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.

Blue Mountain Winery to host HalloWine tasting this Satuday

Visit Vickie and Joe at Blue Mountain Winery in New Tripoli  this Saturday, October 29 for their annual HalloWine Tasting event from 5 - 9 p.m.

Come in costume to add to the fun! There will be prizes for best costumes in several categories (costumes are optional).

Enjoy their delicious wines while listening to live acoustic music by Billy Patrick. They'll have chili, nachos, cheeses and fresh baked bread available for purchase or feel free to bring your own snacks.

Reservations are preferred. Admission is $7.50 and includes a souvenir glass. Call 610-298-3068 or email info@bluemountainwine.com to reserve your space.

Chambourcin Weekend details announced!

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will once again celebrate the region’s official wine grape during Chambourcin Weekend on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16.  

The Chambourcin is the only wine grape grown by all eight area wineries. In the greater Lehigh Valley, there are more than 40 acres of Chambourcin, which ferment into 150,000 bottles of wine. Chambourcin is very versatile in the wine cellar and the wineries craft it into several styles of wine including Nouveau, Rosé, Semi- Sweet, Sweet, Dry Barrel Aged, Sparkling and Port.

Wineries will feature wine tastings, live entertainment, food and wine pairings, and other activities. Event hours at all of the wineries are Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. Chambourcin Weekend is a free event, however some wineries charge for wine tastings. Check the Wine Trail web site for details.

CHAMBOURCIN WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth - Amore will feature five styles of hand-crafted Chambourcin wine pared with an assortment of artisan breads, dipping oils and cheeses.

Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville - Big Creek Vineyard will pair a "Soupe Chanterelle," made with local Chanterelle mushrooms, with their 2010 Chambourcin.

Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli - Saturday: Di Bruno Brothers out of South Philadelphia will be sampling their cheeses to pair with Chambourcin. Rob will be playing as free entertainment from 1-4 p.m.

Sunday: They will offer winery tours every hour from 1-5 p.m. Join them for Sunday Blues from 2-5 p.m. featuring Scott Marshall & The Hillbilly Souls ($5 admission to Sunday Blues; includes wine tasting).

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville - Cheers to the Chambourcin grape! Chambourcin is known as the grape of the Lehigh Valley and if you’ve ever tasted it you will agree it makes a wonderful glass of wine. Chef Nathan Grube will make a return appearance to do cooking demonstrations to be paired with their 2009 Chambourcin and Turtle Rock Red (made with 100% Chambourcin grape). Cooking demonstrations will take place at 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m. both days.

Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor - Beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday Franklin Hill will feature Pivinski's Premier Polish Prince's Pierogis for tasting paired with 2010 Chambourcin or Simply Red.  Guests may also purchase pierogis to eat at the winery or for sale by the dozen to take home with a bottle of their favorite wine.  While you enjoy the pierogis, enjoy the tunes as Robert Michaels entertains with great acoustic guitar.

Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas - Fiesta for your taste buds. Zesty Taco soup prepared by charismatic Gary and Kathy, who are independent Pampered Chef consultants, will be paired with the winery’s Gold medal Chambourcin or Cellar Red.

Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown - Pinnacle Ridge will be serving tender beef French dip with their Chambourcin wine reduction au jus. For vegetarians they'll be serving sautéed vegetable French dip with Chambourcin wine reduction vegetarian au jus. Pinnacle Ridge 2009 Chambourcin, 2008 Chambourcin Reserve and Sweet Seduction (100% Chambourcin) will be their featured wines.

Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville - Vynecrest Winery will be partnering with The Farmhouse, a farm-to-table restaurant, to present the following tasting menu to pair with samples of the winery’s Gold Medal 2010 Chambourcin Wine. Chef Javin Small will be at the winery at 1 p.m. both days and will be conducting a cooking demonstration on Sunday.

Saturday’s Menu: Mediterranean herby hummus with Rip Rap artisan crackers. Assorted grilled pizzas with seasonal toppings and manchego cheese with red and black currant jam on French baguette slices. Connie Edinger performs live from 1-4:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Menu: Chinese five spice hummus with Rip Rap artisan crackers, seared herbed lamb lollipops with fire roasted poblano pepper walnut pesto and manchego cheese with red and black currant jam on French baguette slices.

Pinnacle Ridge preps for Blues in the Barn this Sunday, August 7

 PINNACLE RIDGE JAZZ AND BLUES IN THE BARN

Sunday, August 7 from 3-6 p.m.

Pinnacle Ridge’s "music lovers' rendezvous!" This month’s talent includes: Vocalist Christy Allen, Andy Warren on guitar, Nimrod Speaks on upright bass, Alan Gaumer on drums and Pete Souder on saxophone. The music promises to be an amazing mix of jazz and blues.

Wine by the glass or bottle is available as well as light fare for purchase. This is a free event.


THIS MONTH'S RECIPE:  FRESH TOMATO, GARLIC AND BASIL OVER PASTA 
(This recipe is a Knapp-Allen favorite)

  2 pounds local tomatoes
  Hand full of fresh basil
  2 cloves garlic
  ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  ½ cup feta cheese
  Sea Salt to taste

  Chop tomatoes.  Remove most of the pulp and seeds.
  Squeeze out some of the liquid.
  Finely chop basil and add to tomatoes.
  Dice garlic and add.
  Add olive oil and mix.
  Add ½ cup Feta Cheese and toss very lightly.
  Salt to taste and pepper to taste.
 
Serve over fettuccine. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan.  Pair with a big glass of Pinnacle Ridge 2009 Merlot.  Is white your palette's preference? Try the 2010 Naked Chardonnay.

Sangria Sundays return to Blue Mountain Winery!

It's time once again for Sangria Sunday Wine Tastings at Blue Mountain Winery in New Tripoli!

Every Sunday in May from 2 - 5 p.m. enjoy live acoustic entertainment on their glass-enclosed deck with commanding views of the mountains and vineyards.

Gourmet cheeses and freshly baked bread are available for purchase, or bring your own snacks. They offer pitchers of fruit to make your own sangria for $1.

Admission is $5. Please call for reservations - (610) 298-3068 - or e-mail info@bluemountainwine.com.

Performers Schedule:

• 5/9 - The WOW Brothers
• 5/16 - Leechboy
• 5/23 - Rob & Marty
• 5/30 - Jake Kaligis & Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo