

From our grapes to your glass

Well, it's time to say goodbye to two of our oldies-but-goodies. Our Rose and Apple wines are selling out and will not be returning (at this point in time, anyway... you never know what the future holds...)  We're giving Rose and Apple fans a chance to grab 'em before they're gone - while supplies last! Here at Franklin Hill Vineyards we honor tradition and also love to keep things fresh and new. We can't wait to discover what's over the horizon and look forward to uncovering and sharing our new endeavors.