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Lehigh Valley, Pa. - As part of its commitment to giving back to the local community, the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will be donating portions of proceeds from this year’s Anniversary Weekend, July 9 – 12, to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

In addition to partnering with United Way, each of the nine wineries on the trail will host unique events for visitors, including:

Blue Mountain: Rob & Marty will be providing acoustic entertainment on Saturday, July 11, from 1 - 5 p.m. Winery Tours with the Winemaker, which will include a presentation on the health benefits of wine, will be offered at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. We will be featuring our Sangria with Sangria Soaked Fruit Kabobs all weekend, and Sangrias will be available for purchase by the glass or pitcher. On Sunday, July 12, join us for our Sangria Sunday music with the Wow Brothers from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Admission $5). Winery Tour with the Winemaker at 3:15 p.m.
Clover Hill: Craig Thatcher will be playing on the patio Saturday, July 11, from 1 - 5 p.m.
Franklin Hill: Saturday July 11th 12 - 4 Robert Michael's acoustic guitar and vocal; Sunday...Arianne Rox acoustic guitar and vocals. Both days of Anniversary weekend, we will be offering winery tours. Come visit us and enjoy a glass of wine on our outside deck with amazing views of the Delaware River Valley. We'll be serving a few of our local favorites from Roseto, fresh Tomato Pie and Vegetable Foccacia.
Galen Glen: Galen Glen will be offering horse drawn carriage tours of the vineyard and wine snow cones for sampling or purchase.
Vynecrest: Vynecrest Winery will be featuring the release of "Our Last Syrah" with Goot Essa Woodsmoked Cheddar Cheese. "Our Last Syrah" will be the final vintage of this wine. Live Music Saturday and Sunday in the Vynecrest Vyneskeller from 1 - 4:30 p.m.

As is the case with many of the region’s nonprofit organizations, United Way is facing financial challenges due to the current state of the economy while the need for services by our neighbors increases dramatically. The nine members of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail have committed one-dollar per bottle of the Anniversary Weekend’s featured wines to United Way in an effort support the local community.

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley supports 89 local results-driven programs provided by 55 human services agencies in the region. The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is proud to partner with United Way and invites everyone to join in the 11^th anniversary celebration, sample local wines and help support the community at the same time.

The wines being featured during Anniversary Weekend include:

Amoré: Apricot Blush

Big Creek: Rose vin di Pasqualina

Blue Mountain: Sangria

Clover Hill: Cayuga White - a semi-sweet white wine perfect for summer sipping!

Cherry Valley: Vignoles

Franklin Hill: Kiss – a medium dry blush & The Rose – a medium sweet blush

Galen Glen: Cellar White - a gold medal winner - semi-dry white wine.

Pinnacle Ridge: Naked Chardonnay

Vynecrest: Our Last Syrah

2. Wine on the Mountain-Penn's Peak
Saturday, July 25, noon-6pm & Sunday, July 26, noon-5pm

Once again it's time for Wine on the Mountain at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe. This exquisite event is held indoors on Saturday July 25 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm and Sunday July 26 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm - tickets are only $10 (in advance, $12 at the door). Taste the wines of the Lehigh Valley in a beautiful setting overlooking Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains. There will be a buffet featuring gourmet cheeses, breads, fruits and olives for purchase to enjoy with your wine. If you'd like more than snacks, Roadies Restaurant (located at Penn's Peak) is open for sandwiches and grilled food. Relax with a glass or bottle of your favorite wine and enjoy live acoustic entertainment. There will be artisans and vendors exhibiting fine wine- related accessories and jewelry. And be sure to stop by the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail table for "vintage" trail items! Door prizes and raffles too! We're all looking forward to this wonderful event and hope to see you there!

Tickets are available at all of the nine Wine Trail wineries. Rain or shine—we’re indoors so it doesn’t matter!

Vendors are:

Handcrafted Wine Lights
Reppert's Country Glo Candles
JD Gourmet - balsamic vinegars and oils
Top Shelf Accessories
Glass Jewelry by Erica Biery (www.glassbyerica.com)
Larona Jewelry - silver and precious stones
La Provence - linens
Kaleidoglass - hand blown glass items (www.kaleidoglassstudio.com)

Wine Trail Events


	Kari Skrip (Clover Hill) and Sam Landis (Vynecrest) talking with the Scranton morning radio folks on WKRZ 2 Great Wine Trail Events this July! 1. Anniversary Weekend Lehigh Valley Wine Trail to Give Back During 12th Anniversary Weekend Nine wineries celebrate by donating proceeds to United Way Lehigh Valley, Pa. - As part of its commitment to giving back to the local community, the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will be donating portions of proceeds from this year’s Anniversary Weekend, July 9 – 12, to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. In addition to partnering with United Way, each of the nine wineries on the trail will host unique events for visitors, including: Blue Mountain: Rob & Marty will be providing acoustic entertainment on Saturday, July 11, from 1 - 5 p.m. Winery Tours with the Winemaker, which will include a presentation on the health benefits of wine, will be offered at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. We will be featuring our Sangria with Sangria Soaked Fruit Kabobs all weekend, and Sangrias will be available for purchase by the glass or pitcher. On Sunday, July 12, join us for our Sangria Sunday music with the Wow Brothers from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Admission $5). Winery Tour with the Winemaker at 3:15 p.m. Clover Hill: Craig Thatcher will be playing on the patio Saturday, July 11, from 1 - 5 p.m. Franklin Hill: Saturday July 11th 12 - 4 Robert Michael's acoustic guitar and vocal; Sunday...Arianne Rox acoustic guitar and vocals. Both days of Anniversary weekend, we will be offering winery tours. Come visit us and enjoy a glass of wine on our outside deck with amazing views of the Delaware River Valley. We'll be serving a few of our local favorites from Roseto, fresh Tomato Pie and Vegetable Foccacia. Galen Glen: Galen Glen will be offering horse drawn carriage tours of the vineyard and wine snow cones for sampling or purchase. Vynecrest: Vynecrest Winery will be featuring the release of "Our Last Syrah" with Goot Essa Woodsmoked Cheddar Cheese. "Our Last Syrah" will be the final vintage of this wine. Live Music Saturday and Sunday in the Vynecrest Vyneskeller from 1 - 4:30 p.m. As is the case with many of the region’s nonprofit organizations, United Way is facing financial challenges due to the current state of the economy while the need for services by our neighbors increases dramatically. The nine members of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail have committed one-dollar per bottle of the Anniversary Weekend’s featured wines to United Way in an effort support the local community. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley supports 89 local results-driven programs provided by 55 human services agencies in the region. The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is proud to partner with United Way and invites everyone to join in the 11^th anniversary celebration, sample local wines and help support the community at the same time. The wines being featured during Anniversary Weekend include: Amoré: Apricot Blush Big Creek: Rose vin di Pasqualina Blue Mountain: Sangria Clover Hill: Cayuga White - a semi-sweet white wine perfect for summer sipping! Cherry Valley: Vignoles Franklin Hill: Kiss – a medium dry blush & The Rose – a medium sweet blush Galen Glen: Cellar White - a gold medal winner - semi-dry white wine. Pinnacle Ridge: Naked Chardonnay Vynecrest: Our Last Syrah 2. Wine on the Mountain-Penn's Peak Saturday, July 25, noon-6pm & Sunday, July 26, noon-5pm Once again it's time for Wine on the Mountain at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe. This exquisite event is held indoors on Saturday July 25 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm and Sunday July 26 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm - tickets are only $10 (in advance, $12 at the door). Taste the wines of the Lehigh Valley in a beautiful setting overlooking Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains. There will be a buffet featuring gourmet cheeses, breads, fruits and olives for purchase to enjoy with your wine. If you'd like more than snacks, Roadies Restaurant (located at Penn's Peak) is open for sandwiches and grilled food. Relax with a glass or bottle of your favorite wine and enjoy live acoustic entertainment. There will be artisans and vendors exhibiting fine wine- related accessories and jewelry. And be sure to stop by the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail table for "vintage" trail items! Door prizes and raffles too! We're all looking forward to this wonderful event and hope to see you there! Tickets are available at all of the nine Wine Trail wineries. Rain or shine—we’re indoors so it doesn’t matter! Vendors are: Handcrafted Wine Lights Reppert's Country Glo Candles JD Gourmet - balsamic vinegars and oils Top Shelf Accessories Glass Jewelry by Erica Biery (www.glassbyerica.com) Larona Jewelry - silver and precious stones La Provence - linens Kaleidoglass - hand blown glass items (www.kaleidoglassstudio.com) Wine Trail Events Join the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail for some of their festive events. Please also visit each of the wineries for more information of individual events. We look forward to your visit. Anniversary Weekend – July 9 & 12 - all nine wineries celebrate the Wine Trail’s anniversary with their own unique events. Specials could include a complimentary food and wine pairing, Sangria or a surprise. Wine on the Mountain – July 25 & 26 - Held in conjunction with Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, this event includes wine samplings, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, light fare available for purchase, and live entertainment. Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased at each winery as well as at the door. Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker – September 12 &13–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. Chambourcin Weekend – October 17 & 18 - Taking place after the harvest is over, this event celebrates the “official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley,” the Chambourcin. It is the only wine made by all nine of the member wineries. Nouveau Weekend – November 21 & 22 - This is the earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner.