The annual event introduces wine lovers to local wineries and their wines by encouraging them to explore all eight wineries that belong to the Wine Trail during four weekends in March (9 & 10; 16 & 17, 23 & 24; 30 & 31). It features wine and food pairings for passport holders at each member winery, allowing them to explore how each wine tastes in conjunction with its food-pairing partner. A complimentary wine tasting at each winery is also included with the passport. (See the list of food and wine pairings below.)<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Here is how you can win a pair of passports for Vino in the Valley:<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [contact-form-7 id=”85594″ title=”Vino in the Valley – Passport Contest 2019″]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Event Details:<\/p>\n Each winery will be giving away 20 $50 local restaurant gift certificates at random over the four weekends of the event. There will be 160 instant winners, and one in 11 passport holders will win a gift certificate. Also, passports stamped by all 8 wineries and turned in at the conclusion of the event will be entered for a chance to win the Grand Prize Drawing of a gift certificate for $250 Wine Trail Bucks to be spent on local wine.<\/p>\n How the Vino in the Valley Passport Program works:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Passports are now on sale for $35 each at all eight member wineries (cash or check only), as well as online via EventBrite.com<\/a> (credit card only). Only 1,800 passports are printed, and more than half are already sold, so wine lovers are encouraged to purchase them early since they may sell out in advance of the event.<\/p>\n Visit the wine trail\u2019s web site to review group guidelines, tips for traveling the trail, passport program rules, and other event details: lehighvalleywinetrail.com<\/a> Each winery sets its own house rules, policies and procedures. (Note: the first weekend of March is NOT an event weekend.) Event hours are Saturdays from 11 am \u2013 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n Lehigh Valley Wine Trail member wineries are:<\/p>\n The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a 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. For more information, visit www.LehighValleyWineTrail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2019 FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Amore \u2013 Black River Farms \u2013 Local caterer feast will serve up Chicken Tikka Masala paired with the winery\u2019s red blend, 90.<\/p>\n Blue Mountain Vineyards –<\/p>\n March 9 & 10 March 16 & 17 March 23 & 24 March 30 & 31 Clover Hill Vineyards – For the fourth consecutive year Clover Hill will partner with K\u2019Town Pub Taphouse & BBQ, located on Main Street in Kutztown and will be serving BBQ Parfaits.<\/p>\n March 9, 10, 16 & 17 – start with a welcome sangria, followed by Vignoles paired with a smoked meatloaf parfait which includes mashed potatoes, creamed corn with an apple butter BBQ sauce. Complete your tasting with a piece of our Vidal Blanc wine cake for dessert.<\/p>\n March 23, 24, 30 & 31 – start with a welcome sangria, followed by Pinot Noir paired with a smoked brisket parfait which includes mashed sweet potatoes and chimichurri BBQ sauce with pickled red onions. Complete your visit with a piece of our Catawba wine cake for dessert.<\/p>\n Franklin Hill Vineyards \u2013<\/p>\n Weekend 1 – Vanilla Bean Buttercream, White Ganache Cake Pops made with our Cake wine to celebrate Elaine\u2019s Birthday \u2013 paired with Cake wine<\/p>\n Weekend 2 – Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Arancini made with Trio \u2013 paired with Trio wine<\/p>\n Weekend 3 – Sir Walter Red Braised Pork Shank with Smoked Cheddar Grits \u2013 paired with Sir Walter\u2019s Red wine<\/p>\n Weekend 4 – Pomegranate BBQ Duck Wings made with Crush served with a homemade ranch with carrots and celery \u2013 paired with Crush wine<\/p>\n Galen Glen \u2013 is partnering with Kowalonek\u2019s Kielbasy Shop of Shenandoah. Like Galen Glen, Kowalonek\u2019s is a multi-generational family business. Kowalonek\u2019s is renowned for crafting the finest authentic old-world style kielbasy. Galen Glen\u2019s internationally reviewed Riesling with be paired with Kowalonek\u2019s handmade kielbasy swirled into creamy macaroni & cheese.<\/p>\n Tolino Vineyards – is proud to partner with the Little Corner Caf\u00e9 in downtown Bangor to pair their delicious soups with our wines. Warm and tasty Mediterranean Chicken soup and Potato Corn Chowder with toasty homemade crostinis paired with Lilly and our newest Rose, Nine.<\/p>\n Vynecrest \u2013 will be partnering with Cactus Blue restaurant in Bethlehem for the entire month of March showcasing the following pairings:<\/p>\n Banana and Cream Churro Flautas <\/p>\n Information Provided By: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
The contest entry period has closed winners will be announced shortly!!!<\/h3>\n
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\nWeekend one: Beef Stroganoff w\/ bowtie pasta with Chambourcin
\nWeekend two: Tortellini in a sun-dried tomato & basil sauce with Cabaret Amore
\nWeekend three: Italian Wedding Soup with Vidal Blanc
\nWeekend four: Grilled Italian Chicken in a Vodka Sauce over cavatelli pasta with Niagara<\/p>\n
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\nFood Truck: Around the Table Catering, Inc
\nMoroccan Chicken paired with Chardonnay or Bri\u2019s Blush<\/p>\n
\nFood Truck: Wow Wagon
\nThick slab bacon with a maple glaze, dipped in funnel cake batter and deep fried. Served on a stick, paired with Shiraz or Red Horizon<\/p>\n
\nFood Truck: Randevoo
\nLump Crab California Roll paired with Sauvignon Blanc or Rottie White<\/p>\n
\nFood Truck: Randevoo
\nMexican Pulled Pork Nachos paired with Riesling or White Merlot<\/p>\n
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\nBanana and cream rolled in a tortilla shell, fried and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce. Paired with Vynecrest’s Spiced Winter White wine.<\/p>\n
\nThree crisp rolled corn tortillas stuffed with chicken and topped with queso dip, paired with Vynecrest’s Traminette wine.<\/p>\n
\nTracey Werner, Blabbermouth Communications
\ntracey@blabbermouthcommunications.com<\/p>\n
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