LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – October 4, 2023 – The five locally-owned and operated wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will feature wines made from the Chambourcin wine grape during Chambourcin Weekend on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15.

Event hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. Each winery will offer one complimentary tasting of its Chambourcin wine, and will feature its own activities, specials, and promotions (see below for details). The event is free to attend, but wineries charge a fee for a standard wine tasting experience (multiple tastings).

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.

WINERY DETAILS:

Black River Farms, Bethlehem – Enjoy a complimentary sample of Chambourcin 2016. Relax to live music from 2-4 pm on Saturday by Steve Brosky, and on Sunday by Island Time. Food will be available for purchase from Momma’s Belly Buster food truck.

Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli – Enjoy a complimentary sample of Victoria’s Passion (semi-sweet Chambourcin) paired with a chocolate peanut butter truffle. On Saturday is the Employee Chili Cook-off with free chili tastings (while supplies last). Taste and judge 6 to 8 different chilis. On Sunday, Scott Marshall & The Highway Souls will be performing from 2-5 pm. Advance reservations for live music are recommended. Tickets are $5 per person.

Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor – Try the new fall food menu with paninis featuring a secret sauce from Social Still. Delicious fall-inspired sangrias will be available. While supplies last, save 20% off Rooted, a dry red wine made from 100% of the winery’s Chambourcin grapes.

Tolino Vineyards, Bangor – On Saturday, listen to live music by Zac Lawless from 1-4pm. Clam Jam Boil and BBQ food truck will be onsite. On Sunday will be live music by Andrew Moses from 1-4 pm. The winery is offering 10% off all bottles of Chambourcin. Fall Apple Sangria will also be available for purchase by the glass.

Vynecrest, Breinigsville – Taste a free sample of their Chambourcin & Vynecrest Red wines. Both wines will be on sale at a 10% discount. Enjoy free live music from 1-4 pm on Saturday featuring Stacy Gabel, and on Sunday featuring Seth Witcher. Buenos Aires Wood Burning Pizza will be onsite both days. Also, Halloween Flights will be available for $18. The Spooky Cellar Experience will be in full swing with tickets available at the door or on Eventbrite in advance. Note: limited availability of 18 people per session for 45 minutes

 

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

 

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