October events at Galen Glen

Sunday, October 5th:  Love Hot Dog Co. will be onsite selling gourmet hot dogs and sausages.

Saturday & Sunday, October 18 and 19: Chambourcin Weekend
Stop in for a sample of our 2014 Chili Cook Off Winner, Todd Keller's, recipe paired with your choice of Chambourcin or Cellar Red.

Saturday & Sunday, October 25 and 26: Verhext Weekend
Verhext translates to bewitched in German. We will release our new wine "spice" and bewitch you with a pairing that is sure to cast a spell on your taste buds.

Also, we will be collecting personal care items, office and cleaning supplies for Family Promise of Carbon County to help local homeless families. Please consider bringing a monetary or supply donation that weekend and receive a special thank you gift from the winery. View the wish list here.

A month full of special events in August at Galen Glen

Luau Weekend
Saturday, August 2, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, August 3, noon to 5 pm

We chose this theme because August is the anniversary of Hawaii becoming a state, plus it was a bottle of wine from Hawaii that inspired Galen & Sarah to plant the first vines. On Saturday, the Love Food Truck will be here selling tropical-themed menu items and on Sunday, we welcome Food on a Roll--Ellen's Edibles with Hawaiian-inspired comfort food items. Plan to purchase a great lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine on one of our patios.

Walking Tours of the Vineyard and Wine Cellar
August 2, and 3; 30 and 31

On these dates we will hold one walking tour each day at noon. You will depart the tasting room with your guide and meander through the vines to our wine cellar then back to the tasting room. The tours are held weather permitting and we advise wearing sturdy foot gear (sneakers or boots). Tours are complimentary and no reservations are required.

S'more Days of Summer
Saturday, August 9, 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, August 10, noon to 5 pm

The last month of summer is here already. Gather your peeps and join us for a complimentary, fun wine and s'more pairing that is sure to evoke campfire memories.

Appetizer and Cheese Wine Pairing 
Saturday, August 16
1 pm - $10 per person
Reservations required

Enjoy a sit-down wine, cheese and appetizer pairing with five of our favorite wines and foods. There is very limited seating, and reservations are required with payment at time of reservation. Please call the winery during normal business hours at 570-386-3682 to make your reservation.

Love Hot Dog Company Returns
On Sunday, August 17 from noon to 5 pm, Jason and the crew from Love Hot Dog Company will make their monthly pilgrimage to the vineyard with a truckload of gourmet sausages and dogs. Recently, one of our customers described the bacon jam like a religious experience. You won't want to miss this. Purchase lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine while you drink in our spectacular views.

Winemaker's Dinner
Please plan to join us for our next winemaker's dinner at The Broadway Grille and Pub.
Thursday, September 4 at 7 pm.
See the menu here.

So Long Summer Slushies
August 23 and 24
As summer draws to a close we say goodbye to a favorite treat, our wine slushies. Wrap up summer with this frozen wine treat. One taste of our legendary wine slushies and you will be imagining pitchers of this frozen concoction at your next party. Slushies will be available for sampling on the wine bar and for purchase at $4 a glass each day while supplies last.

Enjoy wine cocktails, a winemaker's dinner, and gourmet hot dogs this month at Galen Glen

Celebrate America's Independence Day with Wine Slushies & Tours
We will create a special "Red, White & Blue" Slushy featuring ice (white) and flavors of raspberry and pomegranate (red), blueberry (blue).
 
We will offer one complimentary walking tour each day on Friday, July 4; Saturday, July 5; and Sunday, July 6 at noon. The tour takes you on a meandering stroll through the vineyard, to the wine cellar and back to the tasting room. Tours are weather-permitting and we suggest sturdy foot gear.   Our terrain is great for grape vines but not good for flip-flops and stilettos.  No reservations are required for the tour.

Wine Cocktails -
Sunday, July 13 from noon to 5 pm (or while supplies last)
Join us for Groovy Cosmo Day. Gather your besties and come to sample this fun wine drink using our white wine. Enjoy a sample on the wine bar or purchase a glass for $4 to enjoy on our patio while you also drink in our breathtaking views.
 
Saturday, July 19 from 10 am to 5 pm (or while supplies last)
Join us for 80's Wine Cooler Day. This great wine cocktail features our white wine. Enjoy a sample on the wine bar or purchase a glass for $4 and savor the memories as you enjoy some time on our terrace.
 
Winemaker's Dinner
Sunday, July 13 - 6 pm
Mountain Valley Golf Course, Barnesville, Pa.

Sarah is continuing her summer road trip and is inviting you to join the ride. Join us next at Mountain Valley Golf Course located in Barnesville, Pa. The Golf Club is offering some great stay & play packages so you can golf before the dinner or the next day. For reservations and more information about staying or playing, call Mountain Valley at 570-467-2242 extension 3.

Love Hot Dog Co. & Love Food Truck Company
On Saturday, July 12 from 10 am to 5 pm, Jason and Bob return with the Love Food Truck. They serve hot and cold sandwiches and salads, ribs, and many other gourmet menu items that are different from the dog truck. Bob is a Culinary Institute of America trained chef, and he and Jason enjoy putting their own loving spin on every menu item.
 
On Sunday, July 20 from noon to 5 pm, enjoy a lunch you will never forget. Love Hot Dog Company will be onsite and selling gourmet sausages and dogs and delicious toppings like the now-famous bacon jam. Invite your carnivore friends, everyone is welcome to purchase a little lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine on one of our patios while sharing the love of summer sunshine.

Walking Tours of the Vineyard & Cellar
Throughout the summer months we offer walking tours of our vineyard and wine cellar on scheduled weekends. These tours are held weather permitting and we strongly urge you to wear sturdy foot gear (sneakers, hiking shoes, etc.) While the vines thoroughly enjoy it, stilettos and flip-flops do not bode well on our  rocky soil. The tours usually last about one hour and offer the opportunity to see how your wine develops from the vines in our vineyard to our crush pad and tank room and finally to the bottles that you take home.

While in the cellar you will learn our famous Hollywood connection too.  The tour provides a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our history, our wines, our awards and why we are passionate about what we create. Tours are complimentary and no reservations are required. Tours depart the tasting room at noon on the following dates: July 4, 5, 6, 13 & 19.

Galen Glen offering vineyard and wine cellar walking tours, and Sangria Saturday in June

Steuben, Cayuga and Riesling, oh my!
As you may have read in Clemens' recent blog, the Polar Vortex was not a good friend this winter.  Because we suffered some minor damage, we recently planted an acre of Cayuga and some additional vines throughout the vineyard.  Our staff was busy digging and planting and as one of our Facebook fans put it, "more vines = more wine."

Have you ever wanted to plant your own grapevines? Opportunity may be knocking on your door (or saying, "you've got mail.") We have some vines available for purchase. Currently we have Steuben and Cayuga at $3 each and a limited amount of Riesling at $5 each. If you are interested in purchasing some vines. Please call the winery at 570-386-3682 during normal business hours. If you haven't been reading and want to catch up on our wine lab Clemens' perspective click here for Clemens' Blog.

Walking tours of the vineyard and cellar
Throughout the summer months we offer walking tours of our vineyard and wine cellar on scheduled weekends. These tours are held weather permitting and we strongly urge you to wear sturdy foot gear (sneakers, hiking shoes, etc.) While the vines thoroughly enjoy it, stilettos and flip-flops to not bode well on our rocky soil. The tours usually last about one hour and offer the opportunity to see how our wine develops from the vines in our vineyard to our crush pad and tank room, and finally to the bottles that you take home. While in the cellar you will learn our famous Hollywood connection too.

The tour provides a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about our history, our wines, our awards and why we are passionate about what we create. Tours are complimentary and no reservations are required. Tours depart the tasting room at noon on the following dates: June 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, and 29. View an aerial view of the vineyard in this video.

Sangria Saturday
On Saturday, June 14 from 10 am to 5 pm we will be serving complimentary samples of our classic Cellar Red Sangria on the wine bar. We will be offering glasses of sangria for purchase for $4 per glass for you to enjoy on our patio while you drink in our spectacular view. We will also have our locally-made cheeses and chocolates, as well as crackers and dipping mustard for sale so you may create the perfect picnic. Can't make it on June 14 but would love to try our sangria? Click here to get the recipe.

Show Dad the Love
Love Hot Dog Co. and Love Food Truck Company

On Sunday, June 15, bring the special man in your life out to the vineyard for a lunch he will never forget. Love Hot Dog Company will be on site on Father's Day from noon to 5 pm selling gourmet sausages and dogs and delicious toppings like the now-famous bacon jam. Ladies love the dogs too so everyone is welcome to purchase a little lunch to enjoy with a glass of wine on one of our patios while drinking in our spectacular views.

On Saturday, June 28 from 10 am to 5 pm, Jason and Bob return with the Love Food Truck. On this truck they serve hot and cold sandwiches and salads, ribs, and many other gourmet menu items that are different from the dog truck. Bob is a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef and he and Jason enjoy putting their own loving spin on every menu item. If you missed their last visit in May, mark your calendar and plan to visit this month.

Sunshine and Riesling

On Saturday, June 21 summer officially begins. After the lingering winter and the slow-to-start spring, summer is a much appreciated guest in the vineyard. Not everyone may know this but if our winemaker, Sarah, had to name her favorite grape or wine, can you guess what she'd say? It would be a resounding Riesling! What are some of Sarah's other favorite things? Organic vegetables, supporting local agriculture and business, and delicious hand-made ice-cream.

So in celebration of the start of summer and Sarah's favorite things, we will be offering a special complimentary Sunshine & Riesling pairing. We are teaming with O Wow Cow who is creating a Galen Glen Riesling Sorbet. If you are not familiar with O Wow Cow, they were recently named one of the Top 10 US Ice Creams by The Huffington Post and they are located in Upper Bucks County and part of New Jersey. They only use locally-sourced organic ingredients to make their ice creams and sorbets. As Kenny Chesney says, "It's a smile, it's a kiss.  It's a sip of wine, it's summertime."

Join us for this complimentary pairing on Saturday, June 21 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, June 22 from noon to 5 pm. Once this sorbet kisses your lips and you sip a little Riesling, you are sure to agree there is nothing like Sunshine & Riesling.

September events at Galen Glen Winery

Tractor and Wagon Tours of the Vineyard and Cellar

Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15
Sunday, September 22
Sunday, October 6

Enjoy a tractor and wagon tour of the vineyard on each of the above dates listed. No reservations are required. Tours are weather permitting and depart the tasting room at 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m. As you ride through the vineyard to the cellar you will learn about the grapes, how we harvest, then once in the cellar, how your wine is created and goes from vine to bottle. You might even get a glimpse of our Hollywood connection. Be sure to ask Galen about it during the tour.

Our final walking tour of the vineyard will take place on Sunday, October 13. Walking tours are complimentary and don't require reservations. Walking tours give a more intimate view of the vineyard and time to speak with the winemaker. This tour will be given weather permitting and we ask that you wear sturdy foot gear.

Smoky Mutts - Lehigh Valley Wine Trail's Harvest Weekend - the Butcher, the Baker, the Winemaker 

Authentic Southern BBQ available for purchase on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 from  noon - 5 p.m.

Pitt Boss Wes and his crew from Smoky Mutts return with their fantastic, authentic southern BBQ and fixins. You don't want to miss this. Plan to stop by the winery and purchase a glass of wine to enjoy with lunch or an early dinner. In the past, Wes has served everything from pulled pork, ribs, brisket, chicken and lamb. Come see what this weekend's menu features. Plan also to enjoy the cornbread and cole-slaw, more Galen Glen staff favorites.

Love Hot Dog Company & The Lemonade Brothers

Sunday, September 22 and Sunday, October 13, from noon - 5 p.m.

Jason makes his monthly pilgrimage to the mountains bringing his fantastic gourmet sausages and dogs. If you haven't come to the winery when Love Hot Dog Company is there, you don't know what you are missing. Jason serves everything from 100% beef to wild-game sausages and has the best home-made toppings. Be sure to ask about bacon jam. It's a Galen Glen staff favorite. All items are available for purchase while supplies last, come early so you won't miss out. Plan your visit now; you don't even need to pack a picnic on these dates!

Medals, Medals, Medals

Many of you may have seen the articles in the paper, spots on TV, and our Facebook and Twitter updates. Galen Glen has received many medals in the past month or so.

First there was the Riesling winning a double-gold and the Stone Cellar Riesling winning a Gold at Riverside. In addition we also received silver and bronze on the other wines entered. Then the Winter Mountain White won a Gold medal in the Finger Lakes competition. Again everyone we entered received either a gold, silver or bronze medal.

Last month Sarah received two silver medals for our Stone Cellar Chambourcin and Stone Cellar Cabernet Franc at the 2013 Women of Wine Competition in California. Later this month the Stone Cellar Gruner Veltliner will be judged at the Six-Nations Wine Competition in Australia. This is an invitation-only competition where a mere 100 wines from the US are selected. We are honored that one of them is ours. The results from that competition will not be announced until October.

Wine Trail Weekend Highlights

Our wineries sure do have a lot going on. Here's what events, specials and promotions you can take advantage of this weekend along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail:

Love Hot Dog Company returns to Galen Glen Winery this Sunday
August 25 from noon - 5 p.m.

If you haven't been to the winery when Jason and the crew from Love Hot Dog Company have been there, you've been missing out. Plan to come for some of the most spectacular sausage and dogs you will ever get on a bun. There's everything from 100% beef for the traditionalists, but the adventuresome folks will want to try some of his wild-game treats too.

Plus two words - Bacon Jam. Have you tried it? It's a Galen Glen staff favorite. Jason has some awesome gourmet toppings for your dogs, including bacon jam.

August 25 at Vynecrest:

Jazz Sunday - Live Jazz music in the Vyneskeller, 1 - 4 pm and
Vineyard and Winery Tour with the winemaker, 1 pm, $5 per person.

Sangria Sunday at Blue Mountain Vineyards 

Summer is winding down and that means the last Sangria Sunday is this coming Sunday 8/25, featuring Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo. 2 p.m. $5 per person, includes wine tasting.

Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival - August 24 and 25
featuring Franklin Hill, Clover Hill and Blue Mountain at the

The Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of Pennsylvania wine and food. Thirty wineries from all over the state will attend this event. Guests can sample from hundreds of different tastes, combinations and vintages, as well as purchase their favorites to take home.

Wear your Clover Hill t-shirt to show your LOVE and they will give you a 10% discount off your purchase.

Clover Hill August Owner's Selection
Save 10% on your purchase of 2012 Chambourcin. Now only $13.95. Receive an additional 10% discount when included in a case purchase.

Chambourcin is considered the grape of the Lehigh Valley. Clover Hill’s 2012 Chambourcin is a fantastic example of the rich flavors this grape can produce, such as blackberries and black raspberries. We have aged this wine in PA oak barrels for nearly a year adding flavors of toast and dark chocolate. The big flavors in this wine will be a perfect compliment to grilled steaks or grilled marinated portabellas.

We'd also like to say congratulations to Elaine, Bonnie and Maria of Franklin Hill Vineyards who won the following medals/honors:

International Women's Wine Competition:
Pomegranate - Double Gold and Best of Class
Evanswood and Fainting Goat - Silver medals

Amenti del Vino:
Sir Walter's Red - Bronze

Blue Valley Farm Show:
Kiss - First Place
Seyval - First Place
Trio - Second Place and Best Label

August events at Galen Glen Winery

Walking Tours

Come out for a fun and educational walking tour of the vineyard and cellar. We offer one walking tour that leaves the tasting room at noon on the dates listed below. Walking tours are weather permitting and do not require a reservation. Please wear sturdy foot gear. For more details, check out the Happenings page on our website: http://www.galenglen.com/happenings/events.php

• Saturday, August 3
• Sunday, August 4
• Saturday, August 17
• Sunday, August 18
• Saturday, October 13

Harry's Special Spritzers

Just like Tom Cruise in the 80s movie "Cocktail," our Harry is whipping up some special spritzers. The spritzer is a classic, just like Harry. Wine spritzers add fizz and fun to your wine and summer and offer a great way to cut calories too. Come see Harry at the wine bar to try one of his special recipes.

• Saturday, August 10 from Noon - 5 p.m.
• Sunday, August 11 from Noon - 5 p.m.

Slushies Return

The hottest drink this summer has been the coolest.  We will again offer our special wine slushies for tasting and purchase. You may also purchase the slushy kit to make your own special concoctions at home too.  During our special slushy days you may purchase a slushy by the glass for $3.

• Saturday, August 17 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday, August 18 Noon - 5 p.m.

Love Hot Dog Co. visits the Winery

Jason of Love Hot Dog Co. and the Lemonade Brothers return to Galen Glen with their gourmet sausage, dogs and sauces. Have you tried the bacon jam? There's nothing like it. Come to the winery, invite a friend and share the Love.

• Sunday, August 25 from Noon - 5 p.m.
• Sunday, September 22 from Noon - 5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 13 from Noon - 5 p.m.

For more details on this and other events at the winery, check out our Happenings page on the website: http://www.galenglen.com/happenings/events.php

Blogging Dog?

Have you stopped by our website to read Clemens' blog? Yes, our 4-year old yellow lab has his own blog and writes about the happenings and daily events at the winery. He also offers practical advice on wine and other subjects. If you haven't already checked out Clem's blog, stop by and catch up. http://galenglen.com/wineblog/

Mother's Day, Wine in Bloom and Memorial Day events at Galen Glen this month

We toast ladies on Mother's Day Weekend with a complimentary Galen Glen tasting glass.
Saturday, May 11 - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, May 12 - noon - 5 pm

Pack a Picnic ...
Our outdoor seating is waiting for you. Bring someone special, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the grapes grow!

Upcoming Events:

May 18 and 19 - Wine in Bloom with the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail
Walking tour of the vineyard and cellar. One enlightening walking tour of the vineyard will be offered each day departing at noon. Please wear sturdy foot gear. No reservations required and weather permitting.


Sunday, May 19 from noon - 5 pm
Jason and Love Hot Dogs are back with gourmet sausages all "for the love of dogs."
www.lovehotdogco.com

Memorial Day Weekend - May 25, 26 and 27
Summer slushy season starts - Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Sample a sweet frozen wine treat. You'll be imagining pitchers of slushies at your next party.
One walking tour of the vineyard each day at noon (Sat., Sun. and Mon.). Please wear sturdy foot gear. No reservations required and weather permitting.
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day special hours - 11 am - 4 pm

Join Galen Glen Winery tomorrow "for the love of dogs" - hot dogs, that is!

Join us "For the Love of Dogs"

Tomorrow, Saturday, July 14 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Jason (previously known as our brick oven pizza guy) is back with gourmet sausages and dogs from his new mobile business, Love Hot Dog Company. Plan to buy a cold bottle and enjoy lunch or a snack... "for the love of dogs." More on Jason and his family business: http://lovehotdogco.com

• Dogs: Kobe, buffalo, Vienna beef & Chicago 
• Sausages: Duck with bacon, elk with apple/pear and port wine, wild boar with garlic and Marsala wine, polish and hot polish 
• Toppings: Ketchup, specialty mustards, Chicago neon green relish, chili, cheese, sauerkraut, raw onions, secret onions, onions and peppers, sport peppers, celery salt, BBQ  sauce, peach salsa and mango salsa
• Nonalcoholic: Fresh squeezed lemonade - classic, with peach, with strawberry, and with blue raspberry, soda and water

Upcoming events:

Walking Tours at noon July 21 and 22

Wine on the Mountain at Penn's Peak: July 28 and 29

Order Galen Glen wines online:

Can't get to the winery? If you live in PA, you can order on our website. Please call the winery for out-of-state shipments at 570-386-3682.