HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY “WINE POURS”
APRIL 2011 NEWSLETTER
In This Issue: Hummingbird Ridge Wine Wins A Medal!; Spring is Here; Tour de Tanks Review; Current Wine List; Deck Construction; Recipe of the Month; Taste of PA Wine Festival; Restaurants Serve Hummingbird Ridge Wine
- This Exciting News Just In!!!!! Central Pennsylvania's Hummingbird Ridge Winery has won a Silver Medal with their very first entry into an International Wine Competition. Hummingbird Ridge Winery's Moonlight White, made from the Vidal Blanc grape, won a Silver medal last weekend at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Moonlight White was judged along with over 3200 wines from 19 countries.
Tom Day, owner of Hummingbird Ridge Winery, stated "This really validates our small batch process and our attention to detail through every step of the winemaking process. It is great that professional wine judges deem Hummingbird Ridge wine to be worthy of a medal."
Come in and taste it soon, because their is a limited supply left.
- Spring is here!!! The cold weather is still saying Winter, but the calendar is saying it is Spring. And that means flowers blooming, birds singing, and the beginning of wine tasting season. So stop in and see us in April. Our motto is “Experience The Flavor” and our goal is for every Hummingbird Ridge wine to be balanced and flavorful. We are open on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am to 6pm and our standard wine tastings are free of charge.
If you belong to a group, club or association and you would like a Private Wine Tasting for your group during the week or weekend, please call us at 717-315-0209 for availability. We hope to see you soon at the winery!!!
- Hummingbird Ridge Winery welcomed old friends and new visitors for the Uncork York Wine Trail's Tour de Tank event last month. We always have a good time and our new mascot, Wally the Wine Bottle, was a big hit! Wally posed for many pictures with visitors and Wally's image will surely be on many a Facebook page. To see Wally, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Hummingbird-Ridge-Winery/261984513530
- We are a microwinery and we make our wines in small batches so that we can focus on every detail of the winemaking process. So at times we will sell out of certain wines. Here is the current wine lineup in the tasting room for April:
Hummingbird Red, our full-flavored dry red: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.
Red Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied and delicious. Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.
Semi-Dry Riesling, our crisp semi-dry white with bright citrus tones: Currently sold out. New bottling scheduled for May.
Hummingbird White, our soft and elegant semi-dry white: Temporarily Sold Out, Scheduled to be back on April 16th.
Sweet Dreams, our sweet and flavorful Niagara: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.
Ruby Elixir, our semi-sweet best-selling red: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.
Shimmer, our sweet white with hints of pineapple & tropical tones: All gone for the year. Sold out in 2 months again.
Moonlight White, our (now Award-Winning) semi-sweet Vidal Blanc: Available for tasting, but with limited supply in stock.
Adams Apple, our newest creation made with a tasty blend of 5 types of locally grown York county apples: Selling Fast. Limited Supply available.
Pordevino, our port-style red wine with layers of flavor: Available for tasting with a limited supply in stock.
Pordeblanco, our port-style white wine, a unique flavor sensation: Currently sold out. New bottling scheduled for May.
Blue Diamond, our port-style blush wine, yep we said blush port: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.
- Our new deck is currently under construction and should be completed by the end of April. We will be announcing our Deck Opening Celebration very soon! Soon you will be able to stop in and enjoy a glass or bottle of wine on the deck while you watch for hummingbirds at the feeders.
- Recipe of the Month: Cog Au Vin Blanc (Chicken Vegetable Stew with White Wine) This was such a hit during the Tour de Tanks last month and we had so many requests for the recipe that we decided to feature the recipe this month:
Ingredients: 3 Chicken Breasts (with bone) with skin on; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 1 onion diced; 4 celery ribs diced; 3 Tablespoons chicken base or to taste; 3 quarts water; 2 bags frozen mixed vegetables; 1 box of small sized pasta; 3 small cans of tomato soup; 2 cups of Hummingbird White wine
Directions- Boil chicken until cooked. Pick the chicken off the bone. Set aside and let cool. In a soup pot, saute onion and celery in butter until soft. Add 3 quarts of water and chicken base. Bring to a boil. Add 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables and the box of pasta. Add the tomato soup, the chicken pieces, and the wine. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Since Hummingbird White is used in the recipe, it's only natural to enjoy a glass of Hummingbird White with this stew. Enjoy!!!
- Hummingbird Ridge Winery will be participating in its first Wine Festival at the Taste of PA Wine and Music Festival on May 21st and 22nd at the York Fairgrounds. Come out and taste wines from 20 wineries and listen to top-notch music. See more information at www.yorkwinefest.com
- We are proud to announce that the following Central PA eateries are now carrying Hummingbird Ridge wines:
Silver Lake Inn, Lewisberry
Back Woods Grill, Etters
The Field House, Etters
Two Brothers, Etters
Culhane’s Steak House, New Cumberland
Hillside Cafe, Lewisberry
Fireside Restaurant (formerly Pierres), New Cumberland
Etters VFW, Etters
Yorktowne Hotel, York
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
