Galen Glen releases sparkling wine for the holidays

2014 Stone Cellar Quartz Brut Sparkling wine is a limited release and available for purchase at $17.99 per bottle, while supplies last. This wine is returning after a one year hiatus and just in time for the holidays and New Year. Quartz is a Vidal Blanc-based brut sparkling, fermented in the bottle. It's racy and elegantly crisp. Pop the cork and enjoy it with buttery popcorn, salty chips, shrimp or brie. Pair it with caviar for your New Year's Eve celebration.

This Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13, you will have the opportunity to taste this exceptional wine paired with a shrimp dip. This may be the only weekend we offer tastings of this new wine. Get yours before it is gone.

2015 Grand Harvest Awards

On the heels of winning a double-gold medal in the Six Nations Wine Competition in Australia, Galen Glen received notification of the official results of the 2015 Grand Harvest Awards from California. Every wine entered by the winery received a medal. This competition is governed by Vineyard & Winery Management and is committed to the highest standards of competition. Over 1,500 wines are entered.

Galen Glen wines receiving medals were: 2014 Stone Cellar Chambourcin, 2014 Crooked Stick Red, 2014 Riesling, 2014 Stone Cellar Fossil Vineyard Riesling, 2014 Stone Cellar Twilight, and 2014 Stone Cellar Zweigelt. The 2014 Stone Cellar Cabernet Franc won a bronze medal.

Wine supplies getting low

If our young vine Gruner Veltliner is your favorite wine, the supply is depleting and the new vintage will not be available until spring.

Toys for Tots donations still being accepted

We continue to collect monetary and toy donations for toys for tots until December 14 and have a gift for every household who donates.

Chili Cook Off

We have received several entries and have a few more seats available for competing chefs. You do not have to be a professional to enter. In the past two years, the winner has been a home-chef. The competition will take place on Saturday, January 23. If you are planning to enter, please submit your entry form today.

Not a chef? Mark your calendar and plan to attend on Saturday, January 23 from noon - 3 pm. Your $1 admission fee will give you a taste of each chef's chili plus a taste of either Chambourcin or Cellar Red. You are the judge and will vote for your favorite. Your $1 will be matched and a donation will be made to The West Penn Fire Company.

Black Friday Sale November 27 at Galen Glen

Black Friday Sale
Friday, November 27
10 am - 5 pm

Once a year we put the winery on sale. Enjoy 15% off all case purchases in-store only. One day only, in-store only, no exceptions. (Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Custom labeled orders, shipped orders & gift baskets are not included. )

Our Toys-for-Tots donation box will be onsite for donations. We will have a special gift for anyone who brings a donation.

Santa's Coming - Toys-for-Tots Drive
Sunday, November 29 from noon - 5 pm

Bring your family, your camera, your smile and a donation for our 7th annual Toys-for-Tots Drive. Our friendly staff will help you capture a lasting memory. We will have an ornament for every household who makes a donation of a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation. Plus, Santa will ensure your name makes it to the "nice" list.

Wine Wednesday Extended Holiday Hours

To assist you with your holiday shopping, we are extending our hours on Wednesdays in December by opening two hours early and closing an hour later.

December 2 - 10am - 6pm
December 9 - 10am - 6pm
December 16 - 10am - 6pm
December 23 - 10am - 6pm
December 30 - 10am - 6pm

Gift Ideas:

Custom Labeled Wine
Give the gift of wine. We offer many different types of holiday labels for your gift giving needs. When you purchase custom ordered labels, you become or renew your case club membership. Learn more about case club membership here.

Plan your visit enjoy a glass of wine while you select the perfect gift from our selection of gift baskets, candles, glassware and custom-labeled wine. We also offer gift certificates in any denomination you choose.

Galen Glen Gift Cards
Perhaps you would rather give a gift card. We offer gift cards in any denomination you choose. We will even mail the gift cards for you. Stop by or call the tasting room at 570-386-3682 during normal business hours to place your order.

Gift Baskets
Do you have a list of clients or staff and need an exquisite, memorable gift basket. We can help. Tell us your budget or items you want in your gift and we will create a basket that will impress any recipient. Please note: gift baskets cannot contain perishable items, nor be shipped.

Ship Our Wine to Someone
We can ship wine inside PA, as well as many other states. In PA order online. Outside of PA? Call our tasting room during normal business hours for details and to place your order. We ship wine in increments of 3, 6 or 12 bottles.

Vino in the Valley Passports
Vino in the Valley passports make excellent holiday gifts and are now on sale at our winery or online. $35 each

Upcoming Event:

3rd Annual Chili Cook Off
January 23, 2016

Are you the next champion? Do you think you have what it takes to win our third-annual chili cook-off in January? We are now accepting applications. Click here for an application. Space is limited to six chefs. The competition is open to professional chefs and home cooks. This year's chili cook off will benefit The West Penn Fire Company. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend and vote for your favorite chili recipe.

Holiday events kick off next weekend at Galen Glen Winery

Complimentary Chocolate & Wine Pairing this weekend

Please join us as we pair Galen's favorite fruit and Sarah's favorite chocolate treat. This pairing is sure to make your palate dance with joy.

Should you desire the experience again at home, we have the wine and chocolates available for purchase.
 
Saturday, November 22 - 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, November 23 - noon to 5 pm

Black Friday Sale
November 28 - 10 am - 5 pm

Once a year, we put the winery on sale. 15% off case sales only. Custom label orders and shipped orders are not included. All wine must be purchased at the winery day of sale.
ONE DAY ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Toys for Tots Drive

Help us bring holiday joy to the children of Schuylkill County and help the US Marines Toys for Tots campaign.  The box will be at the winery from now until December 16. You may also make a monetary donation. We have a thank you gift for every household who brings a gift, November 28 through December 14.

Santa Visits
Sunday, November 30
Noon - 5 pm

Bring the family and have your photo taken with Santa. He's ready to hear your Christmas wish.  Bring your camera and our friendly staff will assist you in capturing a holiday memory.

Winemaker's Dinner
Thursday, December 18 at 7 pm
The Broadway Grille & Pub

The next winemaker's dinner is transporting us from the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania to the markets of Morocco. Zoraida and Sarah have again combined an exotic menu of food and wine that will make your taste buds say "thank you" by the end of the evening. Make this meal a holiday gift to yourself and family.

Give the Gift of Wine with custom labeled wine 
Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, business accomplishments, holiday gifts, or any commemorative event, Galen Glen can provide a custom labeled wine to make your event memorable.

LEHIGH VALLEY WINERIES CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH OPEN HOUSES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

The eight wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail are encouraging wine lovers to buy local this holiday season by inviting them to festive events, offering specials on wine, and helping them pick the right wines for their holiday meals during tastings at convenient wine shoppe locations throughout the region.

March Madness 2013 passports are also on sale at all member wineries as well as online via EventBrite. Passports are $35 each and make a great gift for wine lovers. A limited supply of passports is printed and often sells out well in advance of the month-long event, so customers are encouraged to purchase them early.

Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Holiday Events and Specials

Amore - When you stop by their Nazareth winery for wine and gifts, also stop by the Amore Greenhouse next door to pick up your Christmas tree and other holiday greens for decorating.

Big Creek - Can't make it to the winery in Kresgeville? Don't forget about their wine shoppe in Jim Thorpe located at 27 Race Street in the historic stone row of houses while shopping in the charming and historic town.

Blue Mountain –

Annual Christmas Party - Saturday, December 1 from 5 - 9 p.m. Enjoy their wines along with tasty hors d'oeuvres. Bring along friends for some holiday cheer! Reservations are preferred. Event is free but there is a $5 fee for wine tastings.

And visit their newest location in the Lehigh Valley Mall. Stop by the kiosk located next to Santa’s village for wine tastings and to purchase your favorite Blue Mountain wine, as well as accessories that make great gifts for any wine lover.

Clover Hill –

Annual Coat Drive for The Caring Place in Allentown - December 3-9 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

For the third year in a row Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery will be collecting gently used coats of any size to donate to The Caring Place, a youth development center that reaches out to youth of the Lehigh Valley who are facing adversity. Throughout this week of giving, your donation of a coat will be rewarded with a 10 percent discount on your wine purchase and 20 percent on case purchases.

And save the date for the annual Holiday Open House on December 8 from noon - 5 p.m.

Franklin Hill - Visit any of their four locations December 14-16 and enjoy 15 percent off all merchandise as well as "Secret Santa Specials" each day.

Visit the Downtown Bethlehem wine shoppe on Thursday, December 20 when Franklin Hill Vineyards will sponsor the city’s Live Advent Calendar.  The event begins at 5p.m. outside the door of the Goundie House located at 505 Main Street. Join Franklin Hill Owner Elaine Pivinski and friends as they carol along the way guided by the merry sounds of the Lehigh Valley Harmonizers. When they reach the wine shoppe, everyone is invited to share a warm mulled cup of Sir Walters Red and cookies from Back Door Bakeshop.

Galen Glen - Holiday Open House - December 1 & 2, and December 8 & 9 -

For the fourth holiday season, Santa and Galen Glen Winery are teaming up to help the U.S. Marines with the Toys for Tots campaign. Santa will arrive at the winery on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 at noon and will be available for photos with your family.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy or a monetary donation for Toys for Tots and Santa will add your name to the “Nice” list, also thanking you with a special treat. With your camera, the staff at Galen Glen will be happy to assist your family in capturing a lasting memory. They will also feature a complimentary pairing of their nationally and internationally-award winning Rieslings with their rendition of lobster macaroni and cheese.

Pinnacle Ridge - Customer Appreciation Weekends - December 1 and 2, and December 8 and 9 from noon to 5 p.m. both days. Chef Ben will create tasty morsels, each to be paired with one of the Pinnacle Ridge wines. Enjoy the complimentary food and wine pairings and check out their newest releases and old favorites. There are also winery gift cards, wine baskets, gourmet food items, fine stemware, and a selection of colorful gift bags. Or create a custom basket by picking out your favorite items and they'll put it together for you.

Vynecrest – December 8 and 9 - Vynecrest Open House. Taste samples of spice cookies paired with their warm Spiced Winter Red and Provencal dip, both from Hereford Country Store. Receive a 25 percent discount off all cases (12 bottles - mixed or all of one variety). Get 10 percent off Vynecrest Red, or Three Spiced Winter Red for $25. Or purchase Vynecrest wines at their wine booth inside Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem this holiday season. 

SANTA COMES TO GALEN GLEN WINERY THIS WEEKEND TO HELP THE MARINES TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN

For the fourth holiday season, Santa and Galen Glen Winery are teaming up to help the U.S. Marines with the Toys for Tots campaign. Santa will arrive at the winery on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 at noon and will be available for photos with your family.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy or a monetary donation for Toys for Tots and Santa will add your name to the “Nice” list, also thanking you with a special treat. With your camera, the friendly staff at Galen Glen will be happy to assist your family in capturing a lasting memory. To excite your taste buds, they will feature a complimentary pairing of their nationally and internationally-award winning Rieslings with their rendition of lobster mac ‘n cheese.

The Marines Toys for Tots foundation is a not-for-profit charity that has been assisting the U.S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The goal of the foundation is to provide, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them into becoming responsible, productive and patriotic citizens.

Galen Glen Winery is located at 255 Winter Mountain Drive in the beautiful rolling hills of Andreas, Pa. The vineyard is on the family’s double-century farm and is full of history. The tasting room’s knowledgeable and engaging staff  makes every visit enjoyable. During December the tasting room is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m as well as Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. to help with your holiday entertaining and gift-giving needs. Plan to spend an afternoon enjoying exceptional views and award-winning wines with some locally-made cheeses or your own picnic lunch.

For more information about our Toys for Tots campaign and other upcoming events, please visit our website www.galenglen.com or “Like” us on Facebook. Contact the winery at 570-386-3682.