Seven Springs Wine & Food Festival

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting (Photo credit: cheesy42)

     The 20th Annual Seven Springs Wine & Food Festival will be held on the 25th & 26th of August.  Wine-tasting will be offered by 30 Pennsylvania wineries and there will also be seminars and musical entertainment.  The hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.  You must be at least 21 years old to attend this event and children, minors and pets are not permitted on the festival grounds.  Tickets are $36 for Saturday and $26 for Sunday and can be purchased online or at the event.  This celebration of Pennsylvania food and wine is being held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort  777 Waterwheel Dr,  Seven Springs, PA.  800-452-2223   

Wagner Vineyards

     We are back on the road again and on our way to Wagner Vineyards where they have a winery, brewery, restaurant and gift shop.  I would like to take this opportunity to advise you to be careful when tasting and driving and also ask you to be sure that you act in a responsible manner to ensure public safety because if you don’t the police around the Finger Lakes will.  Wagner is probably the most commercially developed winery around the lakes and should be on your must see list.  They produce an extensive variety of wines and if you are fortunate enough to have Bill serve you in the tasting room  you will get to experience every one that your heart desires.  I asked him for a good red for making Sangria and he suggested the Sunset Red then he gave me his favorite Sangria recipe.  I tasted all of their Chardonnay and chose the dry 2011 Barrel Fermented.  I didn’t taste at the brewery this trip but I remember that the last time I did their portions were the same as the wine room samples and let’s just say they were more than generous.  The Ginny Lee Cafe has a trendy menu and we have had lunch on the deck overlooking the vineyards on several occasions.  If you do decide to stop for lunch try one of their wraps, my favorite is the Tuscan.  Wagner Vineyards is located at 9322 State Route 414 Lodi, New York.  

Lamoreaux Landing Winery Photos

Lamoreaux Landing Tasting Room Building

Vineyards at Lamoreaux

Hazilitt 1852 Vineyards

 

     These photos are from the Hazilitt 1852 Vineyards and include the Tiki sign, propeller by the entrance of the tasting room and the wall behind the tasting room bar.

Wine Tasting

     The Monongahela Area Library Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour Fundraiser was held Saturday evening under a spectacular blue sky at the Ripepi Winery and Vineyard.  The guests were treated to a vineyard tour by owner and winemaker Rich Ripepi.  Rich kept the crowd entertained with his ability to weave his encyclopedic wine knowledge and storytelling together to create an atmosphere of fun, humor and learning.  We returned from the vineyard to find our tables had been set with a variety of cheeses to complement that evenings wines.  Rich conducted the tasting with a detailed explanation of each wine while fielding questions.  I had a great time at this event and urge any wine lover to take any opportunity to meet and talk to a seasoned winemaker because their abilities are truly impressive.  Rich Ripepi has reason to be proud knowing that four of his wines had just won medals at two different wine competitions.

The 36th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition in Santa Rosa, CA:    Niagra – Silver Medal      De Chaunac – Silver Medal      

The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition: Diamond- Silver Medal    Vidal Blanc – Bronze Medal

Congratulations to all the members of the Ripepi Winery family.

 

Party Time!!!

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting (Photo credit: gibsonsgolfer)

     The Friends of the Monongahela Area Library will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, May 19th from 5:30 P.M. until ?.  The event will be held at the Ripepi Winery and Vineyards located at 93 Van Voorhis Lane Monongahela, PA.  The evening will feature wine tastings and vineyard tours along with other activities.  This is an excellent opportunity to get a close look at the Ripepi Winery and Vineyards plus the added benefit of helping out an organization that provides essential services to the community.  Tickets cost $25 and are available at the Monongahela Library 813 W. Main St Monongahela Pa. 724-258-5409.  Hope to see you there.