Clover Hill releases its summer vineyard and winery tour schedule

So far spring has provided us with gorgeous weather, though much cooler than recent years. This weather has provided a later bud break and more even shoot growth in the vineyard. To sum up our beginning of the growing season, we would say it has been slow but steady.

By contrast, in the winery we have been moving quite quickly. Winemaker John Skrip III, just released the 2012 Pinot Grigio and the 2012 Dolcetto. Both of these wines are springtime favorites. The Pinot Grigio is a dry, unoaked, white wine that is packed with citrus fruit flavors like pink grapefruit and lemon. Our Dolcetto is an Italian grape variety that translates to mean ‘Little Sweet One’ but don’t be fooled - this is a completely dry rosé. Both of these wines lend themselves nicely to grilled white fish, steamed clams or spring salads with grilled chicken.

We look forward to your next visit to Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. If you visit our Breinigsville or Robesonia locations, we would like to invite you to spend a little extra time and enjoy a glass of wine on the patio while you are here. Please note, we have recently updated our House Policies in order for all to have a pleasant experience while visiting our home. Please take a minute to read them in order to help you plan your next visit.

Thank you for your continued support of Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. We couldn't be more proud to be a family-owned business growing grapes for 38 years and making wine for 28 years. Cheers!

Owner's Selection:

Save 10% on your purchase of Niagara.
Enjoy the outstanding aroma and taste of fresh grapes that just popped out of their skin into the wine glass. This sweet white wine is a nostalgic treat for anyone who ever tasted the ‘backyard grapes’. Serve the Niagara well chilled with good friends or family. Enjoy our Pretty in Peach recipe using our Niagara this summer! Now only $8.55. Receive an additional 10% discount when included in a case purchase.

Public Tours:

• Friday, June 21 at  2:30 pm
• Sunday, June 23 at 2:30 pm
• Saturday, July 13 at 1 and 2:30 pm
• Monday, July 15 at 2:30 pm
• Saturday, August 10 at 1 and 2:30 pm
• Monday, August 12 at 2:30 pm

Spend the afternoon sipping and touring Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. We will share with you our grape growing and winemaking process from start to finish. Please expect to spend 1½ hours at the winery for the tour. Weather permitting we will go into the vineyard so casual attire is recommended. $12 per person and advance tickets are required.

It's Summer in the Vineyard at Clover Hill

Summer in the Vineyard

The vineyards have been soaking up the sun and the rain has encouraged a lot of new shoot growth. At this point all of our varieties have flowered and are in the process of blooming. The next step will be fruit set and before we know it we will be harvesting. If Mother Nature grants our wishes, we will receive warm, dry days for the fruit to ripen. It is a beautiful time of year to enjoy a glass of wine on the patio at either our Breinigsville or Robesonia locations and keep the vines company. We look forward to your next visit to Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery. 

Owner's Selection - Chambourcin

This is the grape of the Lehigh Valley. Chambourcin is a lighter-bodied red wine, but full of flavors like spice, berry and forest floor. The strong American oak flavors make this a wonderful wine to pair will steaks, portabellas or salmon on the grill. Here are some of our favorite recipes for Chambourcin!

Enjoy a 10% discount on Chambourcin the entire month of June! Receive a 20% discount on the Owner's Selection when included with case purchases.

2012 Vineyard & Winery Tour Series
Call now to get your tickets!

Spend the afternoon sipping and touring Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery. We will share with you our grape growing and wine making process from start to finish. Expect to spend 1.5 hours at the winery for the tour. Weather permitting we will go into the vineyard. Casual attire is recommended. $12 per person and advance tickets are required. Free for anyone under 21 years of age. The tour is handicap accessible.

Tour Dates:

• Saturday, July 14 at noon & 2 pm
• Monday, July 23 at 2 pm
• Saturday, August 11 at noon & 2 pm
• Monday, August 20 at 2 pm

Music & Tapas on the Patio
Sunday, August 12 from 1-4pm

Chef Nathan Grube and musician Craig Thatcher will be returning to Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery.  Tapas are available for $6 per plate.

Click here to see our entire calendar of upcoming events!

Vynecrest Winery now open 7 days a week

The latest e-newsletter from Vynecrest Winery in Breinigsville is out! Find out what's going on this month.

With March Madness subsiding here in the Lehigh Valley we can now look forward to beautiful April spring conditions. What better way to ring in April than snow showers. You may ask yourself what can I do to subside my spring fever? Drink wine!

Vynecrest Winery is now open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and we are very excited to roll out a brand new Vyneskeller Schedule this year where we will feature live music every Saturday from 1 - 4:30 p.m. Our wine list is almost back to full strength with the addition of Lemberger and our new Sparkling Chambourcin. Hope to see you soon.

April Specials:
3 Pack of the Month - 3 semi-sweet Riesling for $30
Wine of the Month - First Blush, additional 10% off (20% off on cases)
Both wines featured all month long as great additions to Easter Meals

Winemaker Tour this Saturday
 This weekend kicks off the 2011 vineyard tour season. This year we have decided to break up the tours according to the time of year the tour is given. This Saturday, April 16, find out how the vines have weathered the winter and what we have done to prepare them for the 2011 growing season. In the months to come, look for tours about bud break, cluster thinning, veraison and harvest.

Tours are $5 per person and begin at 1 p.m. Reservations are suggested as they fill up quickly.
  
Live Music in Vyneskeller - April
1 - 4:30 p.m. - Free admission

• 16 -  Brian Xander 
•  23 - Art Acoustic Oldies
•  30 - Rob & Marty