Galen Glen extends winery hours and the dog starts a blog

It's spring and vines are not the only thing growing at Galen Glen Winery. We're adding staff and hours as well as watching our Facebook page come out of its dormant winter state into a full-blown spring growth.  Have you "Liked" us yet? If not you've been missing out on our updates and contests.

We are offering things like "Fan Friday" contests, information on BYO restaurants and establishments that carry our wines, giving general and fun wine facts, sharing our photographs of the vineyard and informing you first of upcoming events.

Plus, rumor has it that Clemmens the dog has started his own winery blog. Please "Like" us on Facebook and join in the conversation with other fans who are writing on our wall.

We also wanted to share some great news with you. Beginning June 12 the winery will have additional weekday hours. We are adding Wednesday and Thursday and will be open from noon to 5 pm. Please stop by to see us.

Galen Glen Winery LLC

255 Winter Mountain Dr

Andreas, Pennsylvania 18211

(570) 386-3682

Blue Mountain Vineyards featured in next Taste of the Trail video

Joe Greff, owner of Blue Mountain Vineyards in New Tripoli, is interviewed in the next Taste of the Trail video in our new series on our YouTube channel.

Find out about the types of grapes they grow and wines he and his wife Vickie make. And join them for Sunday Blues on the deck this summer!

New video in Taste of the Trail series - Galen Glen Winery

The next video in our Taste of the Trail web video series features a visit to Galen Glen Winery in Andreas and an interview with owner Sarah Troxell.

Her winery has been in her husband Galen's family for several generations. It is known for its Austrian and Germanic wines, as well as its tractor-led wagon tours of the vineyard.

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:

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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.

Pinnacle Ridge announces dates and acts for Summer Concert Series

LEHIGH VALLEY WINE TRAIL'S WINE IN BLOOM WEEKEND  

Saturday, May 18 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 - noon to 5 p.m.

This year we are trying something different for this Lehigh Valley Wine Trail event. Pinnacle Ridge is pairing up with Perfect Pairings which will be pairing Pinnacle Ridge wines with different items, such as jewelry by Sally Rocks, Blooming Baskets, Creative Gift Wrap, Garden Art and Wall Art. Perfect Pairings will be upstairs in our 1851 Pennsylvania Bank Barn and the tasting room will be open as well. Come check out this new, unique concept in wine pairings.

HOUSE CONCERT SERIES
 
Join us upstairs this summer in our 1851 Pennsylvania Bank Barn for some great music on Saturday afternoons. Music will go from 2 -5 p.m. on Saturday afternoons, except for the "Blues in the Barn" weekend. Chef Ben will serve up great tasting goodies for purchase and wine will be available by the glass or bottle. Put the dates on the calendar so you don't forget!

June 15 - BLUES FACTOR WITH JACOB KELCHNER
www.thebluesfactor.com

July 6 - GEORGIE BONDS
www.georgiebonds.com

July 20 - STEVE BROSKY AND JIMMY MEYER
www.stevebrosky.com

August 10 - MIGHTY MANATEES
www.themightymanatees.com

BLUES IN THE BARN

September 14
MIKE DUGAN AND THE BLUES MISSION (noon - 3 p.m.)
www.mikedugan.com

JAMES SUPRA BLUES BAND (3:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
www.jamessuprabluesband.com

September 15
KELCHNER BROTHERS BAND
www.kelchnerbrothers.com

October 5
STEVE BROSKY AND JIMMY MEYER
www.stevebrosky.com


CHAMBOURCIN POT ROAST SLIDER RECIPE BY CHEF BEN UNDERWOOD

5 lb. chuck roast                 2 stalks celery, diced
1 1/2 cups Chambourcin    2 bay leaves
2 onions, diced                  4 cloves garlic
3 carrots, sliced                 2 t. sea salt/ 2 t. pepper

Season chuck roast with salt and pepper and allow to reach room temperature. In a cast iron Dutch oven, sear chuck roast over medium heat until browned on each side. Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery and bay leaves; cook until onions begin to brown (10 minutes) then add Chambourcin. Cover and place in a 200 degree oven for approximately three hours or until the meat can be pulled apart easily with a fork. Serve on a fresh slider roll with a glass of Pinnacle Ridge Chambourcin.