The wine enthusiast knows that March means being out and about touring the eight wineries along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail for food and wine pairings, wine education, and a month of fun.

The March Passport Program along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail involves purchasing a passport for $35 and then planning a strategy to visit each of the wineries during the first four weekend in March.

As you visit our eight wineries you will be offered delicious wine and food pairings to sample. Your passport will be stamped during each visit and then entered into a drawing for additional prizes once it is completed with stamps from all eight wineries. Each passport holder will also receive a Lehigh Valley Wine Trail gift.  
 
It is recommended that you plan on visiting no more than three wineries a day so you can get the most enjoyment out of your experience without being rushed. Plan to stop at a local restaurant along the way from winery to winery as there are many great options. And always be sure to have a Designated Driver when you explore our Wine Trail.

Since our wineries are all family-owned and operated, we each have our own set of house rules. So please check with individual wineries if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you on the trail! 

Read the list of raffle winners here; http://www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com/just_pressed_detail.php?id=247

This free event takes place mid-spring as bud break occurs on the vines. It celebrates the importance that terroir (soil) plays in the development of the grapes, their flavor and the resulting taste of the wine, and stresses the importance of the A.V.A. designation (American Viticultural Area) in further legitimizing the Lehigh Valley for wine making.

An A.V.A. designation was awarded in April 2008 to the wineries in this region after a five-year application process. In order to receive the designation a least 75% of the grapes used to make the local wines must be grown within the region. Wineries in the region are permitted to list “Lehigh Valley” as the growing region on their labels.

Event hours are Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 19 from noon – 5 p.m.

(Reminder - while the event is free to attend, some wineries charge a fee for wine tastings and/or tours.)

Hit the road and head to Penn’s Peak in nearby Jim Thorpe for this festival which includes wine samplings from our wineries in your own commemorative glass. Relax with a glass of wine on the panoramic outdoor deck with a view of Beltzville Lake and the Pocono Mountains. Or stay inside in air conditioned comfort while listening to live musical entertainment.

Browse through the displays from local artisans and crafters selling handmade décor, accessories, and food items. Or purchase food to pair with your wine from the Penn’s Peak kitchens.

Live musical entertainment will be provided by the Billy Bauer Duo on Saturday and Jake Kaligis Dynamic Duo on Sunday.

For driving directions to Penn's Peak, click here.

Tickets are required for this event and are $15 in advance or $20 at the door the weekend of the event. The event hours are noon - 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  

Advance tickets are now on sale via Eventbrite here: http://wineonthemountain2013.eventbrite.com/. They will also be on sale at each of our eight wineries starting June 14. 

*Wine on the Mountain is an adults-only event. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Designated Driver tickets will be sold for $8 each at the door only the weekend of the event and not in advance. (Tickets are good for ONE day of the event, not both days.)

This year's arts and crafts vendors include:

• Watermark Glass - custom etched and carved glassware
• Randi's Gourmet - natural salad dressings/barbeque sauces, spice blends
• Princess and the Peony - wine bottle hurricane lanterns
• Country Glo Candles - soy candles
• Top Shelf - wine-themed gifts and shirts
• J D Gourmet - vinegar and oil blends/gourmet pasta
• Larona Jewelry - hand-crafted jewelry, glass, ceramic and gemstones

When fall rolls around, it’s time to celebrate the kick-off of harvest season!

At this event, the wineries proudly promote the state’s “Pennsylvania Preferred” program by partnering with manufacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality.

Wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other special activities are featured.

Taking place after the harvest is over, this event celebrates the “official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley,” the Chambourcin.

This versatile wine is available in Nouveau, Rose, Semi-Sweet, Sweet, Dry Barrel Aged, Sparkling, and Port.

This is the earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. Nouveau wines are light, fruity and semi-dry to dry red wines.

It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner.

Tip: March passports also go on sale this weekend. Get them before they sell out!