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.
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Friday, April 14, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Pinnacle Ridge Winery announces summer lineup of live music
Pinnacle Ridge Winery in Kutztown has finalized the details for its 2017 Summer Concert Series. They have 22 events scheduled from May to September featuring well know musicians including Craig Thatcher, Steve Brosky, Scott Marshall, Jay Stollman, and many more.
They will also debut the brand new Twilight Concerts, a series of shows that run from 5:30-8:30 pm, allowing customers to take in one of the spectacular blazing sunsets, while the band plays and the evening cools down.
Customers can buy wine by the bottle or glass – as well as beer provided by Saucony Creek Brewing Co, and cocktails made with liquor from Eight Oaks Distillers. Seating is available in the rustic 19th Century barn; or on the hillside by the vineyard.
The winery will welcome local food trucks including the Taza Truck, Aioli, Egg Truck, Trè Locally Sourced, and Stuffed to the Grills.
Note: customers are NOT permitted to bring in any outside alcohol. On days that are marked “BYOF,” customers are welcome to bring their own picnics.
THE LINEUP
May 13 (2-5 pm)
Scott Marshall & the Hillbilly Souls
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
May 20 (5:30-8:30 pm)
James Supra Blues Band
Food Truck: Egg Truck
May 27 (2-5 pm)
Brosky & Meyer Trio
Food Truck: Aioli
June 3 (2-5 pm)
The Mighty Manatees
Food Truck: Taza Truck
June 10 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Dave Fields
Food Truck: Egg Truck
June 17 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Craig Thatcher
Food Truck: Egg Truck
JULY BASH (July 1-2)
July 1
(12-3 pm) Grexin’
(3:30-6:30 pm) Uncle Jake & the 18 Wheel Gang
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
July 2
(12-3 pm) Appalachian Gypsy Tribe
(3:30-6:30 pm) Serene Green
Food Truck: Taza Truck
July 8 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Frog Holler
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
July 15 (2-5 pm)
James Supra Acoustic Trio
BYOF
July 22 (2-5 pm)
Manatawny Creek Ramblers
Food Truck: Egg Truck
August 19 (2-5 pm)
Oklahoma Dan
BYOF
August 26 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Trouble City All-Stars
Food Truck: Trè Locally Sourced
BLUES IN THE BARN
Sept 2
(12-3 pm) TBA
(3:30-6:30 pm) Jay Stollman Band
Food Truck: Trè Locally Sourced
Sept 3
(12-3 pm) Dane Becker & the Chameleons
(3:30-6:30 pm) James Supra Blues Band
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
Sept 9 (2-5 pm)
Steve Brosky & the Big Lil’ Band
Food Truck: Egg Truck
Sept 16 (2-5 pm)
The Mighty Manatees
Food Truck: Trè Locally Sourced
Sept 30 (2-5 pm)
Scott Marshall & Marshall’s Highway
BYOF
They will also debut the brand new Twilight Concerts, a series of shows that run from 5:30-8:30 pm, allowing customers to take in one of the spectacular blazing sunsets, while the band plays and the evening cools down.
Customers can buy wine by the bottle or glass – as well as beer provided by Saucony Creek Brewing Co, and cocktails made with liquor from Eight Oaks Distillers. Seating is available in the rustic 19th Century barn; or on the hillside by the vineyard.
The winery will welcome local food trucks including the Taza Truck, Aioli, Egg Truck, Trè Locally Sourced, and Stuffed to the Grills.
Note: customers are NOT permitted to bring in any outside alcohol. On days that are marked “BYOF,” customers are welcome to bring their own picnics.
THE LINEUP
May 13 (2-5 pm)
Scott Marshall & the Hillbilly Souls
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
May 20 (5:30-8:30 pm)
James Supra Blues Band
Food Truck: Egg Truck
May 27 (2-5 pm)
Brosky & Meyer Trio
Food Truck: Aioli
June 3 (2-5 pm)
The Mighty Manatees
Food Truck: Taza Truck
June 10 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Dave Fields
Food Truck: Egg Truck
June 17 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Craig Thatcher
Food Truck: Egg Truck
JULY BASH (July 1-2)
July 1
(12-3 pm) Grexin’
(3:30-6:30 pm) Uncle Jake & the 18 Wheel Gang
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
July 2
(12-3 pm) Appalachian Gypsy Tribe
(3:30-6:30 pm) Serene Green
Food Truck: Taza Truck
July 8 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Frog Holler
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
July 15 (2-5 pm)
James Supra Acoustic Trio
BYOF
July 22 (2-5 pm)
Manatawny Creek Ramblers
Food Truck: Egg Truck
August 19 (2-5 pm)
Oklahoma Dan
BYOF
August 26 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Trouble City All-Stars
Food Truck: Trè Locally Sourced
BLUES IN THE BARN
Sept 2
(12-3 pm) TBA
(3:30-6:30 pm) Jay Stollman Band
Food Truck: Trè Locally Sourced
Sept 3
(12-3 pm) Dane Becker & the Chameleons
(3:30-6:30 pm) James Supra Blues Band
Food Truck: Stuffed to the Grills
Sept 9 (2-5 pm)
Steve Brosky & the Big Lil’ Band
Food Truck: Egg Truck
Sept 16 (2-5 pm)
The Mighty Manatees
Food Truck: Trè Locally Sourced
Sept 30 (2-5 pm)
Scott Marshall & Marshall’s Highway
BYOF
Friday, August 26, 2016
Pinnacle Ridge prepares to rock with a prelude to Blues in the Barn this Saturday 8/27
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.
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.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Open House Concert Series, Case Club Member Event, and Syrah on Sale at Pinnacle Ridge this month
Syrah on sale
Our 2013 Syrah is marked down to $13.99. Taste this zesty, peppery red - it pairs beautifully with cheese, mushrooms, and lamb.
We took home more medals!
This May marked the 77th year of the Los Angeles International Wine Competition - a world-famous event where almost 100 wine writers, viticulturists, sommeliers, and educators come together to sample and critique a wide array of wines.
The competition spans several continents, and welcomes vintages from such famous wine regions as Australia, France, Germany, and Argentina. All entries are blind-tasted, each glass marked only with a number. This is to ensure that the judges are completely objective in their assessments.
This year, Pinnacle Ridge is proud to announce that of the five wines we sent to LA, all of them returned with awards. We received two Gold Medal wins: Cuvee Chardonnay (93/100 points), and Late Harvest Vidal Blanc (90/100 points). The other three wines all garnered silver medals: the Sparkling Brut Rose and Blanc de Blanc, as well as the Chambourcin Rose.
This continues our streak of medalling every wine that we have sent out so far in 2016. First we swept the PA Farm Show, then the Finger Lakes Wine Competition, and now Los Angeles.
Case Club Event: Think Pink! "Rosés from around the world"
July 10 - 3 pm
Join winemaker Brad as he takes you on a tour of a style of winemaking known as rosé. While rosés might be similar in color, they offer a world of varieties in texture, mouthfeel, flavor profile, and body. Case Club members are welcome to bring up to 3 guests! (Please present your card at the door.) Reservations required: 610-756-4481 or pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com
Open House Concert Series
Saturday, July 9 - 2 - 5 pm
Scott Marshall and the Hillbilly Souls
Licensed2Grill food truck
"The Hillbilly Souls have been paving a reputation for themselves by delivering authentic doses of true, heartfelt, real life, get it right, feel good, foot stompin', Northern grilled and lil' Southern fried Americana spiced roots music."
Saturday July 16
2 - 5 pm: Big and Bad Rockabilly Cats
Food Truck: Bob-B-Q
With Eddie Bluestone on guitar, Dog House Dave on upright bass, and Steady Eddie on the skins, their rockabilly style will transport you right back to the era of big cars, root beer floats, and sockhops.
Saturday July 30
2 - 5 pm: Tim Harakal
Food Truck: The Taza Truck
"Tim Harakal's hands are at one with the guitar strings, they have become an extension of his heart, soul, and spirit. Playing from a cache of 40+ original tunes with a nice balance of popular current and classic covers. He was recently awarded 'Best Singer/Songwriter' and 'Best Lyricist.'"
Our 2013 Syrah is marked down to $13.99. Taste this zesty, peppery red - it pairs beautifully with cheese, mushrooms, and lamb.
This May marked the 77th year of the Los Angeles International Wine Competition - a world-famous event where almost 100 wine writers, viticulturists, sommeliers, and educators come together to sample and critique a wide array of wines.
The competition spans several continents, and welcomes vintages from such famous wine regions as Australia, France, Germany, and Argentina. All entries are blind-tasted, each glass marked only with a number. This is to ensure that the judges are completely objective in their assessments.
This year, Pinnacle Ridge is proud to announce that of the five wines we sent to LA, all of them returned with awards. We received two Gold Medal wins: Cuvee Chardonnay (93/100 points), and Late Harvest Vidal Blanc (90/100 points). The other three wines all garnered silver medals: the Sparkling Brut Rose and Blanc de Blanc, as well as the Chambourcin Rose.
This continues our streak of medalling every wine that we have sent out so far in 2016. First we swept the PA Farm Show, then the Finger Lakes Wine Competition, and now Los Angeles.
Case Club Event: Think Pink! "Rosés from around the world"
July 10 - 3 pm
Join winemaker Brad as he takes you on a tour of a style of winemaking known as rosé. While rosés might be similar in color, they offer a world of varieties in texture, mouthfeel, flavor profile, and body. Case Club members are welcome to bring up to 3 guests! (Please present your card at the door.) Reservations required: 610-756-4481 or pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com
Open House Concert Series
Saturday, July 9 - 2 - 5 pm
Scott Marshall and the Hillbilly Souls
Licensed2Grill food truck
"The Hillbilly Souls have been paving a reputation for themselves by delivering authentic doses of true, heartfelt, real life, get it right, feel good, foot stompin', Northern grilled and lil' Southern fried Americana spiced roots music."
Saturday July 16
2 - 5 pm: Big and Bad Rockabilly Cats
Food Truck: Bob-B-Q
With Eddie Bluestone on guitar, Dog House Dave on upright bass, and Steady Eddie on the skins, their rockabilly style will transport you right back to the era of big cars, root beer floats, and sockhops.
Saturday July 30
2 - 5 pm: Tim Harakal
Food Truck: The Taza Truck
"Tim Harakal's hands are at one with the guitar strings, they have become an extension of his heart, soul, and spirit. Playing from a cache of 40+ original tunes with a nice balance of popular current and classic covers. He was recently awarded 'Best Singer/Songwriter' and 'Best Lyricist.'"
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Pinnacle Ridge kicks off Open House Concert Series this weekend
Late Harvest Vidal Blanc is coming back!
Everyone's been asking for it and soon we will be doing a grand release of our Late Harvest Vidal Blanc. Keep your eye on our Facebook page.
This is a delectable dessert wine with fresh notes of honey and pear. Sip it after dinner, or drizzle it over something sweet!
The New Chambourcin Reserve is back too!
Everyone's favorite Pennsylvania red is back. It's been aging in the barrel for over a year, and recently made its grand appearance. 2013 Chambourcin Reserve is a deep, earthy red with a nice bouquet of spice that it picked up from our Hungarian oak barrels. Pair this wine with a hearty steak dinner.
Open House Concert Series - Brosky and Meyer Trio
Saturday, May 21 - 2 - 5 pm
This is a group of seasoned veterans of the local music scene, who never fail to bring the roof down with their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and blues sounds.
Open House Concert Series - Dave Fields
Saturday, May 28 - 2-5 pm
Dave Fields is a guitarist who hails from NYC. He specializes in a rip-roaring take on classic blues, with some searing rock n roll thrown into the mix. Together with a three-piece band, he is ready to bring his gritty, soulful sound to Pinnacle Ridge.
Pinnacle Ridge welcomes Stuffed to the Grills food truck
On May 21, Stuffed to the Grills of Allentown will be joining us for a day of rock n roll, wine, and their unique brand of gourmet sandwiches. They offer three styles:
- Plain, with traditional toppings
- Pittsburgh, with French fries, slaw, and tomato
- Cannon's style, topped with potato chips
Come out and sample their savory spin on all-American food.
Pinnacle Ridge Welcomes the Bob-B-Q Food Truck
Get ready for a real Lehigh Valley Treat! The Bob-B-Q food truck specializes in gourmet sliders and are famous for their special smoky sauce, as well as their passion for bringing you a slow-cooked, perfectly-prepared BBQ experience. They will be here on the afternoon of Saturday, May 28 for the Dave Fields concert.
Everyone's been asking for it and soon we will be doing a grand release of our Late Harvest Vidal Blanc. Keep your eye on our Facebook page.
This is a delectable dessert wine with fresh notes of honey and pear. Sip it after dinner, or drizzle it over something sweet!
Everyone's favorite Pennsylvania red is back. It's been aging in the barrel for over a year, and recently made its grand appearance. 2013 Chambourcin Reserve is a deep, earthy red with a nice bouquet of spice that it picked up from our Hungarian oak barrels. Pair this wine with a hearty steak dinner.
Open House Concert Series - Brosky and Meyer Trio
Saturday, May 21 - 2 - 5 pm
This is a group of seasoned veterans of the local music scene, who never fail to bring the roof down with their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and blues sounds.
Open House Concert Series - Dave Fields
Saturday, May 28 - 2-5 pm
Dave Fields is a guitarist who hails from NYC. He specializes in a rip-roaring take on classic blues, with some searing rock n roll thrown into the mix. Together with a three-piece band, he is ready to bring his gritty, soulful sound to Pinnacle Ridge.
Pinnacle Ridge welcomes Stuffed to the Grills food truck
On May 21, Stuffed to the Grills of Allentown will be joining us for a day of rock n roll, wine, and their unique brand of gourmet sandwiches. They offer three styles:
- Plain, with traditional toppings
- Pittsburgh, with French fries, slaw, and tomato
- Cannon's style, topped with potato chips
Come out and sample their savory spin on all-American food.
Pinnacle Ridge Welcomes the Bob-B-Q Food Truck
Get ready for a real Lehigh Valley Treat! The Bob-B-Q food truck specializes in gourmet sliders and are famous for their special smoky sauce, as well as their passion for bringing you a slow-cooked, perfectly-prepared BBQ experience. They will be here on the afternoon of Saturday, May 28 for the Dave Fields concert.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Vynecrest announces new wine releases, May specials, and springtime events
The buds are out on the vines and another acre is planted, we are ready for the 2016 growing season! We have a little bit of everything this month: live music, food trucks, yoga in the vineyard and more.
We are also excited to announce Vynecrest will be the official winery of the Lehigh Valley Food Truck Festival held at Coca-Cola Park this Saturday, May 14.
New Releases
#37 - In celebration or our 37th harvest we have produced this wine which reverts back to our roots. Cabernet Franc has been a staple in our vineyard for over 20 years. In 2014 it took the lead and is a perfect demonstration of what a cool climate red wine should taste like. Complimented by Merlot, Chambourcin and Lemberger. $23.99
2014 Chardonnay - aged on french oak for 9 months, comes right after you with intense aromas and notes of butterscotch and vanilla. $14.99
May Specials
* Wine of the Month - Traminette, 10% off
* 3 Pack of the Month - 3 Autumn Gold for $25
available at winery only, 3 pack cannot be combined with other offers.
Upcoming Events
May 14 - Live Music in the Vyneskeller
Steve Myers on the Baby Grand Piano; 1-4 pm, free admission
May 14 - Lehigh Valley Food Truck Festival
Join us at the stadium. Vynecrest is the official winery for the first annual Food Truck Festival at Coca-Cola Park.
May 15 - Yoga in the Vineyard
Barre 3 Yoga Studio in Allentown will be conducting a yoga class in the vineyard at 10 am (rain date: May 22) for free. Bring your own yoga mat. Come in afterward for a free wine tasting. Contact Barre 3 to sign up: 610-841-8200
May 21 and 22 - Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Wine and Cheese Pairing Event
This event features the pairing of cheeses with local wines at each of our nine member wineries. Each winery will select one of its fine wines to pair with the perfect cheese and will offer complimentary tastings of the pairing to wine lovers who will explore how the texture, acidity, fat and tannin compliment or contrast each other.
Guests will also learn tips to help them skillfully develop their own pairings. Cheeses will be offered for sale so that guests can recreate the wine and cheese pairings at home.
Event hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m.
May 28 - Summer Kick-Off Party
The Füd Truck will be here from 11 am-5 pm with a special menu including "The Lemberger". Ryan Peters on guitar in the Vyneskeller from 1-4pm
May 29 - Jazz Sunday and Vineyard Tour
Live Jazz in the Vyneskeller from 1 - 4 pm. Free admission. Winemaker's tour of the vineyard at 1 pm for $5 per person. Reservations suggested: 610-398-7525.
June 4 - 4th Annual Spring Fling Event with Clover Hill Winery
Saturday June 4 noon-5pm. $12 per person. Go to both Vynecrest and Clover Hill wineries (2 miles apart) and receive at both a glass of sangria, a cheese and wine pairing, and a dessert and wine pairing. Plus 10% off your purchases at both wineries that day. Come with friends. It's a great way to spend a lovely spring afternoon.
June 11 - Taste of Kutztown
Saturday from noon-5pm taste wines from 15 wineries, beers from 10+ breweries with live music, food, and more.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Pinnacle Ridge debuts its first Gruner Veltliner wine
GRUNER VELTLINER - A NEW WINE MAKES ITS GRAND DEBUT!
Subtle notes of white and green peppercorn are balanced by ripe citrus on the nose, inviting new aromas with each intake of breath. A rich texture, coupled with a lingering finish, make this wine a perfect pairing for light appetizers and white meats.
CASE CLUB BARREL TASTING EVENT
On Sunday, April 3 starting at 3 p.m. we are hosting a special barrel tasting just for you. Cardholders and up to three guests are invited to our Wine Loft to taste early barrel samples of some of our upcoming vintages! Winemaker Brad Knapp will lead a casual, informative session detailing the characteristics of what we will be bottling in the next few months. Come out and get a taste of what's to come. Reservations are required - 610-756-4481 or pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com.
OPEN HOUSE CONCERT SERIES - SUMMER 2016
This summer we'll be having more music than ever. Check our website for a listing of bands and dates. We're looking forward to rocking this barn to its foundations.
NEW ORGANIC DIPS AND SNACKS
- Mushroom Marsala Sauce
- Raspberry Chipotle Salsa
- Hot Cherry Merlot Dip
- Chop House Steak Sauce
- Green Chile Pepper Dip
From tart to savory to smoky, these new dips and sauces provide some handy inspiration for meal preparation, party snack foods, and just plain good dippin' fun. Stop in our tasting room and peruse our wide selection of organic, delicious treats.
And we don't just have wine in our tasting room; we also have such goodies as avocado oil and local honey from beekeeper Jan Cauffman in Kempton, Pa. Jan has been keeping bees since 1995, and uses only approved organic treatments and integrated pest management practices. The honey is a wildflower mix - a combination of nectars from flowers blooming in this area in May and June. Stop in and pick up a jar of the finest local flavor.
CASE CLUB BARREL TASTING EVENT
On Sunday, April 3 starting at 3 p.m. we are hosting a special barrel tasting just for you. Cardholders and up to three guests are invited to our Wine Loft to taste early barrel samples of some of our upcoming vintages! Winemaker Brad Knapp will lead a casual, informative session detailing the characteristics of what we will be bottling in the next few months. Come out and get a taste of what's to come. Reservations are required - 610-756-4481 or pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com.
OPEN HOUSE CONCERT SERIES - SUMMER 2016
This summer we'll be having more music than ever. Check our website for a listing of bands and dates. We're looking forward to rocking this barn to its foundations.
NEW ORGANIC DIPS AND SNACKS
- Mushroom Marsala Sauce
- Raspberry Chipotle Salsa
- Hot Cherry Merlot Dip
- Chop House Steak Sauce
- Green Chile Pepper Dip
From tart to savory to smoky, these new dips and sauces provide some handy inspiration for meal preparation, party snack foods, and just plain good dippin' fun. Stop in our tasting room and peruse our wide selection of organic, delicious treats.
And we don't just have wine in our tasting room; we also have such goodies as avocado oil and local honey from beekeeper Jan Cauffman in Kempton, Pa. Jan has been keeping bees since 1995, and uses only approved organic treatments and integrated pest management practices. The honey is a wildflower mix - a combination of nectars from flowers blooming in this area in May and June. Stop in and pick up a jar of the finest local flavor.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Pinnacle Ridge to release three new wines in February
February Special:
Syrah -$12.99
This will be the last vintage for our Syrah. With an earthy, fruit-driven nose and a soft velvety mouth feel, this wine is enhanced with notes of plum, pepper and a touch of vanilla. This sale is only until February 28, so grab a bottle before it's gone. Not in the area? Purchase anytime online.
Case Club Event:
How to Pair a Sparkling Wine
February 12 at 5 pm
Due to its massive popularity, we will once again be hosting a class for Case Club members - How to pair a sparkling wine with appetizers. Winemaker Brad Knapp will give you pointers and samples of the many things you can do with a bubbly. We will be showcasing three sparkling wines: Brut Rose, Blanc de Blanc, and the brand new Cuvee Chardonnay.
Reservations are required: call 610-756-4481 or email pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com.
Case Club members may bring up to three guests. Sign up early; seats are going fast.
BEING RELEASED IN FEBRUARY:
Cuvée Chardonnay
Made with 100% Chardonnay, this will be the driest option for our Sparkling Wine. The Cuvée Chardonnay was released February 6. Stop in for a tasting and pick up a bottle for your Valentine's Day celebration.
2015 Cayuga
Fresh pear and peach aromas, followed by some wonderful fruit cocktail flavors.
2014 Chardonnay
New Vintage. Barrel fermented in 100% French Oak. In the nose are hints of toast and apples followed by a round and soft buttery body. A perfect pairing for rotisserie chicken or a selection of good cheeses.
Keep an eye out for these new wines:
Grüner Veltliner
Subtle notes of white and green peppercorn are balanced by ripe citrus on the nose, inviting new aromas with each intake of breath. A rich texture, coupled with a lingering finish, make this wine a perfect pairing for light appetizers and white meats.
Late Harvest Vidal Blanc
This dessert wine is a decadent treat! Aromas of tropical fruits and honey make this wine a perfect pairing for Crème Brûlée or for after dinner sipping.
Open House Concert Series
Our open house concert series will begin again on May 21.
Syrah -$12.99
This will be the last vintage for our Syrah. With an earthy, fruit-driven nose and a soft velvety mouth feel, this wine is enhanced with notes of plum, pepper and a touch of vanilla. This sale is only until February 28, so grab a bottle before it's gone. Not in the area? Purchase anytime online.
Case Club Event:
How to Pair a Sparkling Wine
February 12 at 5 pm
Due to its massive popularity, we will once again be hosting a class for Case Club members - How to pair a sparkling wine with appetizers. Winemaker Brad Knapp will give you pointers and samples of the many things you can do with a bubbly. We will be showcasing three sparkling wines: Brut Rose, Blanc de Blanc, and the brand new Cuvee Chardonnay.
Reservations are required: call 610-756-4481 or email pinnacle_ridge_winery@yahoo.com.
Case Club members may bring up to three guests. Sign up early; seats are going fast.
BEING RELEASED IN FEBRUARY:
Made with 100% Chardonnay, this will be the driest option for our Sparkling Wine. The Cuvée Chardonnay was released February 6. Stop in for a tasting and pick up a bottle for your Valentine's Day celebration.
2015 Cayuga
Fresh pear and peach aromas, followed by some wonderful fruit cocktail flavors.
2014 Chardonnay
New Vintage. Barrel fermented in 100% French Oak. In the nose are hints of toast and apples followed by a round and soft buttery body. A perfect pairing for rotisserie chicken or a selection of good cheeses.
Keep an eye out for these new wines:
Grüner Veltliner
Subtle notes of white and green peppercorn are balanced by ripe citrus on the nose, inviting new aromas with each intake of breath. A rich texture, coupled with a lingering finish, make this wine a perfect pairing for light appetizers and white meats.
Late Harvest Vidal Blanc
This dessert wine is a decadent treat! Aromas of tropical fruits and honey make this wine a perfect pairing for Crème Brûlée or for after dinner sipping.
Open House Concert Series
Our open house concert series will begin again on May 21.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Pinnacle Ridge wines win 9 awards at PA Farm Show
In the winter of 2016, a panel of wine judges convened in Harrisburg for the Pennsylvania Farm Show, ready to taste a wide variety of wines from around this large state with several well-defined viticultural regions. The results of the tasting were announced on the first day of the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Pinnacle Ridge Winery is proud to have received nine noteworthy awards.
- Gold medal - 2014 Cabernet Franc - This is a wine of deep, ruby-red color; it has a heavy mouthfeel, and a smoky, tannic finish.
- Silver medals - Chambourcin Rosé, 2014 Merlot, 2013 Chardonnay, and semi-sweet sparkling Blanc de Blanc
- Bronze medals - 2013 Veritas (a Bordeaux blend), Quaff (a semi-sweet red blend), Dry Riesling, and 2014 Pinot Noir.
The years 2014 and 2015 are proving to have blessed us with harvests much more than adequate, both in yield and quality of fruit.
Wine is an important and ever-growing industry to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It blends the two fields of agriculture and tourism into a lucrative, appealing asset to the state. For this reason we are glad to be farming, operating, selling, and creating in the fertile soil of this region.
Pinnacle Ridge Winery, located in the heart of idyllic Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is located along Old Route 22 outside of Kutztown. In 1993, Dr. Brad Knapp established the winery, housed in a beautifully renovated Pennsylvania bank barn, originally built in 1851. The thick stone foundation provides cool, stable temperatures year-round…ideal conditions for the production and aging of wine.
At Pinnacle Ridge, only locally grown grapes are used to make the portfolio of sparkling and table wines. The vineyards are located on shale-filled hillsides which promote small crops of very high quality grapes. Pinnacle Ridge is a three-time recipient of the PA Farm Show Governor’s Cup and PA Wine Society Wine Excellence Award.
Pinnacle Ridge Winery is open daily from 10 am - 6 pm. You can find out more by visiting the website at www.pinridge.com, or by calling the Tasting Room at (610) 756-4481. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PinnacleRidgeWinery and on Twitter www.twitter.com/pinridgewinery.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Customer Appreciation Weekend at Vynecrest going on now!
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Fall at Vynecrest means events, a fundraiser, and the return of two popular wines
Spiced Winter Red and Spiced Winter White are now available. Last year Spiced Winter White sold out in three weeks. We made a little more this year but you better get it early if you want it.
It is just about time to set our sights on the holidays. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem opens in just a few weeks on November 20.
October is national breast cancer awareness month. Vynecrest is donating $1 for every bottle of First Blush sold to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
October Specials
* Wine of the Month - First Blush, additional 10% off
* 3 Pack of the Month - 3 Spiced Winter White for $35
*at winery only, 3 pack can't be combined with other discounts
Upcoming Events
October 16 - Wine Glass Painting, Vynecrest on Main
Friday from 6-8 pm, join us at Vynecrest on Main in Kutztown for "Painting with Wine."The cost is $15 per person which includes a glass to paint, a glass to drink, and all painting supplies. Appetizers are available for a nominal charge. Reservations required. For reservations 484-641-5149.
October 17 & 18 - Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Chambourcin Weekend
Vynecrest will be partnering with Vince’s Cheesesteaks, a Lehigh Valley tradition. We will be pairing our 2013 Estate-Bottled Chambourcin wine with a taste of “Mini Vinnies” steak sandwich. The meat in these steak sandwiches will be marinated in our Chambourcin wine before they are grilled. The Vince’s Cheesesteak Food Truck will be at Vynecrest all day both Saturday and Sunday with their full menu of chicken and beef cheesesteaks and other items for purchase.
October 24 - Lehigh Valley Cider & Wine Festival at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown
The Lehigh Valley Cider and Wine Festival – an on-field event featuring hard cider and wine tastings from local and regional cideries and wineries – makes its debut on Sat., Oct. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. at Coca-Cola Park. Attendees each receive a collector’s stemless glass to enjoy their cider and wine tastings and can also purchase a variety of food and crafts from local food trucks, vendors and artisans. The festival – which takes place during Pennsylvania Wine Month -- also includes live entertainment, panel discussions describing the process of making both cider and wine, the ability to purchase wine by the glass, bottle or case and other fun activities such as an apple launch competition.
October 25 - Jazz Sunday, Live Music in the Vyneskeller, 1-4 pm
Glass Half Empty by Jan Landis
Everyone knows what my three partners do at Vynecrest. Don’t get me wrong, in a small business such as ours we all do a little of everything, including cleaning toilets and changing light bulbs. But mainly Malachi is the winemaker, John oversees the vineyard, and Sam’s the boss. Boss sounds good, doesn’t it? But in the small print that means the buck stops with Sam and that’s a tough job. He has to be on top of everything.
So me, what do I do? I do the books, write the checks, do payroll, the nerdy stuff, which actually I love doing. On weekends, I’m the kitchen wench, doing cheese plates and pretzel bowls, helping in the Vyneskeller. However, my new fun job is Engagement Facilitator. Yes, a new job description to add to my resume!
We’ve had a flurry of marriage proposals over the past few years and setting the scene for the Popping of the Question has been a hoot. With the help of Dana we’ve managed to successfully cement a number of romantic relationships. And the scenario has been different for them all! Mostly the gentleman comes up with a rough idea of how he’d like to propose and we simply provide the ways and means to make it happen.
There have been a couple of rough spots, like the young man who when he came in with his intended turned to me and said: “Hi Jan.” I froze and didn’t acknowledge his greeting; after all, he was supposed to be a complete stranger! Luckily, the lovely young lady remained clueless, or so she said. One time we were asked to freeze an engagement ring in an ice cube tray since the lady in question liked ice cubes in her wine. We were petrified that the ring (which they crazily entrusted to us) would get damaged or that once frozen she would somehow swallow it, but we managed to make it through that engagement without incident.
I never used to think that wine was particular romantic; after all my earlier jobs in building up this business mainly consisted of pruning vines, picking grapes, and bottling the wine. But now that I’ve been elevated to Engagement Facilitator, yes, wine is very romantic!
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.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Pinnacle Ridge set to rock the barn in July with two concerts
Visit Pinnacle Ridge twice this month for two live concerts from great bands. Sit and relax on our couches in the barn, or get up and dance! We will be selling light food. Enjoy a bottle of wine starting at $12 or a glass of wine for $4.
Live Music in the Barn
Big & Bad Rockabilly Cats
Saturday, July 11 from 2-5 pm
The roots of rock n’ roll start with Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. Rockabilly is the blending of the blues of the Mississippi Delta, honky-tonk country music, boogie woogie, and R&B with the Hillbilly of the Appalachian Mountains.
The birth of electric guitar bands started in the early 50s and changed the world forever. So let’s get together for a great time and dance a little bit to the bop.
Live Music in the Barn
Mr. Z & The Nightshift
Saturday, July 25 from 2-5 pm
For the past three decades Mr. Z has been based in Berks County with his kickin’ rhythm n’ blues band, the Nightshift with Marcus on guitar, Mark Bonnes on drums and Ed Moran on bass.
The variety of music is great, paying respect to many of your favorite artists, and with original songs that have become crowd favorites.
*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
Big & Bad Rockabilly Cats
Saturday, July 11 from 2-5 pm
The roots of rock n’ roll start with Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. Rockabilly is the blending of the blues of the Mississippi Delta, honky-tonk country music, boogie woogie, and R&B with the Hillbilly of the Appalachian Mountains.
The birth of electric guitar bands started in the early 50s and changed the world forever. So let’s get together for a great time and dance a little bit to the bop.
Live Music in the Barn
Mr. Z & The Nightshift
Saturday, July 25 from 2-5 pm
For the past three decades Mr. Z has been based in Berks County with his kickin’ rhythm n’ blues band, the Nightshift with Marcus on guitar, Mark Bonnes on drums and Ed Moran on bass.
The variety of music is great, paying respect to many of your favorite artists, and with original songs that have become crowd favorites.
*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.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Pinnacle Ridge to host March 25 wine dinner at The Shanty on 19th in Allentown
Looking for a place to host your next event? Look no further than our winery.
Our newly renovated Wine Loft is the perfect setting for any event: casual gatherings with friends and family, bridal showers, anniversaries, retirements, corporate retreats and meetings, and more. We have also hosted wine dinners and food pairing events, too.
For more information, including reservation details, please e-mail us at pinridge@aol.com with "Wine Loft" in the subject line.
Wine Dinner at The Shanty on 19th St.
We are very excited to announce that some of our wines will be added to the wine list at The Shanty on 19th Street in Allentown, which has recently revamped its menu and has invited us to be a part of some new and exciting things for food and wine lovers in the Lehigh Valley.
The Shanty on 19th will be offering the our 2014 Dry Riesling, 2014 Chambourcin Rosé, 2013 Merlot, 2013 Syrah and our 2013 Quaff. They will also be using some Pinnacle Ridge bubby for their champagne-cocktails, great for a nightcap or with their Sunday Brunch. Also, our wines will be part of their Happy Hour specials.
We are also excited to announce an upcoming Wine Dinner on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. There will be a special menu designed around these Pinnacle Ridge Wines and others. Menu is to be announced soon. (Case Club Members will receive 10% off their bill at the event.) For reservations, call (610) 841-0150.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Pinnacle Ridge sparkling wine makes a great Valentine's Day toast to love
Notes from the cellar
We have been working diligently since harvest season has wrapped up to bring you some new wines. We have disgorged more Brut for our sparkling wine and it has been released! We have also recently switched vintages on Chambourcin Reserve (2012) and Merlot & Syrah (2013).
Speaking of sparkling...
We will be hosting our newest Wine Class for our Case Club Members on Sunday, February 8 at 3 pm. This event will be our "Speaking of Sparkling" Wine Class, in which winery owner/winemaker Brad Knapp will lead us through a tasting of French Champagne, Spanish Cava and other sparkling wine from throughout the world.
In addition to this signature tasting, we will also be discussing the method and process behind what makes these wines pop. This is a complimentary members-only event. Call (610) 756-4481 for reservations and details.
Wine Lover's Dinner
Friday, February 13 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a special evening to celebrate your love for all things - including wine! This four-course pairing will feature homemade dishes prepared with local ingredients and our very own wines.
First course: Homemade puff pastry twists with parmesean cheese. Brie with a Vidal Blanc and orange candied peel drizzle and candied pecans. Paired with our Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine.
Second course: Cranberry chicken, homemade bread crumbs and braised leeks in a Dry Vidal Blanc Sauce. Paired with our 2013 Dry Vidal Blanc.
Third course: Pork shallots in a red wine and currant cream sauce with organic tri-colored carrots and a cognac butter sauce. Paired with our 2012 Chambourcin.
Final course: French-style hot chocolate paired alongside our 2013 Sweet Seduction and candied orange-peel paired with our award-winning 2013 Late Harvest Vidal Blanc.
This event will be catered by local chef and Culinary Instructor Mary Grube. Mary is an instructor at Northampton Community College.
Kick off Valentine's Day Weekend in style!
On Friday, February 13 we will treat our guests to complimentary tastings of our sparkling wines and a little wine and chocolate pairing to finish up each tasting.
We have been working diligently since harvest season has wrapped up to bring you some new wines. We have disgorged more Brut for our sparkling wine and it has been released! We have also recently switched vintages on Chambourcin Reserve (2012) and Merlot & Syrah (2013).
We will be hosting our newest Wine Class for our Case Club Members on Sunday, February 8 at 3 pm. This event will be our "Speaking of Sparkling" Wine Class, in which winery owner/winemaker Brad Knapp will lead us through a tasting of French Champagne, Spanish Cava and other sparkling wine from throughout the world.
In addition to this signature tasting, we will also be discussing the method and process behind what makes these wines pop. This is a complimentary members-only event. Call (610) 756-4481 for reservations and details.
Wine Lover's Dinner
Friday, February 13 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a special evening to celebrate your love for all things - including wine! This four-course pairing will feature homemade dishes prepared with local ingredients and our very own wines.
First course: Homemade puff pastry twists with parmesean cheese. Brie with a Vidal Blanc and orange candied peel drizzle and candied pecans. Paired with our Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine.
Second course: Cranberry chicken, homemade bread crumbs and braised leeks in a Dry Vidal Blanc Sauce. Paired with our 2013 Dry Vidal Blanc.
Third course: Pork shallots in a red wine and currant cream sauce with organic tri-colored carrots and a cognac butter sauce. Paired with our 2012 Chambourcin.
Final course: French-style hot chocolate paired alongside our 2013 Sweet Seduction and candied orange-peel paired with our award-winning 2013 Late Harvest Vidal Blanc.
This event will be catered by local chef and Culinary Instructor Mary Grube. Mary is an instructor at Northampton Community College.
Kick off Valentine's Day Weekend in style!
On Friday, February 13 we will treat our guests to complimentary tastings of our sparkling wines and a little wine and chocolate pairing to finish up each tasting.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Pinnacle Ridge to host inaugural Wine Basics class January 24
Wine Basics: From Grape to Glass
On Saturday, January 24 we will host our inaugural class "Wine Basics: How to go from Grape to Glass," an evening of wine tasting and discussion, in our new Wine Loft.
In this class, we will be tasting several different wines and discussing some wine tastings basics like: how to taste wines and identify the different aromas and flavors; their correct storage and service; as well as debunking some of our favorite wine myths and answering some of the most Frequently Asked Questions in the Tasting Room.
Our winemaker, Brad, will lead a casual but educational tasting, pairing and wine discussion. $25 per seat. Space is limited. For reservations and details, call (610) 756-4481. Submit your own questions and Ask the Winemaker - pinridge@aol.com.
Valentine's Day Weekend Wine Lover's Wine Dinner at Pinnacle Ridge
Join us for our candle-lit Wine Lover's Evening at Pinnacle Ridge. This four-course food and wine pairing will be prepared by local chef and culinary instructor, Mary Grube. Mary has been instructing culinary students and food lovers alike. Her approach to cooking is, "If I see it, I can do it." This philosophy is on display each time she cooks, always incorporating techniques and flavors that she has picked up during her travels.
She teaches at both Northampton Community College campuses and has been a recurring guest on WFMZ in their Sunrise Chef segment. Each of the courses will be designed and paired with a Pinnacle Ridge favorite. The menu for this evening will be announced soon.
$140 per couple; $130 for Case Club Members. Call (610) 756-4481 for reservations and details.
Vino in the Valley Passports are available
Join us for a weekly trip around the culinary world complete with signature Pinnacle Ridge pairings.
$35 gets your access to all of the LVWT wineries each weekend, throughout the month of March.
Each of the participating Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries will be putting out some food to be paired with their wines, as well as complimentary wine tastings as a part of your ticket purchase. Get your passport stamped at the wineries to enter to win prizes, too.
On Saturday, January 24 we will host our inaugural class "Wine Basics: How to go from Grape to Glass," an evening of wine tasting and discussion, in our new Wine Loft.
In this class, we will be tasting several different wines and discussing some wine tastings basics like: how to taste wines and identify the different aromas and flavors; their correct storage and service; as well as debunking some of our favorite wine myths and answering some of the most Frequently Asked Questions in the Tasting Room.
Our winemaker, Brad, will lead a casual but educational tasting, pairing and wine discussion. $25 per seat. Space is limited. For reservations and details, call (610) 756-4481. Submit your own questions and Ask the Winemaker - pinridge@aol.com.
Valentine's Day Weekend Wine Lover's Wine Dinner at Pinnacle Ridge
Join us for our candle-lit Wine Lover's Evening at Pinnacle Ridge. This four-course food and wine pairing will be prepared by local chef and culinary instructor, Mary Grube. Mary has been instructing culinary students and food lovers alike. Her approach to cooking is, "If I see it, I can do it." This philosophy is on display each time she cooks, always incorporating techniques and flavors that she has picked up during her travels.
She teaches at both Northampton Community College campuses and has been a recurring guest on WFMZ in their Sunrise Chef segment. Each of the courses will be designed and paired with a Pinnacle Ridge favorite. The menu for this evening will be announced soon.
$140 per couple; $130 for Case Club Members. Call (610) 756-4481 for reservations and details.
Vino in the Valley Passports are available
Join us for a weekly trip around the culinary world complete with signature Pinnacle Ridge pairings.
$35 gets your access to all of the LVWT wineries each weekend, throughout the month of March.
Each of the participating Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries will be putting out some food to be paired with their wines, as well as complimentary wine tastings as a part of your ticket purchase. Get your passport stamped at the wineries to enter to win prizes, too.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Pinnacle Ridge opens The Wine Loft for private events
Another holiday season is upon us. We have been working diligently from the completion of the harvest until now to bring you some new wines for the holidays. We still have a limited supply of our custom "NuVo"wine, a young fruit-driven red that is the pefect table accompanienment to those classic holiday dishes.
Also, just in time for the holiday celebrations, our Brut Rose is once again available. We are working dilligently in the cellar in preparation of the release of our 2014 Traminette and Dry Riesling as well.
Are you entertaining family this holiday season and looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon? We will be open daily from noon - 6 p.m, and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays. This holiday season we have all the goodies for those foodies and the vino for the wine lovers.
Customer Appreciation Days going on now
Join us this week and weekend for double points for all new Case Club members and double points for existing members on case purchases of select wines.
Seasonal Gift Boxes
Just in time for the holiday season, we have put together specialty gift boxes for the wine lover on your holiday list:
The Classic Selection - $51.76
The Best of Both Barrels - $29.56
We have others available, too. Call (610) 756-4481 to order.
Also, this December, all Stonewall Jackson food products are 25% off. We have a wide selection of new retail items - wine bags, purses, decorations and custom cutting boards. And we are introducing a new line of sauces from Mike's Dawg Sauce.
The Wine Loft at Pinnacle Ridge now open
Looking for a comfortable setting for your next event? We have just the space.
Our newly-renovated Wine Loft is a perfect space for holiday parties, and corporate and social events. The space is inviting, accommodates 40, and is always stocked with award-winning wine. For reservations and details about the space, please e-mail us at pinridge@aol.com with the subject: Wine Loft.
Also, just in time for the holiday celebrations, our Brut Rose is once again available. We are working dilligently in the cellar in preparation of the release of our 2014 Traminette and Dry Riesling as well.
Are you entertaining family this holiday season and looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon? We will be open daily from noon - 6 p.m, and from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays. This holiday season we have all the goodies for those foodies and the vino for the wine lovers.
Customer Appreciation Days going on now
Join us this week and weekend for double points for all new Case Club members and double points for existing members on case purchases of select wines.
Seasonal Gift Boxes
Just in time for the holiday season, we have put together specialty gift boxes for the wine lover on your holiday list:
The Classic Selection - $51.76
- 2012 Cabernet Franc
- 2012 Pinot Noir
- 2012 Merlot
The Best of Both Barrels - $29.56
- 2012 Barrel-fermented Chardonnay
- 2013 Naked Chardonnay
We have others available, too. Call (610) 756-4481 to order.
Also, this December, all Stonewall Jackson food products are 25% off. We have a wide selection of new retail items - wine bags, purses, decorations and custom cutting boards. And we are introducing a new line of sauces from Mike's Dawg Sauce.
The Wine Loft at Pinnacle Ridge now open
Looking for a comfortable setting for your next event? We have just the space.
Our newly-renovated Wine Loft is a perfect space for holiday parties, and corporate and social events. The space is inviting, accommodates 40, and is always stocked with award-winning wine. For reservations and details about the space, please e-mail us at pinridge@aol.com with the subject: Wine Loft.
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
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Updated Group Policy and final Open House Concert of the season at Pinnacle Ridge
Updated Group Policy
In order to accommodate all of our guests and to maintain an enjoyable and conversational atmosphere, we have recently amended our policy when it comes to groups. We will no longer be accepting any commercial vehicles (buses, vans or limos) or large groups (groups larger than 6 persons). We have enjoyed meeting so many wine lovers over the years that have enjoyed our wines on trips from winery to winery on these buses but we have come to the point where we do not feel that we have the adequate space to host such groups, while maintaining the high level of customer service to which we hold ourselves.
When Pinnacle Ridge Winery closes each evening, it still remains our home, so we want to express our appreciation for your understanding with regards to our policy. For those interested in visiting us and having transportation provided, we do work with one local service: Tastings and Tours. Get in touch with Rich at info@tastingsandtours.com or at (484) 695-6465.
Open House Concert Series Finale: The Sterling Koch Band
October 11 we will host The Sterling Koch Band for the first time. We are very excited to host this new performance in the barn. The Sterling Koch Band will take the stage from 2-5 pm, but the tasting room will be open from 10 am - 6 pm. There is no cover charge for the music, and we will have a $5 refundable tasting fee. We will also offer wines by the glass and by the bottle to enjoy throughout the day. We will sell some small plates filled with some of everyone's favorite wine accompaniments. You are welcomed to bring snacks of your own to enjoy. For questions or other inquires, please call us at (610) 756-4481.
This event will also be a special one for our Case Club Members. We will host a Case Club Members Soirée during our final Open House Concert Series event of the year. We invite you to join us on October 11 for some live music in our rustic barn setting and to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine in a commemorative glass along with some small plates of locally sourced delicacies. This event is complimentary for Case Club Members but reservations are required. Come out and enjoy one last jam in the barn. For reservations and details, please call (610) 756-4481.
Chambourcin Weekend with the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail
Join us and the rest of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries as we celebrate the signature grape of
We will feature a rich portabella mushroom stew made with a Chambourcin based stock with your choice of our award-winning 2012 Chambourcin OR our newly-released 2013 Sweet Seduction.
Join us at Ginny’s Bistro in Easton for a fall wine dinner
The newest wine bar in Easton serves Pinnacle Ridge wines and will be hosting a wine dinner with us on Sunday, October 26 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This four-course wine dinner is $65 per person. We hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of quality local cuisine paired with some award-winning local wines.
Starter Course:
Spinach and Apple Salad -
Baby Spinach, Green Apples, Roasted Prosciutto and Gruyere Cheese with a Brut Rosé
Vinaigrette paired with our award-winning Brut Rosé
First Tapas Course:
Pan Seared Scallops and Steak -
Sea Scallops and Flank Steak served with a Lemon Caper Pepperocinni Reduction over Rice paired with our award-winning 2012 Barrel-fermented Chardonnay
Second Tapas Course:
BBQ Pulled Pork Taco -
Housemade Pulled Pork and BBQ Sauce served on a Flour Tortilla with a Garlic Sour Cream and Slaw paired with our award-winning 2012 Cabernet Franc
Desert:
Orange Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake paired with our Best of Class-winning Late Harvest Vidal Blanc
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Blues in the Barn to rock Pinnacle Ridge this weekend
Blues in the Barn Weekend
Pinnacle Ridge Winery will host the annual Blues in the Barn Weekend on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. On Saturday, beginning at noon, The James Supra Blues Band will take the stage to kick off the weekend led by the best harmonica player in the Lehigh Valley. For more information on the James Supra Blues Band and to hear some of their tracks, check out their website www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
Later that day, Dugan Thomas will take the stage with their blues/jam band style. So, come on out and enjoy some of the Valley's best live performers and some award-winning loacl wines! For more information on Dugan Thomas and some of their tracks, check out their website www.mikedugan.com/dugan-thomas-2/
On Sunday, we will pick right up where we left off with The BC Combo. This group of Lehigh Valley legends will bring years of performance experience and their signature blend of blues styles to our stage in the barn from 2-5 pm. We will also feature slow-cooked full pigs, compliments of Windy Acres BBQ from nearby Fleetwood, PA all weekend long. Parking will be limited, but there is additional parking available on Jay Ln. 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 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 cover fee that will include a souvenir Blues in the Barn glass that will serve as your ticket to the event.
Case Club Members who show their Case Club Membership Card will have the $5 fee waived and receive a complimentary Blues in the Barn glass. Case Club Members are also invited to welcome guests to this special event weekend. *Limit four glasses for the Blues in the Barn Event*
New wine release
This month we will be transitioning into some new vintages of some of your favorite wines. We will be saying good-bye to the 2012 Naked Chardonnay and introducing the 2013 Naked Chardonnay this week. The 2013 is an excellent vintage and is displaying ample fruit notes.
Open House Concert Series
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting Serene Green on Saturday, September 20. The group will bring the mix of folk and bluegrass tunes to the barn from 2-5 pm. Come out and enjoy the show with some award-winning local wines. No cover charge. Call for details (610) 756-4481.
Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker
September 13 & 14
When fall rolls around, it’s time to kick off harvest season. The members of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will celebrate with their annual Harvest Weekend event. The nine wineries will welcome wine lovers for tastings, as well as food and wine pairings.
The wineries will also proudly promote the state’s PA Preferred program by partnering with producers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. At Pinnacle Ridge, we will be featuring our 2013 Traminette paired with a local bratwurst smothered our Apple Cranberry Chutney. We will also be featuring our always popular 2013 Quaff with a toasted baguette, local cheese and our Tomato Herb Bruschetta topping.
Pinnacle Ridge Winery will host the annual Blues in the Barn Weekend on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. On Saturday, beginning at noon, The James Supra Blues Band will take the stage to kick off the weekend led by the best harmonica player in the Lehigh Valley. For more information on the James Supra Blues Band and to hear some of their tracks, check out their website www.jamessuprabluesband.com/
Later that day, Dugan Thomas will take the stage with their blues/jam band style. So, come on out and enjoy some of the Valley's best live performers and some award-winning loacl wines! For more information on Dugan Thomas and some of their tracks, check out their website www.mikedugan.com/dugan-thomas-2/
On Sunday, we will pick right up where we left off with The BC Combo. This group of Lehigh Valley legends will bring years of performance experience and their signature blend of blues styles to our stage in the barn from 2-5 pm. We will also feature slow-cooked full pigs, compliments of Windy Acres BBQ from nearby Fleetwood, PA all weekend long. Parking will be limited, but there is additional parking available on Jay Ln. 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 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 cover fee that will include a souvenir Blues in the Barn glass that will serve as your ticket to the event.
Case Club Members who show their Case Club Membership Card will have the $5 fee waived and receive a complimentary Blues in the Barn glass. Case Club Members are also invited to welcome guests to this special event weekend. *Limit four glasses for the Blues in the Barn Event*
This month we will be transitioning into some new vintages of some of your favorite wines. We will be saying good-bye to the 2012 Naked Chardonnay and introducing the 2013 Naked Chardonnay this week. The 2013 is an excellent vintage and is displaying ample fruit notes.
Open House Concert Series
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting Serene Green on Saturday, September 20. The group will bring the mix of folk and bluegrass tunes to the barn from 2-5 pm. Come out and enjoy the show with some award-winning local wines. No cover charge. Call for details (610) 756-4481.
September 13 & 14
When fall rolls around, it’s time to kick off harvest season. The members of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will celebrate with their annual Harvest Weekend event. The nine wineries will welcome wine lovers for tastings, as well as food and wine pairings.
The wineries will also proudly promote the state’s PA Preferred program by partnering with producers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. At Pinnacle Ridge, we will be featuring our 2013 Traminette paired with a local bratwurst smothered our Apple Cranberry Chutney. We will also be featuring our always popular 2013 Quaff with a toasted baguette, local cheese and our Tomato Herb Bruschetta topping.
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