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.'"

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.

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.

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.

Updated Group Policy and final Open House Concert of the season at Pinnacle Ridge

It is that time of year once again - the harvest is upon us! As we begin the process of bringing in all of the grapes that we have worked tirelessly to get ready over the last few months, we wanted to take the time to invite you all out to see some of the "fruits of our labor." Harvest is under way, the winemaking process is beginning, and we are very excited to share all of this with you as we enter the fall season.

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

our unique winemaking region. Much like the region in which it thrives, this hybrid is a tough and resilient variety that provides a lot of local flavor. Come and see just how many different delicious styles of wine can be created from such a versatile grape. Our winery makes five wines with the Chambourcin and they will all be on display on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19.

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

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 announces Blues in the Barn lineup and two new wine releases

We have recently released new vintages on some of our favorite wines. We are now pouring the crisp and refreshing 2013 Traminette as well as the 2013 Cayuga, always perfect for summertime sipping.

2013 Pinnacle Ridge Traminette:
This Gewürztraminer hybrid is a Silver Medal Winner at the Los Angelas International Wine Competition. This rather large wine begins with a big mouth feel, intense aromas of flowers and tropical fruits. This off-dry wine possesses hints of lychee and al balanced acidity that compliments the 1.3% residual sugar. This food-friendly wine pairs especially well with spicy foods like Indian and Thai cuisines.

2013 Pinnacle Ridge Cayuga:
The always popular summertime sipping wine in the signature blue bottle! This wine displays aromas of apples and honey on the nose that are followed by some wonderful floral flavors. This semi-sweet treat is the perfect compliment to summertime classics like hot dogs and baked beans or pork BBQ.

Open House Concert Series:
This month we will feature two bands here in the Barn for the first time, We are very excited to announce that The Wallace Brothers Band will be here on Saturday, August 9 from 2-5 pm. Chef Adam Gluskin will also provide some carne asada tacos for your enjoyment.

On Saturday, August 23 we will host The Big and Bad Rockabilly Cats from 2-5 pm in the barn. Come out and enjoy a great show and some of Chef Adam Gluskin's always-popular chicken kabobs with a cayenne yogurt sauce.

Blues in the Barn Weekend - will be Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7. This year's line-up will feature the James Supra Blues Band on Saturday, from noon - 3 pm. Later that day, Dugan Thomas will continue the show from 4-7 pm. We will also be featuring slow-cooked full pigs, compliments of Windy Acres BBQ from nearby Fleetwood, Pa. On Sunday, we will pick right up where we left off with more award-winning wines, complete with food and music featuring The BC Combo performing from 2-5 pm. Parking will be limited, but there is additional parking available on Jay Lane 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 its 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 fee that will include a souvenir Blues in the Barn glass that will serve as your ticket to the event.

We will be hosting a Rosé event on Sunday, August 31 at 4 pm in the Barn to take a last look at Summer through our "Rosé-Colored Glasses." Come out and take part in a tasting of our award-winning Rosé wines alongside some unique food pairings prepared by our go-to Chef Mr. Adam Gluskin. This event is a complimentary event for Case Club Members. Invite a friend, neighbor or family member to join you. Reservations are required and seating is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please call us at (610) 756-4481. The menu for this event will be announced soon!

Membership in the Pinnacle Ridge Case Club has its privileges in June

Sizzling Summer Deals for Case Club Members at Pinnacle Ridge
   
This summer we will be featuring some new perks for our Case Club Members. For the entire month of June, any purchase of our award-winning 2013 Dry Vidal Blanc and 2012 Riesling will be an additional 10% off. That is an extra 10% off when they are part of a case purchase.
   
We will also be doing something special for our Case Club Members prior to each music event. We have two music events each month on Saturdays from 2 - 5 pm. At 1 pm on each of these days, we will be opening the barn doors a little early to host a Case Club Members reception before we start the show. Make sure to come out early and toast to the performance with a glass of bubbly.
   
Finally, we will also be offerning referral bonuses for existing Case Club Members who bring their friends out to join the Club. First, the new member will receive extra points on their first Case Club purchase. Secondly, our existing Case Club members will receive a full case worth of points on their membership card. So come out and bring your friends to take part in some of our monthly members-only events.

Greetings from all of us at Pinnacle Ridge Winery. Thank you all for your continued support and patronage over the years. We could not do what it is we love to do if it were not for you! We are preparing to kick off the start to another wonderful summer season filled with music, fun, food and, of course, award-winning wines. Here are some of the things that are coming up soon on our calendar:

Mr. Z and the Nighshift will continue our Summer Open House Concert Series on Saturday, June 7. Come out and enjoy the atmosphere, wine, music, food and friends. Mr. Z and the Nighshift will be playing in the barn from 2 - 5 pm. The Tasting Room will also be open regular Saturday hours (10 am - 6 pm) for tastings and purchases. Check out the band's page on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/mrzandthenightshift

Next up on the calendar - Brosky & Meyer make their first appearance of the concert season. They will be performing in the barn on Saturday, June 21 from 2 - 5 pm. Tasting room will be open 10 am - 6 pm. View Steve Brosky and Jimmie Meyer's site at:
http://www.stevebrosky.com/category/big-lil-band    

Pinnacle Ridge Winery will also be pouring some events in the area like The Taste of Kutztown on Saturday, June 7 and The Kutztown Folk Festival that will take place from Wednesday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. Pinnacle Ridge will be at the Festival with some of our wine selections available for tasting and purchase.