HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY “WINE POURS”
FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER
In This Issue: Upcoming Wine Releases; Upcoming Events; Recipe of the Month; Wine Tip of the Month; Restaurants Serving Hummingbird Ridge Wine
Well, winter continues to "delight" us with its cold temps and frozen precipitation. But February is here and we can almost see the end of winter in sight. Thankfully, visitors continue to brave the winter conditions and visit our tasting room to taste our new wine releases. The rest of us may be cold but our hearts are warm as we think of our Valentine's this month. Stop into the winery to get your Valentine some delicious Hummingbird Ridge wine for your Valentine's dinner.
We are a microwinery and we make our wines in small batches so that we can focus on every detail of the winemaking process. Here is the current wine lineup and projected release times for wines in the tanks:
Hummingbird Red, our full-flavored dry red: Available for tasting with plenty in stock.
Reserve Red, our full bodied red with ripe berry tones that leads into a seriously long finish: Just released with a good supply in stock.
Semi-Dry Riesling, our crisp semi-dry white with bright citrus tones: Available for tasting, but supplies are low and we expect it to be sold out by the end of February. New vintage not scheduled to be bottled until May. Get it while you can!
Hummingbird White, our soft and elegant semi-dry white: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.
Sweet Dreams, our sweet and flavorful Niagara: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.
Ruby Elixir, our semi-sweet best-selling red: Sold out, but more scheduled to be bottled in 2 weeks and released by the end February.
Shimmer, our sweet white with hints of pineapple & tropical tones: Available now and selling quickly. Sold out in 2 months last year and it is selling just as fast this year!
Moonlight White, our semi-sweet Vidal Blanc: Just bottled and will be released within the next 2 weeks.
Adams Apple, our newest apple wine creation made with a tasty blend of 5 types of apples: Just bottled and scheduled to be released within the next 2 weeks.
Pordeblanco, one of the few white ports on the East coast with dazzling tangerine and citrus flavors. Limited supply.
Pordevino, our red port with berry flavors to the max. Limited supply
Blue Diamond, our truly unique blush port with flavors that dance across your tongue leaving you wanting more and more. Scheduled to be bottled within the next 4 weeks.
- Upcoming Events:
February is Wine & Chocolate Month at Hummingbird Ridge Winery. Special wine and chocolate pairings will be featured in our tasting room all month, so bring your sweetheart in for something sweet!
Valentines Wine Dinner at Silver Lake Inn on Tuesday, Feb. 8th, featuring a 5 course Beef & Seafood meal, with each course specially paired with a delicious wine (including Hummingbird Ridge wine). Seating is Limited. Call 717-938-4894 for reservations.
Valentine's Wine Dinner at Manchester Golf Links on Sunday, February 13th (the Saturday seating has been sold out), featuring a 5 course gourmet meal plus a wine and appetizer reception, with each course paired with a delicious Hummingbird Ridge wine. Plus for you newlyweds, a special version of the Newlywed Game with prizes for the winner. Seating is Limited. Call 717-268-0490 Or visit www.royalmanchestergolflinks.com
Uncork York Wine Trail Tour de Tanks Event – The wineries of the Uncork York Wine Trail, including Hummingbird Ridge Winery, put on our biggest event of the year and showcase our newest wines. For just $25, enjoy special wine tastings, food samples, souvenir wine glass, and a 10% discount off all wine purchases at 13 Wineries each and every weekend in March. Don't miss this event! For information, visit www.http://www.uncorkyork.com/index.asp?act=page&pag_id=9
- Recipe of the Month: Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 Tbs baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups Hummingbird Ridge Pordevino, Reserve Red, or Hummingbird Red wine
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325ยบ F.
2. Line 2 cupcake pans. (Tip: After you line the pans, spray the liners with some non-stick spray. It will keep the cupcakes from sticking to the paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Mix everything so that it is evenly distributed.
4. Make a “well” in the center of the dry ingredients.
5. Into the well, pour in the wine, vanilla, oil and eggs.
6. Mix on low speed until combined and lump free.
7. Pour in the melted chocolate chips and mix until thoroughly combined.
8. Fill lined cupcake pan. Fill each liner to the top.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The cupcakes will puff quite a bit, and when done should be slightly firm to the touch, but be able to spring back.
10. Let cool slightly before dipping in chocolate wine topping.
Chocolate Wine topping
This makes a lot, but the leftovers can be used as a topping for ice cream and other sweet treats.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1 14oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup red wine (same as used in the cupcakes)
1/2 cup karo syrup
4 tsp balsamic vinegar
Directions
1. Microwave everything in a microwave safe bowl for two minutes.
2. Remove from microwave, carefully, and stir until smooth and shiny.
3. Let cool, and dip cupcake tops into the chocolate.
4. Repeat after they've set up a bit
- Wine Tip of the Month: When pairing wine with chocolate, typically the wine should be at least as sweet, if not a touch sweeter, than the chocolate you are serving it with. Otherwise, the taste may quickly veer towards bitter or sour.
When pairing wines with chocolate, your best bet is to match lighter, more elegant flavored chocolates with lighter-bodied wines; likewise, the stronger the chocolate, the more full-bodied the wine should be.
Similar to a formal wine tasting, if you will be experimenting with several varieties of chocolates, work from light to dark. Start with a more subtle white chocolate and end on a dark or bittersweet chocolate.
White chocolate tends to be more sweet, mellow and buttery in flavor and generally pairs well with sweet white wines. Milk Chocolate generally pairs well with semi-dry reds and some whites, and Dark chocolate generally pairs well with Dry reds and Port wines. But these are just general suggestions. Dare to be bold and experiment. You will find that the perfect wine and chocolate pairings bring out the best in both the wine and the chocolate!
- We are proud to announce that the following Central PA eateries are carrying Hummingbird Ridge wines:
Fireside Restaurant (formerly Pierres) in New Cumberland
Etters VFW in Etters
Yorktowne Hotel in York.
Silver Lake Inn, Lewisberry
Back Woods Grill, Etters
The Field House, Etters
Two Brothers, Etters
Culhane’s Steak House, New Cumberland
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 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
