Another great year is coming to a close and as our way of saying thank you from Thursday, December 10 through Sunday, December 13, Vynecrest will offer 25% off 12 or more bottles. Just mention the promotion when checking out to receive your discount. This discount is valid at the winery in Breinigsville or the wine shoppe in Kutztown only and cannot be combined with any other offers.
Beat the crowds and join us Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11 for extended hours. We will be open until 8 pm both days. Join us Friday evening for music in the Vyneskeller featuring Steve Myers playing Christmas tunes on the baby grand piano.
We will also have Steve Myers playing in the Vyneskeller Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 pm.
While you are visiting the winery don't forget to pick up a gift for the wine lover in your life. We have Cherry DiVyne packaged with chocolate (makes a great hostess gift), wine-scented candles, and many more gifts.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Pinnacle Ridge ready to introduce three new wines next weekend; hosting Customer Appreciation Weekends too
New wines this month:
2014 is turning out to be an exciting vintage for us! All three of these wines are dynamic and memorable. Look for them on December 16.
- Naked Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Traminette
We are sold out of Traminette at the winery, but it is still available in area PA Wine & Sprits stores. Check Allentown, Hamburg, and Reading. Also available at Wine & Spirits stores:
- Dry Vidal Blanc
- Dry Riesling
- Quaff
- Cayuga
- Vidal Blanc
Customer Appreciation Weekends
Dec 5-6 and 12-13
Noon - 5 p.m.
We'd like to thank all of our customers for making 2015 another great year at Pinnacle Ridge. Everyone is invited to partake in some free wine/food pairings on these two weekends. Check our Facebook page for updates on what we will be offering.
Dear Case Club Members...
We were just as sad as you when the Riesling and Traminette ran out a few weeks ago. Luckily, new vintages of both wines, as well as a new Naked Chardonnay, will be available in mid-December. We'd like to offer you the chance to try them at a private party thrown just for you.
Dec 16 and 19 from 6-8 pm
Light snacks will be provided.
Please present your Case Club card at the door.
Winter hours:
10 am to 6 pm daily
(Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day)
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Pinnacle Ridge to begin selling its wines at several Wine & Spirits shops in November
A few of our wines are currently out of stock. We are currently out of Dry Riesling and Traminette, both of which will be back in the line-up soon, before the end of the year, we hope. We are also currently out of our selection of sparkling wines - the Brut and Blanc de Blanc are no longer available - but we are happy to announce the release of our new vintage in January 2015. And Veritas is returning in summer 2015.
Red Wines 101: An Evening of Red Wine Bliss for Case Club Members
In honor of the harvest season and in anticipation of some cooler weather, we are hosting a signature Case Club Members Event all about red wines. Join us in our newly renovated Wine Loft for an evening of wine tasting and discussion. Owner and Winemaker Brad Knapp will lead a tasting and discussion of red wines from both Pinnacle Ridge and other prominent wine producing regions to discuss similarities and differences in grape selection, terroir and climate. Whether you are a red wine lover who enjoys the "steak and stogies" reds and possess strong opinions about French and American oak, or you are a wine newbie, this event will be both fun and educational. The event is complimentary for Case Club Members but reservations are required. Please call us at (610) 756-4481 for reservations and details.
Attendance at Monthly Case Club Membership events is worth five bonus points on your Club Card to help you get to that 30% discount early and often. You are welcome to bring guests to Membership Events, just make sure to let us know when making your reservations. Each Case you purchase = 15 points. Receive an extra five Case Club points for weekday case purchases. Earn 45 points and receive 30% off your next case. Receive 10% off entree purchases at Ginny's Bistro in Easton with your Club Card.
Customer Appreciation Weekend
This year, Pinnacle Ridge Winery will be hosting Customer Appreciation Weekends beginning Saturday, December 6 through Sunday, December 14 and we will be offering double points to Case Club Members on case purchases of:
- 2012 Chardonnay
- 2010 Chambourcin Reserve
- 2013 Cayuga
- 2012 Syrah
- 2012 Concord
During this period, we will also be offering double points to all new Case Club Members! So, come out and get some holiday shopping done early. Stock up with local, award-winning wines for the holiday season to enjoy with friends and family.
On the weekends of Saturday/Sunday, December 6 and 7 and 13 and 14, we will also have some small food pairing items available to enjoy with some of our award-winning wines. We look forward to seeing you all very soon and, in the meantime.
Find Pinnacle Ridge wines at select PA Wine and Spirits Locations
We are proud to announce that, beginning in November, a selection of our wines will be available at 10 area Wine and Spirits locations throughout the region. As part of the PA Preferred Program and, in partnership with the PLCB, we have added our 2013 Dry Vidal Blanc, 2013 Traminette, 2013 Cayuga & 2013 Quaff to the line-up at the following locations:
Columbus Commons North Shopping Center
1940 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 271-1908
Lionville Shopping Ctr.
162 Eagleview Blvd.
Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 450-6600
Crest Plaza Shopping Ctr
1516 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: (610) 530-2123
The Promenade Shops At Saucon Valley
3060 Center Valley Parkway
Center Valley, PA 18034
Phone: (610) 871-4304
Mickley Avenue
Whitehall, PA 18052
Phone: (610) 437-2697
Northampton Crossings
3718 Easton-Nazareth Hwy
Easton, PA 18045
Phone: (610) 258-8597
Exeter
4721 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606
Phone: (610) 370-5910
1772 Tilden Ridge Drive
Hamburg, PA 19526
Phone: (610) 562-6586
Village Square Plaza
45 Constitution Blvd
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: (610) 894-4810
Berkshire Mall West
1101 Woodland Rd
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone: (610) 378-4559
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Vynecrest Customer Appreciation Weekend is here!
Customer Appreciation Weekend
Another great year is coming to a close and as our way of saying thank you, Thursday, Dec. 6 - Sunday, Dec.9, Vynecrest will be offering 25% off 12 or more bottles. Just print out this coupon and bring it in to the winery to receive your discount. We will also have live music in the Vyneskeller on Saturday. This discount is valid at the winery only (Breinigsville or Kutztown locations) and cannot be combined with any other offers. For our customers who can't make it out to the winery this weekend, we are offering free shipping. See below for details.
While you are visiting the winery don't forget to pick up a gift for the wine lover in your life. We have Cherry DiVyne packaged with chocolate for $20 (hint: makes a great hostess gift), wine-scented candles and many more gifts. We also have a few March Madness passports left but they will sell out soon.
News and Events
December Specials:
* Three Pack of the Month - 3 Spiced Winter Red for $25.00
* Wine of the Month - Vynecrest Red 10% off
Events:
* December 1 - Live music in the Vyneskeller, Rob & Marty, 1:30-4:30 pm
* December 8 - Live music in the Vyneskeller, Jake Kaligis, 1:30-4:30 pm
* December 15 - Live music in the Vyneskeller, Arianne , 1:30-4:30 pm
Holiday Hours (Breinigsville):
* Dec 1 - 23: 11 am - 5 pm
* Dec 24: 10 am - 2 pm
* Dec 25: Closed
* Dec 26 - 30: 11 am - 5 pm
* Dec 31: 10 am - 2 pm
* Jan 1 - 11: Closed
* Reopen January 12: 11 am - 5 pm
Holiday Hours (Kutztown):
* Dec 1 - 23: Noon - 6 pm
* Dec 24 & 25: Closed
* Dec 26 - 30: Noon - 6 pm
* Dec 31 - Jan 11: Closed
* Reopen January 12: Noon - 6 pm
Glass Half Empty
By Sam Landis
I am sure all of you have heard about the five S's of Wine Tasting - See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Savor. They are designed to give both the novice wine taster the same ammunition to enjoy wine as the expert connoisseur. I am here to tell you that the five S's... S-S-S-S-Stink! More often than not, anyone re-enacting these five S's are either a novice trying to fit in and not stick out, or a pretentious faux expert trying to impress, both of which take away from the purpose of a winery visit which is fun.
I have come up with my own five S's of wine tasting based on my personal experiences of visiting wineries. I like to go to other wineries for two reasons - time with friends/family and the wine, in that order. I believe the combination of the company you are with and the wines that you taste make or break any winery visit. We are not a library, so get out, interact and have fun!
1. Solicit: Be inquisitive, ask the tasting room people questions such as What are you known for? or What kind of wines do you like? Get some history of the place and the people, and if most wineries are like ours they will have plenty to tell you.
2. Select: Think about the wines you're going to select; if you like sweet wines or dry wines, stick to what you know. Maybe work with the person you are visiting with to share tastings and expand your horizons. Sometimes maybe just try white wines at wineries one day and then just try red wines another time, but put some thought into what you want to taste.
3. Smell: In my opinion this is the most important of the original five S's. You can tell a lot of good and bad things from aroma of wine more so than any other sense. Talk to the people you are visiting with and have them smell your wine. Its fun to see if they pick up the same things that you might.
4. Swoosh: I know we have all done shots before... don't lie. And the reason we drink it like that is so we don't taste it! But instead expose the whole of your mouth and tongue for ideal exposure to wine. The tongue detects four distinct flavors: bitter, sour, salty and sweet. So get that wine in there and mix it like a cocktail in your mouth.
5. Share: Talk about what you liked or didn't like to both the people you are with and your tasting room server. Sometimes friends and family know each other's tastes better than we do. So if you find something that you think they will like, steer them in that direction. This can also apply to purchasing cases of wine and sharing them over the holidays.
There you have it - my revamped five S's. Wine tasting should not be a chore so get out there and enjoy it.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Pinnacle Ridge plans Customer Appreciation Weekend
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEKEND
December 8 and 9
We can't believe it's that time of year already. Every December we set aside a couple a weekend to thank you, our loyal customers. We have Chef Ben working overtime, creating some tasty morsels, each to be paired with one of the Pinnacle Ridge wines. We would love to see you at the winery from noon to 5 p.m. on December 8 and 9 to check out our food and wine pairings and also our new releases and old favorites.
JOIN PINNACLE RIDGE TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are nearly here. Are you ready? We can help! We have more than wine. Check out our gift cards, wine baskets, gourmet food items, fine stemware, a huge selection of colorful gift bags for this wonderful time of year. Create a custom basket by picking out your favorite items and we'll put it together for you. In regards to our wine, inventory is getting low on several varieties so stop by before they disappear for good.
2012 HARVEST UPDATE
After a couple of extreme years, 2010 being exceptionally hot and dry and 2011 being exceptionally wet, we had a "normal" year in 2012. Notice that "normal" is in quotes. The reality is that no two vintages are the same; there are always twists and turns that are unique to each vintage and 2012 was no exception.
March and April were exceptionally warm leading to a record early bud break. Early bud break is wonderful from the standpoint that it usually leads to an early harvest (resulting in riper fruit and a better chance of harvest beating the fall hurricanes). The downside of the early bud break is that there is risk of frost damage. The general rule of thumb is that May 15 is the last day of frost in our area.
The estate vineyard escaped frosts but our friends at Round Ridge Farms were not so lucky and had significant frost damage to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Merlot in late April. May and June were fairly normal with regard to rain. Temperatures started rising at the end of June and early July to record levels with over a week straight over 90 degrees. It got to the point that after 22 years of living in a home without air conditioning I finally called a contractor to install air conditioning. At this point we were thinking that we had another 2010 on our hands with the exception that we had more rain in 2012 than in 2010.
July and August provided continued warm temperatures and also normal rainfalls. The generally warm conditions throughout the summer coupled with the early bud break did result in a record early harvest for us. We commenced harvest with our Cayuga for our Blanc de Blanc and Pinot Noir for our Brut Rose on August 31. September brought cloudy weather for the first week and normal rainfall and temperatures. We avoided hurricane weather but it wasn't exceptionally dry. October continued the same trend with normal temperatures and rainfall. We missed an exceptional vintage due to normal rainfall in August and September but we did end up with a "normal" vintage!
Watch for the first 2012's to start coming out in February.
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