It's Tour de Tanks Month at Uncork York Wine Trail Wineries

Remember to visit Central Pennsylvania wineries this month, including Hummingbird Ridge Winery, for the Uncork York Wine Trail "Tour de Tanks" event every weekend in March. Get Tastings of new wines, food at each winery, souvenir wine glass, and 10% discount on all wine purchases at 13 wineries, all for just $25. For information, visit http://www.uncorkyork.com/index.asp?act=page&pag_id=9

 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 325º 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  

Royal Manchester Golf Links Sweetheart Wine Dinner

Selling out quickly!!!   The Royal Manchester Golf Links presents a Sweetheart Wine Dinner featuring Hummingbird Ridge wines on Saturday, February 12th at 6pm. 5 delicious courses, specially paired with 5 Hummingbird Ridge wines, along with a Special Wine & Appetizer Reception. Plus a fun version of the Newlywed Game with prize for the winner. This is selling out fast. Seating is Limited. Please join us for a Great evening of Food, Wine, & Fun!!! See details at


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Manchester-Golf-Links/366430089293#!/photo.php?fbid=494009224293&set=a.416345219293.191323.366430089293

Hummingbird Ridge Winery - January 2011 Newsletter

HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY “WINE POURS”

JANUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER


In This Issue: Thank You for a Great 1st Year; January is Winter Winederland Month - Upcoming Wine Releases; Uses for your Corks; Recipe of the Month; Winemaking Term of the Month; Restaurants Serve Hummingbird Ridge Wine

Well, 2010 is history and we want to Thank all of you once again for supporting Hummingbird Ridge Winery and making our first year successful!!! 2011 is here and we are focused on providing you with the best, most flavorful wines available. Our motto is “Experience The Flavor” and our goal is for every Hummingbird Ridge wine to be balanced and flavorful. We have been upgrading our bottling equipment so that we can increase production and keep up with the demand for our wines that sold out in 2011. Our plans for 2011 include many upgrades for the winery and participating in more off-site events and wine festivals.

We will continue to be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 6pm and our standard wine tastings will continue to be 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 and we wish you all a Happy, Successful, and Prosperous 2011!!!

- We sold out of several wines last month, including Ruby Elixir and Pordevino, but we have more of everything in the tanks and getting ready for bottling. 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. January is Winter Winederland month at the winery with lots of new wine releases and here is the current wine lineup and projected release dates for wines in the tanks:
Hummingbird Red, our full-flavored dry red: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.

Red Reserve, our full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon: Bottled and will be released for sale this month.

Semi-Dry Riesling, our crisp semi-dry white with bright citrus tones: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.

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 within the next 4-6 weeks.

Shimmer, our sweet white with hints of pineapple and tropical tones: Sold out in 2 months last year, but more is now bottled and will be released within the next 2 weeks. We already have many case pre-orders for this wine, so we expect it to sell out quickly again this year.

Moonlight White, our semi-sweet Vidal Blanc: Sold out quickly last year, but more is in the tanks and scheduled to be bottled this month.

Wildflower White, our semi-sweet white with layers of flavor: Bottled and will be released for sale this month.

Apple Wine, our newest creation made with a tasty blend of 5 types of locally grown York county apples: Scheduled to be bottled this month.

Pordevino, our port-style red wine with layers of flavor: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.

Pordeblanco, our port-style white wine, a unique flavor sensation: Available for tasting with a good supply in stock.

Blue Diamond, our port-style blush wine, yep we said blush port: Currently sold out but more scheduled to be bottled within the next 4 weeks.


- Do you save the corks from the wines that you drink? There are many uses for corks. Here are a few: 1.Napkin Ring, Drill a hole in the center, thread pretty ribbon through and tie. 2. Cork Wreath, Look online for instructions. 3. If you do scrapbooking, you can carve your own stamps into corks. 4. Cork Tabletop, Look online for instructions. 5. Fishing Bobber, put a staple in the cork and pull the staple back out a little bit & put your line through. 6. Pin Cushion 7. Glue thin slices of cork on the bottom of tables, chairs, pottery, etc. so they don't scratch the floor or other surfaces. 8. If you've lost the cap to a soda bottle, use a cork. 9. Cork and Bead necklaces or curtains, Drill holes in corks and string beads through the corks. 10. Door Stop 11. Trivet (Pot Holder), slice corks in half & frame with wood for a place to put hot pans. 12. Put small pieces of cork over the ends of knitting needles, fishing hooks, or any sharp object to protect it and you. 13. To decorate a potted plant, lay corks on top of the level potting soil in patterns. 14. Wrap a cork with sandpaper for a Sanding Block for small sanding jobs. 15. Key Ring for boaters, if your keys go overboard, the cork floats. 16. Wall Border 17. Fill holes in floors left by previous tenants. So go and put your used corks to good use!


- Recipe of the Month: With the winter freeze nipping again, here’s a recipe to beat the cold, especially while you are making it:


Super Tender Beef Tenderloin: Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, peeled & slivered; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 cup (plus 2 glasses for the cook and some for your guests) Hummingbird Ridge Pordevino port wine; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 5 lbs beef tenderloin


Directions: Pour a glass of Hummingbird Ridge Pordevino port wine for the cook. Take a sip of port. Make small slits in the tenderloin and insert the garlic slivers; set aside. In a large bowl, (or a Reynolds turkey oven bag for easy clean-up and marinating) combine all of the remaining ingredients; mix well. Take a sip of port. Add tenderloin. Take a sip of port. Cover and marinate the tenderloin OVERNIGHT & finish the glass of port.


The next day, Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pour a glass of Hummingbird Ridge Pordevino port wine for the cook. Take a sip of port. Coat a roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray. Take a sip of port. Remove the meat from the marinade and place on a rack like broiler pan. Folding the ends under roast so tenderloin is of uniform size. Discard the marinade. Take a sip of port. Roast the tenderloin for 45-55 minutes for medium- rare or to desired doneness (watch carefully- oven temperatures can vary). Take a sip of port. Allow to sit for 15 minutes before slicing crosswise to serve. Serve with Hummingbird Ridge Pordevino port wine. Enjoy!!!

- Winemaking Term of the Month: Rack: To draw off from the lees or sediment, the term has its roots in Biblical times from the word raca meaning “worthless” or lowest parts. When winemakers say they are going to “rack” the wine, they don’t mean that they are going to put the wine in a wine rack or that they are going to torture the wine, they mean that they are going to carefully siphon or pump the wine to separate the sediment at the bottom of the tank created from the fermentation and clarification process from the clearer wine above the sediment. The racking process normally begins after fermentation is complete and the wine is racked at periodic intervals until clarified to the winemakers liking.

- 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 and SUNDAYS

FROM 11AM TO 6PM

735 KISE MILL RD

YORK HAVEN PA 17370

717-315-0209

Email: info@hummingbirdridgewinery.com

HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY - DECEMBER 2010 NEWSLETTER

HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY
“WINE POURS”



DECEMBER 2010 NEWSLETTER

In This Issue: December is our 1 Year Anniversary Month; Upcoming Events; Recipe of the Month; Holiday Gifts at HRW; Wine Question of the Month; Holiday Hours; New Restaurants

November was an extremely busy month at the winery, with hundreds of new visitors coming to the tasting room for the Uncork York “Wine Just off the Vine” event and 2 great wine dinners featuring Hummingbird Ridge wines at Back Woods Grill in Etters & Yorktowne Hotel in York. And the excitement continues in December because, believe it or not, it's Hummingbird Ridge Winery’s 1 Year Anniversary. Wow, time has flown by in the last year. The Winery opened for business on Saturday, December 5, 2009 and it’s time to celebrate being open for 1 year. And to Thank all of you who have supported us over the last year, we invite you to stop by on Sat., Dec. 4th & Sun., Dec. 5th for a Special Celebration, featuring Delicious food and wine samples, and Special wine deals.

- Back Woods Grill in Etters will be featuring Hummingbird Ridge wines in a Holiday Wine Dinner this month on Tuesday, Dec. 14th. If you missed it last month, here’s your chance to partake in some amazing cuisine prepared by the talented chefs at BackWoods Grill. This event would also make a great gift for that someone special or a great idea for your company Holiday Party. 5 Gourmet Courses paired with 5 Hummingbird Ridge wines. Contact Back Woods Grill at 938-9208 for more information.

- Recipe of the Month: This month’s recipe is a unique, flavorful and easy Holiday Party drink recipe made with Hummingbird Ridge Winery’s “Hummingbird White” wine. We have been featuring this Warm Holiday Cider Wine recipe at the tasting room for the Holidays and everyone has just loved it! And it’s sooooooooo easy!

In a crockpot or coffee warmer, mix half “Hummingbird White” wine and half Apple Cider (our friends at Triple A Acres make the best fresh apple cider! You can find them at the Newberrytown Peddlers Market [our neighbors] on Saturdays & Sundays). Warm it up and ENJOY!!! It’s that simple, and your holiday guests will think that you slaved for hours preparing it. Optional: Add cinnamon stick or spice bag to your taste.

- Remember to make Hummingbird Ridge Winery your one-stop gift shop to find gifts to please the wine enthusiast on your Holiday gift list. We have gifts to please everyone on your gift list, including New Wine Gift Baskets! Stop by and let us help you find the perfect gift!!!


- Wine Question of the Month: Why is wine with little or no sugar content called “dry wine”? We get asked this question a lot at the tasting room and the origin of the term “dry wine” is unfortunately, not easy to explain. In researching the question, the best answer that we can find is the following from a Word Origins Discussion Board: "In medieval times (and pretty much up to the advent of modern winemaking), wines were typically drank young, since it was difficult to keep them from spoiling. Any aging that was done would have been done in wooden barrels, since the bottle- and cork-making techniques of the time weren't good enough to permit long-term storage in the bottle. (The ancient Romans and Greeks had airtight containers for storage, but these methods were lost during the dark ages.) So although it's possible to age the astringency out of modern wines, in medieval times there would have been a tradeoff between sweetness and astringency. As a general rule, non-sweet wines would have been more astringent ('dry' in the mouth) and sweet wines less so. From this, it's not surprising that 'sweet' and 'dry' would have come to be regarded as opposites in wine, and that non-sweet wines would continue to be called 'dry' even when improved methods of winemaking led to the production of non-sweet wines that weren't particularly astringent.
- Please note the following Holiday tasting room hours: Hummingbird Ridge Winery will be Closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, Dec. 26th, New Years Day Jan.1st, & Jan.2nd.


We will be Open on Friday, Dec. 31st from 1pm to 5pm for your New Year’s Eve wine purchases.
- HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU FROM HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY!!!!!!!!!!!

- We are proud to announce that the following 3 new Central PA eateries are now carrying Hummingbird Ridge wines: Fireside Restaurant (formerly Pierres) in New Cumberland; Etters VFW in Etters; and Yorktowne Hotel in York. Ask for our wines there!

And 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

Hummingbird Ridge Winery Yorktowne Hotel Wine Dinner Photos

We want to Thank Everyone who came out to the Wine Dinner last night. We had 43 guests and Chef Mark Pawlowski and his wonderful staff at the Yorktowne Hotel prepared a magnificent meal!
And many Thanks to the great folks at Uncork York Wine Trail & York County Visitors Bureau for all of their hard work and assistance!
Here are some photos of the event (click on photos to enlarge).

 

 

Hummingbird Ridge Winery - November 2010 Newsletter

HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE WINERY “WINE POURS”



NOVEMBER 2010 NEWSLETTER

In This Issue: November is “Wine Off the Vine” Month; Upcoming Events; New Wine Release; Photography Exhibit Continues; Recipe of the Month; Tasting Tip of the Month; Thanksgiving Wine & Happy Thanksgiving from HRW; New HRW Billboard; HRW Wine By The Glass

Wow. We had some beautiful weekends in October and we had a lot of visitors stop in to taste. The new wines are fermenting now and starting their journey from grapes to delicious wine. November is “Wine Off The Vine” Month at Hummingbird Ridge Winery in keeping with the Uncork York Wine Trail event on November 19-21. For just $10, you can sample the newest vintages at Uncork York Wine Trail Wineries, along with food samples, a commemorative wine glass, and 10% discount on wine purchases. Click on the following link for details: http://www.uncorkyork.com/index.asp?act=event&evt_id=182

- There are 2 Wine & Food pairing dinners coming up this month that feature Hummingbird Ridge Wine: On Wednesday, November 10th, BackWoods Grill in Etters (formerly Bumper Bob’s) will prepare a 5 course Steak & Seafood Dinner, with each course paired with delicious wine from York County’s own Hummingbird Ridge Winery. Click on the following link for details: http://eventful.com/etters/events/wine-and-dine-featuring-hummingbird-ridge-winery-/E0-001-034756108-3.

- Also, the “Wine Off The Vine” Wine Dinner at the elegant and historic Yorktowne Hotel will be held on Friday, November 19th at 6pm. This wine dinner will feature 5 courses created by Yorktowne Hotel’s award-winning chef Mark Pawlowski, with each course paired with wine from Hummingbird Ridge Winery, Central PA’s Newest Winery! Click on the following link for details: http://www.uncorkyork.com/index.asp?act=page&pag_id=81

- Our Newest Release is a new Port-style wine called “Blue Diamond”. Quite a following has developed for our port-style wines. This newest one is a beautiful peach blush color and features floral aromas, with delicate pear and berry flavors. Stop by to try this New Release! Also, stop in for our warmed apple white wine to take the chill off.

- Also continuing this month at the winery, Camp Hill wildlife photographer Melissa Earnshaw will be exhibiting her amazing artwork. If you are a fan of wolves (her specialty) or other wildlife, come and see her spectacular photographs!

- Recipe of the Month: This month’s recipe celebrates Autumn and is for all of you dessert-lovers out there. This Pumpkin Bundt Cake is so moist and delicious, you won’t be able to stop at just one piece:
Ingredients:
1 cup vegetable oil or Canola Oil, 3 eggs, 1 can (15-oz. size) pumpkin, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups white sugar, 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chopped nuts (0ptional)

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 10 inch Bundt or tube pan. Cream oil, beaten eggs, pumpkin and vanilla together.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and salt together. Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined. If desired, stir in some chopped nuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake at 350degrees for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes then turn out onto a plate. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar. (Or, frost with cream cheese frosting or a powdered sugar glaze). This goes great with Hummingbird Ridge “Sweet Dreams” wine. ENJOY!!!

- Winetasting Tip of the Month: If you can never seem to find a dry red wine that you like, maybe you are not giving your reds enough of a chance to show themselves at their best. Remember that many red wines need to be exposed to air and allowed to “breathe” a bit before they become their best, especially if they are newer vintages. Just letting the wine sit in your glass (or decanting the wine into a decanter or glass pitcher) for as little as 30 minutes allows the alcohol aromas to “blow off” and also starts a reaction that softens and smooths the tannins and “unwinds” the tightly bound flavors in red wines. So give your red wine a chance to show itself at its best and “let it breathe”!

- It's often hard to pair Holiday meals such as Thanksgiving with wine, not just because of the variety of foods presented, but also because of the variety of people at the table. Trying to please a variety of people can be hard, but here is a possible solution. Present several wines at the table in different styles that guests can choose from. A nice sparkling wine is always nice, as well as a fruit-forward dry red, and perhaps a semi-dry white and of course, a sweet wine for those that are not big wine drinkers. Fortunately, Hummingbird Ridge Winery is your one-stop shop for Thanksgiving wines. From our Hummingbird Red & Semi-Dry Riesling on the drier side to our Sweet Dreams & Ruby Elixir on the sweeter side, you can present your guests with the perfect wine for your Thanksgiving celebration. Stop in our tasting room for more advice on pairing wines with Thanksgiving dinner or any meal.

- As our winery team prepares to celebrate Hummingbird Ridge Winery's first Thanksgiving, we wish you and yours a Great Thanksgiving with family and friends!!!

- Make sure to look for our New Billboard on Interstate 83 southbound, just after the Lewisberry Exit. We hope to see a lot of new visitors coming off of I-83!

- Remember, we also sell wine by the glass. Stop by and relax with a glass of 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