LEHIGH VALLEY, PA – November 7, 2014 – The nine wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will debut their first wines from the 2014 vintage next weekend, November 15 and 16, during Nouveau Weekend, the last Wine Trail event of the year.
Wineries will also feature food and wine pairings for visitors to sample. Nouveau wines are bottled very young, without barrel aging, and are light, fruity and semi-dry to dry red wines.
Nouveau Weekend is a great opportunity to purchase wine to give as holiday gifts or to complement holiday meals. Event hours at all of the wineries are Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. Nouveau Weekend is a free event, however some wineries charge for wine tastings.
Passports for the 2015 Vino in the Valley Program (formerly known as the March Passport Program) go on sale that weekend at the member wineries as well as online. Passports are $35 each. A limited supply of passports is printed, so event-goers are encouraged to purchase them early. More information on this event can be found online: http://lehighvalleywinetrail.com/vino-in-the-valley-passport-program/
The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a non-profit 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. All of the member wineries have won numerous awards at state, national and international levels. For more information on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, visit www.LehighValleyWineTrail.com.
NOUVEAU WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
Amore – will pair meatballs in marinara sauce with a new release of Red Rapture.
Big Creek – will release its traditional Nouveau Marquette and slice some of their favorite Nouveau-worthy cheeses.
Blue Mountain – will feature a traditional French dish called Pot au Feu, or “pot on the fire,” a hearty stew-like French peasant dish of beef and vegetables paired with their 2014 Nouveau wine.
Clover Hill – Be the first to taste their newest, limited edition, release – Strawberry Niagara. This wine is a blend of fresh, grapey flavors and bright strawberries.
Franklin Hill – will release their 2014 Seyval Blanc, which is crisp and citrusy with hints of honey. They’ll offer complimentary tastings in their wine cellar and baked goods from Buttercup Bakery.
Galen Glen – will pair an exotic Moroccan Turkey Soup with an aromatic, award-winning wine. We will have the recipe available for everyone looking to use those Thanksgiving leftovers in a fun and unique way.
Pinnacle Ridge – will feature an Eggplant Bruschetta “Caviar” paired alongside their limited-release “NuVo.”
Tolino – will offer a complimentary food and wine pairing of their Chardonnay with smoked salmon chowder. The winery will also offer warm, spicy mulled wine for purchase by the glass, as well as live music from 1-4 pm both days.
Vynecrest – Vynecrest Winery will feature the release of its 2014 Nouveau Beaujolais, the first wine from the 2014 harvest, made from the traditional Gamay Beaujolais grape, 100% Lehigh Valley grown and produced. The winery will pair it with Festive Dip from Sugar ‘n Spice featured on a toasted baguette along with sharp cheddar cheese from September Farms. The Festive Dip Mix is a gourmet dip with pieces of vegetables.
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