Prelude to Blues in the Barn at Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Saturday, August 27
Pinnacle Ridge Winery kicks off its Blues in the Barn concert series this Saturday, August 27 starting at noon with a performance by The Jay Stollman Band featuring three-time British Blues Hall of Fame Guitarist of The Year Matt Schofield and Scott Spray of the Johnny Winter Band.
Jay Stollman is a “singer’s singer,” a fire and brimstone, Blues shouter with a full throttle, take no prisoners approach to his music.
Stollman has performed the world over to enthusiastic audiences and rave reviews, sharing the stage with James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Bo Diddley, Elton John, The Temptations, Four Tops, Jose Feliciano, Johnny Winter, Joan Osborne, Blues Traveler, Walter Trout and Samantha Fish, to name a few.
Matt Schofield is one of the world’s greatest Blues guitarists. He was voted British Blues Awards Guitarist of the Year 2010, 2011, 2012 which garnered him an induction into the British Blues Hall of Fame. He won Blues Album of the Year (2011) by Mojo Magazine. Penguin Book of Blues Recordings cited Matt as one of only two living British artists to achieve the maximum four-star rating. And he has been voted Guitar & Bass magazine’s Top Ten British Blues Guitarists, of all time.
Scott Spray is one of America’s most recorded bassists, logging thousands of studio hours and appearing on almost 1000 albums. Most recently, Scott spent 15+ years as the recording and touring bassist for legendary Bluesman, Johnny Winter. Spray supplied his smooth and steady bass grooves for Winter’s final album, “STEP BACK”which won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Blues Album. He is a sought-after studio and live performance icon with credits galore.
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Six new wine releases at Clover Hill this summer
Our Winemaker John Skrip III has been busy and is excited to share six new Clover Hill wines with you. 2015 was a kind vintage to our red wines. We had great quality with our red grape varieties, but the trade off is we have very little yield. That means all of the 2015 vintages listed below are in limited supply. Taste them while you can! Tasting is complimentary for these wines at all Clover Hill locations.
1st Tuesday Tours
The Winery in Breinigsville
Tuesday, August 2 at 2 p.m.
Reservations suggested; $8 per person (Tuesday special)
No charge for under 21.
Join Clover Hill Winery for a Tuesday tour. We will show you the Clover Hill way from the grape to the glass! Tours last approximately 1 ½ hours and we sample a few wines as we tour. Tour groups are limited in size so please make advanced reservations by calling 610-395-2468. Please dress casually as comfortable shoes are suggested since this is a walking tour. Handicap accessible.
Harvest Flights with Bites
The Winery in Breinigsville
August 13, 14, 15 and 16, noon - 5 p.m. all days
Tickets required - $12 per flight
Purchase your flight ticket, pick your day you plan on attending, and choose between the winemaker (dry flight option) or the vineyard worker's flight (sweet flight option). Each flight will consist of four samplings of food each paired with a different wine. Check back for the menu. Please call 610-395-2468 or visit the Winery in Breinigsville for your tickets.
- 2015 Dolcetto: a dry rosé that is light, fresh, and fruity with a green apple finish. This release of Dolcetto has just a slight bit of fizz. $13.99
- 2015 Sangiovese: a medium bodied dry red wine. Sangiovese shows rich flavors of black cherry and ripe plum with toasty American (PA) oak undertones. $16.99
- 2015 Pinot Noir: This vintage of Pinot a bit fuller bodied than previous years and it is truly a superstar! The wine is full of classic strawberry characteristics and soft oak notes. $16.99
- 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon: This Cabernet is packed with rich oak flavors of vanilla and spice from French oak aging and ripe fruit flavors of raspberry, blackberry and cherry. $17.99
- Sparkling Vidal Blanc: Welcome Clover Hill's newest sparkling wine. This bubbly is made from 100% Vidal Blanc with crisp flavors of lemon and grapefruit with soft, yeasty undertones. $16.99/bottle; $3 for a 1oz tasting fee
- 2016 Vidal Ice Wine: Our Ice Wine is back! This Ice Wine was hand harvested in January 2016. The berries were dehydrated, frozen solid and rich in flavor and sweetness. The harvest was basket pressed and yielded 1,500 bottles of Vidal Ice Wine; or as we like to call it...liquid gold. The flavors are complex and rich including honeycomb, orange blossom and bright acidity. $32/bottle (187ml); $6 for a 1oz tasting fee
1st Tuesday Tours
The Winery in Breinigsville
Tuesday, August 2 at 2 p.m.
Reservations suggested; $8 per person (Tuesday special)
No charge for under 21.
Join Clover Hill Winery for a Tuesday tour. We will show you the Clover Hill way from the grape to the glass! Tours last approximately 1 ½ hours and we sample a few wines as we tour. Tour groups are limited in size so please make advanced reservations by calling 610-395-2468. Please dress casually as comfortable shoes are suggested since this is a walking tour. Handicap accessible.
Harvest Flights with Bites
The Winery in Breinigsville
August 13, 14, 15 and 16, noon - 5 p.m. all days
Tickets required - $12 per flight
Purchase your flight ticket, pick your day you plan on attending, and choose between the winemaker (dry flight option) or the vineyard worker's flight (sweet flight option). Each flight will consist of four samplings of food each paired with a different wine. Check back for the menu. Please call 610-395-2468 or visit the Winery in Breinigsville for your tickets.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Food Truck Friday, chocolate truffles, and more await summertime visitors at Galen Glen
Food Truck Friday
Friday, July 29 from 5 - 8 pm
You may know Peculiar Culinary chef Gene Philbin from his appearances on Restaurant Start Up on CNBC and other TV shows. Gene and his crew will roll into the winery serving up the comfort food with a twist, cooked from scratch using locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients. Check out their food truck menu: http://www.peculiarculinary.com/food-truck-menu/
The final Food Truck Friday is August 26.
USA Truffle Treat
Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31
Get ready for red, white and blue at the Summer Olympics! We invite you to indulge in three decadent USA-themed chocolate truffles with a three-ounce pour of wine for $5. Our truffles are handcrafted by Lancaster Chocolatier Steve Evans just for us. While supplies last, half-pound boxes of truffles will be available for splurging.
Flavors of Summer with Buy the Farm and The Easton Salsa Company
Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14
Relish the bounty of our earth with a cheese plate made from locally-sourced cheeses, fruits, vegetables, hummus, salsa and chips from our friends at Buy the Farm and Easton Salsa Company. Purchase a snack to enjoy with your favorite glass of wine while drinking in the beauty of the growing vines.
Walking Tour of the Vineyard and Wine Cellar
Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 at 1 p.m. both days
Enjoy a walking tour of the vineyard and wine cellar with one of our guides who will highlight our family's stewardship of this land for over 200 years. Walking tours are about one hour in length, meandering through our rocky terrain. Please wear appropriate foot gear. Our tours are complimentary with no reservations required, and are weather permitting.
Galen Glen Case Club
This month is a great time to join or renew your membership in our annual case club. We have some great events planned for our active case club members and as an new or renewed active member you'll receive an invitation. Our members enjoy many benefits annually, events are only the tip of the iceberg
Friday, July 29 from 5 - 8 pm
You may know Peculiar Culinary chef Gene Philbin from his appearances on Restaurant Start Up on CNBC and other TV shows. Gene and his crew will roll into the winery serving up the comfort food with a twist, cooked from scratch using locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients. Check out their food truck menu: http://www.peculiarculinary.com/food-truck-menu/
The final Food Truck Friday is August 26.
USA Truffle Treat
Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31
Get ready for red, white and blue at the Summer Olympics! We invite you to indulge in three decadent USA-themed chocolate truffles with a three-ounce pour of wine for $5. Our truffles are handcrafted by Lancaster Chocolatier Steve Evans just for us. While supplies last, half-pound boxes of truffles will be available for splurging.
Flavors of Summer with Buy the Farm and The Easton Salsa Company
Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14
Relish the bounty of our earth with a cheese plate made from locally-sourced cheeses, fruits, vegetables, hummus, salsa and chips from our friends at Buy the Farm and Easton Salsa Company. Purchase a snack to enjoy with your favorite glass of wine while drinking in the beauty of the growing vines.
Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 at 1 p.m. both days
Enjoy a walking tour of the vineyard and wine cellar with one of our guides who will highlight our family's stewardship of this land for over 200 years. Walking tours are about one hour in length, meandering through our rocky terrain. Please wear appropriate foot gear. Our tours are complimentary with no reservations required, and are weather permitting.
Galen Glen Case Club
This month is a great time to join or renew your membership in our annual case club. We have some great events planned for our active case club members and as an new or renewed active member you'll receive an invitation. Our members enjoy many benefits annually, events are only the tip of the iceberg
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Summertime winery events at Clover Hill
Public Vineyard and Winery Tours
The Winery in Breinigsville
July 17 at 2 p.m.
Reservations required; $12 per person. No charge for under 21.
Join Clover Hill Winery for a vineyard and winery tour. We will show you the Clover Hill way from the grape to the glass! Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and we sample a few wines as we tour. Tour groups are limited in size so please make advanced reservations by calling 610-395-2468. Please dress casually as comfortable shoes are suggested since this is a walking tour. Handicap accessible.
Thirsty Thursday with Tastings and Tours
Clover Hill Winery and Vynecrest
K'town Pub and Saucony Creek Brewing
Thursday, July 14, August 18; September 15 from 1-6 p.m.
Reservations required and are limited in availability; $50 per person. Must be 21 years of age.
Join Tasting and Tours for a Thirsty Thursday wine and beer tour. Attendees receive a private tasting and mini tour at Vynecrest Winery and Clover Hill Winery, and a flight of local beer with hors d'oeuvres at both the K'town Pub and Saucony Creek Brewing. Tastings and Tours will provide your transportation and an awesome experience with insider information at each of the four stops. The first tour begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Grab some friends, pick your date and let's do Thirsty Thursday! Call Tastings and Tours at 484-274-2517 to make your reservation.
1st Tuesday Tours
The Winery in Breinigsville
Tuesday, July 5; August 2 at 2 p.m.
Reservations suggested - $8 per person (Tuesday special rate).
No charge for under 21.
Join Clover Hill Winery the first Tuesday of every month for a special tour. We will show you the Clover Hill way from the grape to the glass! Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and we sample a few wines as we tour. Tour groups are limited in size so please make advanced reservations by calling 610-395-2468. Please dress casually as comfortable shoes are suggested since this is a walking tour. Handicap accessible.
Sangria Sunday
The Winery in Breinigsville
July 10 from noon-4 p.m.
Visit us to enjoy a glass of seasonal sangria on our patio. Sangria will be available for sampling as well as for purchase by the glass. Recipes will also be available.
Harvest Flights with Bites
The Winery in Breinigsville
August 13, 14, 15 and 16 - noon-5 p.m. all days
Tickets required - $12 per flight
Purchase your flight ticket, pick your day you plan on attending, and choose between the winemaker (dry flight option) or the vineyard worker's flight (sweet flight option). Each flight will consist of four samplings of food each paired with a different wine. Check back soon for the menus. Please call 610-395-2468 or visit the winery for your tickets.
The Winery in Breinigsville
July 17 at 2 p.m.
Reservations required; $12 per person. No charge for under 21.
Join Clover Hill Winery for a vineyard and winery tour. We will show you the Clover Hill way from the grape to the glass! Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and we sample a few wines as we tour. Tour groups are limited in size so please make advanced reservations by calling 610-395-2468. Please dress casually as comfortable shoes are suggested since this is a walking tour. Handicap accessible.
Thirsty Thursday with Tastings and Tours
Clover Hill Winery and Vynecrest
K'town Pub and Saucony Creek Brewing
Thursday, July 14, August 18; September 15 from 1-6 p.m.
Reservations required and are limited in availability; $50 per person. Must be 21 years of age.
Join Tasting and Tours for a Thirsty Thursday wine and beer tour. Attendees receive a private tasting and mini tour at Vynecrest Winery and Clover Hill Winery, and a flight of local beer with hors d'oeuvres at both the K'town Pub and Saucony Creek Brewing. Tastings and Tours will provide your transportation and an awesome experience with insider information at each of the four stops. The first tour begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Grab some friends, pick your date and let's do Thirsty Thursday! Call Tastings and Tours at 484-274-2517 to make your reservation.
The Winery in Breinigsville
Tuesday, July 5; August 2 at 2 p.m.
Reservations suggested - $8 per person (Tuesday special rate).
No charge for under 21.
Join Clover Hill Winery the first Tuesday of every month for a special tour. We will show you the Clover Hill way from the grape to the glass! Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and we sample a few wines as we tour. Tour groups are limited in size so please make advanced reservations by calling 610-395-2468. Please dress casually as comfortable shoes are suggested since this is a walking tour. Handicap accessible.
Sangria Sunday
The Winery in Breinigsville
July 10 from noon-4 p.m.
Visit us to enjoy a glass of seasonal sangria on our patio. Sangria will be available for sampling as well as for purchase by the glass. Recipes will also be available.
Harvest Flights with Bites
The Winery in Breinigsville
August 13, 14, 15 and 16 - noon-5 p.m. all days
Tickets required - $12 per flight
Purchase your flight ticket, pick your day you plan on attending, and choose between the winemaker (dry flight option) or the vineyard worker's flight (sweet flight option). Each flight will consist of four samplings of food each paired with a different wine. Check back soon for the menus. Please call 610-395-2468 or visit the winery for your tickets.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Vynecrest winemaker's thoughts on all that goes into making a great red wine
August is a great time of year to come out, taste some wine, and enjoy the view of the vineyard. The grapes are just about ready to go through veraison, where they stop growing and start ripening. The red grapes will turn from green to red and the sugar levels start to rise. This change in color is also a signal for the birds the grapes are about ready to eat.
Just a reminder, the Vyneskeller is open seven days a week. So after you are done tasting you can grab a glass of wine and relax downstairs.
August Specials:
* Wine of the Month - Vynecrest Red - additional 10% off
* 3 Pack of the Month - 3 Bear Naked Chardonnay for $35
*available at the winery only
Aug 30 - Vineyard & Winery Tour, and Jazz Sunday
Vineyard and winery tour begins at noon. $5 per person. Tour should wrap up just in time to enjoy some live Jazz music in the Vyneskeller from 1 - 4 pm.
Glass Half Empty
by Malachi Duffy (left, pictured with Sam Landis)
When I have a glass of Lemberger I think about what went into making the wine that is in that bottle. Arguments over what to plant 4, 5, 6 years or more earlier. Remembering in 2008 we seriously considered ripping all of it out and not making it any more (thank goodness we didn’t follow through with that idea!). Wondering if the vines were going to make it through the sub-zero temps of the winter. Watching bud break and deciding how many clusters to keep. The awesome crew of guys in the vineyard who handle pruning, hedging, picking and everything in between. Prior to harvest, putting together the order for what yeast to use, enzyme and tannin additions, whether to cold soak or not. Tasting Lemberger on the vine when it gets close to harvest time. Arguing (again) over when to pick each lot of Lemberger. Finally picking and fermenting it.
Sam Landis and I having sand wedge contests over who can chip a golf ball into the fermenting red wine (the loser had to punch the caps). Sam punching the caps. Pressing the almost-dry wine and tasting the wine that runs out of the press as it is being crushed. Letting the wine sit for a few months before we put it on oak. Inevitably thinking that I have completely screwed up this vintage and I should have stuck with what I did last year. The following day retasting and not being so scared.
Oak additions to the wine a couple of months later: Some went to oak barrels, some went to Flex Tanks with oak staves and some with oak chips. At the end of the day (sometimes in the middle of the day) pulling samples and making sure everything is “progressing as it should.” That wonderful day when we have to come up with the final blend for Lemberger. Hopefully bottling before the current year runs out so we don’t have empty shelves. Grabbing a bottle as I head out the door to enjoy during dinner with the family.
It’s awesome to have a story about the drink you have in front of you. I am lucky enough to be involved in the process of producing that bottle. But hopefully you also have a story about Vynecrest wine. Maybe you had a great time in the Vyneskeller with friends and family, or you had Vynecrest wine at someone’s wedding. That’s the great thing about local wine, you don’t just go pick it up at the store, there is an experience associated with it. The wines are great by themselves (hopefully) but you can’t buy the moments off the shelf. The moments are what make that wine taste even better.
So, cheers to all the moments!
Just a reminder, the Vyneskeller is open seven days a week. So after you are done tasting you can grab a glass of wine and relax downstairs.
August Specials:
* Wine of the Month - Vynecrest Red - additional 10% off
* 3 Pack of the Month - 3 Bear Naked Chardonnay for $35
*available at the winery only
Aug 30 - Vineyard & Winery Tour, and Jazz Sunday
Vineyard and winery tour begins at noon. $5 per person. Tour should wrap up just in time to enjoy some live Jazz music in the Vyneskeller from 1 - 4 pm.
by Malachi Duffy (left, pictured with Sam Landis)
When I have a glass of Lemberger I think about what went into making the wine that is in that bottle. Arguments over what to plant 4, 5, 6 years or more earlier. Remembering in 2008 we seriously considered ripping all of it out and not making it any more (thank goodness we didn’t follow through with that idea!). Wondering if the vines were going to make it through the sub-zero temps of the winter. Watching bud break and deciding how many clusters to keep. The awesome crew of guys in the vineyard who handle pruning, hedging, picking and everything in between. Prior to harvest, putting together the order for what yeast to use, enzyme and tannin additions, whether to cold soak or not. Tasting Lemberger on the vine when it gets close to harvest time. Arguing (again) over when to pick each lot of Lemberger. Finally picking and fermenting it.
Sam Landis and I having sand wedge contests over who can chip a golf ball into the fermenting red wine (the loser had to punch the caps). Sam punching the caps. Pressing the almost-dry wine and tasting the wine that runs out of the press as it is being crushed. Letting the wine sit for a few months before we put it on oak. Inevitably thinking that I have completely screwed up this vintage and I should have stuck with what I did last year. The following day retasting and not being so scared.
Oak additions to the wine a couple of months later: Some went to oak barrels, some went to Flex Tanks with oak staves and some with oak chips. At the end of the day (sometimes in the middle of the day) pulling samples and making sure everything is “progressing as it should.” That wonderful day when we have to come up with the final blend for Lemberger. Hopefully bottling before the current year runs out so we don’t have empty shelves. Grabbing a bottle as I head out the door to enjoy during dinner with the family.
It’s awesome to have a story about the drink you have in front of you. I am lucky enough to be involved in the process of producing that bottle. But hopefully you also have a story about Vynecrest wine. Maybe you had a great time in the Vyneskeller with friends and family, or you had Vynecrest wine at someone’s wedding. That’s the great thing about local wine, you don’t just go pick it up at the store, there is an experience associated with it. The wines are great by themselves (hopefully) but you can’t buy the moments off the shelf. The moments are what make that wine taste even better.
So, cheers to all the moments!
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Pinnacle Ridge to host Sparkling Wine Tasting Event for Case Club Members
Our 2013 Syrah will be the last vintage. So if it is one of your favorites come by and get a case while supplies last.
Case Club Sparkling Wine Tasting Event
Sunday, August 16 from 3-5:30 pm
Please call or e-mail to set up a reservation - 610-756-4481 or pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com
Sparkling wine tasting in the wine loft with the owner/winemaker Brad Knapp. Brad will be hosting a casual but informative wine tasting of domestic sparkling wines from the East and West coasts for the case club members who are not only thirsty for wine but for some wine knowledge. Topics of discussion will include production methods of sparkling wine and some comparisons of East coast and West coast sparkling wines. There will also be a preview of some Pinnacle Ridge sparkling wines, including the Cuvée, currently in process to give you some insight into the transformation of still wine into sparkling wine.
Live Music in the Barn
Featuring The Sterling Koch Band
Saturday, August 8 from 2-5 pm
Sit and relax on our couches in the barn or stand up and dance! We will be selling light food. Enjoy a bottle of wine starting at $12 or a glass of wine for $4. Visit The Sterling Koch band to check out their music.
Sterling Koch is an internationally recognized lap steel guitarist who performs a high energy mix of danceable, Texas style, roots/rock music containing both cover (from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s) and original songs. Sterling Koch’s music is informed by his influences of George Thorogood, ZZ Top, and the soaring slide guitar sound of Duane Allman.
(Note - We allow our wine to be enjoyed on the property by the bottle or glass, however, we do not allow any other alcoholic beverages on the property.)
Live Music in the Barn
Featuring Brosky & Meyer
Saturday, August 22 from 2-5 pm
Lehigh Valley icon, Steve Brosky teams up with Jimmy Meyer Extraordinaire (honorably mentioned in “the rock n’ roll hall of fame” With corporate band “The Difference”.) From the very start they had “it”, call it chemistry, ying and yang or peanut butter and jelly… Steve brings that bluesy/gravely voice and Jimmy, well Jimmy brings “it” on the guitar! Hearing Steve’s song in this setting is like sitting on the writing session and saying they “cover” other peoples songs…it’s more like they wake em’ songs up and get outta bed! So what ya got here is your basic American roots music with a edge of entertainment, the way it was meant to be…from the heart and the head! Steve and Jimmy have have opened for B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Monty Montgomery, Leon Rusell, Robin Trower, and The DoughBoys.
Sit and relax on our couches in the barn or stand up and dance! We will be selling light food. Enjoy a bottle of wine starting at $12 or a glass of wine for $4.
(Note: We allow our wine to be enjoyed on the property by the bottle or glass, however, we do not allow any other alcoholic beverages on the property.)
Upcoming Events In September
Blues in the Barn Weekend
September 5
Matt Roman and The Heard
Noon - 3 P.M.
The James Supra Band
4 P.M. - 7 P.M.
September 6
The BC Combo
2 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Case Club Sparkling Wine Tasting Event
Sunday, August 16 from 3-5:30 pm
Please call or e-mail to set up a reservation - 610-756-4481 or pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com
Sparkling wine tasting in the wine loft with the owner/winemaker Brad Knapp. Brad will be hosting a casual but informative wine tasting of domestic sparkling wines from the East and West coasts for the case club members who are not only thirsty for wine but for some wine knowledge. Topics of discussion will include production methods of sparkling wine and some comparisons of East coast and West coast sparkling wines. There will also be a preview of some Pinnacle Ridge sparkling wines, including the Cuvée, currently in process to give you some insight into the transformation of still wine into sparkling wine.
Live Music in the Barn
Featuring The Sterling Koch Band
Saturday, August 8 from 2-5 pm
Sit and relax on our couches in the barn or stand up and dance! We will be selling light food. Enjoy a bottle of wine starting at $12 or a glass of wine for $4. Visit The Sterling Koch band to check out their music.
Sterling Koch is an internationally recognized lap steel guitarist who performs a high energy mix of danceable, Texas style, roots/rock music containing both cover (from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s) and original songs. Sterling Koch’s music is informed by his influences of George Thorogood, ZZ Top, and the soaring slide guitar sound of Duane Allman.
(Note - We allow our wine to be enjoyed on the property by the bottle or glass, however, we do not allow any other alcoholic beverages on the property.)
Live Music in the Barn
Featuring Brosky & Meyer
Saturday, August 22 from 2-5 pm
Lehigh Valley icon, Steve Brosky teams up with Jimmy Meyer Extraordinaire (honorably mentioned in “the rock n’ roll hall of fame” With corporate band “The Difference”.) From the very start they had “it”, call it chemistry, ying and yang or peanut butter and jelly… Steve brings that bluesy/gravely voice and Jimmy, well Jimmy brings “it” on the guitar! Hearing Steve’s song in this setting is like sitting on the writing session and saying they “cover” other peoples songs…it’s more like they wake em’ songs up and get outta bed! So what ya got here is your basic American roots music with a edge of entertainment, the way it was meant to be…from the heart and the head! Steve and Jimmy have have opened for B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Monty Montgomery, Leon Rusell, Robin Trower, and The DoughBoys.
Sit and relax on our couches in the barn or stand up and dance! We will be selling light food. Enjoy a bottle of wine starting at $12 or a glass of wine for $4.
(Note: We allow our wine to be enjoyed on the property by the bottle or glass, however, we do not allow any other alcoholic beverages on the property.)
Upcoming Events In September
Blues in the Barn Weekend
September 5
Matt Roman and The Heard
Noon - 3 P.M.
The James Supra Band
4 P.M. - 7 P.M.
September 6
The BC Combo
2 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Stone Cellar Barrel 29 returns at Galen Glen
Stone Cellar Barrel 29 returns to the Tasting Room
It's back at Galen Glen! This dessert wine, reminiscent of the old word, with it's velvety aged Chambourcin is loaded with notes of coffee, dark cocoa and sweet dried cherries and is available to you for tasting on our wine bar and for purchase. It is the perfect ending to every evening, especially with dark chocolate. Get yours today for $24.99.
Also, our website may say "Sold Out" but Zweigelt is available this week. This fruit-forward style features abundant ripe cherries. A red wine shouldn't drink so easy. Stop by to enjoy this extraordinary red wine. We say, "Zwei not?"
Food Truck Fridays
Mark your calendar for upcoming Food Truck Friday Events:
Easton Salsa Company
Plan to Join us on Saturdays, August 8 and 15 from noon - 4 pm, and Sundays, August 9 and 16 from noon - 4 pm when we welcome Easton Salsa Company who will be onsite selling their famous salsas, sauces and home-made chips for you to enjoy with a glass of wine while you drink in the serenity of our vineyard.
Winemaker's Dinner at The Shanty on 19th
Wednesday, August 19 at 7 pm
The Shanty on 19th in Allentown will host a wine dinner featuring Galen Glen Wines. Call the Shanty at 610-841-0150 to make your reservation for this five-course meal. Tickets are $55, plus tax and gratuity.
It's back at Galen Glen! This dessert wine, reminiscent of the old word, with it's velvety aged Chambourcin is loaded with notes of coffee, dark cocoa and sweet dried cherries and is available to you for tasting on our wine bar and for purchase. It is the perfect ending to every evening, especially with dark chocolate. Get yours today for $24.99.
Also, our website may say "Sold Out" but Zweigelt is available this week. This fruit-forward style features abundant ripe cherries. A red wine shouldn't drink so easy. Stop by to enjoy this extraordinary red wine. We say, "Zwei not?"
Food Truck Fridays
Mark your calendar for upcoming Food Truck Friday Events:
- Friday, August 28 - Vince's Cheese Steaks
- Friday, September 11 - Stuffed to the Grills
Easton Salsa Company
Plan to Join us on Saturdays, August 8 and 15 from noon - 4 pm, and Sundays, August 9 and 16 from noon - 4 pm when we welcome Easton Salsa Company who will be onsite selling their famous salsas, sauces and home-made chips for you to enjoy with a glass of wine while you drink in the serenity of our vineyard.
Winemaker's Dinner at The Shanty on 19th
Wednesday, August 19 at 7 pm
The Shanty on 19th in Allentown will host a wine dinner featuring Galen Glen Wines. Call the Shanty at 610-841-0150 to make your reservation for this five-course meal. Tickets are $55, plus tax and gratuity.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Food trucks, vinyasa in the vineyard, and Pinot Grigio on sale at Tolino Vineyards this summer
New weekday hours - We have decided to change our weekday hours to 1 - 6 pm. Our weekend hours stay the same (noon - 6 pm). Vineyard and winery tours are held Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 4 pm.
FOOD TRUCKS
- July 25 -Taza Truck @ 2:30 pm
- August 15 - Geakers Tacos @ 1 pm
- September 26 - Taza Truck and Aioli Truck at the Music Festival
- October 10 - Bad Bones BBQ @ 1 pm
- October 17 - Trixies Treats @ 1 pm
- October 24 - Stuffed to the Grills @1 pm
- October 31 - Taza Truck @ 2:30 pm
VINYASA IN THE VINEYARD
Vinyasa in the Vineyard continues through the fall. Join Jackie of Om-azing Yoga for a 60-minute class suitable for all levels. Join us on August 15 and September 19 at 11 am for yoga followed by a wine tasting, cheese and snacks, and live music at 1 pm.
SUMMER PINOT GRIGIO SALE
Nothing tastes better than a crisp, cold glass of white wine on a summer day. Our 2012 Pinot Grigio is buy one, get one 50% off for a limited time. This light-bodied white wine is exploding with orange and grapefruit citrus notes, accentuated with a slightly sweet pineapple finish.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Call 610-588-9463 or visit our website for tickets and more details on the following events.
Saturday Music Series - 1 pm
July 25 - Erin McClelland
August 1- Supra Ayers Kilcoyne Kelly Quartet
August 8 - Peshi
August 15 - Tom Vicario
August 22 - Matt Wheeler
August 29 - Brummy Brothers
Paint and Sip
August 29 at 6 pm
$35
Sip wine and paint with your friends. Instructed by Anna Kaszupski. All supplies and a glass of wine are included.
End of Summer Sangria Sunday
August 30
Celebrate the end of summer with various types of sangria for sale by the pitcher or glass. Live music by the Cherry Hill Duo.
Dinner in the Vines
September 12 at 6 pm
The first dinner was such a success that we decided to do it again. Enjoy a full dinner, live music and a glass of wine nestled among the vines. $49.95
Inaugural Music Festival & Fundraiser
Sept. 26 from noon-7 pm
$10 in advance; $15 at door
Join us for the Brummy Brothers, Blue Hearts Revelry, Matt Wheeler, Mike Pilgemayer and Tom Vicario. The Taza and Aioli trucks will be serving food, and a percentage of wine sales will be donated in the name of Anna Mae Becker.
FIND US IN YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT
We would like to thank our restaurant partners for carrying Tolino wines.
- The Mint Gastropub in Bethlehem
- Maxim's 22 in Easton
- Nectar in Berwyn
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Summer Hashtag Contest and Yoga in the Vineyard return to Franklin Hill Vineyards
Franklin Hill's Summer Hashtag Contest is back! Win a free case of wine!
To enter, upload a picture of a bottle of Sir Walter's Red wine at your favorite vacation spot.
Upload it to our Facebook page or Instagram account, tag our Twitter handle, or simply email it to us at cheryl@franklinhillvineyards.com. Be sure to include the hashtag #FHVwhereswalter and you'll automatically by entered to win a free case of wine. Whether you're hitting the beach or your back yard, send in your photos to win. Deadline to enter is September 20, 2015. Winner will be picked September 22, 2015.
SUMMER SHIPPING SPECIAL
$15 flat rate shipping for the rest of the summer.
Ship a bottle or a case for just $15.
Expires August 31. Offer good for up to 12 bottles.
Yoga in the Vineyard
August 9 at 10 am
Our summer series continues with Silver Kim from Kula Heart Yoga leading us in an hour of relaxing and revitalizing yoga followed by a light brunch and mimosas. This is a sell-out event each month, so please call today to reserve your patch of grass. Our final Yoga in the Vineyard will be September 6.
Behind the Vine
Lots of people who come to visit us ask what we do all year while the grapes grow? Vineyards require tons of attention and lots of work year around.
Right now our vines are growing like crazy, thankfully. We have 1, 2 and 3 year old vines that require a lot of training. Grapes would love to grow like a bush so to make them grow tall we have to train them by tying them up the poles and across the poles as they grow.
We're also cluster thinning which means we remove some of the clusters to create space between the other clusters allowing them to grow. This gives us the best fruit possible. All in all this season is going really well for us and 2015 has potential to be another amazing year at FHV.
To enter, upload a picture of a bottle of Sir Walter's Red wine at your favorite vacation spot.
Upload it to our Facebook page or Instagram account, tag our Twitter handle, or simply email it to us at cheryl@franklinhillvineyards.com. Be sure to include the hashtag #FHVwhereswalter and you'll automatically by entered to win a free case of wine. Whether you're hitting the beach or your back yard, send in your photos to win. Deadline to enter is September 20, 2015. Winner will be picked September 22, 2015.
SUMMER SHIPPING SPECIAL
$15 flat rate shipping for the rest of the summer.
Ship a bottle or a case for just $15.
Expires August 31. Offer good for up to 12 bottles.
Yoga in the Vineyard
August 9 at 10 am
Our summer series continues with Silver Kim from Kula Heart Yoga leading us in an hour of relaxing and revitalizing yoga followed by a light brunch and mimosas. This is a sell-out event each month, so please call today to reserve your patch of grass. Our final Yoga in the Vineyard will be September 6.
Lots of people who come to visit us ask what we do all year while the grapes grow? Vineyards require tons of attention and lots of work year around.
Right now our vines are growing like crazy, thankfully. We have 1, 2 and 3 year old vines that require a lot of training. Grapes would love to grow like a bush so to make them grow tall we have to train them by tying them up the poles and across the poles as they grow.
We're also cluster thinning which means we remove some of the clusters to create space between the other clusters allowing them to grow. This gives us the best fruit possible. All in all this season is going really well for us and 2015 has potential to be another amazing year at FHV.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Labor Day Weekend fun at Galen Glen
Tours, Additional Holiday Hours, Food and Wine
Saturday, August 30, 10 am - 5 pm
Food on the Roll with Ellen's Edibles will be at the vineyard offering menu items like mac n' cheese, flounder stuffed with crab meat, chicken piccata and shrimp scampi to name a few. Plan to enjoy a glass of wine and some lunch while drinking in our breathtaking views.
Want to see and know more about how your wine gets from vine, to bottle, to your home? We will be offering one walking tour of the vineyard and wine cellar each day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at noon. Tours are complimentary, held weather permitting, and we suggest sturdy foot wear (sneakers, boots, etc.).
Sunday, August 31 - noon - 5 pm
Come and enjoy a relaxing day at the winery. We will offer one tour at noon. You may purchase a glass of wine or cheese to enjoy while taking in the pre-harvest beauty of our vines. Or join our staff and other wineries at The Schuylkill County Wine Festival.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day - 11 am - 4 pm
We will have special holiday hours on Labor Day. Enjoy one walking tour at noon, stock up for your end of summer picnic, or enjoy a picnic on one of our patios.
Crooked Stick Red is back
Have you missed this combination of Chambourcin with splashes of our other red wines? For those who have been asking "When is Crooked Stick coming back?" it has returned and is available on the wine bar for tasting this weekend. In 2013, Crooked Stick debuted in August and was sold out by December. Don't miss your opportunity to taste this ever-popular wine. This wine pairs well with grilled foods, BBQ, sausage, bacon, and cheese steaks.
In the news
Since being named Best Woman Winemaker by the International Women's Wine Competition in California, Sarah has been very busy, not just making wine, but meeting with various media outlets to discuss everything from her award to vineyard conditions. We would like to thank everyone who has visited and shared our story.
In case you are out of the viewing area, Sharon Gaeta from our NBC affiliate WBRE in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton stopped by to chat with Sarah. View that story here. We also welcomed Mary E. Young from The Reading Eagle. You can read her article here. Keep watching the news because in mid-September Jennifer Glose's article will appear in Lehigh Valley Business.
Sarah is ever so humble and always credits the entire crew at Galen Glen for her success. We, the staff, never stop being inspired by her and Galen, their tenacity, strong work ethic and passion for creating internationally award-winning wines.
Saturday, August 30, 10 am - 5 pm
Food on the Roll with Ellen's Edibles will be at the vineyard offering menu items like mac n' cheese, flounder stuffed with crab meat, chicken piccata and shrimp scampi to name a few. Plan to enjoy a glass of wine and some lunch while drinking in our breathtaking views.
Want to see and know more about how your wine gets from vine, to bottle, to your home? We will be offering one walking tour of the vineyard and wine cellar each day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at noon. Tours are complimentary, held weather permitting, and we suggest sturdy foot wear (sneakers, boots, etc.).
Sunday, August 31 - noon - 5 pm
Come and enjoy a relaxing day at the winery. We will offer one tour at noon. You may purchase a glass of wine or cheese to enjoy while taking in the pre-harvest beauty of our vines. Or join our staff and other wineries at The Schuylkill County Wine Festival.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day - 11 am - 4 pm
We will have special holiday hours on Labor Day. Enjoy one walking tour at noon, stock up for your end of summer picnic, or enjoy a picnic on one of our patios.
Have you missed this combination of Chambourcin with splashes of our other red wines? For those who have been asking "When is Crooked Stick coming back?" it has returned and is available on the wine bar for tasting this weekend. In 2013, Crooked Stick debuted in August and was sold out by December. Don't miss your opportunity to taste this ever-popular wine. This wine pairs well with grilled foods, BBQ, sausage, bacon, and cheese steaks.
In the news
Since being named Best Woman Winemaker by the International Women's Wine Competition in California, Sarah has been very busy, not just making wine, but meeting with various media outlets to discuss everything from her award to vineyard conditions. We would like to thank everyone who has visited and shared our story.
In case you are out of the viewing area, Sharon Gaeta from our NBC affiliate WBRE in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton stopped by to chat with Sarah. View that story here. We also welcomed Mary E. Young from The Reading Eagle. You can read her article here. Keep watching the news because in mid-September Jennifer Glose's article will appear in Lehigh Valley Business.
Sarah is ever so humble and always credits the entire crew at Galen Glen for her success. We, the staff, never stop being inspired by her and Galen, their tenacity, strong work ethic and passion for creating internationally award-winning wines.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Weekend events and a winemaker's dinner coming up at Galen Glen
So Long Summer Slushies
Saturday, August 23 - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, August 24 - noon - 5 pm
As the final full month of Summer is coming to a close, we must bid a fond adieu or Auf Wiedersehen to our famous wine slushies. This will be the final weekend to enjoy a complimentary taste of our Wine Glace slushy on the wine bar or purchase your own glass for $4 to enjoy while drinking in our spectacular views. Slushies will be served each day as supplies last. We will continue to carry the slushy mix so you can make this frozen concoction at any of your upcoming gatherings.
Food On The Roll with Ellen's Edibles Returns
Saturday, August 30 - 10 am - 5 pm
Ellen puts her special loving spin on comfort food. If you visited the winery in early August when Ellen first brought her truck to us, we're sure you have heard the rave reviews of the chicken wrap and mac 'n cheese.
Plan to join us that day and enjoy a walking tour at noon. Then grab a great comfort food lunch to pair with your wine and ponder the things you learned during the tour.
August 31
Visit us at the Schuylkill County Wine Festival, featuring local wines, a delicious variety of food and entertainment.
Winemaker's Dinner
Thursday, September 4 at The Broadway Grille in Jim Thorpe
If you missed the last dinner at The Broadway, don't feel bad, you have another chance to experience an evening of great wine, food and ambiance. Chef Zoraida Rivera and her staff have planned a very special menu and seats are filling fast. The Broadway is located next to The Historic Inn at Jim Thorpe and special wine dinner rates are available should you choose to make a night of it.
Saturday, August 23 - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, August 24 - noon - 5 pm
As the final full month of Summer is coming to a close, we must bid a fond adieu or Auf Wiedersehen to our famous wine slushies. This will be the final weekend to enjoy a complimentary taste of our Wine Glace slushy on the wine bar or purchase your own glass for $4 to enjoy while drinking in our spectacular views. Slushies will be served each day as supplies last. We will continue to carry the slushy mix so you can make this frozen concoction at any of your upcoming gatherings.
Food On The Roll with Ellen's Edibles Returns
Saturday, August 30 - 10 am - 5 pm
Ellen puts her special loving spin on comfort food. If you visited the winery in early August when Ellen first brought her truck to us, we're sure you have heard the rave reviews of the chicken wrap and mac 'n cheese.
Plan to join us that day and enjoy a walking tour at noon. Then grab a great comfort food lunch to pair with your wine and ponder the things you learned during the tour.
August 31
Visit us at the Schuylkill County Wine Festival, featuring local wines, a delicious variety of food and entertainment.
Winemaker's Dinner
Thursday, September 4 at The Broadway Grille in Jim Thorpe
If you missed the last dinner at The Broadway, don't feel bad, you have another chance to experience an evening of great wine, food and ambiance. Chef Zoraida Rivera and her staff have planned a very special menu and seats are filling fast. The Broadway is located next to The Historic Inn at Jim Thorpe and special wine dinner rates are available should you choose to make a night of it.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Save the date for Blue Mountain's annual Picking Party and Grape Stomp event
News from the Vineyard
August is a very busy month in the vineyard. We have been hard at work spraying, tying and leaf pulling the vines. Due to the harsh winter and unusually cool spring our vines have suffered. In the spring we planted new vines for future harvests to replace ones that didn't survive the winter. There will definitely be less crop this year, but since there is less crop the quality should be very good. Hopefully we will have very little crop loss from birds since our vines are netted. Wish us luck!
Save the Date
Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
August 23 & 24
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Wine Trail Event
Harvest Weekend
September 13 and 14
The nine wineries will welcome wine lovers for tastings, vineyard and winery tours, food and wine pairings, and live entertainment.
Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival
September 6 and 7
Gettysburg, Pa.
Small Business Seminar and Winery Tour
August 26 -10 am - 3:30 pm
Please join us for an interactive seminar by Constant Contact where key concepts of mobile marketing, email marketing and social media marketing are discussed. Plus enjoy a tour of the winery and vineyards. Call for details - 610-298-3068.
Picking Party and Grape Stomp
Tentative Dates - September 13 and 14
Pick grapes and stomp them like Lucy! We offer a complimentary barbecue lunch, wine tasting, and a lot of fun. Due to our challenges this year our picking dates are tentative. We are sorry that we can't be more definite. Call the winery for a reservation and more details - 610-298-3068.
Sangria Sundays
August
24 Adam Motto
31 Connie Edinger and Tommy Marchak
Fall Foliage Sundays
September
7 Sarah Ayers
14 Mike Dugan/Cheek2Cheek
21 Billy Patrick
28 Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo
Visit us at http://bluemountainwine.com/events
Save the Date
Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
August 23 & 24
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Wine Trail Event
Harvest Weekend
September 13 and 14
The nine wineries will welcome wine lovers for tastings, vineyard and winery tours, food and wine pairings, and live entertainment.
Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival
September 6 and 7
Gettysburg, Pa.
Small Business Seminar and Winery Tour
August 26 -10 am - 3:30 pm
Please join us for an interactive seminar by Constant Contact where key concepts of mobile marketing, email marketing and social media marketing are discussed. Plus enjoy a tour of the winery and vineyards. Call for details - 610-298-3068.
Picking Party and Grape Stomp
Tentative Dates - September 13 and 14
Pick grapes and stomp them like Lucy! We offer a complimentary barbecue lunch, wine tasting, and a lot of fun. Due to our challenges this year our picking dates are tentative. We are sorry that we can't be more definite. Call the winery for a reservation and more details - 610-298-3068.
Sangria Sundays
August
24 Adam Motto
31 Connie Edinger and Tommy Marchak
Fall Foliage Sundays
September
7 Sarah Ayers
14 Mike Dugan/Cheek2Cheek
21 Billy Patrick
28 Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo
Visit us at http://bluemountainwine.com/events
Friday, August 15, 2014
Clover Hill features Cayuga White as August Owner's Selection
This is a glorious time to visit Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. Stop in for a tasting, sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine. We love having groups visit the winery, but please note that groups of 12 or more are by appointment only so we can best serve all of our visitors. To make an appointment for your group, please contact Tina at 610-395-2468 at least one week prior to your planned visit.
If you are looking for a unique way to experience local wineries we suggest Tastings and Tours - a local, family-owned and operated wine and brew tour business that offers one-of-a-kind, VIP tours in Lehigh and Berks County. They do the driving so you can sit back, relax and take in the scenery while sampling at wineries with no worries. Their special partnerships will provide you with guided, all-inclusive, private VIP tastings, tours and pairings not normally offered to the general public.
We look forward to your next visit to Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. Thank you for choosing to enjoy our locally produced wines. Cheers!
Please note: If you are traveling to the winery in Breinigsville, Schantz Road will be partially closed until July 2015. For detour directions, go here.
Owner’s Selection - August
Cayuga White Save 10% on your bottle purchase and 20% when included in a case purchase.
A semi-sweet, unoaked, soft white wine with mellow aromas and flavors that will leave your mouth coated with tastes of ripe melon, mango, and ruby grapefruit. Pairs wonderfully with lighter fish dishes or John Jr.’s favorite shrimp and rice dish. Now only $9.45.
Wine & Food Inspiration
Allentown Fairgrounds Farmer's Market
Saturday, August 16 from 11 am - 4 pm
Visit the wine shop for a delicious tasting featuring a pesto gouda from S. Clyde Weavers paired with Clover Hill’s Vidal Blanc. (Reminder - The Allentown Farmers Market will be closed next week to prepare for the Great Allentown Fair.)
Wine and Food Pairing
Boscov’s Fairgrounds Farmer's Market, Reading, Pa.
Saturday, August 16
Visit the Wine Shop at the Boscov’s Fairgrounds Farmer's Market for a special sampling of our Cayuga White paired with a shrimp salad from Adelphia Seafoods.
August 21 – 23
Stop in the Clover Hill Wine Shop at the Boscovs’ Fairgrounds Farmer's Market anytime during this week for a sampling of a Pina Colada Wine Cooler made using Cayuga White. Recipes will be available.
Seven Springs Wine Festival
Seven Springs Resort, Seven Springs, Pa.
August 23 and 24 from 11 am - 5 pm
The Seven Springs Wine Festival showcases wineries from all over Pennsylvania offering a tantalizing experience for anyone who loves wine. The festival features complimentary wine sampling from up to 30 wineries, daily seminars, live entertainment, a variety of crafts, and musical entertainment. Show your love for Clover Hill Winery by wearing one of our t-shirts and we will give you a 10% discount on your wine purchase.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Paint with wine at Vynecrest's Kutztown wine shoppe this month
August is a great time of year to come out, taste some wine, and enjoy the view of the vineyard. The grapes are just about ready to go through veraison, where they stop growing and start ripening. The red grapes will turn from green to red and the sugar levels start to rise. This change in color is also a signal for the birds the grapes are about ready to eat.
Just a reminder, the Vyneskeller is open seven days a week. After you are done tasting you can grab a glass of wine and relax downstairs.
August Specials
* Wine of the Month - Blueberry - additional 10% off
* 3 Pack of the Month - 3 Vynecrest Red for $28.
*available at winery only
Upcoming Events at the Winery
Upcoming Events at Vynecrest on Main in Kutztown
Hair the Musical
Aug 8, 9, 10 & Aug, 15, 16, 17
Looking for a unique, comical, and musical theatre production and something to fill your evening with wine? August 8, 9, 10th and August 15, 16, 17th enjoy Vynecrest Wine during all of the showings of the production HAIR at Cedar Crest College’s Auditorium in Alumnae Hall. Tickets and more information on the shows can be found at: www.hairtickets40.com
“Painting with Wine: One more day of summer”
August 22 from 5-8 pm
Join us for one last painting session before the busy fall season starts up… or kids go back to school.
- arrive anytime between 5-8 pm - last painting session is at 7 pm
- $10 a ticket and you pick your summer design from our book
- includes a wine glass to paint, a glass of wine to drink (your choice) and materials.
- feel free to bring your own snacks
- RSVP are a must due to the materials. To RSVP email sheri@vynecrest.com or call 484-641-5149.
Glass Half Empty by Sam Landis
Well we are now Day 6 into my favorite month of the year.
* Wine cellar decisions from last year's harvest have all been made.....Check
* Vineyard is maintained and awaiting nothing more that 6 weeks of sun....Check
* Wine Festival Season is over for the year....Check
* Bottling is pretty much finished, just emptying out a few more tanks....Check
For me, August is the one and only month that it feels you can take a breath and exhale. The 2013 vintage is put to rest and the 2014 vintage is a month away. August means vacation, fairs, corn on the cob and ice cold beer... and wine!
But its also a great time to step back and look at all that we did right in 2013 and all that we did wrong. Which is what I love most about the wine business. Every year you get a shot to do it all over again and August is a time to sit back reflect and start laying out the plan for September. We have a worthy opponent in Mother Nature... she never runs the same plays twice. 25 days and counting...
August Specials
* Wine of the Month - Blueberry - additional 10% off
* 3 Pack of the Month - 3 Vynecrest Red for $28.
*available at winery only
Upcoming Events at the Winery
- August 14 - Macungie Farmer's Market, Memorial Park, 4 - 7 pm
- August 28 - Macungie Farmer's Market, Memorial Park, 4 - 7 pm
- August 31 - Jazz Sunday - Live Jazz music in the Vyneskeller, 1 - 4 pm; Vineyard and Winery Tour at noon, $5 per person
- Sept 2 - Labor Day - open 10 am - 2 pm
Upcoming Events at Vynecrest on Main in Kutztown
Hair the Musical
Aug 8, 9, 10 & Aug, 15, 16, 17
Looking for a unique, comical, and musical theatre production and something to fill your evening with wine? August 8, 9, 10th and August 15, 16, 17th enjoy Vynecrest Wine during all of the showings of the production HAIR at Cedar Crest College’s Auditorium in Alumnae Hall. Tickets and more information on the shows can be found at: www.hairtickets40.com
“Painting with Wine: One more day of summer”
August 22 from 5-8 pm
Join us for one last painting session before the busy fall season starts up… or kids go back to school.
- arrive anytime between 5-8 pm - last painting session is at 7 pm
- $10 a ticket and you pick your summer design from our book
- includes a wine glass to paint, a glass of wine to drink (your choice) and materials.
- feel free to bring your own snacks
- RSVP are a must due to the materials. To RSVP email sheri@vynecrest.com or call 484-641-5149.
Glass Half Empty by Sam Landis
Well we are now Day 6 into my favorite month of the year.
* Wine cellar decisions from last year's harvest have all been made.....Check
* Vineyard is maintained and awaiting nothing more that 6 weeks of sun....Check
* Wine Festival Season is over for the year....Check
* Bottling is pretty much finished, just emptying out a few more tanks....Check
For me, August is the one and only month that it feels you can take a breath and exhale. The 2013 vintage is put to rest and the 2014 vintage is a month away. August means vacation, fairs, corn on the cob and ice cold beer... and wine!
But its also a great time to step back and look at all that we did right in 2013 and all that we did wrong. Which is what I love most about the wine business. Every year you get a shot to do it all over again and August is a time to sit back reflect and start laying out the plan for September. We have a worthy opponent in Mother Nature... she never runs the same plays twice. 25 days and counting...
Friday, August 8, 2014
Pinnacle Ridge announces Blues in the Barn lineup and two new wine releases
We have recently released new vintages on some of our favorite wines. We are now pouring the crisp and refreshing 2013 Traminette as well as the 2013 Cayuga, always perfect for summertime sipping.
2013 Pinnacle Ridge Traminette:
This Gewürztraminer hybrid is a Silver Medal Winner at the Los Angelas International Wine Competition. This rather large wine begins with a big mouth feel, intense aromas of flowers and tropical fruits. This off-dry wine possesses hints of lychee and al balanced acidity that compliments the 1.3% residual sugar. This food-friendly wine pairs especially well with spicy foods like Indian and Thai cuisines.
2013 Pinnacle Ridge Cayuga:
The always popular summertime sipping wine in the signature blue bottle! This wine displays aromas of apples and honey on the nose that are followed by some wonderful floral flavors. This semi-sweet treat is the perfect compliment to summertime classics like hot dogs and baked beans or pork BBQ.
Open House Concert Series:
This month we will feature two bands here in the Barn for the first time, We are very excited to announce that The Wallace Brothers Band will be here on Saturday, August 9 from 2-5 pm. Chef Adam Gluskin will also provide some carne asada tacos for your enjoyment.
On Saturday, August 23 we will host The Big and Bad Rockabilly Cats from 2-5 pm in the barn. Come out and enjoy a great show and some of Chef Adam Gluskin's always-popular chicken kabobs with a cayenne yogurt sauce.
Blues in the Barn Weekend - will be Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7. This year's line-up will feature the James Supra Blues Band on Saturday, from noon - 3 pm. Later that day, Dugan Thomas will continue the show from 4-7 pm. We will also be featuring slow-cooked full pigs, compliments of Windy Acres BBQ from nearby Fleetwood, Pa. On Sunday, we will pick right up where we left off with more award-winning wines, complete with food and music featuring The BC Combo performing from 2-5 pm. Parking will be limited, but there is additional parking available on Jay Lane and alongside Old Rt. 22.
**Please Note: We have changed some of our policies for Blues in the Barn. This year, the Tasting Room will operate its normal hours and with our normal $5 refundable tasting fee. However, for those wishing to stay and enjoy some wine on the property and check out the bands, we will have a $5 fee that will include a souvenir Blues in the Barn glass that will serve as your ticket to the event.
We will be hosting a Rosé event on Sunday, August 31 at 4 pm in the Barn to take a last look at Summer through our "Rosé-Colored Glasses." Come out and take part in a tasting of our award-winning Rosé wines alongside some unique food pairings prepared by our go-to Chef Mr. Adam Gluskin. This event is a complimentary event for Case Club Members. Invite a friend, neighbor or family member to join you. Reservations are required and seating is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please call us at (610) 756-4481. The menu for this event will be announced soon!
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Yoga in the Vineyard, VegFest, a wine festival and more this month at Franklin Hill
Yoga in the Vineyard
August 17 at 10 am
Our last event in our summer series is here. If you haven't had a chance to come enjoy the peace and serenity the vineyard offers while practicing restorative yoga please consider joining us. Silver Kim from Kula Heart Yoga will again lead us in an hour long practice to restore and revive us in body and mind. As always, yoga will be followed by a light brunch complete with cocktails. Our tasting room will be open for complimentary tastings and a tour of our facility will be available at noon.
$20 per person. Please call 610-588-8708 for reservations.
BYOB (bring your own mat)
Bethlehem VegFest
August 23
Southside Bethlehem invites you to Vegfest! This festival offers all things vegan including top vegan chefs and foods as well as seminars on healthy living, and of course wine tastings all complimentary.
Seven Springs Wine Festival
August 23 and 24
11 am - 5 pm
We're packing our bags and heading west for the weekend. Join us at Seven Springs Mountain Resort for two days of music, fun, food and wine tastings from over 30 Pennsylvania wineries.
Lehigh Valley Air Show
Come see some amazing acts in the air. Several of the vendors attending the show will be pouring Franklin Hill Vineyards wine. Stop by and enjoy the show while enjoying your favorite FHV wine.
August 17 at 10 am
Our last event in our summer series is here. If you haven't had a chance to come enjoy the peace and serenity the vineyard offers while practicing restorative yoga please consider joining us. Silver Kim from Kula Heart Yoga will again lead us in an hour long practice to restore and revive us in body and mind. As always, yoga will be followed by a light brunch complete with cocktails. Our tasting room will be open for complimentary tastings and a tour of our facility will be available at noon.
$20 per person. Please call 610-588-8708 for reservations.
BYOB (bring your own mat)
Bethlehem VegFest
August 23
Southside Bethlehem invites you to Vegfest! This festival offers all things vegan including top vegan chefs and foods as well as seminars on healthy living, and of course wine tastings all complimentary.
Seven Springs Wine Festival
August 23 and 24
11 am - 5 pm
We're packing our bags and heading west for the weekend. Join us at Seven Springs Mountain Resort for two days of music, fun, food and wine tastings from over 30 Pennsylvania wineries.
Lehigh Valley Air Show
Come see some amazing acts in the air. Several of the vendors attending the show will be pouring Franklin Hill Vineyards wine. Stop by and enjoy the show while enjoying your favorite FHV wine.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
A month full of special events in August at Galen Glen
Luau Weekend
Saturday, August 2, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, August 3, noon to 5 pm
We chose this theme because August is the anniversary of Hawaii becoming a state, plus it was a bottle of wine from Hawaii that inspired Galen & Sarah to plant the first vines. On Saturday, the Love Food Truck will be here selling tropical-themed menu items and on Sunday, we welcome Food on a Roll--Ellen's Edibles with Hawaiian-inspired comfort food items. Plan to purchase a great lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine on one of our patios.
Walking Tours of the Vineyard and Wine Cellar
August 2, and 3; 30 and 31
On these dates we will hold one walking tour each day at noon. You will depart the tasting room with your guide and meander through the vines to our wine cellar then back to the tasting room. The tours are held weather permitting and we advise wearing sturdy foot gear (sneakers or boots). Tours are complimentary and no reservations are required.
S'more Days of Summer
Saturday, August 9, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, August 10, noon to 5 pm
The last month of summer is here already. Gather your peeps and join us for a complimentary, fun wine and s'more pairing that is sure to evoke campfire memories.
Appetizer and Cheese Wine Pairing
Saturday, August 16
1 pm - $10 per person
Reservations required
Enjoy a sit-down wine, cheese and appetizer pairing with five of our favorite wines and foods. There is very limited seating, and reservations are required with payment at time of reservation. Please call the winery during normal business hours at 570-386-3682 to make your reservation.
Love Hot Dog Company Returns
On Sunday, August 17 from noon to 5 pm, Jason and the crew from Love Hot Dog Company will make their monthly pilgrimage to the vineyard with a truckload of gourmet sausages and dogs. Recently, one of our customers described the bacon jam like a religious experience. You won't want to miss this. Purchase lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine while you drink in our spectacular views.
Winemaker's Dinner
Please plan to join us for our next winemaker's dinner at The Broadway Grille and Pub.
Thursday, September 4 at 7 pm.
See the menu here.
So Long Summer Slushies
August 23 and 24
As summer draws to a close we say goodbye to a favorite treat, our wine slushies. Wrap up summer with this frozen wine treat. One taste of our legendary wine slushies and you will be imagining pitchers of this frozen concoction at your next party. Slushies will be available for sampling on the wine bar and for purchase at $4 a glass each day while supplies last.
Saturday, August 2, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, August 3, noon to 5 pm
We chose this theme because August is the anniversary of Hawaii becoming a state, plus it was a bottle of wine from Hawaii that inspired Galen & Sarah to plant the first vines. On Saturday, the Love Food Truck will be here selling tropical-themed menu items and on Sunday, we welcome Food on a Roll--Ellen's Edibles with Hawaiian-inspired comfort food items. Plan to purchase a great lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine on one of our patios.
Walking Tours of the Vineyard and Wine Cellar
August 2, and 3; 30 and 31
On these dates we will hold one walking tour each day at noon. You will depart the tasting room with your guide and meander through the vines to our wine cellar then back to the tasting room. The tours are held weather permitting and we advise wearing sturdy foot gear (sneakers or boots). Tours are complimentary and no reservations are required.
S'more Days of Summer
Saturday, August 9, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, August 10, noon to 5 pm
The last month of summer is here already. Gather your peeps and join us for a complimentary, fun wine and s'more pairing that is sure to evoke campfire memories.
Appetizer and Cheese Wine Pairing
Saturday, August 16
1 pm - $10 per person
Reservations required
Enjoy a sit-down wine, cheese and appetizer pairing with five of our favorite wines and foods. There is very limited seating, and reservations are required with payment at time of reservation. Please call the winery during normal business hours at 570-386-3682 to make your reservation.
Love Hot Dog Company Returns
On Sunday, August 17 from noon to 5 pm, Jason and the crew from Love Hot Dog Company will make their monthly pilgrimage to the vineyard with a truckload of gourmet sausages and dogs. Recently, one of our customers described the bacon jam like a religious experience. You won't want to miss this. Purchase lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine while you drink in our spectacular views.
Winemaker's Dinner
Please plan to join us for our next winemaker's dinner at The Broadway Grille and Pub.
Thursday, September 4 at 7 pm.
See the menu here.
So Long Summer Slushies
August 23 and 24
As summer draws to a close we say goodbye to a favorite treat, our wine slushies. Wrap up summer with this frozen wine treat. One taste of our legendary wine slushies and you will be imagining pitchers of this frozen concoction at your next party. Slushies will be available for sampling on the wine bar and for purchase at $4 a glass each day while supplies last.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Tolino holding while wine sale and end of summer sangria event with recipes
Stop in to see us any day of the week. We are open Monday through Friday from 3 - 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon - 6 p.m. Visit us online at www.tolinovineyards.com or call us at 610.588.9463 for more information and to inquire about hosting your next event at Tolino Vineyards.
Carl Jr. and Carl III are famous again. Check out the Discover Lehigh Valley video "Live Like a Local with George" as he visits Tolino Vineyards, Galen Glen, and Vynecrest.
Join us for End of Summer Sangria Sunday
Visit the Winery to enjoy a glass of sangria, live music, and some tasty salsa on Sunday, August 24 from noon - 6 p.m. We will be serving glasses and pitchers of sangria all day.
White Citrus Sangria
2 bottles of Tolino Vineyards 2010 Pinot Grigio
or 2012 Vidal Blanc for a sweeter version.
1 lemon
1 orange
½ a pineapple
2 oz of fruit punch vodka
2 oz of triple sec
24 ounces sparkling water
¼ cup of sugar
Minty Margarita Sangria
2 bottles of Tolino Vineyards Pinot Grigio
2 lemons
2 limes
4-5 mint leaves
2 oz of lime gin
2 oz of triple sec
24 ounces sparkling water
¼ cup of sugar
Red, White & Blue Sangria
2 bottles of Tolino Vineyard 2011 Chardonnay
½ lb of strawberries
1 sliced pear
1 sliced plum
2 oz of triple sec
2 oz of vanilla vodka
24 ounces sparkling water
¼ cup of sugar
Summer White Sale
We are having a sale on our 2010 and 2011 White and Rosé wines. Purchase 1 bottle for 15% off, 6 bottles for 25% off, and a case is 50% off. What a great deal on delicious wine that is perfect for summer sipping.
Easton Farmers' Market Weyerbacher Wednesdays
It was so much fun (and so delicious!) to participate in Weyerbacher Wednesday at the Easton Farmers' Market. We are at the market from 4 - 8 p.m., June through September in Centre Square. We love being a part of the local food movement. Hope to see you next week.
Blind Tasting: California Vs. Pennsylvania at Nectar in Berwyn
Pennsylvania wines won four out of eight awards in a blind tasting against California wines at Nectar Restaurant in Berwyn, PA. We were honored that our 2012 Chardonnay was accepted into this competition. See event photos here.
Carl Jr. and Carl III are famous again. Check out the Discover Lehigh Valley video "Live Like a Local with George" as he visits Tolino Vineyards, Galen Glen, and Vynecrest.
Join us for End of Summer Sangria Sunday
Visit the Winery to enjoy a glass of sangria, live music, and some tasty salsa on Sunday, August 24 from noon - 6 p.m. We will be serving glasses and pitchers of sangria all day.
White Citrus Sangria
2 bottles of Tolino Vineyards 2010 Pinot Grigio
or 2012 Vidal Blanc for a sweeter version.
1 lemon
1 orange
½ a pineapple
2 oz of fruit punch vodka
2 oz of triple sec
24 ounces sparkling water
¼ cup of sugar
Minty Margarita Sangria
2 bottles of Tolino Vineyards Pinot Grigio
2 lemons
2 limes
4-5 mint leaves
2 oz of lime gin
2 oz of triple sec
24 ounces sparkling water
¼ cup of sugar
Red, White & Blue Sangria
2 bottles of Tolino Vineyard 2011 Chardonnay
½ lb of strawberries
1 sliced pear
1 sliced plum
2 oz of triple sec
2 oz of vanilla vodka
24 ounces sparkling water
¼ cup of sugar
We are having a sale on our 2010 and 2011 White and Rosé wines. Purchase 1 bottle for 15% off, 6 bottles for 25% off, and a case is 50% off. What a great deal on delicious wine that is perfect for summer sipping.
Easton Farmers' Market Weyerbacher Wednesdays
It was so much fun (and so delicious!) to participate in Weyerbacher Wednesday at the Easton Farmers' Market. We are at the market from 4 - 8 p.m., June through September in Centre Square. We love being a part of the local food movement. Hope to see you next week.
Blind Tasting: California Vs. Pennsylvania at Nectar in Berwyn
Pennsylvania wines won four out of eight awards in a blind tasting against California wines at Nectar Restaurant in Berwyn, PA. We were honored that our 2012 Chardonnay was accepted into this competition. See event photos here.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Wine Trail Weekend Highlights
Our wineries sure do have a lot going on. Here's what events, specials and promotions you can take advantage of this weekend along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail:
Love Hot Dog Company returns to Galen Glen Winery this Sunday
August 25 from noon - 5 p.m.
If you haven't been to the winery when Jason and the crew from Love Hot Dog Company have been there, you've been missing out. Plan to come for some of the most spectacular sausage and dogs you will ever get on a bun. There's everything from 100% beef for the traditionalists, but the adventuresome folks will want to try some of his wild-game treats too.
Plus two words - Bacon Jam. Have you tried it? It's a Galen Glen staff favorite. Jason has some awesome gourmet toppings for your dogs, including bacon jam.
August 25 at Vynecrest:
Jazz Sunday - Live Jazz music in the Vyneskeller, 1 - 4 pm and
Vineyard and Winery Tour with the winemaker, 1 pm, $5 per person.
Sangria Sunday at Blue Mountain Vineyards
Summer is winding down and that means the last Sangria Sunday is this coming Sunday 8/25, featuring Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo. 2 p.m. $5 per person, includes wine tasting.
Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival - August 24 and 25
featuring Franklin Hill, Clover Hill and Blue Mountain at the
The Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of Pennsylvania wine and food. Thirty wineries from all over the state will attend this event. Guests can sample from hundreds of different tastes, combinations and vintages, as well as purchase their favorites to take home.
Wear your Clover Hill t-shirt to show your LOVE and they will give you a 10% discount off your purchase.
Clover Hill August Owner's Selection
Save 10% on your purchase of 2012 Chambourcin. Now only $13.95. Receive an additional 10% discount when included in a case purchase.
Chambourcin is considered the grape of the Lehigh Valley. Clover Hill’s 2012 Chambourcin is a fantastic example of the rich flavors this grape can produce, such as blackberries and black raspberries. We have aged this wine in PA oak barrels for nearly a year adding flavors of toast and dark chocolate. The big flavors in this wine will be a perfect compliment to grilled steaks or grilled marinated portabellas.
We'd also like to say congratulations to Elaine, Bonnie and Maria of Franklin Hill Vineyards who won the following medals/honors:
International Women's Wine Competition:
Pomegranate - Double Gold and Best of Class
Evanswood and Fainting Goat - Silver medals
Amenti del Vino:
Sir Walter's Red - Bronze
Blue Valley Farm Show:
Kiss - First Place
Seyval - First Place
Trio - Second Place and Best Label
Love Hot Dog Company returns to Galen Glen Winery this Sunday
August 25 from noon - 5 p.m.
If you haven't been to the winery when Jason and the crew from Love Hot Dog Company have been there, you've been missing out. Plan to come for some of the most spectacular sausage and dogs you will ever get on a bun. There's everything from 100% beef for the traditionalists, but the adventuresome folks will want to try some of his wild-game treats too.
Plus two words - Bacon Jam. Have you tried it? It's a Galen Glen staff favorite. Jason has some awesome gourmet toppings for your dogs, including bacon jam.
August 25 at Vynecrest:
Jazz Sunday - Live Jazz music in the Vyneskeller, 1 - 4 pm and
Vineyard and Winery Tour with the winemaker, 1 pm, $5 per person.
Sangria Sunday at Blue Mountain Vineyards
Summer is winding down and that means the last Sangria Sunday is this coming Sunday 8/25, featuring Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo. 2 p.m. $5 per person, includes wine tasting.
Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival - August 24 and 25
featuring Franklin Hill, Clover Hill and Blue Mountain at the
The Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of Pennsylvania wine and food. Thirty wineries from all over the state will attend this event. Guests can sample from hundreds of different tastes, combinations and vintages, as well as purchase their favorites to take home.
Wear your Clover Hill t-shirt to show your LOVE and they will give you a 10% discount off your purchase.
Clover Hill August Owner's Selection
Save 10% on your purchase of 2012 Chambourcin. Now only $13.95. Receive an additional 10% discount when included in a case purchase.
Chambourcin is considered the grape of the Lehigh Valley. Clover Hill’s 2012 Chambourcin is a fantastic example of the rich flavors this grape can produce, such as blackberries and black raspberries. We have aged this wine in PA oak barrels for nearly a year adding flavors of toast and dark chocolate. The big flavors in this wine will be a perfect compliment to grilled steaks or grilled marinated portabellas.
We'd also like to say congratulations to Elaine, Bonnie and Maria of Franklin Hill Vineyards who won the following medals/honors:
International Women's Wine Competition:
Pomegranate - Double Gold and Best of Class
Evanswood and Fainting Goat - Silver medals
Amenti del Vino:
Sir Walter's Red - Bronze
Blue Valley Farm Show:
Kiss - First Place
Seyval - First Place
Trio - Second Place and Best Label
Monday, August 19, 2013
Blue Mountain Vineyards wraps up summer with festivals, Sangria Sundays and farmers markets
News from the vineyard
August is a very busy month in the vineyard. We have been hard at work spraying, tying and leaf pulling the vines. Also, due to the loss of crop the last three years we have decided to net our vines. It is a huge expense and a tremendous amount of labor, but it will make a huge difference in our yield, especially in the red grapes. The birds won't be happy but we will. Of course, we can not afford to net the entire 50 acres, so they may get some. Hopefully they don't develop a taste for white grapes!
Upcoming Events
Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
August 24 and 25
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Bear Creek Cheese and Garlic Festival
August 25
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
www.bcmountainresort.com/events
Kipona Festival
August 31-September 2
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Happenings at BMV
Picking Party Grape Stomp
Pick grapes and stomp them like Lucy! We offer a complimentary barbecue lunch, wine tasting and a lot of fun. Call the winery for a reservation and more details.
Sangria Sundays
August
4 Ziggy Isaacs
11 Second Chance
18 Rob and Marty
25 Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo
Fall Foliage Sundays
September
1 Tim Harakal
8 Brosky and Meyer Duo
15 Billy Patrick
22 Scott Marshall
29 Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo
VISIT US AT THESE FARMERS MARKETS
August is a very busy month in the vineyard. We have been hard at work spraying, tying and leaf pulling the vines. Also, due to the loss of crop the last three years we have decided to net our vines. It is a huge expense and a tremendous amount of labor, but it will make a huge difference in our yield, especially in the red grapes. The birds won't be happy but we will. Of course, we can not afford to net the entire 50 acres, so they may get some. Hopefully they don't develop a taste for white grapes!
Upcoming Events
Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
August 24 and 25
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Bear Creek Cheese and Garlic Festival
August 25
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
www.bcmountainresort.com/events
Kipona Festival
August 31-September 2
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Happenings at BMV
Picking Party Grape Stomp
Pick grapes and stomp them like Lucy! We offer a complimentary barbecue lunch, wine tasting and a lot of fun. Call the winery for a reservation and more details.
Sangria Sundays
August
4 Ziggy Isaacs
11 Second Chance
18 Rob and Marty
25 Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo
Fall Foliage Sundays
September
1 Tim Harakal
8 Brosky and Meyer Duo
15 Billy Patrick
22 Scott Marshall
29 Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo
VISIT US AT THESE FARMERS MARKETS
- Bala Cynwyd - Thursdays 2:30 - 6:30 PM
- Ottsvile - Fridays 4 - 8 PM
- Rittenhouse - Saturdays 9 AM - 3 PM
- Saucon Valley - Sundays 9 AM - 1 PM
- Emmaus - Sundays 10 AM - 2 PM
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