HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY
Central PA’s Award-Winning Winery
March 2013 Hummingbird Ridge Winery NEWSLETTER (Please forward this newsletter to your friends and family who are interested in wine)
In This Issue: February Recap; March Events; New Wine Release; Wine Quiz- Test Your Wine Knowledge; Wine Cartoon of the Month
February Recap: The Neil Diamond Tribute at our Newberry Commons Mall store last month was a Fun Blast from the Past, with the whole crowd singing along to “Sweet Caroline”. And our New Cherry Chocolate wine made many a Valentine happy. Read below to see the new wine we have released for St. Patricks Day!
- Our 2nd Tasting Room & Wine Store at the Newberry Commons Mall in Etters just off the Yocumtown exit 33 of I-83 is OPEN. The new store is right next to the Wine & Spirits Shoppe (State Liquor Store), and features Free Standard Tastings. Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday from 1pm to 8pm. Stop in for Free tastings.
Also at the new Mall location, we have opened a Wine Café, with tables where you can sit, relax, and enjoy wine by the glass, with Wine by the Glass Specials every week. Food is also available from our neighboring restaurants New China and USA & I. You can order takeout and enjoy your meal with wine in our Wine Café.
- March Events –
*Saturday, March 9th: The Eagles Tribute by “Tequila Sunrise” from 5pm to 8pm. This event will be at our New Store at the Newberry Commons Mall. FREE Admission for this event. Free Parking. Free Tastings. This is an Indoor event and there is a lot of space in the new store, but seating is limited, so bring your bag chairs, relax, sip wine, and listen to The Eagles tunes!
* Every Saturday Sunday in March: Mason Dixon Wine Trail “Tour de Tanks” Event, with Wine Discounts, Food, Special tastings and Tours at each of the 22 wineries on the Trail, including Hummingbird Ridge Winery. For info, visit www.masondixonwinetrail.com
- New Wine Release: We have released our newest wine, Irish Mint wine, to celebrate St. Patricks Day, featuring flavors of Fresh Mint with hints of Delicious Chocolate on the finish. Tastes like a Peppermint Patty. Now available for tasting and purchase at both of our locations. Stop in and Taste it!
- Here’s a little quick quiz to test your wine knowledge (Answers at end of Newsletter):
1. What country is generally acknowledged to be the birthplace of wine?
2. Malolactic fermentation" refers to what process?
3. What makes sparkling wine sparkle?
4. What type of wine is made from frozen grapes?
5. What wine term describes adding sugar during fermentation of wine?
- Wine Cartoon of the Month
- We are proud to announce that the following Central PA eateries are now carrying Hummingbird Ridge wines:
***The Newest area Resturant to carry our wines is AL's Pizza & Pub in Enola! In fact, we are proud to have been chosen as their House Winery! Please stop by AL's and the fine eateries listed below and try some Hummingbird Ridge Wine!
Hogan's Restaurant at Valley Green Golf Course, Etters
Goldsboro Firemens Club, Goldsboro
Royal Manchester Golf Course, Manchester
The Copper Cup at Holiday Inn, New Cumberland formerly Elephant & Castle
Silver Lake Inn, Lewisberry
Back Woods Grill, Etters
Culhane’s Steak House, New Cumberland
Etters VFW, Etters
Please visit these fine establishments and enjoy a glass of Hummingbird Ridge wine!!!
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 at our Winery Store at 735 Kise Mill Rd, York Haven and open Tues. to Sat. from 1pm to 8pm at our new Newberry Commons Mall store, and our standard wine tastings are free of charge at both locations.
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!!!
- 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 at
- Hummingbird Ridge Winery is a proud member of the Mason Dixon Wine Trail!!! Visit http://www.masondixonwinetrail.com/ for more information. And a proud member of the Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country trail!!! Visitwww.hersheyharrisburgwinecountry.com for more information.
HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY
"EXPERIENCE THE FLAVOR!!!"
717-315-0209
Answers to Wine Quiz:
1. The country of Georgia
2. A secondary fermentation that converts harsh acids to softer acids; often done in Chardonnay’s
3. Carbon Dioxide
4.Ice Wine
5.Chaptilisation
