The Event Grapevine: Nov. 14-16

I wanted to get the word out on this promotion at Chaddsford Winery that appeared in its November e-letter.

During November, up through the Thanksgiving holiday, Chaddsford Winery will be organizing a food drive to benefit Philabundance and those in need in the Philadelphia region. To encourage generous giving during this season of abundance, we are offering our customers a free tasting anytime you bring in 3 canned or boxed goods . So get involved in the fight against hunger -- invite your friends and family, gather some canned goods to share with those less fortunate, and enjoy a complimentary tour & tasting at the winery! For more information on Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, see www.philabundance.org.

Otherwise, here’s what’s happening this weekend and beyond.


PENNSYLVANIA WINERIES

Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli: Fall Foliage Tasting ($$), Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.; Nouveau Weekend, Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 5 p.m.); German Night ($$), Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m., http://www.bluemountainwine.com

Buckingham Valley Vineyards, Buckingham: Bucks County Wine Trail Nouveau Weekend, Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 5 p.m.), www.pawine.com

Cardinal Hollow Winery, North Wales: Ladies Night, Friday, 7 to 9 p.m.; Arianne singing live, Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m., www.cardinalhollowwinery.com

Chaddsford Winery, Chaddsford: Reserve tastings ($$), Saturday, sittings at 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m.; Brandywine Prime Barrel Tasting and Dinner ($$), Saturday, 6:30 p.m., the winery and Brandywine Prime Restaurant; Frequent Buyers “Virgin Red” Tasting, Nov. 21 and 22, 7 to 9 p.m., call the winery for more on their Frequent Buyer program; Dessert Wines for the Holidays ($$), Thursday, Dec. 11, 7 to 9 p.m., http://www.chaddsford.com

Clover Hill, Breinigsville: Lehigh Valley Wine Trail’s Nouveau Weekend, Saturday and Sunday; March Passports also will go on sale for 2009, www.cloverhillwinery.com

Clover Mill Farm Vineyards & Winery, Chester Springs: Open again, Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., http://www.clovermillfarm.com/

Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Washington Crossing: Bucks County Nouveau Wine Festival, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.; Wine Tasting for Dummies ($$), Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wine Tasting in Riedel Crystal ($$), Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m., http://www.crossingvineyards.com

Hauser Estate Winery, Biglerville: New winery open, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; satellite shop opened at 17 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, http://www.hauserestate.com/

Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas: Lehigh Valley Wine Trail’s Nouveau Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, http://www.galenglen.com

Kreutz Creek Vineyards, West Grove: Music at West Chester tasting room, 44 E. Gay St., Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m., http://www.kreutzcreekvineyards.com/

Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery, Wrightsville: Music every Friday (6 to 9 p.m.), Saturday (2 to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (2 to 5 p.m.), http://www.moondancerwinery.com
Pinnacle Ridge Winery, Kutztown: Lehigh Valley Wine Trail’s Nouveau Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, www.pinridge.com

Rose Bank Winery, Newtown: Bucks County Nouveau Wine Festival, Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. (open house), Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., http://www.rosebankwinery.com/

Rushland Ridge Vineyard & Winery, Rushland: Bucks County Nouveau Wine Festival, Saturday (noon to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 4 p.m.), http://www.rushlandridge.com/

Sand Castle Winery, Erwinna: Bucks County Nouveau Wine Festival, Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), www.sandcastlewinery.com

Wycombe Vineyards, Furlong: Bucks County Wine Trail’s Nouveau Release, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., http://www.wycombevineyards.com/

Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville: Lehigh Valley Wine Trail’s Nouveau Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, http://www.vynecrest.com


MARYLAND WINERIES

Black Ankle Winery, Mt. Airy: Open for business, winner of Maryland Governor’s Cup in 2008; hours: Wednesday - Friday: noon to 5 p.m., Saturday: noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., information on winery at this link

Berrywine Plantations / Linganore Winecellars, Mt. Airy: Nouveau “Summer in a Glass,” Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., www.linganorewines.com

Other MARYLAND winery events can be found at this link, VIRGINIA events at this link and New York events at this link

$$ – Admission charge

Fall tour: Woodhall Wine Cellars

I like to pull pertinent information off the e-letters that I receive from various wineries in the region. This comes from my friends at Woodhall Wine Cellars in Parkton, Md., one I've made a regular stop for at least five years.

I'm told my favorite weekend there, the library sale, is scheduled for Dec. 6 and 7, from noon to 4 p.m. You don't find too many wineries clearing out their old stock annually, but Woodhall does, and there are choices aplenty.

Before that, here are details on the fall wine dinners at Patricia Della Casual Fine Dining, located just out the front door of the winery and a no more than a short stroll down a pathway. Reservations are suggested.

NOV. 15

A pan seared scallop with a blood orange gastrique and a filet mignon rosette with an agave nectar wasabi crème fraiche
Butternut squash and roasted red pepper bisque
Baby spinach, red onion and dried apricot salad with a maple tarragon dressing
Striped bass with a white wine sauce featuring limes, shallots and picholines
Blood orange sherbet

NOV. 22

A jumbo prawn with persimmon coulis and a lamb chop encrusted with macadamia nuts served with a sweet pineapple BBQ sauce
Roasted tomato and basil soup
Mixed greens, apple slices and candied pecans with a maple tarragon dressing
Filet mignon filled with herb encrusted goat cheese served with a balsamic reduction
Praline semifreddo

Each course will be paired with a medal-winning Woodhall wine selected by the owners and wine maker of Woodhall. The dinner including wine, but exclusive of tax and gratuity, is $60 per person. Seatings will be at 6 and 8 p.m. each evening. Call 410.357.5078 to make your reservation.