Pennsylvania Wine Society

DEADLINE to Register for Women In Wine Luncheon
2025-03-16 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Greystone Public House, 2120 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17112, United States
You may make reservations by going to the SHOPPE PAGE of this website.

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-01-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC and 2 more dates | Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
Board meetings are virtual via Zoom. Active, dues paid current Members may attend as guests. Please contact an Officer if you are interested in attending a meeting.

The Softer Side of Syrah
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
After a very cold January, I hope you are ready to kick the winter blues and get back to wine tastings!
We are starting off 2025 with the Softer Side of Syrah and will be tasting nine old and new world Syrahs on February 28th, 7 PM at the Hilton. We will start off with New World Syrahs and then finish the tasting with Old World Syrahs from the Rhone Region of France.
Old World wines often have a lighter body, higher acidity, and lean towards more mineral and earthy flavors. Grapes grown in cooler climates, like those found in many Old World regions, have a slower ripening process, which helps retain pleasing acid levels and encourages the development of complex flavors. New World wines, in contrast, are often produced in warmer climates. They tend to be fuller-bodied, lower in acidity, and exhibit more pronounced fruity flavors.
The following is the listing of wines we will be tasting.
Portlandia Syrah Sparkling Rosé NV; Columbia Valley, Washington. Non-vintage 91Points – Wine Enthusiast
Portlandia Rosé 2022; Columbia Valley, Washington. This was a PA Chairman’s Selection wine. 91 Points – Wine Enthusiast
Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Syrah 2019; Colchagua Valley, Chile. 92 Points – James Suckling and 91 Points – Wine Spectator
Borsao Zarihs Shiraz 2018; Campo de Brija, Spain. 92 Points – Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points – James Suckling
Luke Syrah 2020; Columbia Valley, Washington. 91 Points – Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate
Saint Cosme Côtes-du-Rhône 2022; Côtes du Rhône Region, France; 90 Points – Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate. Wine Spectator included this wine in their top 10 values for 2023.
Michaels St. Jemms – Signature 2020; Crozes-Hermitage Region, France; 91 Points -Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points – Wine Advocate
Maiso Brotte La Rollande 2022; Crozes-Hermitage Region, France; 92 Points – James Suckling, 91 Points – Wilford Wong
Francois Billard L’Appel Des Sereines Syrah, 2020; Collines Rhodaniennes IGP France; 92 – Points Wine Spectator
The following mouth-watering small plate food pairings prepared by Hilton Chefs will accompany our tasting.

Grilled Eggplant, Burrata, Heirloom Tomato with Black Pepper Basil Honey
Braised Pork Belly with Smoked Cheddar Grits
Grilled Wagyu Beef Ribs with Cherry Barbecue Sauce and Scallion Salad

Please inform us early of any food sensitivities by sending email to the Treasurer.
Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend this event to be surprised and delighted by these wines.
Reservation deadline is Tuesday, February 25th.
For Reservations – go to the Shoppe Page of this webite.
Members—$95
Patrons—$90
Nonmembers—$115

DEADLINE to Register for The Softer Side of Syrah
2025-02-25 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States

We're taking a break this month - next event February 28th
2025-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA

Tiny Bubbles... Champagne Brunch
2024-12-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Greystone Public House, 2120 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17112, United States
“Pour the Champagne and let its mousse rise, like thousands of sparkling smiling eyes.” – Jared Brown

Esteemed for its freshness, vitality, and sensuality, champagne is a wine of great complexity. It is exciting to try new Champagnes. This year’s event has wines not standard shelf, a good thing with Champagne, as with most wines. Here’s how it all bubbles up.
We begin with an especially festive Champagne experience you may have heard about and turned a nose up—Champagne on ice (and we don’t mean the bottle). Several of the big Champagne houses, following the lead of Moet and Chandon, have created more intense, high dosage wines for the express purpose of serving on ice. If your palate is offended, we understand. Know however that these are popular products (marketed outside France of course). As ambassadors to extend PWS’s educational mission, for all things wine and open to all learning, we will serve the aperitif, Moet and Chandon Ice Imperial on ice with fruit garnishes to ready you for brunch. Many wine enthusiasts have been pleasantly surprised by this drink with the depth and complexity of Champagne, and approachable cocktail-like friendliness. Recall it’s made for ice.
For brunch we’re pairing a vintage Blanc de Blancs of 100% Chardonnay, two very nice Pinot Meunier dominant selections, and two different style Pinot Noir dominant selections. Here’s the menu.

Shrimp and Seabass Galette with Haricot Vert and Dijon Hollandaise
Geoffroy Volupte Blanc de Blancs 2015

Trout Escabeche with Pickled Radish and Rye Bread
Laherte Freres Extra-Brut Ultradition NV

Smoked Salmon Terrine with Wasabi Tobiko and Cucumber Salad
Laherte Freres Extra Brut Rose de Meunier NV

Organic Bell & Evens Chicken Roulade with Mushroom Stuffing, Potato Savonette, Red Grapes
Mouzon Leroux et Fils L’atavique Tradition Extra Brut Champagne Grand Cru NV

Crème Brulé with Blackberries and Short Bread Cookie
Henri Goutorbe Cuvee Prestige Premier Cru Champagne Brut NV

To experience these taste sensations, join us Sunday, December 1st, 12 Noon at the Greystone Public House, 2120 Colonial Road, Harrisburg.
Veterans of this event look forward to it as a social occasion, as well as opportunity to enjoy Chef Jason Viscount’s fabulous food with some special bubbly.
This is an event not only for your own pleasure, but a great opportunity for planning your own dinners and celebrations. It’s the perfect way to sample multiple Champagnes, without investing a small fortune, to make better-informed choices on your own.
Please note that booking availability ends a bit sooner than usual to provide Greystone the final count. The deadline is NOVEMBER 25th—yes, before Thanksgiving! Grab your seats now, as many have already, so you don’t need to worry.
Please inform us early of any food sensitivities by email to the Treasurer. We will do our best with Greystone to find options for you.
You may purchase reservations by going to the Shoppe Page of this website.
Member —$155
Patron —$150
Nonmember —$175

DEADLINE to Register for Tiny Bubbles... Champagne Brunch
2024-11-25 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Greystone Public House, 2120 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17112, United States

Marvelous Malbec - SOLD OUT
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. You may contact the Treasurer to join a wait list.
Join us at 7 p.m. Friday, November 8th at the Hilton Harrisburg to experience the stunning diversity of wines made from the Malbec grape. As we researched and tasted a wide variety of Malbecs, we discovered the immense variety of wines that can come from this one grape. There are true white wine Malbecs, refreshing rosés, and red wines that range from smooth and fruity to bold and tannic. It’s also an exceptional blending grape and we will be tasting each of these types including a blend at this month’s Marvelous Malbec event. The wines will be paired with small plates prepared by Hilton chefs to complement the different wine styles.
The evening will start with a pre-pour of 90-point Trivento White Malbec Reserve 2023. Trivento is the first winery to create this style of wine. The winemaker describes the wine as “very relaxed and it doesn’t need food to enjoy.” One reviewer described it as “almost saki-like” with nectarines, green plums and fermented rice on the nose.
Paired with the first small plate—a Lobster ‘roll’, brioche toast, remoulade, and celery leaf—will be two different Malbec rosés from Argentina.
The first, Crios Rosé of Malbec, is produced by the winery of the gran dama of Argentinian wines, Susana Balbo. It’s a very aromatic wine with strawberries, young cherries and a hint of spice on the palate.
Next comes the Portillo Rosé produced by Salentein Wines. In the glass, you’ll find ripe red berries with a hint of peach on the palate with a nicely balanced lemony acidity and a long juicy finish.
After sampling the lighter styles of Malbec, we’ll move on to the reds.
Our reds will be paired with the remaining two small plates:

Eggplant meatball with heirloom tomato ragu and basil
Flavorful arancini with short rib and parmesan basil pesto

The first red wine is Domaine Bousquet Premium Organic Malbec 2022. This organic and vegan friendly wine is rated 90 points by both Wine Spectator and Vinous. It’s been described by the experts at Fine Wine Cellars as “bright black fruits jump from the glass. A nice creamy texture permeates the wine but it’s fresh and bright fruited… a great value!”
From Argentina, we’ll go back to the birthplace of Malbec, Cahors France. Clos La Coutale Cahors 2020 is a perfect example of the wine this French region produces. This posh wine has an earthy quality and presents cocoa, black cherries, dark berries, cola and herbs with ripe tannins in the glass. This wine has a bit of Merlot (a grape actually related to Malbec) added as is permitted and not unusual in Cahors to provide balance.
Returning to the New World, the Chilean Malbec, Montes Alpha 2019, elicited an unexpected “wow” from the tasters given it was not from a “traditional” Malbec region. This highly-rated wine (92 James Suckling, 91 Wine Enthusiast) has a deep ruby red color with a violet hue. On the nose, you’ll detect aromas of violets, wildflowers and ripe cherries. The tannins are nicely-rounded and the finish is long and lingering.
The final Malbec-centric wine is José Zuccardi Malbec 2020, a 94-point wine that is simply stunning. It has a layered and intense nose and rich flavors of blackberry, plum, chocolate and cassis and a terroir-driven minerality. This wine can hold its own alongside
Malbecs typically available only at substantially higher price points.
We’ll finish with a Cabernet Malbec blend for comparison. Sur de los Andes Reserva Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is rated 91 points by Wilfred Wong and 90 by James Suckling. It is a 50-50 blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon grown and produced in the foothills of the Andes as the name suggests. You’ll experience aromas of herbs, peppercorns, plums, and dark berries with a touch of sandalwood. This full-bodied wine has softened tannins and some bitter spice notes on the finish.
If you think that all Malbecs are the same or you’re already a Malbec lover and just want to learn more about this versatile grape then this event is definitely for you. Buy your tickets today before it’s too late for this one-of-a-kind Malbec event! Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 5th.
Please inform us early of any food sensitivities by sending email to the Treasurer.
You may purchase seats by going to the Shoppe Page of this website.
Member $90
Patron $85
Nonmember $110

DEADLINE to Register for Marvelous Malbec
2024-11-05 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States

SOLD OUT! Pinot Noir Around the World
2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
This event is SOLD OUT! Contact the Treasurer if you wish to be placed on a waitlist.
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This will be an all-Pinot Noir event. We will be pouring NINE different pinots!
You will have a unique opportunity to compare pinots from California, Oregon, Chile, New Zealand, Germany and France. They will all be different but they will all be Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir is one of the most challenging red grape varietals for a grower. It requires a low yield and the utmost care during vinification to produce wines of convincing quality.
Pinot Noir is beloved for several reasons:

It is complex. It features red fruit notes like cherry, raspberry and strawberry along with earthy, floral and spicy aromas and flavors.
It is versatile with food. Its balanced acidity and light to medium body makes Pinot Noir a great match for a wide range of dishes, from poultry and pork to earthy vegetables and even some seafood.
It is elegant, having a silky texture with fine tannins. This makes it easy to drink and enjoyable by itself without food.
It has a keen sense of place. Pinot Noir is known to be one of the most expressive wines representing the distinct characteristics of the regions where it is grown. Prime examples include: Burgundy, Russian River Valley, Willamette Valley, Central Otago and Baden. Pinots will fascinate tasters with their unique differences.

The Wine List
Greeting Wine: Amity Vineyards – White Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley AVA 66%, Eola-Amity Hills AVA 34% – 2022 – Oregon – Wine Enthusiast 90 points.
“Light in body but high in acid, this white Pinot Noir opens with a savory fennel sausage aroma that is quite compelling. Additional aromas include red raspberries and ripe cantaloupe. A tart, crisp texture backs flavors of white peach and lemonade. This is a fun sipper that will pair nicely with everything from crab cakes to brats straight from the grill.” Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast.
Vinedos Emiliana – Natura – Organic Pinot Noir – Colchagua Valley – 2022 – Chile – James Suckling 90 points.
“Light ruby-red in color, with aromas of fresh strawberries accompanied by subtle notes of spices. The palate is elegant, delicate, and fresh with ripe tannins and a long finish.” Winemaker Notes.
Christopher – Lumiere – Eola-Amity Hills AVA – 2014 – Oregon – Vinous Media 92 points, Wine Enthusiast 92 points.
“This juicy wine feels substantial, with a concentrated palate of blueberry and blackberry fruit. It’s got grip and detail, with threads of coffee and smoke. It finishes with a hint of metallic earth. All is in balance, and the highlights are gently applied.” Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast.
Hyland Estate – Old Vines Single Vineyard Pinot Noir – McMinnville AVA – 2019 – Oregon – Wine Spectator 91 points.
“Floral cherry and orange peel aromas open to structured and savory black tea, forest floor and dusky spice flavors that finish with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029.” Tim Fish, Senior Editor, Wine Spectator.
Deutsch Nance – The Calling – Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley AVA – 2021 – North Coast – California – Wine Spectator 90 points.
“Creamy textured, with a core of cherry and blackberry fruit, plus light licorice, potpourri and vanilla hints in the background. Sleek finish. Drink now through 2026.” James Molesworth, Senior Editor, Wine Spectator.
Laetitia Estate – San Luis Obispo Coast AVA – 2021 – Central Coast – California – Wine Enthusiast 91 points.
“Rich cherry-juice aromas are concentrated on the nose of this bottling, with accents of sandalwood and loamy earth providing depth. The palate is loaded with dark, plummy flavors that are cut by oregano, bay leaf and singed herb.” Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast.
Louis Jadot – Premier Cru – Beaune AOC – Burgundy – 2012 – France – Vinous Media 92 points, Burghound 92 points.
“Jadot’s 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Celebration is aromatically quite expressive, with lovely bright, floral notes that play off a core of red berry and stone fruits. The gracious, almost feminine, bouquet is alluring and suggests a wine that is quite open, but the palate sensation is different due to tiny yields and high skin to juice ratios. Drink: 2024-2049.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, March 2018.
Loveblock – Central Otago – 2020 – New Zealand – Wine Spectator 93 points.
“Fresh and lively, revealing a pretty floral note of violet, with cherry, plum and robust tobacco flavors. Offers a hint of dark chocolate on the firm, muscular finish. Harmonious and powerful. Drink now through 2030.” MaryAnn Worobiec, Senior Editor, Wine Spectator
Affentaler Winzer – Valley of the Monkey Spätburgunder (German Pinot Noir) – Baden – 2020 – Germany
“This wine is a dark red color with ripe aromas of cherries and forest fruits. It has a powerful yet harmonious body with fruity fullness and a delicate sweetness on the finish.” Winery Notes.
Reservation deadline is October 8th! Do not wait; purchase your seats now! Seating is limited, and there are a lot of Pinot aficionados out there. Do not get shut out of a tasting you may never see again. Mark your calendars for Pinot Noir Around the World at the Hilton Harrisburg, Friday, October 11th at 7 p.m.
You may purchase reservations by going to the Shoppe Page of this website.
Member —$85
Patron —$80
Nonmember —$105

DEADLINE to Register for Pinot Noir Around the World
2024-10-08 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States

The Riedel Glassware Experience
2024-09-20 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Now RIEDEL can also be your everyday wine glass!
Most of us hesitate to pull out the RIEDEL glass or decanter on a weeknight… time, care, energy level, and many other barriers. And still , if you open a good bottle of wine, don’t you pine to smell and taste all that it has to offer?
Problem solved! Enter the RIEDEL Performance line of glassware.
With three generations of experience in creating functional, grape varietal specific glassware, RIEDEL Performance is the result of 10th and 11th generations Georg and Maximilian Riedel’s drive to continually improve on what has come before.
This technologically advanced collection is the first RIEDEL series to feature bowls with a light optic impact. Detailed research by the Riedel family, aimed at improving the organoleptic wine experience, revealed that increasing the inner surface area of the glass had a positive impact on the perception of the bouquet and flavor of the wine.
This unique optical effect not only adds a pleasing visual aspect to the bowl, but also expands the surface area, allowing the wine to open up and fully show every aroma and subtle nuance.
Consisting of lightweight, durable and dishwasher-safe shapes, RIEDEL Performance glasses are executed by machine in sparkling crystal glass.
With fine stems and large stable bases, the range also includes new bowl shapes for Cabernet, Chardonnay and Riesling that, when combined with the optic effect, deliver ultimate wine enjoyment.
RIEDEL Performance is a must-have glass collection for all wine lovers.
Join us Friday, September 20th at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg when we welcome RIEDEL Company’s Susan Durbrow who will guide us through glass comparisons between RIEDEL and the Hilton glassware (or bring your own favorite wine glass to compare). Great learning!
If the science doesn’t convince you that a glass really makes that much difference—join us to find out. And if you already know, I know you’ll be there!
If you have other RIEDEL glasses—but didn’t get the education to use them to best advantage AND care for them appropriately—you need to be there too.
There will be nice wines—but no food—to ensure undistracted, serious glassware testing! Thus—please eat dinner prior to the event. We will be tasting white and red wines.
This event has always been popular AND extremely informative! We rarely offer this event due to the coordination work, and expense involved. This event and the glassware is well worth the investment. If you do nothing else to advance your personal wine knowledge and enjoyment this fall, attend this event.
Reservations include a set of four different varietal RIEDEL Performance glasses that are yours to keep after the event.
And should you want more glassware, a unique decanter, or other bar ware—usually the case following these tastings—you may order anything from the RIEDEL catalog through PWS and take advantage of our PWS Authorized Distributor offers to save!
If your wine could choose a glass, it would be RIEDEL.
Reservation deadline is September 17th and the event is widely advertised so don’t wait—just do it.
Member —$195
Patron —$190
Nonmember —$245

DEADLINE to Register for The Riedel Glassware Experience
2024-09-17 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States

Everything’s Coming Up Rosés
2024-08-09 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
If you think rosés are all ordinary, non-complex wines, then this event is for you. If you are already a rosé lover, you will find new styles of rosé to add to your repertoire. Rosés vary tremendously from varietal to varietal and region to region. And to showcase the variety and complexity of dry rosés, we’ve designed a casual rosé event suitable for all wine lovers.
Join us in the United States Boardroom of the Hilton Harrisburg on Friday evening, August 9, at 7 p.m., for a rosé tasting accompanied by chef-created small plates and topped off with a mini-cheesecake from SweeTreats. The Hilton Boardroom on the third floor includes balconies permitting attendees to enjoy the wines and food inside or outside, if the skies cooperate!
Our goal for this event was to find dry rosés that you may not have tried that are excellent expressions of the diversity of rosé wines. To accomplish this, we’ve selected highly rated and award-winning wines from the Finger Lakes, Pennsylvania, South Africa, Oregon, Italy, Spain and Austria. At the event, you’ll enjoy:

Schlumberger Rosé Brut Klassik, a sparkling rosé from Austria made from Pinot Noir, St. Laurent and Zweigeit produced in accordance with the “méthode traditionnelle.”
Weis Dry Rosé 2022, an award-winning Finger Lakes rosé produced by the 2022 New York Winery of the Year that is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Blaufränkisch.
Brooks Pinot Noir Rosé 2022, a highly rated 100% Pinot Noir rosé from the Willamette Valley produced by the well-respected Brooks Wines.
Castillo de Eneriz Rosado, another highly rated rosé made from Garnacha (Grenache) in the Navarra region of Spain.
Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon rosé from the Coastal Region of South Africa produced by a winery committed to ecologically sustainable winemaking.
The Perfect Rosé 2022, Mazza Wines, the Pennsylvania entry, a Decanter award-wining wine made from 100% Chambourcin.
Bodegus Nodus Bobal Rosado Utiel-Requena, another Spanish entry, this one an organic wine made from the Bobal varietal.
Mastroberardino Lacrimarosa Irpina Rosato 2023, Italy’s contribution to the event made from the Aglianco grape and produced in the Campania region in southern Italy.

We’re pairing these wines with a brie focused starter plate followed by small plates of smoked trout and barbecue pork ribs. We’ll finish it off with the SweeTreats mini cheesecake. Each food offering will complement the wines that we are tasting. You will not be disappointed! Please inform us of any food sensitivities via email to the Treasurer.
Because the Boardroom is a smaller venue, attendance is strictly limited so sign up today! Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 6 or until we sell out!
Member —$100
Patron —$95
Nonmember —$120

DEADLINE to Register for Everything’s Coming Up Rosés
2024-08-06 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States

Portugal on the Greens - Outdoor Informal Event
2024-07-14 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Greystone Brew House, 303 Golf Club Ave, Dillsburg, PA, 17019, United States
Join us at noon on Sunday, July 14th for a
Portuguese-inspired lunch, paired with highly regarded and flavorful Portuguese wines on the Fairway Terrace at Greystone Brew House, located at the Range End Golf Course in Dillsburg, PA. The wines, food, and location make this a truly unique social event.
We’ve selected three different white wines, three unique red wines and a late-bottled vintage Port to showcase the broad range of Portuguese wines and to please any oenophile. This often-overlooked wine region is worth exploring and PWS has arranged this event to do just that.
The three white wines we’ll be tasting demonstrate the diversity that Portugal’s wines have to offer.
No Portuguese wine tasting is complete without a Vinho Verde. Ours is Regueiro Trajadura Alvarinho 2021, a blend of Alvarinho and Trajadura grapes from the Vinho Verde region of northern Portugal. This wine is fresh and fruity with a nice minerality. Expect sensations of apple, pear and citrus in this wine.
From the Tejo region in central Portugal, Lagoalva Branco Tejo 2022 combines aromatic Fernão Pires grapes with Arinto and Sauvignon Blanc for a perfect summer wine offering with palate-pleasing tropical fruit and citrus notes.
Herdade Do Esporao Reserva 2021 (Wine Enthusiast 92 points) is an almost equal blend of Antao Vaz, Arinto, and Roupeiro grapes from Alentejo in south-central Portugal. This organic wine displays bright notes of citrus and mint with hints of white pepper and nutmeg.
Moving on to the reds, we’ll enjoy three distinct and excellent red wines from different Portugal regions.
Quinta do Crasto Douro Superior 2016 (Wine Spectator 92, Wine Advocate 91) is a dry, light-bodied red from the World Heritage designated Douro Valley. Crafted from a blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Sousão and aged for 12 months in 35% new French oak, the wine presents both an earthiness and vibrant acidity.
From DOC Do Tejo, Pinhal Da Torre Resoluto 2015 is comprised of Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca and Trincadiera. This well-regarded wine was produced using traditional methods with slight maceration and no filtration aging for 18 months in French oak barrels. Ripe red fruits with notes of cocoa and spices are rounded out with a good acidity and dry tannins.
Alentejo’s red wine entry is Vinha da Coutada Velha Red Alentejano 2020 (Wine Enthusiast 92). This Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” wine exhibits black and red fruits with hints of chocolate and mocha and refined tannins.
Finishing off the event and perfectly paired with the chef-prepared chocolate dessert, will be Warre’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2010. This Port is also rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast and we’re sure you’ll agree with the reviewer’s assessment—this Port is refined, mature and ready to enjoy!
We’ll enjoy the wines and great food on the terrace overlooking the golf course for a perfect summer afternoon. (Don’t worry – there is covering should a summer shower decide to visit us that day!)
Chef Jason created a menu designed to pair with Portuguese wines that includes the following:

Portuguese Salt Cod Fritter accompanied by Peri-Peri Sauce

Heirloom Tomatoes with Cucumber, Grilled Red Onion, Roasted Peppers with Valdeón Blue Cheese Dressing

Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Red wine-braised Chorizo, Yellow Potatoes, Garlic and Kale

Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Salami (think cookie)

Please inform us early of any food sensitivities by sending email to the Treasurer.
You do not want to miss this event, so sign up today. Reservation deadline is Sunday, July 7th. Make reservations via the Shoppe Page on this website.
Member —$105
Patron —$100
Nonmember —$125

DEADLINE to Register for Portugal on the Greens
2024-07-07 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Greystone Brew House, 303 Golf Club Ave, Dillsburg, PA, 17019, United States
You may MAKE RESERVATIONS via the SHOPPE PAGE of this website.

Oregon... and Neighbors
2024-06-14 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
On Friday evening, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg, we will be experiencing a special event featuring nine carefully selected wines from Oregon, Northern California and Washington.
We will be pouring four white wines and five red wines representing some of the best wine appellations in the country. Our whites are from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, the Russian River Valley in Northern California and the Columbia Valley in Washington.
Our reds will include a comparison of Pinot Noirs from different appellations in the Willamette Valley. We will also compare Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley, California and Walla Walla Valley in Washington.
Our fifth red will be a full-body blend from Northern California that includes six different varietals, some of which, are rare. In addition, we will accompany these magnificent wines with five select premium cheeses that make excellent pairings!
Wine List – WHITES
Lange Estate – Classique Pinot Gris 2022 Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon. 100% Pinot Gris. Wine Enthusiast 91 Points.
This classic Pinot Gris style results in a light, crisp, approachable wine true to varietal character with beautifully balanced acidity. This wine shows citrus, honeydew melon, and orange blossom on the nose while the palate displays notes of fresh, green apple, ripe pears, Meyer lemon and lime zest. – Winemaker’s Notes.
Cheese Pairing: Young Gouda.

Stags Leap – Sauvignon Blanc 2022 – Napa Valley AVA, California. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. James Suckling 92 Points.
The 2022 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is bright, crisp, and refreshing with aromatic notes of white peach, lemon verbena, lime peel, and white elderflower. More subtle notes of brioche toast and biscuit crumb support the lively fruit (a nod to the subtle oak influence) alongside a delicate mineral flintiness. The palate is rich, creamy,
and round with notes of Meyer lemon, green apple, lime pith, cassis bud, and lychee. There is a zippy, racy acidity throughout, creating a mouthwatering texture and lively backbone that carries all the way through to the long, lip-smackingly crisp finish. – Winemaker’s Notes.
Cheese Pairing: Goat Cheese.

Dutton Ranch – The Calling 2021 – Russian River Valley AVA, Sonoma, California. 100% Chardonnay. James Suckling 91 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 90 Points.
Intensely aromatic with notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle and white rose petals. Crisp acidity is balanced with subtle French oak on the palate. Flavors of ripe melon, lemon and baked brioche combine for a long, elegant finish. – Winemaker”s Notes.
Cheese Pairing: Havarti.

Portlandia – Pinot Gris 2021 – Columbia Valley AVA, Washington (70%), Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon (30%). 96% Pinot Gris, 3% Riesling, 1% Viognier. Wine Enthusiast 91 Points. Vivino Top 25 Oregon Pinot Gris of 2021.
Well balanced citrus aromas and flavors, crisp and versatile. Aromas of pear, lemon and hints of lite candied ginger on the nose. Mostly lemon tempered by notes of lime zest and melon on the palate. A delightful Pinot Gris. – Johan Lubbe.
Cheese Pairing: Goat Cheese.

Wine List – REDS

Ken Wright Cellars – Appellation Series 2021 – Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Oregon. 100% Pinot Noir. Wine Enthusiast 95 Points, Wine Spectator 93.
This is a Goldilocks special, because the fruit, alcohol, acidity and tannins are just right. Rainier cherry and lavender aromas are joined by smaller notes of leather and a new cedar chest drawer. The wine’s cassis, orange pith and smoky Lapsang souchong tea flavors float on a soft, smooth texture. — Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast.
Cheese Pairing: Goat Cheese.

Domaine Drouhin Oregon – Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018 – Dundee Hills AVA, Oregon. 100% Pinot Noir. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 94+ Points, Wine Enthusiast 94 Points.
Our 2018 Dundee Hills is complex and structured, a beautiful combination of flavor, intensity, and backbone. Subtle notes of rose petal, raspberry and dark cherries lead into layered flavors of sour cherries, cranberry, black tea, and plum. There is an extraordinary balance between the fine tannins and energizing lift of vibrant red fruit and acidity. This is a wine that will be exciting to follow as it passes the 5, 10, and 15-year marks. – Winemaker’s Notes.
Cheese Pairing: Gruyere.

Girard Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – Napa Valley AVA, California. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot. Wine Enthusiast 93 Points.
Well-built and deep in flavor, this full-bodied wine is a great value for a Napa Cab. It shows a calm strength and emerging complexity. The wine blankets deep, dark violet and blackcurrant flavors in fine-grained tannins. — Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast.
Cheese Pairing: Piave.

Seven Hills Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – Walla Walla Valley AVA, Washington. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Enthusiast 92 Points, James Suckling 92 Points.
This dark crimson gem is a fantastic value. Aromas of black cherries, violets, dark chocolate and bone broth are worth the bottle price all by themselves. Raspberry, vanillin and cedar flavors are backed by grippy tannins and brisk acidity. — Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast.
Cheese Pairing: Piave.

Three Wine Company – Field Blend 2018 – Contra Costa County, California.
39% Carignan, 26% Matero, 17% Zinfandel, 11% Petit Sirah, 5% Alicante Bouschet, 2% Black Malvoisie.
The “field blend” contingent of this wine adds structure, color, cherry, and black fruit flavors. There is a deep concentration of ripe black cherries and spice with a minerality (earthy berry) sneaking through. The mouth-feel is rich and balanced with a lingering peppery finish. – Winemaker’s Notes.
This is a special PWS wine event that features wines from America’s Pacific Northwest; arguably the greatest wine region in the country. You will not want to miss this exceptional tasting. Join us for an evening enjoying some great wines with excellent premium cheese pairing selections.

Please inform us early of any food sensitivities via email to the Treasurer.
Reservation deadline is Tuesday, June 11th.
Member —$95
Patron —$90
Nonmember —$115

DEADLINE to REGISTER for Oregon... and Neighbors
2024-06-11 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States

SOLD OUT Fabulous French Whites
2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
This event is SOLD OUT! We are taking a wait list. If you want to be added to the wait list, please contact the Treasurer via email.
Vive la France, where the lavender grows next to the vineyard! What a beautiful spring backdrop to introduce our May 17th event. Fair warning—die hard red drinkers may convert after this experience! We are excited to welcome back Kevin Ostrowski to explore some of the iconic French white anticipating summer wine tables, picnics and deck parties where you can serve them for guests to enjoy.
Fair warning—die hard red drinkers may convert after this experience!
We are excited to welcome back Kevin Ostrowski to explore some of the iconic French whites; anticipating summer wine tables, picnics and deck parties where you can serve them for guests to enjoy. Kevin is a well-known and respected certified wine judge, sommelier, and wine educator. His exploration of French whites promises a great event!
With Kevin’s guidance, we sought out representative whites from major French growing regions. Here’s the list of regions represented. You’ll see we’re starting with Champagne—so arrive early for the greeting wine!

Champagne where since the 1600s cellar masters focused on cutting-edge wine production and the popularization of sparkling wines.
Burgundy, where Cistercian monks first planted grapevines in walled plots called clos. Burgundy is considered the benchmark of quality.
Loire Valley where a cooler-climate growing area, is an exceptional place to find lean, racy white wines.
Bordeaux where ancient Romans first planted vineyards to launch what’s now the most popular wine region in the world. And it’s not all about the reds.
Rhone Valley where evidence of quality wines dates back to the first century and terraced vineyards originally dug by the Romans still exist.
Languedoc where the conformism of Parisian bureaucracy goes hand in hand with the creative spirit of pure liberalism. Almost anything goes!
Savoie where proximity to endless mountain ranges and crisp bodies of water give way to acidic wines, perfect for food pairing.
Alsace where Germanic influence and strong emphasis on white wines distinguish France’s most unique viticultural region.

We could spend months to years reviewing French wine regions and tasting their great wines. Wine is an integral part of French culture, and wine making processes important to them. Thus, the number of wines available is staggering—and we have but one evening. However, we are confident that our selections offer a great representation of the iconic wines for which each region is known.
The wines will be paired with small food plates designed by Hilton Chef, Justin Godfrey. Food accompaniments include the following:

Halibut Gravlax with dill, baby bell pepper, caper, and pickled shallot
Wild mushroom tart with fennel, Point Reyes blue cheese, and granola
Cheddar Gougères with Prosciutto, peach, and basil

Move something else on your calendar to make room in May for this one! Our event is Friday, May 17th at 7 p.m. Hilton Harrisburg.
Please inform early of any food sensitivities by email to the Treasurer.
Reservation deadline is Tuesday, May 14th. You may MAKE RESERVATIONS via the SHOPPE PAGE of this website.
Member —$95
Patron —$90
Nonmember —$115

DEADLINE to Register for Fabulous French Whites
2024-05-14 00:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA
