LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – October 4, 2021 – The five locally-owned and operated wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will introduce wine lovers to the Chambourcin wine grape during Chambourcin Weekend on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10. Event hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. Each winery will feature its own activities, specials, and promotions (see below for details).

The Chambourcin is the only wine grape that is grown by all LVWT wineries. In the greater Lehigh Valley, there are more than 40 acres of Chambourcin which ferment into approximately 150,000 bottles of wine. Chambourcin is very versatile in the wine cellar and the wineries craft it into several styles of wine. https://lehighvalleywinetrail.com/events/chambourcin-weekend/

WINERY DETAILS:

Black River Farms, Bethlehem – Samples of Chambourcin 2018 American oak or French oak. Discounts on all Chambourcin bottles. Feast catering onsite all weekend.

Saturday is Stef & Mike with Erin Kelly performing from 2 – 4 pm, and Sunday at 10 am is Goat yoga (advance tickets required), and Ed McKendry performing from 2-4 pm.

Reservations recommended and can be made by calling or visiting the winery’s web site.

Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli – Food and wine pairing of a brownie infused with Victoria’s Passion Chambourcin wine and a glass of Victoria’s Passion ($10). Royal Picks performing on Saturday 5-8 pm, and Six to Midnight performing on Sunday 2-5 pm.

Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor – fall-inspired sangrias available by the glass, pitcher or growler to go. The small bites menu includes loaded nachos, pork sliders, chili bowls with corn bread, chips and salsa, and a gourmet charcuterie board. Exclusively for Chambourcin Weekend the menu will also include spiked pumpkin pudding featuring their signature pumpkin spiced wine, Potion X. Cocktail of the month is Witch’s Brew, featuring White Witch, Social Still’s spiced rum, will be available by the glass, as will mulled Sir Walter’s Red. Live music on Saturday from 1-4 pm.

Tolino Vineyards, Bangor – Chambourcin brownie bites made with Chambourcin by Triple M Treats LLC will be featured as part of a wine flight ($10). Choose four wines and receive the brownie bite complimentary. Saturday has live music featuring George Baier from 1-4 pm and Grateful Hot Dogs Food truck will be onsite all day. Sunday features live music by Nick Desouza from 1-4 pm.

Vynecrest, Breinigsville – Juan’s Annapurna Artisan Bread & Pizza food truck

Live music from 1-4 pm both days with reservations suggested for seating in the outside tent.

Saturday – Kate and Those Guys Sunday – RED

Featured wine slushies are Spiced Winter Red, and Pumpkin Spice. Also sangria by the carafe:  Prickly Pear Pomegranate, and Peach Mango. Wine of the Month is Chambourcin, which is 10% off. The featured weekend pairing is “A Friendly Bread” pecan cranberry sourdough toasts with Dietz & Watson brie accompanied by Chambourcin.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Tracey Werner, Marketing Consultant
tracey@blabbermouthcommunications.com

 

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