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SUMMARY:Cool Australia
DESCRIPTION:Cool Australia (Cooler Climate Australian Wines)      by Marty Cook \nAustralia. A single nation island Continent. Vast\, mysterious\, unique\, and hot. Much of the interior of Australia is arid\, desert land. The continental heat index is further exacerbated by the proximity of Australia to the hole in the atmospheric ozone layer\, although that trend has been reversing. Australia nonetheless remains relatively hot. \nAustralia is also a significant wine producing nation. The country has a rich wine-growing tradition that stems back to the Nineteenth Century. The first wine that generally comes to mind when thinking of Australian wine production is Shiraz\, which grows well in hotter regions. The flip side in all of this is that there are cooler climate areas in Australia’s coastal regions. These cooler climate regions are conducive to growing cool climate grapes\, chief among which are such varieties as Riesling\, Chardonnay\, and Pinot Noir. \nCome with us on Sunday\, July 11th at 3:30 pm to The Land Down Under as we explore these balanced\, more moderate\, food-friendly Australian wines that are grown in cooler climates from cool climate grapes. “Cool Australia” presenter Joe Via will lead us through this event\, leaning on his prior experience as a wine buyer when he had occasion to visit Australia and learn first-hand about Australian wine production. \nCooler climate Australian wines is a side of Australian wines with which you may be unfamiliar\, and all the more reason to learn about them. Plan now to join us for this event on Sunday\, July 11th at 3:30 pm for our virtual presentation on Zoom. \nIn advance of our presentation\, please try to secure at least two of the following recommended examples of cooler climate Australian wines (for Pennsylvania residents\, PLCB Codes and pricing are included): \n\nPLCB Code #84331 – Pikes Riesling\, Clare Valley 2019 $15.99 (Very Limited Inventory)\n\nPLCB Code #84324 – Alkoomi Riesling\, Great Southern 2019 $16.99 (Limited Inventory)\n\nSO# 622214 – Frisk ‘Prickly’ Riesling Alpine Valleys 2020 $9.59+$3.00 shipping+.58 tax – Total $13.17                (Available through Special Order only).\nPLCB Code #76149 – Holm Oak Pinot Noir Tasmania 2016 – Now $23.99\, reduced from $29.99                (Extremely limited inventory available through Special Order only). Or\, because of limitations\, anything                 you can find from Tasmania.\n\nClick the following link to join our Zoom presentation of “Cool Australia (Cooler Climate Australian Wines)” \nhttps://zoom.us/j/93861218921?pwd=K2tXVUp6WVY1RTY0dFhFL3RlendtQT09  \nMeeting ID: 938 6121 8921\nPasscode: 970371\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,93861218921#\,\,\,\,*970371# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,93861218921#\,\,\,\,*970371# US (New York) \nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 938 6121 8921\nPasscode: 970371\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeHIZnsEBk \n 
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SUMMARY:Summertime “Winemaker’s Experience”     Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery
DESCRIPTION:——–by Marty Cook \nOur July 17th in-person event at Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery has been enhanced and you will want to be on hand to enjoy it! Please note that the start time for this event has been moved up to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate a tour of the wine production facility. This tour will include a talk about the history of Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery\, an overview of its wines and wine production\, and a tank tasting. The wine tasting will be a selection of three dry wines drawn directly from the storage tanks. \n  \nChef Loic Jaffres has presented us with his tentative menu for the evening’s main event\, which begins AFTER the 6 p.m. tour at 7:00 pm\, and he has really upped the ante!  This event includes eight (8) premium Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery wines (four white\, four red\, five of which have earned critical acclaim from prestigious competitions) that will be complemented by the following group of small food plate pairings: \nAppetizer: Caramelized Onion & Tomato Crostini \nCrab Cake with a French-style tartar sauce \nVol-au-vent ~ A savory mix of seafood served in a puff pastry round \nVenison Medallion & Wild Mushroom Sauce \nPork Tenderloin with Cranberry Chutney \nCrème Brûlée \nChef Loic brings a lifetime of French culinary skills to our event. In the 18 years leading up to his recent retirement\, Chef Loic owned and operated his own French restaurant in Maryland. We will be the benefactors of his vast storehouse of cooking knowledge on the night of our event! \nThe list of wines that we will enjoy during our event include the following four whites and four reds.  And\, as an added bonus\, all Armstrong Valley wines will be sold at a 25% discount to PWS event attendees for that night only! \n2019 Chardonnay (unoaked) ~ “Our dry unoaked 2019 Chardonnay is crisp and refreshing.  2019 produced a great vintage\, giving the Chardonnay grapes a wonderful aroma and flavor.  Try some with light cheeses\, chicken\, or Alfredo pasta dishes.” \n2021 San Francisco Chronicle Int’l Wine Competition SILVER Medal \n2020 Finger Lakes Int’l. Wine & Spirits Competition SILVER Medal \n2020 Riesling (yet to enter competition) ~ “Our semi-dry Riesling has citrus fruit characteristics & peach-like aromas.” Pairs well with spicy dishes or seafood. \n2019 Vidal Blanc ~ “Our semi-dry Vidal Blanc\, made from our central PA grapes\, contains all the flavors of Vidal\, with less sweetness for an aromatic delight.” \n2021 San Francisco Chronicle Int’l Wine Competition GOLD Medal \n2020 Finger Lakes Int’l. Wine & Spirits Competition SILVER Medal \n2020 Pinot Gris (yet to enter competition) ~ “The semi-dry Pinot Gris is a wonderful white wine with overtones of pear\, apple and melon flavors.” \n2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve ~ “Dark dusty ruby color. A distinctive mélange of fruit and spices keeps things interesting. This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our estate grown grapes. Oak aged in French barrels\, creating a delicate balance of tastes & aromas. Great wine with red meat\, cheese tray\, or that special appetizer.” \n2021 San Chronicle Int’l. Wine Competition GOLD Medal \n2020 Finger Lakes Int’l. Wine & Spirits Competition GOLD Medal \n2018 Cabernet Franc ~ “Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of Granny Smith apple\, under ripe berries\, and sour cherry candies with a supple\, tangy\, dryish light-to-medium body and a hot\, swift finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A tangy quaffer for rich\, homestyle foods\, red meat\, chicken or a vegan dish. Well-balanced and oak aged.” \n2021 PA Sommelier Judgment Honorable Mention \n2019 Pinot Noir (yet to enter competition) ~ “Produced from our estate grown grapes. Oak aged in French barrels specifically designed for the Pinot Noir wine. This creates a wonderfully drinkable wine with light fruit overtones and a well-balanced palate.” \n2018 Chambourcin (oaked) ~ “A pleasing dry red. Mild tannins and berry flavor for an easy-to-drink wine that goes well with all red sauce pasta dishes\, hamburgers\, steak\, and tacos.” \n2020 Finger Lakes Int’l. Wine & Spirits Competition SILVER Medal \n \nOur event will take place in a dining area adjacent to the tasting room\, where we can sit in air conditioned comfort from what could be stifling July heat and humidity. Our accommodations could easily accommodate in excess of 40+ with ample room for social distancing\, should there be concern. \nArmstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery is located north of Harrisburg and the easy 40 minute ride is scenic and enjoyable. My preference is to follow Rt. 322 West to the Clark’s Ferry Bridge\, then continue northward along the east shore of the Susquehanna River to the eventual intersection with Rte. 225\, then traveling through Halifax to Armstrong Valley Road and the final destination on Rutter Road. \nAmple parking is available in the rear of the campus. We will congregate in the tasting room for the pre-event tank room tour\, and then we will return to our dining area adjoining the tasting room facility where we will enjoy the main portion of the evening’s festivities. \nPlease make plans to attend our kickoff of the Pennsylvania Wine Society Summer in the Vineyard Series on Saturday\, July 17th at 6:00 pm for a wonderful evening of wine and food! All are welcome \n  \nMember: $50           Patron: $45           Nonmember: $60 \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/summertime-winemakers-experience-armstrong-valley-vineyard-winery/
LOCATION:Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery\, 212 Rutter Rd\, Halifax\, PA\, 17032\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Wine & Cheese Day
DESCRIPTION:National Wine & Cheese Day      by Marty Cook \nWhat better day to celebrate than a “Hallmark Holiday” on July 25th known as “National Wine & Cheese Day”? Wine and Cheese. Sort of goes together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. Like Eggs and Bacon. Like Potatoes and Gravy. Just a natural combination. And\, Wine and Cheese as a pairing has chemistry in both a figurative and a literal sense. The fat in cheese works with tannin to smooth out the wine while the salt in cheese softens the acids in wine. Try it with us on Sunday\, July 25th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time if you doubt this! \nOn “National Wine & Cheese Day”\, our resident wine educator and co-host Joe Via will step us through the machinations of selecting cheese pairings to compliment your favorite wines. In that sense\, Joe has said that this program will be more about cheese than it will be about wine. So\, to make it easier\, we will pair our cheeses with wines of your choosing made from the seven Noble Grapes. What are the Noble Grapes? I am glad you asked! \nThe Noble Grapes are made from a short list of seven wine grapes that\, as an aggregate\, make the dominant proportion of fine wines around the world. This is partially as a result of these grapes being hardy enough to grow in most wine climates\, not to mention that they also make some very fine wines. They are Chardonnay\, Riesling\, Sauvignon Blanc (all white)\, and Cabernet Sauvignon\, Pinot Noir\, Cabernet Franc\, and Syrah (all red). We will let the choice of wine-growing region up to your discretion\, as the focus here will be on the cheeses. \nThere are many types of cheeses\, such as Fresh Cheeses\, Soft-White Cheeses\, Natural-Rind Cheeses\, Washed-Rind Cheeses\, Semi-Soft Cheeses\, Hard Cheeses\, Blue Cheeses\, and Specialty Cheeses. It is impossible to delve deeply into the extensive world of cheeses. Our goal will be to provide an overview with the basic rules of thumb with which you can arm yourself when making informed cheese choices to go with the wines you are serving. \nThere is so much to explore and enjoy!  It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the task; given seven Noble Grapes\, so many cheeses\, and so little time.   The resources pictured here can offer ideas.   We also recommend seeking suggestions from your favorite Wine Consultant.  For cheese – good advice is available for those in southcentral PA from experts found at Clyde Weaver’s in the West Shore Farmers Market\, any Wegman’s Market cheese booth\, the Di Bruno Bros. booth in the Camp Hill Giant supermarket\, or Pugliese Brothers\, Paxton Church Rd.\, Harrisburg.  And it can be simple too should you only have time to stop by a minimart Sunday afternoon – Philly Cream Cheese on a plain Triscuit can be quite nice with a good crisp white wine.  Therefore\, no choice is wrong – be adventurous – we will learn together what we like AND what we love to pair! \nAnd in case you’re worried about buying too much cheese and those leftover corners and chunks – the best mac and cheese EVER has been made by throwing in ALL the cheeses left from a couple cheese boards into the mix.   An easy weeknight dinner and the next day’s take-to-work lunch that will have your whole work team wondering what smells so good in the microwave. \nSo\, grab several bottles of wine from among the seven Noble Grape varieties along with a random assortment of cheese types\, invite a few friends along for the ride\, and join us at the Zoom link below on Sunday\, July 25th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time to discuss Wine and Cheese pairing with Joe Via on “National Wine & Cheese Day”!     \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96998095519?pwd=T2dSQzlJZ2kyVmx5TVk3M0w3MEZtQT09 \n Meeting ID: 969 9809 5519\nPasscode: 236148\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,96998095519#\,\,\,\,*236148# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,96998095519#\,\,\,\,*236148# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 969 9809 5519\nPasscode: 236148\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aenylCKhK4 \n 
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SUMMARY:Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery Tour & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Waltz’s sixth generation farm is situated on a beautiful hill in Lancaster County\, PA.  For generations\, the farm produced traditional crops including tobacco\, corn\, soybeans and wheat. The vineyards were planted in 1997.  The farm enjoys a Continental Climate similar to Northern Italy and Central France. This unique micro-climate also boasts well-drained soils and adequate air flow for vineyards. \nJan Waltz\, sixth generation Lancaster County farmer\, and his wife Kimberly sought out to utilize their unique site and produce a product that could be set on a world stage.  Jan’s Agricultural heritage and related degree from Penn State paved the way for meticulously maintained vineyards. Kimberly’s experience with family business and marketing and related degree from Penn State provided the complementary skill set necessary to launch Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery.  The boutique winery utilizes the most modern wine-making technology imported from Italy. Waltz wines have received many accolades from International\, National and State competitions.    \nRecently a new winemaker officially joined the team—Jan and Kimberly’s son\, Zach\, who is now  the Director of Operations\, Viticulture and Enology. Zach’s heritage experience\, and degree from Cornell bring additional knowledge and skills\, which further complement the processes Waltz has always meticulously maintained to make great wines.  The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell is home to one of the top viticulture and enology programs in the world and is internationally recognized for its expertise in breeding wine grapes adapted to cool climate growing regions.  We look forward to hearing from Jan and Zach about the vintages\, the harvests\, and the wines from barrel to bottle.  I know many of you will be excited that we are returning to Waltz Vineyards!  If you’ve not tried these PA wines\, now may be the time for you.  Even Waltz Wine Club members will enjoy this Saturday afternoon with new vineyards to see\, new wines\, and a new winemaker joining the tour and tasting presentations! \nDid you know Waltz Vineyards Wines were reviewed by jamessuckling.com?  James Suckling was a former Senior Editor of Wine Spectator. He is one of today’s leading wine critics whose reviews are read and respected by serious wine collectors\, and the wine trade worldwide.  “Our tasting suggested that Waltz learned extremely well from his mater. Two of his wines were rated 94 points: Cabernet Sauvignon Crow Woods 2014 and Chardonnay Reserve 2015. The latter could easily stand comparison with many of the best Chardonnays from California or Burgundy..”  – Stuart Piggot of jamessuckling.com \n Waltz wines have received many accolades from International\, National and State competitions.   Waltz Vineyards is a 3-time winner of the coveted PWS Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Award as well!  Go to the PWS website awards page to see which wines won.   I know many of you are excited that we are returning to Waltz Vineyards\, because you’ve already registered!  If you’ve not tried these PA wines\, now may be the time for you. \nWaltz Vineyards is committed to using only their estate-grown fruit. The vineyard team works diligently throughout the year to assure the vines produce top quality vinifera wine grapes. Shoot tucking\, thinning\, leaf pulling and weed removal are all jobs completed by the hands of a a hard-working vineyard crew. President and winemaker Jan Waltz says “…by sourcing fruit only from our own meticulously maintained vineyards\, we maintain our standards of excellence in the winemaking process from beginning to end. Great wines are grown in the vineyard!”   Even Waltz Wine Club members\, who know these great wines will enjoy this Saturday afternoon with new vineyards to see\, new wines\, and a new winemaker—7th generation Zach Waltz\, who is now Director of Operations\, Viticulture and Enology\, and will join the tour and tasting presentations! \nYour pleasant summer afternoon can begin as you enjoy the lovely country drive and scenery on your way to Lancaster County—be adventurous and take the country roads—it’s worth it.  After a relaxing drive\, we’ll gather within all CDC and PA DOH distancing and safety precautions.  100% COVID 19 vaccination with waiting period completion is required to confirm event reservations.  We are thrilled to begin\, and equally committed to safety for all.    \nTo begin our Waltz experience—a tour of a newer vineyard accompanied by a nice glass of wine. Veraison begins in late July so our timing is great for a peek at the berry changes\, and to hear Jan and Zach’s predictions for the 2021 vintage. From there we’ll tour the winery area and learn more about how the grapes become wine at the hands of these two artisans.  And then we adjourn to the shady tree grove to settle in and taste the boutique wines!   Bring a picnic basket with some cheese nibbles and perhaps a baguette if you like—whatever you want to pair with the wines.   The tasting line-up is below with wines Jan chose for us. \n2020 Sauvignon Blanc.  Look for citrus notes with a herbaceous finish in this crisp and refreshing dry white wine. \n2020 Fusion.  A semi-dry blend of Semillon\, Chardonnay\, and Sauvignon Blanc\, it has tropical fruit notes with a hint of minerality and a crisp finish. \n2018 Reserve Chardonnay.   Aged for nine months in French oak\, this wine tastes of pears\, apples\, butter\, and caramel. \n2020 Stiegel Rose. A dry rosé made from a blend of Merlot\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, and Cabernet Franc; this interesting wine has tart strawberry notes with a citrus finish. \n2017 Cherry Tree Merlot.  The Cherry Tree Merlot was aged for 24 months in French oak barrels resulting in a bold dry red with big tannins and notes of cherry\, raspberry\, and cocoa. This wine should age well for a decade or more. \n2016 Crow Woods Cabernet.  Also aged for 24 months in French oak creating another bold\, dry red with the Cabernet\, you can expect notes of dark fruit with a lingering velvety finish. \n Surprises!  There will be two additional “surprise” wines from the 2013 and 2014 vintages. \nJoin us at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday\, July 31st for this unique event at Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery & Tasting Room\, 1599 Old Line Road\, Manheim\, PA 17545.  Bring a light afternoon picnic inspired by the Old World to pair with the wines for a true European experience.  Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chairs or blanket for lawn seating.  Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages permitted; no outside alcohol please.  Waltz wines will be available by the bottle after the tasting. \nVery limited seating is still available.  Make your reservation for this event today!  COVID-19 protocols will be followed.  Proof of vaccination required prior to reservation confirmation.  See you there! \nGo to Website Reservations     Member:  $40   ~   Patron:  $35   ~   Nonmember:  $50 \nReservations will be confirmed upon vaccination verification with PWS Treasurers. \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/waltz-vineyards-estate-winery-tour-tasting/
LOCATION:Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery\, 1599 Old Line Rd.\, Manheim\, PA\, 17545\, United States
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