Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts

Friday, April 14, 2017

Pinnacle Ridge brings home several medals from recent competition

Congratulations to Pinnacle Ridge Winery on its recent medals in the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition & Camp Good Days Wine Auction.

In the past 3 years, Pinnacle Ridge has submitted 45 wines to this competition, and 44 have returned with medals! This includes two recent DOUBLE GOLD wins - one for our 2013 Vidal Blanc (in the 2014 competition), and another for our 2015 Quaff (in the 2017 competition).

2017 WINNERS:

Double Gold
2015 Quaff

Silver
2016 Naked Chardonnay
2016 Gruner Veltliner
2016 Traminette
2014 Veritas
Blanc de Blanc

Other Medal Winners:
2016 Vidal Blanc
2016 Chambourcin Rose'
2013 Chambourcin Reserve
2015 Chambourcin
2015 Pinot Noir
2015 Merlot
2016 Cayuga
Cuvee Chardonnay
Brut Rose'

Most of these wines are available for sampling right now in our Tasting Room (open every day from 10 am - 6 pm). Stop in and find out if you agree with the wine experts.
www.pinridge.com

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.

Friday, July 17, 2015

Galen Glen Winery Named "Best Pennsylvania Winery" in New York International Wine Competition

In late May Galen Glen Winery participated in the Fifth Annual New York International Wine Competition in Manhattan. This competition is unique as it is the first major international competition comprised of "trade only" judges. These judges are distributers, importers, restaurant owners, hotel beverage managers, buyers for major chain stores and sommeliers. This competition boasts that unlike the judges in other competitions, these judges have an impact on purchasing and sales of the award-winning wines, noting that only 30 percent of all wines entered receive recognition or a medal.

One other way that this competition is unlike others is that the wines are judged in category of price, versus varietal in other competitions. They are categorized by under $20, $20-$40 or over $40.  This method of categorizing is used because most consumers make their buying decisions based on price. Galen Glen Winery was recognized as "Best Pennsylvania Winery."

The winery also received two silver medals. The NYIWC states that a silver medal means the judges found the wine "exceptional." The award winning wines were the 2014 Grüner Veltliner and the 2014 Semi-dry Riesling. The winery's staff is honored that Galen Troxell, winegrower and Sarah Troxell, winemaker are continually recognized as leaders in producing aromatic white wines.


The Troxells are known for farming grapes. About 90 percent of all grapes used in Galen Glen's wines are farmed on their family's historic farm, which is rare in Pennsylvania. They have been pioneers in the field for planting of Austrian varietals like Zweigelt and they began growing Grüner Veltliner in 2003 obtaining many other international awards.

In May, they won Double Gold, Chairman's Award and Best in Class at the Riverside International Competition in California.  Two of the winery's Gruner Veltliner wines will represent the US this fall in the invitational Six Nations Wine Competition in Australia too. When asked about the many recent awards, Sarah Troxell remains humble, crediting her team. She is no stranger to awards and honors, having been named "Best Woman Winemaker" in 2014's International Women's Wine Competition in California.

Galen Glen Winery is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Andreas, Pa. and was the only winery listed by Zagat in the "Top Ten Reasons to Drive to the Lehigh Valley." The vineyard is on the family's double-century farm and is full of history.

The tasting room's knowledgeable and engaging staff always make your visit enjoyable. They are open year round. The tasting room hours are Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 pm, Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, noon to 5 pm. Plan to spend some time drinking in their exceptional views and award-winning wines with some locally-made cheeses or bring your own snacks.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Winners are announced for two ticket contests - Wine on the Mountain

We're excited to announce the winners of our two contests, one on our Facebook page and one on our web site, giving away pairs of tickets to next weekend's Wine on the Mountain event at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Contest #1 - Facebook

The winners are:

Bernadette Burton
Dave Cohen
David Emmons
Karen Jones
Cory Manning
David McCarthy
David Polley
Nancy Schwartz
Ross Thomson
Lisa Wesley


Contest # 2 - LVWT Web Site

The winners are:

Karen Batson
Judy Bryant
Jessica Coleman
Richard Dewey III
Michael Kracum
Joseph Miscavage
Kathie Nelms
Sheila Potts
Alfreda Pugliese
Donna Saliby
Kammie Verdolina
Susan Walter

Each of them will receive in the mail next week of pair of complimentary tickets.

Thank you to everyone who entered! Tickets are still on sale for our wine festival and can be purchased online here (credit card only) or in person at one of our 9 member wineries (cash only).

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Franklin Hill Vineyards brings back Where's Walter social media photo contest


OUR WHERE'S WALTER SUMMER COMPETITION IS BACK!

Take Sir Walter's Red on vacation with you for a chance to win a free case of wine. Take a picture of a bottle of Sir Walter's Red at your favorite vacation destination. Upload it to either our Twitter or Facebook page using the hashtag #FHVwhereswalter.

On September 22 we will select our favorite entry by commenting on the winning picture with instructions on how to redeem your prize. Good luck and enjoy your vacation!

YOGA IN THE VINEYARD
July 20 at 10 am

Our summer series continues with an hour of restorative and rejuvenating yoga led by Silver Kim of Kula Heart Yoga. Afterwards we invite you to join us on the deck for a light brunch complete with refreshing sangria. Our tasting room will be open for complimentary tastings and a tour of the winery will be offered at noon. This popular event sells out, so please contact the winery to reserve your patch of grass - 610-588-8708.

BYOM (Bring your own mat)
$20 per person
Can't make it? Join us on August 17 for our last event of the series.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: SUMMERTIME SANGRIA 

To create this beautiful and tasty summertime crowd pleaser, take fresh limes, lemons, strawberries, raspberries and muddled mint, add in our Katie's Creek or Vidal Blanc, and then bubble it up
with seltzer. It's a perfect and refreshing sangria. (You can even add some blueberries to give it a festive look!)



Friday, June 6, 2014

And the winning event name in our recent contest is...

We are excited to announce the winners of our contest to rename the March Passport Program:

2nd Prize Winner is Roy Hicks of Kutztown, Pa. who suggested "The Wines of March Tour."
1st Prize Winner is Darin Kitashima of New Tripoli, Pa. who suggested "Vines of the Valley."

And the Grand Prize Winner, and the official NEW event name is... "Vino in the Valley" suggested by Corey Marie Phillipeck of Summit Hill, Pa. 

Winners will be contacted by email later today! Congratulations to all of them and thank you to everyone who entered!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Help us rename the March Passport Program in our new contest!

We're asking for your help in coming up with a new name for our annual March Passport Program event, and we're running a contest on our web site to collect the best suggestions.

(To learn more about the March Passport Program, visit this page of our site.)

Multiple entries from one person are permitted as long as each entry contains a different name suggestion.

Go to this page of our web site to enter!

We'll select three winners:

* Grand Prize Winner will receive four passports to the 2015 March Passport event; $100 Lehigh Valley Wine Trail gift certificate; a Wine Trail wine tote bag; and your entry used as the official name of our event.
* 1st Prize Winner will receive two passports to the 2015 March Passport event; $50 Lehigh Valley Wine Trail gift certificate; and a Wine Trail tote bag.
* 2nd Prize Winner will receive one passport to the 2015 March Passport event; $25 Lehigh Valley Wine Trail gift certificate; and a Wine Trail wine tote bag.

Contestants must be age 21 or older.

Contest ends Saturday, May 31, 2014 at midnight.


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

2014 March Passport Program winners announced!

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2014 March Passport Program contest. 

Each winner will receive a $25 Lehigh Valley Wine Trail gift certificate which will be sent to them in the mail in the next 2-3 weeks. 

Congrats to all who won and thanks to everyone who participated in this year's event!

Jennifer Saccketti
Hazle Township
Laura Walters
Lancaster
Meghan Geiger
Walnutport
Dianne M. Trevis
Coopersburg
Ceil Connelly-Weida
Bethlehem
Angela Bashaw
Catasauqua
Kirk Schlamp
Bethlehem
Randy Nystrand
Bangor
Midge Kirchner
Allentown
Robyn Klem
Bethlehem
Laura Wisser
Center Valley
Lisa Rodriguez
Bath
Angela Pell
Boyertown
Lauren Hale
Bethlehem
Bob Shiffert
Whitehall
Bill Hanna
Hershey
Beth Loftus
Howell
Jennifer Springer
Allentown
Joe Carmina
Flanders
Jack Fliter
Bethlehem
Dave Smalley
E. Stroudsburg
Rosalie Viscomi
Bethlehem
Ann Marie Tietz
Macungie
Shawn White
Macungie
Mark Fritzinger
Fogelsville
Valerie Holzhauer
Harleysville
Cindy Watras
Boyertown
Tammy Solt
Lehighton
Raymond Hause
Horsham
Alicia Pell
Boyertown


Friday, January 31, 2014

Lehigh Valley wineries bring home medals and awards in January

Our wineries have been busy winning awards already this year, and we're only one month into 2014! We'd like to congratulate Vynecrest, Pinnacle Ridge and Franklin Hill on their recent honors. Thank you all for making our region and our wine trail proud!

12th Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Awards 
Pennsylvania Wine Society 

Top 10 Scoring Wines:

Vynecrest Lemberger 2012 - Top scoring wine/winner
Pinnacle Ridge Veritas 2010

Honorable Mention:

Franklin Hill 2012 Chambourcin


2014 PA Farm Show Wine Competition

Vynecrest 2012 Lemberger - Double Gold
Vynecrest 2012 Chambourcin - Gold
Vynecrest 2012 Dry Riesling - Bronze
Vynecrest 2013 Cherry DiVyne - Bronze
Vynecrest 2012 Riesling - Bronze
Vynecrest 2012 Vynecrest Red - Bronze
Vynecrest 2012 Pinot Grigio - Bronze
Vynecrest 2012 Traminette - Bronze

Pinnacle Ridge 2012 Vidal Blanc - Silver
Pinnacle Ridge 2012 Cayuga - Silver
Pinnacle Ridge 2012 Chambourcin Rose -Silver
Pinnacle Ridge 2012 Traminette - Silver
Pinnacle Ridge 2012 Merlot - Bronze
Pinnacle Ridge 2012 Cabernet Franc - Bronze
Pinnacle Ridge 2012 Chambourcin - Bronze

Franklin Hill 2012 Kiss - Silver
Franklin Hill 2012 Fainting Goat - Bronze
Franklin Hill 2012 Fiesta - Bronze

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Franklin Hill Vineyards launches new social media hashtag contest for the holiday season

Doors and Windows of Bethlehem

It's that time of year again and we need your vote. The Downtown Bethlehem Association is holding their annual contest to see who can create the most beautiful and unique doors or window. Take a stroll through beautiful Downtown Bethlehem and be sure to vote for Franklin Hill Vineyards starting November 23.

Here we go again...

We know you're crafty. Your table decor is the talk of the holidays. Now we want to give you a free case of wine just for showing off.

Take a picture of your Thanksgiving table, Christmas table or any time you think your table is amazing. Make sure there is a bottle of Franklin Hill wine visible and post it to social media with the hashtag #tablewine. We are accepting submissions on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

We will judge entries based on creativity, beauty, wine placement and maybe even how delicious everything looks. The winner gets a free case of wine! Yes, you read that right, a FREE CASE OF WINE!

All submissions must be posted by January 1, 2014. We will pick the winner January 6. Good luck and Happy Holidays.

As the holiday's approach we hope you take the time to reflect, cherish and enjoy all the season has to offer.  We have so many loyal and valued customers, and for this we are truly thankful. Cheers!  Elaine, Adam and the Franklin Hill Vineyards family.

Featured Recipe - Apple Cider Sangria
We've found the perfect drink for your Thanksgiving Day guests.
Take a bottle of our Seyval Blanc and add in 2 1/2 cups of fresh apple cider, 1 cup of club soda and 1/2 cup of ginger brandy.  Chop up 3 apples and 3 pears and enjoy.

Extended Holiday Hours - starting November 25

Short on time this holiday season? Let us help. Our retail stores will be opening earlier and closing later,. So whether we're your first stop or your last, we'll be there for you.

Tannersville & Easton -
Mondays - Saturdays: 10am - 7pm
Sundays: 11am - 5pm

Bethlehem -
Mondays - Wednesdays: 10am - 7pm
Thursdays: 10am - 8pm
Friday & Saturdays: 10am - 9pm
Sundays: noon - 6pm

Tasting room hours at the winery in Bangor will remain the same.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Take Sir Walter's Red on vacation with you this summer and enter Franklin Hill's contest

Where's Walter?
Do you take Sir Walter's Red on vacation with you? We bet you do! Take a picture or video of a bottle of Sir Walter's Red at your favorite vacation spot, whether it be the beach or in front of the Eiffel Tower. Wherever you take Sir Walter on vacation, we want to see it!

Upload your picture or video on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Vine and use the hashtag #whereswalter.  Entries will be judged on the uniqueness of your location. The winner will be announced September 20 on Franklin Hill Vineyards Facebook page. The prize is a FREE CASE OF WINE! We look forward to seeing where Sir Walter has traveled this summer!

(Some rules and restrictions may apply.)

Sensory Overload Wine Tasting
Saturday, August 31 at 2 p.m.

Join our winemaker as we learn about wine and have fun. This is a detailed look at the smells and tastes commonly found in wine. We will provide samples and aromas that will help you understand the nuances of wines and identify certain characteristics unique to wine.

Cost: $35 per person. Reservations required. Reserve your spot by calling 610-332-WINE.

Musikfest 2013 - August 2-11

Stop by our Downtown Bethlehem store in the Main Street Commons building anytime during Musikfest. Sangria and wine by the glass will be available for purchase.  

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Galen Glen Winery is awarded Gold and Double-Gold in the Riverside International Wine Competition

Galen Glen Winery was awarded The Chairman's Award (double-gold, unanimous vote) at the Riverside International Wine Competition for the 2012 vintage medium-dry Riesling. In addition, the 2012 Stone Cellar Riesling (dry Riesling) was awarded a gold medal. Only 31 wines from around the world received the gold or above award; of those 31 only two were from Pennsylvania and both were from Galen Glen Winery.

Sarah Troxell, vintner, was pleased to learn that every wine from Galen Glen that was submitted to the competition received a medal. In addition to the Gold medals above, the following wines also won: 2012 Grüner Veltliner, silver; 2012 Stone Cellar Grüner Veltliner, bronze; and 2012 Stone Cellar Gewurztraminer, bronze.

Galen Glen Winery is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Andreas, Pa. The vineyard is on the family's double-century farm and is full of history. Their tasting room's knowledgeable and engaging staff always make your visit enjoyable. Year round we are open every Friday from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Beginning June 12 they will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. Plan to spend an afternoon enjoying their exceptional views and award-winning wines with some locally-made cheeses or your own picnic lunch.

For more information about our award winning wines and other upcoming events, please visit our website www.galenglen.com or "Like" us on Facebook. Contact the winery at 570-386-3682.



Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Carol with Franklin Hill Vineyards at Bethlehem's Live Advent Calendar


Vote For Our Door!

Amanda and our Bethlehem crew have outdone themselves this year. Come shop our store in Downtown Bethlehem and see why you should vote for our door. Once you vote you'll be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card to participating Bethlehem businesses!

Come Carol with Us!

Bethlehem's Live Advent Calendar is the only one of its kind in the country. This unique event runs through December and features a different business each night. Franklin Hill will be the Special Sponsor on December 20 at 5:30 p.m. outside the doors of the Goundie House located at 505 Main St.

We hope you will join us on this very special evening. We will sing along with The Lehigh Valley Harmonizers to some of our favorite holiday carols, warm up with some mulled Sir Walters Red and enjoy beautiful downtown Bethlehem.

Give the gift of local wine

Our retail stores have extended their hours to help you get your shopping done! Call our stores in Bethlehem, Easton and Tannersville for details.

Our holiday message to all of you

We've had one of the most amazing years in Franklin Hill Vineyards history. New wines, some incredible awards and the very best customers are just a few of the things we celebrate this year. We would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season. We hope you take time to enjoy the things that really matter... Peace, Love and Wine! Cheers!



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Franklin Hill Vineyards celebrates Christmas in Bethlehem

In addition to its winery in Bangor, Franklin Hill also has a wine shoppe in historic Downtown Bethlehem on Main Street inside the Main Street Commons. Check out what they have going on there this holiday season.

Vote for our door in the Doors of Bethlehem contest!

Vote for our "Door of Bethlehem" and be entered to win the $1,000 shopping spree in Downtown Bethlehem! Click here to vote! Voting ends Dec. 24.

Live Advent Calendar

Franklin Hill presents on Friday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m.
On the steps of the 1810 Goundie House in Downtown Bethlehem

Come to Downtown Bethlehem and see us at the Live Advent Calendar. We will be presenting on December 16 as our very own Vineyard Manager, Scott Sandt will be performing live holiday music.

There will also be complimentary mulled Sir Walters Red tastings for the adults, goodies for the kids and prizes for 10 lucky adult audience members! Free Admission. For more Live Advent Calendar information, click here.

Visit the Weihnachtsmarkt

Our mulled Sir Walter's Red is being featured as the Gluhwine at Downtown Bethlehem's new Christmas City Village. Christmas City Village is an open-air Christmas market, fashioned after the traditional German Weihnachtsmarkt (pronounced vy-naukts-markt). It features 20 wooden huts, where vendors will sell a variety of holiday crafts and gifts.

Enjoy traditional German fare, or our hot mulled Sir Walter's Red every weekend in December as you meander through the market. No admission fee!