Save the date for Blue Mountain's annual Picking Party and Grape Stomp event

News from the Vineyard

August is a very busy month in the vineyard. We have been hard at work spraying, tying and leaf pulling the vines. Due to the harsh winter and unusually cool spring our vines have suffered. In the spring we planted new vines for future harvests to replace ones that didn't survive the winter. There will definitely be less crop this year, but since there is less crop the quality should be very good.  Hopefully we will have very little crop loss from birds since our vines are netted. Wish us luck!

Save the Date

Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
August 23 & 24
Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Wine Trail Event

Harvest Weekend
September 13 and 14
The nine wineries will welcome wine lovers for tastings, vineyard and winery tours, food and wine pairings, and live entertainment.

Gettysburg Wine and Music Festival
September 6 and 7
Gettysburg, Pa.

Small Business Seminar and Winery Tour
August 26 -10 am - 3:30 pm

Please join us for an interactive seminar by Constant Contact where key concepts of mobile marketing, email marketing and social media marketing are discussed. Plus enjoy a tour of the winery and vineyards. Call for details - 610-298-3068.

Picking Party and Grape Stomp
Tentative Dates - September 13 and 14

Pick grapes and stomp them like Lucy! We offer a complimentary barbecue lunch, wine tasting, and a lot of fun. Due to our challenges this year our picking dates are tentative.  We are sorry that we can't be more definite. Call the winery for a reservation and more details - 610-298-3068.

Sangria Sundays

August
24    Adam Motto
31    Connie Edinger and Tommy Marchak

Fall Foliage Sundays

September
 7    Sarah Ayers
14    Mike Dugan/Cheek2Cheek
21    Billy Patrick
28    Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo

Visit us at http://bluemountainwine.com/events

Blue Mountain Vineyards talks sulfites in wine, farmers' markets and private parties

MORE GRAPES, FEWER SULFITES
You hear about sulfites all the time when it comes to wine. So what does it really mean?

Sulfites are a naturally occurring compound that nature uses to prevent microbial growth. They are found on grapes, onions, garlic, and on many other growing plants.

Winemakers have been adding additional sulfites to wines for millennia. The Greeks and Romans used sulfur candles to sterilize their wine barrels. Sulfur protects damage to the wine caused by oxygen, and again helps prevent organisms from growing in the wine. This allows the wine to last longer too, which lets it age and develop all of those complex flavors we all love and enjoy so much. If you didn't add sulfites, the wine would turn into vinegar in a matter of months or sooner.

We pride ourselves in making wine that is low in sulfites. By not mass producing our wines they are able to be consumed without concern for most people who tend to be sensitive to sulfites. Small amounts of sulfites occur during the fermentation process so even wines labeled no added sulfites or organic contain sulfites.

PRIVATE PARTIES & RENTALS
Are you looking for that perfect place to celebrate a special occasion? The beautiful grounds and relaxed atmosphere of Blue Mountain Vineyards provide a unique venue for intimate parties, private tastings, corporate team building and other special celebrations. Events are held in our glass-enclosed deck and, weather permitting, our outdoor deck.

Maximum capacity is 100. Please visit us or call for details, availability and pricing.


FARMER'S MARKETS
We participate in numerous farmer's markets throughout the week. Let us come to you when you can't get to us. Visit www.bluemountainwine.com/farmers-markets to see if we're at a farmer's market near you!
     
SANGRIA SUNDAY WINE TASTING
Enjoy live entertainment on our outdoor or glass-enclosed deck with commanding views of the mountains and our vineyards. Gourmet cheeses and fresh baked bread are available for purchase, or bring your own snacks along. Admission $5 per person.

Please call for a reservation or go to www.bluemountainwine.com/events to purchase tickets and view our entertainment schedule. When you purchase your tickets online we will reserve a table for you and when you arrive we can offer you express seating.

Blue Mountain Vineyards wraps up summer with festivals, Sangria Sundays and farmers markets

News from the vineyard

August is a very busy month in the vineyard. We have been hard at work spraying, tying and leaf pulling the vines. Also, due to the loss of crop the last three years we have decided to net our vines. It is a huge expense and a tremendous amount of labor, but it will make a huge difference in our yield, especially in the red grapes. The birds won't be happy but we will. Of course, we can not afford to net the entire 50 acres, so they may get some. Hopefully they don't develop a taste for white grapes!

Upcoming Events

Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival
August 24 and 25
Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Bear Creek Cheese and Garlic Festival
August 25
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
www.bcmountainresort.com/events

Kipona Festival
August 31-September 2
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg

Happenings at BMV

Picking Party Grape Stomp
Pick grapes and stomp them like Lucy! We offer a complimentary barbecue lunch, wine tasting and a lot of fun. Call the winery for a reservation and more details.

Sangria Sundays
August
 4    Ziggy Isaacs
11    Second Chance
18    Rob and Marty
25    Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo

Fall Foliage Sundays
September
 1    Tim Harakal
 8    Brosky and Meyer Duo
15    Billy Patrick
22    Scott Marshall
29    Jake Kalegis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo

VISIT US AT THESE FARMERS MARKETS

• Bala Cynwyd - Thursdays 2:30 - 6:30 PM
• Ottsvile - Fridays 4 - 8 PM
• Rittenhouse - Saturdays 9 AM - 3 PM
• Saucon Valley - Sundays 9 AM - 1 PM
• Emmaus - Sundays 10 AM - 2 PM

Sangria Sundays, wine specials and wine festivals from Blue Mountain Vineyards

Sangria Sundays
Join us for live music every Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Purchase a pitcher of ice and fruit for $1.50, add your favorite wine and make your own sangria. Bring snacks to share with friends or purchase our delicious cheeses and snacks.

• July 21 -Scott Marshall
• July 28 - Sarah Ayers

Call or email to make your reservations. $5 admission includes a wine tasting. If reservations are made we ask that you arrive no later than 2:15 p.m. or we may release your table to a waiting party. Adults 21+ only please.

July Wine Specials
$1 off Sauvignon Blanc
$1 off Bri's Blush

Upcoming Wine Festivals
Wings and Wine
Saturday, July 27
www.upstatewinecountry.com

Wine on the Mountain
Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28
Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe
www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com

Lehigh Valley Wine Festival
Saturday, August 3
Schnecksville
www.upstatewinecountry.com

Quakertown Alive Brewfest
Saturday, August 17
www.quakertownalive.com

Farmer's Market season is upon us!
Find the Blue Mountain Vineyards booth at the following locations this summer:

Emmaus Farmer's Market
KNBT Parking Lot
235 Main Street, Emmaus
10 AM - 2 PM

Saucon Valley Farmer's Market
Water Street Park, Hellertown
9 AM - 1 PM

Bala Cynwyd Farmer's Market
Parking Lot of the GSB Building,
Belmont  Avenue and St. Asaphs Road
2:30 PM- 6:30 PM

Rittenhouse Farmer's Market
18th and Walnut Streets, both on south sidewalk of Walnut St. and west sidewalk of 18th St.
10 AM - 2 PM

Stop by our stand for complimentary tastings and pick up your favorite bottles of wine.

Sangria and Ruby Rose are August wine specials at Blue Mountain

August Specials at Blue Mountain Vineyards

$2 off Sangria - A blend of concord & natural fruit juices of strawberry, red raspberry and cherry-

$1 off Ruby Rose - Produced from Chambourcin grapes, this wine is ripe raspberry and watermelon on the palate. This chillable semi-dry red wine is perfect for picnics-

Sangria Sundays Schedule
2 - 5 p.m.

• 8/5 Hank Jones
• 8/12 Wow Brothers
• 8/19 Rob and Marty
• 8/26 Jake Kaligis and Mike Rauscher's Dynamic Duo

$5 admission per person includes a wine tasting. Pack a lunch, get together with friends, and enjoy great music while sipping on some award-winning wines! If reservations are made we ask that you arrive by 2:15 p.m. Adults ages 21 and older only please. Call or email us for reservations!

August Events

Seven Springs Wine & Food Festival
August 25 and 26 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Seven Springs Resort
www.7springs.com