HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY - "WINE POURS"
SEPTEMBER 2010 NEWSLETTER
In This Issue: Upcoming Events; September is "Port" Month; No Guinness Record but a lot of Fun; HRW in the Newspaper; Recipe of the Month; Tasting Tip of the Month; 2 for 22 Continues for Another Month; HRW Wine By The Glass
We’re heading out of summer now and Harvest Season is rapidly upon us. Things start picking up at the winery as we plan for the new wines that we will be working on. We have some Special Events coming up at the winery, including a wine, dine and art benefit for Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society October 1st and 2nd. Enjoy 4 courses of appetizers and light entrée’s, each paired with a specially chosen Hummingbird Ridge Wine, plus local photographer Melissa Earnshaw will be displaying her photography. All for just $25 per person to benefit the American Cancer Society. There are 2 sessions at 6pm and 7:30pm on both Friday, October 1st and Saturday, October 2nd. Tickets can be purchased at Hummingbird Ridge Winery or call Judy at 717-515-4268 for more information. Space is limited so get your tickets early. Come on out for Great Food, Great Wine, and Great Art for a Great Cause!!!
- Our new port-style white wine, PORDEBLANCO, has been released.
PORDEBLANCO is a white port-style wine made from the Riesling grape featuring delicate layers of citrus flavors of lemon, orange and tangerine for a truly unique and delicious fortified wine. This wine is a truly unique taste experience and is getting Excellent Reviews from Customers – You have to Taste it to Believe it!!! And to Celebrate both of our New Port-Style Wines, September is "Port" Month at Hummingbird Ridge Winery, with Free Tastings of Pordevino & Pordeblanco all month & Discounts on Selected Wines.
- Thank You to everyone who came to the winery for the August 14th attempt by PA wineries to break the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Wine Toast. We did not break the record, but we had a lot of fun and we raised funds for Mario Andretti's Childrens & Youth Charity & we raised awareness of the Pennsylvania wine industry.
- Hummingbird Ridge Winery had some nice press recently with an article in the Harrisburg Patriot News:
"Tom Day, the winemaker who opened Hummingbird Ridge Winery in December, said some people are intimidated by wine. He thinks that's too bad. Day said he wants all sorts of people to enjoy wine, and he makes wines that appeal to the palates of the people living in the area. A lot folks who don't think they're wine people visit his winery, taste the wine and buy it.
Hummingbird Ridge wine is served at restaurants such as the Silver Lake Inn in Lewisberry, Culhane's Steak House in Fairview Twp. and Two Brothers Italian Grill in Newberry Twp (and Back Woods Grill in Etters & Hillside Cafe in Fairview Twp. -ed.)
All of which is quite an accomplishment for a vintner who put out his shingle only a few months ago. But Day, who is 45, said he has been making wine for a long time and his wines have been competition winners." See the complete article at http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/west/index.ssf?%2Fbase%2Fnews%2F1282168521134530.xml&coll=1
- Recipe of the Month: This month's Recipe is Hummingbird Cake (No, it's not made with hummingbirds). The origin of this moist and delicious cake is a mystery but, according to Southern Living magazine, the first appearance of this recipe was in it's magazine as submitted by a reader in 1978. This cake pairs well with our 2 new port-style wines, "PORDEVINO" & "PORDEBLANCO". Enjoy!!!
"Hummingbird Cake"
3 cups all-pupose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups cooking oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, divided
2 cups chopped bananas
Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not beat. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup chopped pecans, and bananas. Spoon batter into a well-greased 9-inch cakepan. Bake at 350 degrees F. For 25 to 30 minutes.
And as your guests are eating up every last crumb, remember to tell them that "No hummingbirds were harmed in the making of this cake".
- Winetasting Tip of the Month: Here’s a simple little trick that will help you to focus your sense of smell and taste while you are tasting wines. It is important to focus your senses because experts say that up to 80% of what we taste is actually derived from our sense of smell. After you swirl and sniff and take a sip of the wine and use the "slurp method" we detailed in last month's newsletter, close your eyes and focus on the aroma and taste. Closing off your sense of sight will open up your other senses and help you to focus more intensely. Just don’t lose your balance and fall over.
- In September, we are continuing with our 2 for 22 Deals (while supplies last): The "Sweet Deal"- Get 2 bottles of "Sweet Dreams" wine (retails for $23.50) in a handy and decorative 2 bottle tote bag (great for taking wine to a picnic or party, retails for $4.95) for just $22 (plus tax). Save $6.45!!!
Also save with the "Sangria Deal" in honor of our easy and refreshing White Sangria recipe that was featured in last month's newsletter: Get 2 bottles of "Hummingbird White" wine (retails for $24.50) in a handy and decorative 2 bottle tote bag (retails for $4.95), plus a copy of the White Sangria recipe, for just $22 (plus tax). Save $7.45!!!
- We sell wine by the glass. Stop by and relax in our Hummingbird Garden area with a glass of wine. Enjoy the hummingbirds and butterflies while sipping a glass of Hummingbird Ridge wine!
- Also, Be sure to ask for Hummingbird Ridge wines at the following fine York County eateries:
Silver Lake Inn, Lewisberry
Back Woods Grill, Etters
The Field House, Etters
Two Brothers, Etters
Culhane’s Steak House, New Cumberland
Hillside Cafe, Lewisberry
Please visit these fine establishments and enjoy a glass of Hummingbird Ridge wine!!!
- Thanks Again to all of you who have stopped in to see us and try our wine!!! Tell your friends about us!!!
- Visit us on the internet at http://www.hummingbirdridgewinery.com/ (official website), http://www.hummingbirdridgewinery.blogspot.com/
(our blog), and visit our new Facebook page and become a fan of Hummingbird Ridge Winery at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hummingbird-Ridge-Winery/261984513530
- Hummingbird Ridge Winery is a proud member of the Uncork York Wine Trail!!! Visit http://www.uncorkyork.com/ for more information.
HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY
"EXPERIENCE THE FLAVOR!!!"
OPEN FOR FREE TASTINGS SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
FROM 11AM TO 6PM
735 KISE MILL RD
YORK HAVEN PA 17370
717-315-0209
Email: info@hummingbirdridgewinery.com
