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Social Still distillery joins event for first time.
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – February 16, 2032 – A move from March to April and a new distillery partner is what passport holders have to look forward to this year for the annual Wine & Shine Lehigh Valley program by the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.
The 2023 passport program features the five member wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail partnered with two local distilleries – Wardog Spirits and Social Still. Passports entitle the holder to one food and beverage pairing (wine or spirits) at each of the seven participating venues over the three weekends of the event, as well as a complimentary tasting of three beverage samples at each location. They also receive a special gift – a logoed picnic blanket that rolls up into its own carrying handle.
Event dates are April 15 & 16; 22 & 23; and 29 & 30. Event hours are Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm, and Sundays from noon – 5 pm.
Passports are $39 and are sold online thru EventBrite until Friday, April 7 at noon. They are also available for sale at all seven participating venues (cash only) while supplies last. Approximately 400 of the original 1,000 passports remain for sale. www.wineandshinelv.com
Participating venues include:
- Black River Farms, Bethlehem (same location as WarDog Spirits)
- Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli
- Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor
- Social Still, Bethlehem
- Tolino Vineyards, Bangor
- Vynecrest, Breinigsville
- WarDog Spirits, Bethlehem (same location as Black River Farms winery)
The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a 501c6 nonprofit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premiere wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region. www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com
2023 FOOD AND BEVERAGE PAIRINGS
Black River Farms
Chicken Massaman Curry by feast catering will be paired with Tilly, a dry white blend wine.
The Bethlehem winery will have live music from 2-4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Blue Mountain Vineyards
The winery’s Merlot will be paired with a chicken parmigiana slider.
Franklin Hill Vineyards
A torte made with Sir Walter’s jelly and peanut butter will be paired with Sir Walter’s red wine. The Bangor winery will also have live music every Saturday from 1-4 pm.
Social Still
April 15 & 16 – Chilled Spring Pea Soup paired with Social Still’s Signature Cocktail Jaded (botanical gin, lemon, White Jade wine, elderflower, and club soda)
April 22 & 23 – Shaved Prime Rib Crostini with herbed local goat cheese and Franklin Hill Trio demi-glace paired with Social Still’s canned cocktail Jalapeno Vodka-Rita (vodka, pineapple, jalapeno, lime).
April 29 & 30 – White Which Eggnog Flan paired with Social Still’s Signature Cocktail Coquito (White Witch Rum, coconut milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla beans and spices).
Tolino Vineyards
The Bangor winery will be working with The Marquee Kitchen to offer the following pairings:
April 15 & 16 – Tuscan white bean and fennel sausage chili paired with Papa’s Red (dry) or Next Generation (sweet)
April 22 & 23 – Red beet hummus with olives, veggies and pita crisps paired with Pinot Grigio (dry) or Vidal Blanc (sweet)
April 29 & 30 – Pesto couscous salad with green beans, potato, roasted peppers, and almond crumble paired with Chardonnay (dry) or Gracie (semi-sweet)
Vynecrest
Mr. Bill’s Poultry homemade White Chicken Chili served with Vynecrest Traminette accompanied with Blue Chips and Peach Salsa.
For a sweet ending enjoy Vynecrest Blueberry Wine paired with lemon sorbet.
Live music will be featured from 1-4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
WarDog Spirits
Key Lime Mousse made by Art Cafe will be paired with a tasting of Gin 91.
Information provided to TVL by:
Tracey Werner, Marketing Consultant
tracey@blabbermouthcommunications.com
