March Madness Wine Tour Saturday, March 21, 2009
Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 8:15 AM Breakfast at Krista’s located in the hotel and carpool assignments 8:45 AM
Pinnacle Ridge Winery 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Brad’s Mac ‘n Cheese with Kielbasa. This is no ordinary macaroni and cheese! Brad uses a blend of four cheeses. He makes his white sauce from scratch. Brad’s “Mac and Cheese” is the quintessential comfort food at the Knapp home! We are pairing Brad’s “Mac n’ Cheese” and Kielbasa with our 2007 Merlot. (Our 2007 Merlot won awards at the 2009 Pennsylvania Wine Society and the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show Competitions!)
Clover Hill Winery 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Riesling paired with shrimp and tasso (spicy Cajun pork) gravy served on a homemade buttermilk biscuit Sangoivese paired with warm, fresh mozzarella and tomato fresco served on a sliced baguette
Vynecrest Winery 11:50 AM - 12:35 PM Rich and Delicious Banana Roulade paired with Late Harvest Vignoles
Wawa Break 12:40 PM - 12:50 PM Your choice: Fill up and grab a sandwich or continue to the next winery
Blue Mountain Winery 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM Enjoy Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Herbs paired with our 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert, we will be pairing Hot Fudge Cake with our Victoria’s Passion. Kurt Stroehecker will be providing entertainment in the winery from 1-4.
Franklin Hill Winery 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Comfort food weekend” Homemade Chicken Pot PIe with a light biscuit crust complemented with our gold medal Vidal Blanc
Amore Winery 4:24 PM - 4:55 PM Italian Wedding soup – Cayuga wine
Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 5:00 PM
Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center 300 Gateway Drive Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: (888) 222-8512 http://www.lehighvalleyhotel.com
From Philadelphia: Take I-476 North to Exit 56 (Lehigh Valley Exit). Follow Route 22 East for nine miles to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. Follow Route 512 to the second traffic light and turn right onto Gateway Drive. The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center is immediately on the left.
From New York City / Northern New Jersey Take Route 80 West to Route 33 South, to Route 22 West, to Route 512/Center Street Exit. Turn right to go north onto Route 512. At first traffic light turn right onto Gateway Drive. The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center is immediately on the left.
From New York City / Central New Jersey Take Route 95 South to Route 78 West, (Enter PA) to Route 33 North. Take Route 33 North to Route 22 West. Proceed West on Route 22, nine miles, to Route 512/Center Street Exit. At first traffic light turn right onto Gateway Drive. The Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center is immediately on the left.
Pinnacle Ridge Winery 407 Old Rt. 22 Kutztown, PA 19530 610-756-4481 pinridge@aol.com www.Pinridge.com
Pinnacle Ridge is a small family owned vineyard and winery operating in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The winery is located in a charming, renovated Pennsylvania Bank Barn complete with Hex signs. Our offerings emphasize sparkling wines and dry table wines. We are one of the most awarded wineries in the state.
Best Western to Pinnacle Ridge 1: Start out going WEST on GATEWAY DR toward BATH PIKE/PA-512. 0.1 mi 2: Turn LEFT onto BATH PIKE/PA-512/CENTER ST. Continue to follow BATH PIKE/PA-512 S. 0.1 mi 3: Merge onto US-22 W. 23.0 mi 4: Take the PA-737 N exit, EXIT 40, toward KRUMSVILLE/KEMPTON. 0.2 mi 5: Turn RIGHT onto KRUMSVILLE RD/PA-737. 0.1 mi 6: Turn RIGHT onto OLD ROUTE 22. 0.9 mi 7: End at 407 Old 22 Kutztown, PA 19530-9027
Clover Hill Vineyard & Winery 9850 Newtown Rd. Breinigsville, PA 18031 1.888.CLOVERHILL 610 395-2468 www.cloverhillwinery.com
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery is proud to celebrate more than 20 years of a family owned and operated premium winery in the Lehigh Valley. John Jr. and Pat Skrip established Clover Hill in 1985 and have since been joined by two of their children in the business, John III and Kari Skrip. Over the years Clover Hill has grown into one of Pennsylvania’s largest and finest producer of wines. Winemaker John III has received international recognition for his wines and he prides himself on producing premium Pennsylvania products.
Most recently, Clover Hill has continued a commitment to celebrating fine wines by opening a new tasting room at the Breinigsville property. Please be our guest, we are certain you will be impressed with the quality of the wines, the beautiful tasting room to visit and our knowledgeable staff. Visit www.cloverhillwinery.com for more information and a updated list of events at the winery.
Pinnacle Ridge to Clover Hill 1: Start out going WEST on OLD ROUTE 22 toward JAY LN. 0.9 mi 2: Turn LEFT onto KRUMSVILLE RD/PA-737. 0.2 mi 3: Merge onto I-78 E/US-22 E via the ramp on the LEFT. 4.6 mi 4: Take the PA-863 exit, EXIT 45, toward LYNNPORT/NEW SMITHVILLE. 0.2 mi 5: Turn RIGHT onto GOLDEN KEY RD/PA-863. Continue to follow PA-863. 0.4 mi 6: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto INDEPENDENT RD/PA-863. 3.0 mi 7: Turn LEFT onto SCHANTZ RD. 0.7 mi 8: Turn RIGHT onto NEWTOWN RD. 0.3 mi 9: End at 9850 Newtown Rd Breinigsville, PA 18031-1808
Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery 172 Arrowhead Lane Breinigsville, PA 18031 610 398-7525 800 361-0725 sam@vynecrest.com www.vynecrest.com
Established in 1989, the Landis Family takes pride in the creation of premium table wines. The source for our estate-bottled wines are from the hand-picked grapes from our vineyard (1974). The tasting room, housed in a 19th century restored barn, provides a spectacular view of the vineyard and a warm friendly atmosphere for wine enthusiasts and first-time tasters alike.
Clover Hill to Vynecrest 1: Start out going NORTHWEST on NEWTOWN RD toward SCHANTZ RD. 0.3 mi 2: Turn RIGHT onto SCHANTZ RD. 1.3 mi 3: Turn LEFT onto ARROWHEAD LN. 0.3 mi 4: End at 172 Arrowhead Ln Breinigsville, PA 18031-1462
Wawa Fuel up and grab a sandwich or continue to you next winery. 7572 Schantz Road Allentown, PA 18106 (610) 391-9535 Wawa offers a large fresh food selection, including Wawa brands like Built-to-Order速 Hoagies which come in four sizes: the Junior, Shorti, Classic, and Two-Footer. We are also proud to offer our award-winning Freshly Brewed Coffee (over 195 million cups sold each year), the Sizzli速 hot breakfast sandwich, quality dairy products and Wawa brand juices and teas. All Wawa stores feature a wide selection of ready-to-go salads, and fresh fruits.
Vynecrest to Wawa 1: Start out going EAST on ARROWHEAD LN toward SCENIC VIEW DR. 0.3 mi 2: Turn LEFT onto SCHANTZ RD. 1.7 mi 3: End at 7572 Schantz Rd Allentown, PA 18106-9032
Wawa to Blue Mountain 1: Start out going SOUTHWEST on SCHANTZ RD toward KRESSLER LN. 0.2 mi 2: Turn RIGHT onto PA-100 N. 9.1 mi 3: Turn LEFT onto PA-309. 2.6 mi 4: Turn LEFT onto PA-143/DECATUR ST. 0.6 mi 5: Turn LEFT onto MADISON ST. 0.7 mi 6: MADISON ST becomes SCHOCHARY RD. 0.3 mi 7: Turn RIGHT onto GRAPE VINE DR (Portions unpaved). 0.0 mi 8: End at 7627 Grape Vine Dr New Tripoli, PA 18066-3726
Blue Mountain Vineyards 7627 Grape Vine Dr. New Tripoli, PA 18066 610-298-3068 info@bluemountainwine.com www.bluemountainwine.com
Blue Mountain’s winery is a bit unusual since the tasting room is quite large & very California style with lots of open beams and windows. A state of the art tankroom is directly below the tasting room. An observation area looks down into impressive oak barrels. An all season deck, which is completely glassed in provides panoramic views of the Blue Mountains, the vineyards and ponds. Adjacent to the indoor deck, our huge outdoor deck provides a wonderful venue for Fall and Summer events! In 1998 the Greffs purchased a second farm one of the oldest in northern Lehigh county. The new location is called Leaser Vineyard. Plans are proceeding for a bed and breakfast and tasting room at this site. A bit of history ties the New Tripoli and Leaser properties together. The Greffs have a copy of a deed between William Penn and the Reitz family naming a certain parcel of land from New Tripoli to Kempton and it was called Vineyard Manor! Interesting how history makes a full circle. Please visit our website often for a listing of our many annual events, such as, Grape Stomp & Picking Party, Hallowine, Nouveau and Holiday Wine tastings, Candlelight Barrel Tastings and don’t forget our Sunday Wine Tastings, featuring local acoustic entertainment on both of our decks!
Vynecrest to Blue Mountain 1: Start out going EAST on ARROWHEAD LN toward SCENIC VIEW DR. 0.3 mi 2: Turn LEFT onto SCHANTZ RD. 1.5 mi 3: Turn LEFT onto PA-100 N. 9.1 mi 4: Turn LEFT onto PA-309. 2.6 mi 5: Turn LEFT onto PA-143/DECATUR ST. 0.6 mi 6: Turn LEFT onto MADISON ST. 0.7 mi 7: MADISON ST becomes SCHOCHARY RD. 0.3 mi 8: Turn RIGHT onto GRAPE VINE DR (Portions unpaved). 0.0 mi 9: End at 7627 Grape Vine Dr New Tripoli, PA 18066-3726
Franklin Hill Vineyards 7833 Franklin Hill Rd. Bangor, PA 18013 610-588-8708 888-887-2839 info@franklinhillvineyards.com The oldest of the Lehigh Valley wineries, Franklin Hill Vineyards is a small, secluded winery atop a mountain in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains offering panoramic views of the 2 States along the Delaware River Valley. Wine tasting is a fun, informal, and informative experience provided by either the owner, the co-winemaker, or both. This family owned winery, established in 1982, was a natural outgrowth of the owner’s viticultural pursuits and completed the cycle from new vines to finished wines. The serenity of the winery’s location offers a welcome retreat from our hectic lifestyles.
Blue Mountain and Franklin Hill 1: Start out going EAST on GRAPE VINE DR toward SCHOCHARY RD (Portions unpaved). 0.0 mi
2: Turn LEFT onto SCHOCHARY RD. 0.3 mi
3: SCHOCHARY RD becomes MADISON ST. 0.7 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto DECATUR ST/PA-143. 0.6 mi
5: Turn RIGHT onto PA-309 S. 13.4 mi
6: Merge onto US-22 E toward ALLENTOWN. 15.9 mi 7: Merge onto PA-33 N toward STROUDSBURG. 5.8 mi 8: Take the PA-191 exit toward STOCKERTOWN/BANGOR. 0.2 mi 9: Turn RIGHT onto PA-191 N/INDUSTRIAL BLVD. 0.1 mi 11: Turn SLIGHT LEFT to stay on MAIN ST. 0.6 mi 13: Turn LEFT onto UHLER RD. 2.4 mi
10: Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST. 0.3 mi
12: MAIN ST becomes SULLIVAN TRL. 0.6 mi
14: UHLER RD becomes FRONT ST. 0.8 mi
15: Turn LEFT onto FRANKLIN HILL RD. 1.6 mi 16: End at 7833 Franklin Hill Rd Bangor, PA 18013-4039
Amorè Vineyards & Winery 7054 Beth-Bath Pike Bath, Pennsylvania 18014 610 837-1334 FAX 610 837-7887 www.amore-4u.com gregg.amore@desales.edu Amoré Winery began in the spring of 2000 with our vineyard. While our vines were maturing, we undertook the major renovation of the barn next to the vineyard. Our winery opened in the spring of 2003. We now offer a wide range of varieties that are certain to match your desire and taste. Check our wine list page for a description of the wine selections we now have.
Franklin Hill to Amore 1: Start out going SOUTHEAST on FRANKLIN HILL RD toward OLD FRANKLIN HILL RD. 0.7 mi 2: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT to stay on FRANKLIN HILL RD. 1.0 mi 3: Turn RIGHT onto FRONT ST. 0.8 mi 4: FRONT ST becomes UHLER RD. 2.4 mi 5: Turn RIGHT onto SULLIVAN TRL. 0.6 mi 6: SULLIVAN TRL becomes MAIN ST. 0.6 mi 7: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT to stay on MAIN ST. 0.3 mi 8: Turn LEFT onto PA-191 S/INDUSTRIAL BLVD. 0.3 mi 9: Merge onto PA-33 S via the ramp on the LEFT. 5.1 mi 10: Merge onto US-22 W toward BETHLEHEM/ALLENTOWN. 5.3 mi 11: Take the PA-512 exit toward CENTER ST. 0.2 mi 12: Take the PA-512 N ramp toward WIND GAP. 0.0 mi 13: Turn RIGHT onto BATH PIKE/PA-512 N. 1.7 mi 14: End at 7054 Beth Bath Pike Bath, PA 18014-8957