We're excited to share the second video in our new Taste of the Trail web video series with you. This one is a tour of Franklin Hill Vineyards in Bangor and features an interview with owner Elaine Pivinski.
It's just over two minutes long, so check it out now and then pay a visit in person this spring.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Spring arrives at Clover Hill Winery
Signs of life are clearly visible in the vineyards. The buds are near ready to burst, the grass is green, the blue birds have returned, and we are rejoicing with a glass of wine this spring. That is one of the most exciting things about growing grapes; every spring we are reminded that we have another chance to grow a little better grape. Keep your fingers crossed for a picture perfect grape growing year in Pennsylvania.
Events are also overflowing with life at Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery. We hope you find a great reason to visit us whether it is for a tour, music or just a quiet afternoon with a glass of wine on the patio. Be our guest and pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a glass of wine with us any day of the week.
Thank you for choosing to drink local and supporting Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery. We are honored that Clover Hill wine graces your table this spring, Easter, or Passover.
Owner's Selection - Cayuga White
If you could bottle the taste of spring it might just taste like Cayuga White! This wine expresses fresh, fruity flavors of mango, melon and ruby grapefruit. A semi-sweet finish is best served chilled sitting outside with good company. Here are some of our favorite recipes to go with Cayuga White!
Enjoy a 10% discount on Cayuga White the entire month of April. Receive a 20% discount on the Owner's Selection when included with case purchases.
A Clover Hill Wine & Martin Guitar Tasting
Saturday, May 19 – 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Reservations required
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery
9850 Newtown Road
Breinigsville, PA 18031
Experience the vineyard in bloom with a glass of wine and the strum of a guitar. On Saturday, May 19, Clover Hill will partner with Martin & Company to present “A Clover Hill Wine & Martin Guitar Tasting.”
Dick Boak, Martin Guitar’s expert, along with guitarist Craig Thatcher, will offer an interactive and informative afternoon of music, guitars, history, wine and fun. The day will be split into two presentations; 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. While the presentations are free, reservations are required and seating is limited.
In addition to these presentations Craig Thatcher will play the guitar on our patio beginning at noon until the first presentation begins and then again at the conclusion of the second presentation for a short time. Craig’s performance on the patio is open to all at no charge.
To reserve your seat, or for more information, call 610-395-2468 or email events@cloverhillwinery.com.
Monday, April 18, 2011
A word from Franklin Hill Vineyards
From our grapes to your glass...
Spring is here and that means Easter is close at hand! Let us help you find that perfect wine to pair with Easter Dinner... Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, or Rose perhaps? Or consider pairing something different with your holiday dinner and try our Apple Wine. Remember that we offer complimentary tastings at all four of our locations.
We had so much fun seeing you during March Madness and hope you enjoyed your experience at FHV! Thank you all for coming up to see us at the Winery. Visit us on Facebook to view recently posted March Madness pictures!
Cheers,
Franklin Hill Vineyards
www.FranklinHillVineyards.com
Sidewalk Sale at our Downtown Bethlehem location
April 21 - 24
Come visit us for complimentary wine tastings and fun wine accessories on sale during Downtown Bethlehem's Sidewalk Sale!
While you are finding great deals downtown, remember to Keep Bethlehem Beautiful!
Join us for Northside Clean-Up in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 23.
Spring is here and that means Easter is close at hand! Let us help you find that perfect wine to pair with Easter Dinner... Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, or Rose perhaps? Or consider pairing something different with your holiday dinner and try our Apple Wine. Remember that we offer complimentary tastings at all four of our locations.
We had so much fun seeing you during March Madness and hope you enjoyed your experience at FHV! Thank you all for coming up to see us at the Winery. Visit us on Facebook to view recently posted March Madness pictures!
Cheers,
Franklin Hill Vineyards
www.FranklinHillVineyards.com
Sidewalk Sale at our Downtown Bethlehem location
April 21 - 24
Come visit us for complimentary wine tastings and fun wine accessories on sale during Downtown Bethlehem's Sidewalk Sale!
While you are finding great deals downtown, remember to Keep Bethlehem Beautiful!
Join us for Northside Clean-Up in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 23.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Mark your calendars for Wine in Bloom
March Madness 2011 is now officially over! We hope everyone had a great time visiting our wineries, trying new wines, and sampling our food and wine pairings. We'll do it all again next year.
And just a reminder that passports for the 2012 event will go on sale this fall during our Nouveau Weekend event in November. So mark your calendars and plan to purchase them early since March Madness passports sell out every year!
Our event calendar for 2011 includes a new event in May called Wine in Bloom. It replaces last year's A.V.A. Weekend event in April. We wanted to give you, our customers, and ourselves a little more time to "recover" from March Madness and decided that May would be a better and warmer month for this event.
Held on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, this event takes place mid-spring as bud break occurs on the vines. It celebrates the importance that terroir (soil) plays in the development of the grapes, their flavor and the resulting taste of the wine, and stresses the importance of the A.V.A. designation (American Viticultural Area) in further legitimizing the Lehigh Valley for wine making.
An A.V.A. designation was awarded in April 2008 to the wineries in this region after a five-year application process. In order to receive the designation a least 75% of the grapes used to make the local wines must be grown within the region. Wineries in the region are permitted to list “Lehigh Valley” as the growing region on their labels.
Our wineries will be hosting vineyard tours, offering food and wine pairings, and some will even have live entertainment. It will be a fun yet educational event.
So we will see you next in May! Or visit our individual wineries any time between now and then!
And just a reminder that passports for the 2012 event will go on sale this fall during our Nouveau Weekend event in November. So mark your calendars and plan to purchase them early since March Madness passports sell out every year!
Our event calendar for 2011 includes a new event in May called Wine in Bloom. It replaces last year's A.V.A. Weekend event in April. We wanted to give you, our customers, and ourselves a little more time to "recover" from March Madness and decided that May would be a better and warmer month for this event.
Held on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, this event takes place mid-spring as bud break occurs on the vines. It celebrates the importance that terroir (soil) plays in the development of the grapes, their flavor and the resulting taste of the wine, and stresses the importance of the A.V.A. designation (American Viticultural Area) in further legitimizing the Lehigh Valley for wine making.
An A.V.A. designation was awarded in April 2008 to the wineries in this region after a five-year application process. In order to receive the designation a least 75% of the grapes used to make the local wines must be grown within the region. Wineries in the region are permitted to list “Lehigh Valley” as the growing region on their labels.
Our wineries will be hosting vineyard tours, offering food and wine pairings, and some will even have live entertainment. It will be a fun yet educational event.
So we will see you next in May! Or visit our individual wineries any time between now and then!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Update from Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery
The latest monthly e-newsletter from our friends at Clover Hill in Breinigsville is out. If you're not signed up to receive it, then you're missing out on some great information about upcoming events, monthly specials and other fun facts. Below are highlights from the February edition. Read on.
Clover Hill Winery has started the year off nicely with a couple of favorable awards. We were named People’s Choice 2011 in Berks County for Best Winery.
Also, we received the below awards at the 2011 PA Farm Show Wine Competition. We are thrilled with these medals and a special thanks to our Berk’s County customers who voted us People’s Choice 2011.
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it is a sweet time of year to take someone you love wine tasting. Don’t forget, the tasting room is open 7 days a week and the winter months provide a more intimate and personalized wine tasting experience. We also have a few special wine and chocolate events scheduled as a sweet treat. Click here for all the details.
Owner's Selection
Enjoy a 10% discount on Turtle Rock Red the entire month of February. The deep purple color and fresh berry flavors, hint of sweetness and touch of acidity are all characteristics of Turtle Rock Red. Made from 100% Chambourcin, Turtle Rock Red, has quickly become the flagship of Clover Hill wines. Receive a 20% discount on the Owner's Selection when included with case purchases.
Clover Hill Winery has started the year off nicely with a couple of favorable awards. We were named People’s Choice 2011 in Berks County for Best Winery.
Also, we received the below awards at the 2011 PA Farm Show Wine Competition. We are thrilled with these medals and a special thanks to our Berk’s County customers who voted us People’s Choice 2011.
- Gold ~ Vignoles, Catawba and Strawberry Pear
- Silver ~ 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bronze ~ Riesling, Clover Hill Rose and 2007 Merlot
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it is a sweet time of year to take someone you love wine tasting. Don’t forget, the tasting room is open 7 days a week and the winter months provide a more intimate and personalized wine tasting experience. We also have a few special wine and chocolate events scheduled as a sweet treat. Click here for all the details.
Owner's Selection
Enjoy a 10% discount on Turtle Rock Red the entire month of February. The deep purple color and fresh berry flavors, hint of sweetness and touch of acidity are all characteristics of Turtle Rock Red. Made from 100% Chambourcin, Turtle Rock Red, has quickly become the flagship of Clover Hill wines. Receive a 20% discount on the Owner's Selection when included with case purchases.
Monday, January 24, 2011
What's new at Galen Glen Winery this winter
The latest Galen Glen Winery e-newsletter is out and here are the highlights:
Take a break from winter and visit the Winery!
Chardonnay Sale - 6 bottles for $48 (20% discount)
Help us empty the wine cellar & make room for the 2010 wines. 30 cases left!
Sale starts January 23 (No additional discounts apply with this promotion.)
Upcoming Event - Feb 12, 13, 19 & 20
St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate Romance with our decadent pairing of Barrel 29 and gourmet chocolate cake. Pairing will also be available to purchase.
Winery Hours:
Friday - Noon - 5 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday - Noon - 5 pm
March Madness Passports - We still have passports available!
Cost: $35 per guest - Shipping: $1 per passport
Payment: Cash or check to LVWT
We'll be featuring handmade pork dumplings from Bamboo, an Asian cuisine restaurant in Allentown, with our aromatic white wines!
Take a break from winter and visit the Winery!
Chardonnay Sale - 6 bottles for $48 (20% discount)
Help us empty the wine cellar & make room for the 2010 wines. 30 cases left!
Sale starts January 23 (No additional discounts apply with this promotion.)
Upcoming Event - Feb 12, 13, 19 & 20
St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate Romance with our decadent pairing of Barrel 29 and gourmet chocolate cake. Pairing will also be available to purchase.
Winery Hours:
Friday - Noon - 5 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday - Noon - 5 pm
March Madness Passports - We still have passports available!
Cost: $35 per guest - Shipping: $1 per passport
Payment: Cash or check to LVWT
We'll be featuring handmade pork dumplings from Bamboo, an Asian cuisine restaurant in Allentown, with our aromatic white wines!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Nouveau Weekend highlights
Here is what each of our nine wineries has planned fror Nouveau Weekend, November 20 & 21:
Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth - will serve assorted hors d’oeuvres along with tank samples of 2010 Cayuga and Chambourcin. As an added treat they will feature their latest release – Rapport – their own unique version of port wine.
Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville - will feature Mini Maize Muffins with their Nouveau Red. This year their Nouveau style wine will be made with Marquette, a fairly new grape variety with great potential in their vineyard.
Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli - Sample their 2010 Nouveau paired with glazed ham. Watch professional blacksmith Luke, a Farrier by trade, demonstrate his hobby of ornamental metalworking with live demonstrations at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. He will be joined by other artisans displaying and selling their work. Live entertainment on Sunday by Leechboy from 2 – 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville - will be releasing two new Generations wines: 2010 Generations Riesling and a 2009 Generations Sparkling Pinot Noir.
Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor - will be pairing for the best part of Thanksgiving dinner......dessert! They'll be releasing their Nouvelle Seyval Blanc and pairing it with pumpkin bread, apple crisp and chocolate.
Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas - will feature Silver Medal Riesling tasted with their family’s Thanksgiving favorite, Pennsylvania German potato stuffing and gravy. Locally grown golden yellow potatoes are their secret ingredient.
Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown - will be featuring neighbor Dietrich's Meats' Bratwurst (veal, pork and parsley), Knockwurst (Garlic Wurst) and German Weiners (all beef and seasonings.) Homemade Cabbage and Noodles (vegetarian) will be the perfect side. Sample these German classics with their Traminette or Vidal Blanc. For red lovers, they’ll be pouring their 2007 Veritas.
Sorrenti Cherry Valley Vineyards, Saylorsburg - will be pairing a Nouveau Blush with a commemorative label and Mary’s new creation, Chicken Florentina.
Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville - will be pairing their 2010 Vintage Nouveau Beaujolais made from the Gamay grape with pulled roast turkey barbeque sliders. In the Vyneskeller wine bar, Arianne Rox will be playing on Saturday and Rob & Marty on Sunday, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Free admission.
Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth - will serve assorted hors d’oeuvres along with tank samples of 2010 Cayuga and Chambourcin. As an added treat they will feature their latest release – Rapport – their own unique version of port wine.
Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville - will feature Mini Maize Muffins with their Nouveau Red. This year their Nouveau style wine will be made with Marquette, a fairly new grape variety with great potential in their vineyard.
Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli - Sample their 2010 Nouveau paired with glazed ham. Watch professional blacksmith Luke, a Farrier by trade, demonstrate his hobby of ornamental metalworking with live demonstrations at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. He will be joined by other artisans displaying and selling their work. Live entertainment on Sunday by Leechboy from 2 – 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville - will be releasing two new Generations wines: 2010 Generations Riesling and a 2009 Generations Sparkling Pinot Noir.
Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor - will be pairing for the best part of Thanksgiving dinner......dessert! They'll be releasing their Nouvelle Seyval Blanc and pairing it with pumpkin bread, apple crisp and chocolate.
Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas - will feature Silver Medal Riesling tasted with their family’s Thanksgiving favorite, Pennsylvania German potato stuffing and gravy. Locally grown golden yellow potatoes are their secret ingredient.
Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown - will be featuring neighbor Dietrich's Meats' Bratwurst (veal, pork and parsley), Knockwurst (Garlic Wurst) and German Weiners (all beef and seasonings.) Homemade Cabbage and Noodles (vegetarian) will be the perfect side. Sample these German classics with their Traminette or Vidal Blanc. For red lovers, they’ll be pouring their 2007 Veritas.
Sorrenti Cherry Valley Vineyards, Saylorsburg - will be pairing a Nouveau Blush with a commemorative label and Mary’s new creation, Chicken Florentina.
Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville - will be pairing their 2010 Vintage Nouveau Beaujolais made from the Gamay grape with pulled roast turkey barbeque sliders. In the Vyneskeller wine bar, Arianne Rox will be playing on Saturday and Rob & Marty on Sunday, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Free admission.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Last Jazz Jam of the season is tomorrow at Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Sunday, September 26 promises to be a beautiful early fall day, so why not make plans to spend the afternoon at Pinnacle Ridge winery sipping wine, listening to great music and noshing on homemade goodies?
Pinnacle Ridge hosts Skip Moyer's Jazz Jam from 3 to 6 p.m. Listen to guitarist Andy Warren, drummer John Fundyga, Skip Moyer on bass and guest musician Tom Reese on flute. Christy will sing a few jazz tunes too. Pinnacle Ridge wine by the bottle or glass, soda, water and Mediterranean- inspired light fare will be available for purchase.
There is a $5 cover, but this event is free for children ages 18 years and younger, and is free to all Case Club members. Buy a case of wine on Sunday and stay and listen for free!
This will be the last Jazz Jam of the 2010 season. Ya gotta' check out some of the best local jazz around! Don't wait until next spring!
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
407 Old Route 22
Kutztown, PA 19530
phone 610 756 4481
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Upcoming Lehigh Valley Wine Trail events
Wine on the Mountain may be over, but we still have three more Lehigh Valley Wine Trail events coming up yet this year. They are:
• Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker – September 11 & 12 – The wineries proudly promote the state’s “Pennsylvania Preferred” program by partnering with manufacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. Wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other special activities are featured.
• Chambourcin Weekend – October 16 & 17 - Taking place after the harvest is over, this event celebrates the “official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley,” the Chambourcin.
• Nouveau Weekend – November 20 & 21 - This is the earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner. March Madness passports also go on sale this weekend.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for all of them. We hope to see you there!
• Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker – September 11 & 12 – The wineries proudly promote the state’s “Pennsylvania Preferred” program by partnering with manufacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. Wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other special activities are featured.
• Chambourcin Weekend – October 16 & 17 - Taking place after the harvest is over, this event celebrates the “official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley,” the Chambourcin.
• Nouveau Weekend – November 20 & 21 - This is the earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner. March Madness passports also go on sale this weekend.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for all of them. We hope to see you there!
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