Clover Hill features Cayuga White as August Owner's Selection

Veraison ~ the final step of ripening in the vineyard and the precursor to grape harvest. The berries begin to change colors, skins and seeds soften, and sugars intensify. This marks an exciting change in the vineyards and another Clover Hill harvest is near. This is also a busy time of year preparing for harvest. In the vineyard, we are still summer pruning, pulling leaves, cluster thinning and maintaining the overall health of the vines and fruit. In the winery, we are busy bottling to make room for the incoming harvest. (Photo by Jim Gavenus)

This is a glorious time to visit Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. Stop in for a tasting, sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine. We love having groups visit the winery, but please note that groups of 12 or more are by appointment only so we can best serve all of our visitors. To make an appointment for your group, please contact Tina at 610-395-2468 at least one week prior to your planned visit.

If you are looking for a unique way to experience local wineries we suggest Tastings and Tours - a local, family-owned and operated wine and brew tour business that offers one-of-a-kind, VIP tours in Lehigh and Berks County. They do the driving so you can sit back, relax and take in the scenery while sampling at wineries with no worries. Their special partnerships will provide you with guided, all-inclusive, private VIP tastings, tours and pairings not normally offered to the general public.

We look forward to your next visit to Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. Thank you for choosing to enjoy our locally produced wines. Cheers!

Please note: If you are traveling to the winery in Breinigsville, Schantz Road will be partially closed until July 2015. For detour directions, go here.

Owner’s Selection - August
Cayuga White Save 10% on your bottle purchase and 20% when included in a case purchase.

A semi-sweet, unoaked, soft white wine with mellow aromas and flavors that will leave your mouth coated with tastes of ripe melon, mango, and ruby grapefruit. Pairs wonderfully with lighter fish dishes or John Jr.’s favorite shrimp and rice dish. 
Now only $9.45.

Wine & Food Inspiration

Allentown Fairgrounds Farmer's Market

Saturday, August 16 from 11 am - 4 pm


Visit the wine shop for a delicious tasting featuring a pesto gouda from S. Clyde Weavers paired with Clover Hill’s Vidal Blanc. (Reminder - The Allentown Farmers Market will be closed next week to prepare for the Great Allentown Fair.)

Wine and Food Pairing
Boscov’s Fairgrounds Farmer's Market, Reading, Pa.

Saturday, August 16
Visit the Wine Shop at the Boscov’s Fairgrounds Farmer's Market for a special sampling of our Cayuga White paired with a shrimp salad from Adelphia Seafoods.

August 21 – 23
Stop in the Clover Hill Wine Shop at the Boscovs’ Fairgrounds Farmer's Market anytime during this week for a sampling of a Pina Colada Wine Cooler made using Cayuga White. Recipes will be available.

Seven Springs Wine Festival
Seven Springs Resort, Seven Springs, Pa.
August 23 and 24 from 11 am - 5 pm

The Seven Springs Wine Festival showcases wineries from all over Pennsylvania offering a tantalizing experience for anyone who loves wine. The festival features complimentary wine sampling from up to 30 wineries, daily seminars, live entertainment, a variety of crafts, and musical entertainment. Show your love for Clover Hill Winery by wearing one of our t-shirts and we will give you a 10% discount on your wine purchase.

Yoga in the Vineyard, VegFest, a wine festival and more this month at Franklin Hill

Yoga in the Vineyard
August 17 at 10 am

Our last event in our summer series is here. If you haven't had a chance to come enjoy the peace and serenity the vineyard offers while practicing restorative yoga please consider joining us. Silver Kim from Kula Heart Yoga will again lead us in an hour long practice to restore and revive us in body and mind. As always, yoga will be followed by a light brunch complete with cocktails. Our tasting room will be open for complimentary tastings and a tour of our facility will be available at noon.

$20 per person. Please call 610-588-8708 for reservations.
BYOB (bring your own mat)

Bethlehem VegFest
August 23

Southside Bethlehem invites you to Vegfest! This festival offers all things vegan including top vegan chefs and foods as well as seminars on healthy living, and of course wine tastings all complimentary.

Seven Springs Wine Festival 
August 23 and 24
11 am - 5 pm

We're packing our bags and heading west for the weekend. Join us at Seven Springs Mountain Resort for two days of music, fun, food and wine tastings from over 30 Pennsylvania wineries.

Lehigh Valley Air Show
Come see some amazing acts in the air. Several of the vendors attending the show will be pouring Franklin Hill Vineyards wine. Stop by and enjoy the show while enjoying your favorite FHV wine.

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

Franklin Hill Winery wins more awards and announces August festivals

Franklin Hill Vineyards just won 3 more awards! 

The International Eastern Wine Competition awarded us a Bronze Medal for our Sir Walters Red, Pomegranate Peach, and Seyval Blanc!


Upcoming events:

Our festival staff will be having fun offering bottle sales and complimentary tastings at  "Martin on Main" in Nazareth this Saturday, August 6 from noon - 8 pm. This is a free, family-friendly event. Join us!

Visit our Bethlehem Wine Shoppe during Musikfest, August 5-14. We heard your requests all year long and are listening! We're bringing back complimentary tastings of our refreshing Fiesta Sangria only during Musikfest!

Follow our fun festival staff to Seven Springs Wine and Food Festival, August 27-28  from 11 am - 5 pm. Purchase tickets online or at door.