Lehigh Valley wineries highlight Chambourcin grape wines
The five locally owned and operated wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will introduce wine lovers to the Chambourcin wine grape during Chambourcin Weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Event hours are Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Each winery will feature its own activities, specials and promotions.
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.
For more information on the event, visit https://lehighvalleywinetrail.com/events/chambourcin-weekend.
Details on the five participating wineries are as follows:
Black River Farm
Bethlehem
Samples of Chambourcin 2018 American oak or French oak. Discounts on all Chambourcin bottles. Feast catering onsite all weekend.
Saturday is Stef & Mike with Erin Kelly performing from 2-4 p.m., and Sunday at 10 a.m. is Goat yoga (advance tickets required), and Ed McKendry performing from 2-4 p.m.
Reservations recommended and can be made by calling or visiting the winery’s website.
Blue Mountain Vineyards
New Tripoli
Food and wine pairing of a brownie infused with Victoria’s Passion Chambourcin wine and a glass of Victoria’s Passion ($10).
Royal Picks performing on Saturday 5-8 p.m., and Six to Midnight performing on Sunday 2-5 p.m.
Franklin Hill Vineyards
Bangor
Fall-inspired sangrias available by the glass, pitcher or growler to go. The small bites menu includes loaded nachos, pork sliders, chili bowls with cornbread, chips and salsa, and a gourmet charcuterie board.
Exclusively for Chambourcin Weekend the menu will also include spiked pumpkin pudding featuring their signature pumpkin spiced wine, Potion X.
Cocktail of the month is Witch’s Brew, featuring White Witch, Social Still’s spiced rum, will be available by the glass, as will mulled Sir Walter’s Red. Live music on Saturday from 1-4 p.m.
Tolino Vineyards
Bangor
Chambourcin brownie bites made with Chambourcin by Triple M Treats LLC will be featured as part of a wine flight ($10). Choose four wines and receive the brownie bite complimentary.
Saturday has live music featuring George Baier from 1-4 p.m. and Grateful Hot Dogs Food truck will be onsite all day. Sunday features live music by Nick Desouza from 1-4 p.m.
Vynecrest
Breinigsville
Juan’s Annapurna Artisan Bread & Pizza food truck will be available during the event.
Live music will take place from 1-4 p.m. both days with reservations suggested for seating in the outside tent.
Saturday, Kate and Those Guys will perform.
Sunday will be RED.
Featured wine slushies are Spiced Winter Red, and Pumpkin Spice. Also sangria by the carafe: Prickly Pear Pomegranate, and Peach Mango. Wine of the Month is Chambourcin, which is 10% off.
The featured weekend pairing is “A Friendly Bread” pecan cranberry sourdough toasts with Dietz & Watson Brie accompanied by Chambourcin.