The Berks County Wine Trail presents its annual “Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing Event”.\u00a0Wine and Cheese are perfect companions and our region has a wonderful abundance of cheese producers who will partner with the Berks County Wine Trail for this special event.\u00a0And now that the Berks County Wine Trail boasts a dozen wineries, this event has been expanded to two weekends to be sure that there is ample time to visit them all!\u00a0Spend two glorious Fall weekends tasting amazing wines of the region paired with delicious cheeses from local dairies, personally selected by each winery!<\/span><\/p>\n Visit the wineries of the Berks County Wine Trail September 29th & 30th and October 6th & 7th (Noon to 5 PM all dates).\u00a0Tickets are $15\/ea. (plus online ticketing fees) now through September 27th and $20\/ea. beginning September 28th.\u00a0Purchase tickets on our website at <\/span>http:\/\/www.berkscountywinetrail.com\/events\/artisan-cheese-wine-pairing-event-weekend\/<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0Tickets are valid at all twelve wine trail locations for any of the event dates. <\/span><\/p>\n This wine trail tour event is self-guided, so plan your own wine tasting adventure, or visit <\/span>http:\/\/www.berkscountywinetrail.com\/<\/a><\/span> for a map and directions.\u00a0Your ticket purchase includes two wine and cheese pairings at each winery.\u00a0Most wineries will have an additional tasting fee for their full wine menu if you\u2019d like to linger to further enjoy a particular winery\u2019s ambience.\u00a0Please note certain wineries cannot accommodate buses or large groups. <\/span><\/p>\n Here is sneak peek at what a few of our wineries will have to offer:<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re proud to introduce Stonekeep Meadery and Wine Cellars<\/b>, Fleetwood, as the newest Berks County Wine Trail member.\u00a0Ticket holders will be treated to aged, full-bodied cheddar from Farm Fromage to compliment the sweet tang of Stonekeeps\u2019 Blackberry Mead.\u00a0A second pairing of Dry Vignoles with Delicious, an Italian-style cheese that blends cow and sheep\u2019s milk, is nothing short of, well, delicious! <\/span><\/p>\n Deerfoot Winery<\/b>, Shoemakersville, is partnering with Grube\u2019s Dairy Store, also located in Shoemakersville, where \u201csqueaky\u201d cheese curds are a specialty!\u00a0Enjoy mild Garlic Herb Cheddar cheese curds with Deerfoot\u2019s Gewurztraminer, weekend 1 and Dry Riesling weekend 2.\u00a0Spicy pizza-flavored curds are a perfect contrast to \u201cCountry Red\u201d, a sweet, easy-to-drink wine blend of Concord and Riesling both event weekends. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Long Trout Winery<\/b>, Auburn, will feature smoked cheeses specially prepared by The Smokehaus.\u00a0\u201cDark & Disturbing\u201d, made from the Steuben grape, will be served with Smoked Cooper Sharp Green Chili cheese.\u00a0Long Trout\u2019s popular White Zinfandel, \u201cTassel Tosser\u201d, gets paired with Smoked Manchego, a Spanish sheep\u2019s milk cheese. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Setter Ridge Vineyards, <\/b>Kutztown, invites you to discover Clover, a soft, spreadable cheese from <\/span>Valley Milkhouse, Oley<\/a><\/span>, on a cracker topped with \u201cLovers Leap\u201d wine jelly paired with \u201cLovers Leap\u201d white wine.\u00a0This slightly sweet blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris & Riesling has bright citrus aroma with flavors of grapefruit, tangerine & melon.\u00a0Setter Ridge will also be sampling a new Valley Milkhouse washed-rind Taleggio-style cheese.\u00a0The winemaker is taste testing which wine to pair with the new cheese but promises to save some for the rest of us! <\/span><\/p>\n Other dairy partners include Wholesome Dairy Farms at Manatawny Creek Winery, Birchrun Hills Farms at Ridgewood Winery, and Conebella Farms at Stone Barn Cellars.\u00a0Visit our events page at <\/span>http:\/\/www.berkscountywinetrail.com\/events\/artisan-cheese-wine-pairing-event-weekend\/<\/a><\/span> for more pairing details as they become available. <\/span><\/p>\n For more information about this wine trail and its member wineries, check <\/span>http:\/\/www.berkscountywinetrail.com\/<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0The Berks County Wine Trail has been an active group of wineries in the region for nearly two decades and our member wineries are proud partners with the Pennsylvania Winery Association.\u00a0A truly vast collection of award-winning wines are showcased on the beautiful rolling landscape of this trail.\u00a0When you take bottles home to enjoy you will be expanding this culinary and agricultural experience with your family and friends! <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information and image provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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