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SUMMARY:Armstrong Valley Wine & Dine
DESCRIPTION:RESRVATIONS CLOSED October 16th.    Check out our other upcoming events!\n  \nOur October tasting event is coming up soon at the award-winning Armstrong Valley Vineyard and Winery\, so get your tickets\, for another memorable afternoon of great food and wine! \nThe event is Sunday\, October 23rd\, from 1-3 p.m. and will include six of Armstrong Valley’s award-winning wines: Chardonnay (un-oaked)\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, Cabernet Franc\, Armstrong Red (Bordeaux blend)\, and Pinot Noir.  \nArmstrong Valley Vineyard and Winery (http://armstrongvalleywinery.com) is located a scenic 40-minute drive north of Harrisburg\, in Halifax\, PA.  Enjoy the fall foliage on the way!  The winery resides on 100 acres of historic farmland dating back to 1769. Robert Armstrong\, namesake for the valley area and the creek that runs through the property\, started the homestead\, which includes a main stone house\, barn\, summer kitchen\, outhouse\, tack house\, icehouse\, granary and stable. \nThe original property was given to Robert Armstrong by the Penns (probably as payment for military service) and included roughly 200 acres. All the wines are made in the 200 year old bank barn. \nRenowned Chef Loic Jaffres will prepare small plate tapas including an onion and brie tart for an appetizer\, lifter steak (beef) with mushroom sauce as an entrée along with rice pilaf with carrot Vichy and caramelized cabbage as sides\, followed by carrot cake with caramel sauce for dessert. \nChef Loic brings a lifetime of French culinary skills to our event. In the 18 years leading up to his recent retirement\, he owned and operated his own French restaurant in Maryland. \nThis is my first time hosting\, so please let me\, Barry Einsig\, know if you have any questions or suggestions at barryceinsig@gmail.com. \nHope to see you there. \n100% COVID 19 vaccination proof is required to confirm event reservations.   Safe distancing and safety precautions will be followed based on any CDC or PA DOH reported geographic regional exposure risk at the time of the event. \nReservation DEADLINE is Sunday\, October 16th at 5 p.m.  Tables may be reserved via communication in your online reservation notes or to the Treasurers.  Click here to reserve seats online. \n   Member Reservation:  $65 \n   Patron Reservation:  $60 \n   Nonmember Reservation:  $75
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/armstrong-valley-wine-dine/
LOCATION:Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery\, 212 Rutter Rd\, Halifax\, PA\, 17032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
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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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