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Lehigh Valley, PA \u2013 January 20, 2015<\/span> <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Sweethearts looking to do something different to do this Valentine\u2019s Day can take themselves on a trip along the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail for a weekend full of treats and tastings. Here is a list of what each of the trail\u2019s nine member wineries has planned:<\/p>\n

Amore<\/span> – will feature assorted chocolates with their Blackberry Bliss wine.<\/p>\n

Big Creek<\/span> – will pair handmade chocolate truffles from Orchard Hill Sweets with either their Nouveau Red or Dulcinea. Truffles will also be available for sale.<\/p>\n

Blue Mountain<\/span> \u2013 the New Tripoli winery will host a Valenwine Weekend Wine and Chocolate Pairing on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15<\/span> from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The winery will pair three of their wines with three different flavors of locally made chocolates from Sweet Finesse. Cost is $5 per person, which is refundable with a wine purchase. (Reservations required for groups of eight or more.) Customers are invited to bring a picnic or snacks to enjoy with a glass or bottle of Blue Mountain wine next to the fireplaces on the glass-enclosed deck. On Sunday, February 15<\/span>, customers can enjoy Sunday<\/span> Blues with Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer from 2 – 5 p.m.<\/span> Tickets are $5 per person (non-refundable), which includes the wine and chocolate pairing. Reservations are required for Sunday<\/span> Blues and can be made by calling 610-298-3068.<\/p>\n

Clover Hill<\/span> – Join the winery for Love Flights on February 13 – 15<\/span> from noon – 5 pm<\/span>. Tickets are required and are $9 per flight. Flights will consist of four wines paired with four samples of cheeses. A choice of a mixed flight of dry and off-dry wines, or a sweet flight will be offered. For tickets, call 610-395-2468<\/a> or visit the winery in Breinigsville.<\/p>\n

Franklin Hill<\/span> – is hosting a Valentine Chocolate and Wine Pairing Weekend. Sweethearts are invited to visit Franklin Hill Vineyards winery on February 14 and 15 for a chocolate and wine pairing. Sample different flavors of chocolate that accompany their wines.<\/p>\n

Galen Glen<\/span> – Every weekend in February the winery will offer three decadent truffles (double dark, raspberry\/champagne, and espresso) with 3 oz. of their Raspberry wine for $3. The truffles are handmade by Lancaster chocolatier Steve Evans.<\/p>\n

Pinnacle Ridge<\/span> – Join the winery for a candle-lit Wine Lover’s Evening. Local chef and Northampton Community College culinary instructor Mary Grube will prepare this four-course food and wine pairing. Each course will be designed and paired with a Pinnacle Ridge favorite wine. Cost is $140 per couple. Call (610) 756-4481<\/a> for reservations and details.<\/p>\n

– will offer wine and chocolate pairings on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15 from noon\u00a0 – 6 p.m.<\/span> They will also offer Russian-style chocolates from Alexandra and Nicolay Chocolates in Portland, Pa. paired with Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, and Papa\u2019s Red. Tastings of the traditional chocolates (milk, dark and white) are complimentary with the purchase of their premier tasting. For an additional $5 the tasting can be upgraded to include the \u201cFruits of the Czars\u201d specialty chocolates made with Callebaut chocolate-coated apricots stuffed with almonds. The winery will also offer its pink Berry Ros\u00e9 Sangria for sale by the glass and will give away a fresh flower to the first 50 customers who purchase a bottle of wine.<\/p>\n

Vynecrest<\/span> – The Vyneskeller wine bar will open early for Valentine\u2019s Day. From 10 a.m. to noon it will sell $3 mimosas and feature Frank Sinatra on the baby grand player piano. Pastries, croissants and chocolate-covered strawberries will be available for purchase while supplies last. Reservations are suggested. There will also be live music by Steve Myers in the Vyneskeller from 1 to 4 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a 501c6 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.<\/p>\n

Members include:<\/p>\n