FEBRUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER (Please forward this newsletter to your friends and family who are interested in wine)
In This Issue: Winter Winederland Recap; Now Open on Fridays; Upcoming Events; Wine Lineup; 2012 Event Calendar
The winery was very busy last month with our 2nd Annual Winter Winderland Port event. Customers enjoyed tasty treats and Port wine specials. The big hit of the event, though, was our "Rita on the Ridge", a margarita made from our white port wine Pordeblanco. Special Thanks to our friend Sue, a margarita connoisseur, for inventing the drink for us! You have to stop in and taste it! Makes a great drink for your Super Bowl party:
In This Issue: Winter Winederland Recap; Now Open on Fridays; Upcoming Events; Wine Lineup; 2012 Event Calendar
The winery was very busy last month with our 2nd Annual Winter Winderland Port event. Customers enjoyed tasty treats and Port wine specials. The big hit of the event, though, was our "Rita on the Ridge", a margarita made from our white port wine Pordeblanco. Special Thanks to our friend Sue, a margarita connoisseur, for inventing the drink for us! You have to stop in and taste it! Makes a great drink for your Super Bowl party:
"Rita on the Ridge" (Pordeblanco Margarita): In a large pitcher, mix 2 cups Hummingbird Ridge Pordeblanco port wine, 4 cups liquid Margarita mix, 1 1/3 cup Orange juice. Stir and serve over ice. Enjoy!!!
- For all of you who have been asking for weekday hours, we are now open on Fridays from 11am to 6pm, in addition to our weekend hours from 11am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Our motto is “Experience The Flavor” and our goal is for every Hummingbird Ridge wine to be balanced and flavorful. We are open on Fridays, Saturdays and 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 or your group is looking for a unique meeting place during the week or weekend, please call us at 717-315-0209 for availability. We hope to see you soon at the winery!!!
- UPCOMING EVENTS:
This month at the winery is our annual "Wine & Chocolate" event in honor of Valentine's Day. Stop in during the first 2 weekends of February to experience delicious wine and chocolate pairings and get the perfect wine and handmade local chocolates to share with your Valentine. Our new Celebration Blush will make your Valentine blush with happiness! Free Admission. Wine & Chocolate event - Feb. 3,4,5, and 10,11,12.
Our motto is “Experience The Flavor” and our goal is for every Hummingbird Ridge wine to be balanced and flavorful. We are open on Fridays, Saturdays and 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 or your group is looking for a unique meeting place during the week or weekend, please call us at 717-315-0209 for availability. We hope to see you soon at the winery!!!
- UPCOMING EVENTS:
This month at the winery is our annual "Wine & Chocolate" event in honor of Valentine's Day. Stop in during the first 2 weekends of February to experience delicious wine and chocolate pairings and get the perfect wine and handmade local chocolates to share with your Valentine. Our new Celebration Blush will make your Valentine blush with happiness! Free Admission. Wine & Chocolate event - Feb. 3,4,5, and 10,11,12.
Experience Mardi Gras at the winery during the last 2 weekends of February, with your chance to earn beads... No, not like that. Come in and take our Wine Aroma Challenge and earn beads. Can you identify wine aromas? Come on in and test your skills. Taste our full lineup of flavorful wines and Celebrate like you're in NOLA! Free Admission. Mardi Gras at Hummingbird Ridge event - Feb. 17,18,19 and 24,25,26.
Also, get your tickets now for a Special Gourmet Wine Dinner featuring Hummingbird Ridge wine on Thursday, March 8th at Fireside Restaurant (formerly Pierre's) in New Cumberland. Visit the Winemaker Dinners page at http://www.masondixonwinetrail.com/index.asp?act=page&pag_id=9 for info and reservations.
- February Wine Lineup: We are a microwinery and we make our wines in small batches so that we can focus on every detail of the winemaking process to craft the best wines for you. So at times we will sell out of certain wines. The following wines are currently available for tasting and purchase in our Tasting Room:
Red Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied dry and delicious.
- February Wine Lineup: We are a microwinery and we make our wines in small batches so that we can focus on every detail of the winemaking process to craft the best wines for you. So at times we will sell out of certain wines. The following wines are currently available for tasting and purchase in our Tasting Room:
Red Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied dry and delicious.
NEW!!! Hummingbird Red, It's back! Our classic dry red wine that is the perfect dinner wine!
Semi-Dry Riesling, our crisp semi-dry white with bright citrus tones
Hummingbird White, our soft and elegant semi-dry white
Sweet Dreams, sweet but smooth and flavorful
Ruby Elixir, our semi-sweet best-selling red.
Moonlight White, our (Award-Winning) semi-sweet Vidal Blanc with hints of honeyed pear and pineapple. (Moonlight is selling fast, so get it while you can!)
Pordevino, our port-style red wine with layers of blueberry and cherry flavor.
Pordeblanco, our port-style white wine, a unique flavor sensation with delicate citrus flavors.
NEW!!! Celebration Blush, the perfect wine for any celebration!
Semi-Dry Riesling, our crisp semi-dry white with bright citrus tones
Hummingbird White, our soft and elegant semi-dry white
Sweet Dreams, sweet but smooth and flavorful
Ruby Elixir, our semi-sweet best-selling red.
Moonlight White, our (Award-Winning) semi-sweet Vidal Blanc with hints of honeyed pear and pineapple. (Moonlight is selling fast, so get it while you can!)
Pordevino, our port-style red wine with layers of blueberry and cherry flavor.
Pordeblanco, our port-style white wine, a unique flavor sensation with delicate citrus flavors.
NEW!!! Celebration Blush, the perfect wine for any celebration!
Coming Soon! We will be bottling Adams Apple this month, our Apple Wine made from a blend of 5 types of York County grown apples! This sold out very quickly last year.
- Here are our scheduled events for 2012:
- Here are our scheduled events for 2012:
February
3/4/5/10/11/12, Wine and Chocolate Weekends at the winery, Taste Wine & Chocolate pairings. Free Admission
11, Sweetheart Wine Dinner at Royal Manchester Golf Links
17/18/19/24/25/26, Mardi Gras Weekends at the winery. Free Admission
29, Leukemia/Lymphoma charity event, 6pm, Camp Hill, Call 480-1164 for tickets and info.
March- Every weekend in March, Mason Dixon Wine Trail "Tour de Tanks" Event. Visit www.masondixonwinetrail.com for info.
8th, Gourmet Wine Dinner at Fireside Restaurant, New Cumberland. Visit the Tour de Tanks Winemaker Dinner page at http://www.uncorkyork.com/index.asp?act=page&pag_id=9 for info and reservations.
April
12, Wine and Cheese Seminar and Tasting at the winery, Call 717-315-0209 for details.
13-14, Wine and Cheese Weekend at the winery, Taste Wine and Cheese pairings. Free Admission.
May
1st 3 weekends in May, Hershey/Harrisburg Wine Trail event. Call 717-315-0209 for details.
19, Jimmy Buffett Music Tribute at the winery, 1-4pm. Free Admission, Bring lawn chairs.
June
9/10, We will be at the Dauphin County Wine and Music Fest at Fort Hunter. Visit http://www.dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/festivals/ for info.
23rd, 60's music Tribute at the winery, 1-4pm. Free Admission, Bring lawn chairs.
July
12, Wine and Cheese Seminar and Tasting at the winery. Call 717-315-0209 for details.
13/14, Wine and Cheese Weekend at the winery, Taste Wine and Cheese pairings. Free Admission.
21, Beatles music tribute at the winery, 1-4pm. Free admission, Bring lawn chairs
August 18, Arts and Crafts Fest at the winery, 1-4pm.
September
8/9, We will be at the Dauphin County Wine and Jazz Fest at Fort Hunter, 4-9pm. Visit http://www.dauphincounty.org/parks-recreation/festivals/ for info.
15, Wine, Chili and Blues Festival, Newberrytown Peddlers Market, Details coming soon.
28/29, Relay for Life Charity event at the winery. Call 717-315-0209 for details.
29/30, We will be at the Hanover Wine Festival
October 13, Country music tribute at the winery, 1-4pm. Free admission, Bring lawn chairs.
November 10/11/17/18, Mason Dixon Wine Trail Wine Just off the Vine Event. Visit http://www.masondixonwinetrail.com/ for details.
December 8/9, Hummingbird Ridge 3rd Anniversary and Holiday Event. Free Admission. Celebrate our Anniversary and the Holidays with us at the Winery.
- 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
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!!!
- Purchase Hummingbird Ridge official logo merchandise at our online store at http://www.cafepress.com/teeshirts4fun/6968274
- 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 athttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Hummingbird-Ridge-Winery/261984513530
- Hummingbird Ridge Winery is a proud member of the Mason Dixon Wine Trail!!! Visit http://www.masondixonwinetrail.com/ for more information.
HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY
"EXPERIENCE THE FLAVOR!!!"
OPEN FOR FREE TASTINGS FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS
FROM 11AM TO 6PM
735 KISE MILL RD
YORK HAVEN PA 17370
717-315-0209
Email: info@hummingbirdridgewinery.com
Silver Lake Inn, Lewisberry
Back Woods Grill, Etters
The Field House, Etters
Two Brothers, Etters
Culhane’s Steak House, New Cumberland
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!!!
- Purchase Hummingbird Ridge official logo merchandise at our online store at http://www.cafepress.com/teeshirts4fun/6968274
- 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 athttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Hummingbird-Ridge-Winery/261984513530
- Hummingbird Ridge Winery is a proud member of the Mason Dixon Wine Trail!!! Visit http://www.masondixonwinetrail.com/ for more information.
HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY
"EXPERIENCE THE FLAVOR!!!"
OPEN FOR FREE TASTINGS FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS
FROM 11AM TO 6PM
735 KISE MILL RD
YORK HAVEN PA 17370
717-315-0209
Email: info@hummingbirdridgewinery.com
