Yoga in the Vineyard, May wine dinner and more this spring at Franklin Hill Vineyards

Cupcake and Wine Tasting 
Saturday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m.
The Courtyard Marriott
2220 Emerick Blvd, Bethlehem

Wine, cupcakes and happiness. Experience a match made in heaven. You'll discover how perfectly our wines fuse with an array of fantastic Sugar Babe Cupcakes, and gain a little wine knowledge along the way.
Cost: $30 per person + tax. Reservations required. Call 610-332-WINE to make reservations.

Yoga in the Vineyard 
May 11, June 8, July 20, August 17
10 a.m.

"Wine-down" with an hour of yoga led by Silver Kim from Kula Heart Yoga in Bethlehem. Once you've found your zen we invite you to the tasting room for a picnic-style brunch on the deck complete with cocktails. Wine tastings will also be available. $20 per person. This very popular series sells out early, so call 610-588-8708 to reserve your patch of grass soon. BYOM (bring your own mat)

Touch of Spring Vineyard Dinner at Franklin Hill 
Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m.

Join us for the ultimate dining experience. You and your guest will dine in our vineyard, pairing each course with Franklin Hill Vineyard's exquisite wines. Enjoy a four-course catered meal prepared by North Star Catering Company.  Cost: $150 per couple + tax

First Course:
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella & tomatoes atop a bed of field greens with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette

Second Course:
Pan Seared Seasoned Scallops

Third Course:
Chicken breast stuffed with fresh baby spinach, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes & kalamata olives, pan seared, finished in a light white wine sauce, accompanied with lemon marinated sautéed shrimp, over jasmine rice with carrots and green beans.

Dessert:
Strawberry Shortcake

(Please, no substitutions. This event is rain or shine.)

Annual Candlelight Barrel Tasting event returns to Blue Mountain Vineyards

April Specials - 
2010 Cabernet Franc - $2 off and 
Bri's Blush - $1 off

4th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction

Hosted by the ARCH of Lehigh Valley
 - April 25

We're proud to once again host this amazing event at the winery. 
Tickets are $50 per person; $90 per couple. 
Please call 610-573-2500 to order tickets.

Annual Candlelight 
Barrel Tasting

Saturday May 31 from  5-9 p.m.


Join us as we sample our 2013 vintages. Enjoy our wines accompanied by hors' devours while listening to live entertainment. We will be taking orders for Futures of these wines that evening.  Reservations required.  Tickets $17.50 per person.  Call or email your reservations today.

Sunday Blues - April 27    
Jake Kalegis & Mike Rauscher

$5 per person, includes a wine tasting and admission. Adults 21 and older only, please.
Reservations preferred. If you have reservation, we would appreciate your arriving by 2:15 p..m. or call the winery. If we do not hear from you we will release your table.

2014 March Passport Program winners announced!

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2014 March Passport Program contest. 

Each winner will receive a $25 Lehigh Valley Wine Trail gift certificate which will be sent to them in the mail in the next 2-3 weeks. 

Congrats to all who won and thanks to everyone who participated in this year's event!

Jennifer Saccketti	Hazle Township
Laura Walters	Lancaster
Meghan Geiger	Walnutport
Dianne M. Trevis	Coopersburg
Ceil Connelly-Weida	Bethlehem
Angela Bashaw	Catasauqua
Kirk Schlamp	Bethlehem
Randy Nystrand	Bangor
Midge Kirchner	Allentown
Robyn Klem	Bethlehem
Laura Wisser	Center Valley
Lisa Rodriguez	Bath
Angela Pell	Boyertown
Lauren Hale	Bethlehem
Bob Shiffert	Whitehall
Bill Hanna	Hershey
Beth Loftus	Howell
Jennifer Springer	Allentown
Joe Carmina	Flanders
Jack Fliter	Bethlehem
Dave Smalley	E. Stroudsburg
Rosalie Viscomi	Bethlehem
Ann Marie Tietz	Macungie
Shawn White	Macungie
Mark Fritzinger	Fogelsville
Valerie Holzhauer	Harleysville
Cindy Watras	Boyertown
Tammy Solt	Lehighton
Raymond Hause	Horsham
Alicia Pell	Boyertown

Road construction near Clover Hill means slight detour to fine wine

Thank you to all our long time supporters of Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery. We are honored to have recently been awarded 2014 People’s Choice in Berks County, 2014 Who’s Who in the Lehigh Valley, and 2014 Pennsylvania Wine Competition:

Gold - Niagara
Silver - Vidal Blanc
Bronze - 2012 Generations Three and Catawba

We are honored and thrilled to see Clover Hill continue to grow as a family business and have our wines enjoyed by so many. Cheers to 28+ years of Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery.

Spring is in the air and we can’t wait to celebrate its arrival. We look forward to seeing you at one of our 4 Clover Hill locations this April.

Owner’s Selection
Save 10% on your purchase of DeChaunac!

An earthy style, semi-sweet red wine with flavors of mulberries and berries and a warm, soothing finish. Serve DeChaunac slightly chilled and pair with chili or pizza. Now only $10.34. Receive an additional 10% discount when included in a case purchase.

Easter
Spring has sprung and Easter and Passover are here. This is a vibrant time of year and we would love for you to celebrate this spring with Clover Hill wines.

If you are preparing an Easter ham, try our Holiday Ham Glaze recipe:
Use 1 cup of Clover Hill Holiday wine and combine with 1 cup brown sugar.
Baste your ham frequently with this mixture for a simple and delicious glaze.

Celebrating Mothers
May 10 and 11 from noon - 5 pm
We will celebrate all mothers the best way we know how… with a glass of bubbly in hand! Visit the winery in Breinigsville toast all mothers. We will have two new sparkling wines to sample and special wine drinks to enjoy by the glass. Plan on a Clover Hill visit and celebrate mom.

Detour Ahead
A portion of Schantz Road is closed making it a bit more challenging to find your way to the Winery in Breinigsville; however, we will remain open during the construction. If you are planning on visiting the winery in Breinigsville, please use one of the attached detours. The detour will only take you a few extra minutes and we promise the wine will be worth the drive!

Food and wine pairing recommendations for your Easter dinner

Easter is a special occasion that brings families together for a day of egg hunting in the backyard, visits on the lap of an costumed bunny, and baskets filled with candy and treats. But the highlight of the day is the celebratory meal.

The nine family-owned and operated wineries of the LehighValley Wine Trail understand how important that meal is and offer the following food and wine pairing suggestions for this year’s dinner.

Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth - Pair Amore Pink Passion with ham, pork and sauerkraut. After dinner, relax with a glass of Rapport or Vidal Blanc dessert wines.

Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville - Their Vin di Pasqualina is a favorite all-around wine for traditional Easter dinners. Both sweet and dry wine fans will enjoy the glass-filling aroma of this semi-dry rose. Vin is a blend of three grapes, but the bouquet and character come from Niagara, an aromatic white grape that can stand a little chill and still deliver a ton of flavor. It does very well as an aperitif or with ham, turkey, or even baked ziti.

Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli - The medium-bodied flavor of their Pinot Noir will compliment a glazed Easter ham. Their Riesling, non-oaked Chardonnay and White Merlot will also compliment the smoky flavor of ham.

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville - Clover Hill’s DeChaunac is a semi-sweet red wine with fruity and earthy characteristics that pairs nicely with kielbasa or Easter ham. DeChaunac is 10 percent off for the month of April at all Clover Hill locations. And try Clover Hill’s Holiday Ham Glaze on your Easter Ham.

Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor - For traditional Easter Dinners serving ham or pork, their Kiss and Catawba are perfect pairings. Don't be afraid to think outside the box this year and consider Franklin Hill's Hard Cider. It's light and bubbly, and a fun option to offer guests.  

Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas – Winery Owners Galen and Sarah recommend what they are serving at their own Easter celebration: their semi-dry Riesling with honey mustard glazed ham, their Stone Cellar Chambourcin with braised lamb shanks, and their Stone Cellar Vidal Blanc Ice Wine with cheesecake.

Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown - Their 2013 Vidal Blanc (a double gold winner in this year’s Finger Lakes International Wine Competition) is the perfect companion for traditional Easter fare. To make more of a splash, their Brut Rose sparkling wine (a silver medal winner) would be a festive choice.

Tolino Vineyards, Bangor - Enjoy the light, crisp pear and apple notes of their 2010 Chardonnay paired with Easter ham. Savor the full-bodied cherry and oak notes of their 2010 Cabernet Franc with a dark chocolate cherry cake.

Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville – Celebrate the return of spring with Vynecrest's Estate-Bottled Sparkling Vidal wine. Made from 100 percent Vidal Blanc, this sparkling wine finishes slightly sweet which is perfect with ham with pineapple, turkey with cranberry, or lamb with mint jelly ($14.99). The chocolate in the Easter basket goes nicely with Cherry DiVyne, resulting in a heavenly sensation ($13.99).