We are over-the-moon to have such a ray of sunshine a part of our Penns Woods Family! Sabrina is not only incredibly hard-working, but adds a positive energy to every moment. Find out more about Sabrina below!

Tell us about yourself!

Hi, I’m Sabrina! I moved back home to Pennsylvania last year, after living in LA for 7 years. I’m in school right now, studying political science and French. When I’m not at Penns Woods or studying, I love to take my dog on hikes and go for runs with my sister. 

What interests you about wine/How did you get into wine?

Before I started working at Penns Woods, I really didn’t know too much about wine (other than the fact that I liked to drink it). I’ve really enjoyed being able to learn about all aspects of it-from how it’s grown to flavor profiles. It’s all been so fascinating!

What hobbies have you picked up while having more time for yourself?

I ran my first marathon last year, but running got put on the back burner a bit this year, so I’ve had a fun time picking that back up. I also played DnD for the first time (virtually, with friends spread across the world) and that was a really fun new hobby! Mostly, I really just took the extra time to get back into reading as much as I could! 

What is your favorite wine?

I constantly have a different favorite wine but I’ve been really into a nice Rosé lately! Our 2019 is one of my favorites. And I’m obsessed with the Goat Rodeo Wild Rosemary cheese that we sell here.

What is one positive message you want to share with our beloved customers?

Thank you for making work during these crazy and constantly changing times so enjoyable and exciting. Everyone has been nothing but kind and friendly and it’s the best atmosphere I’ve ever worked in!

What do you enjoy most about Penns Woods?

Hands down, the people. I count myself so lucky to be able to work with such great people, selling the best wine around, in one of the most picturesque places I’ve ever seen.

With it's tropical fruit driven flavors & floral undertones, our Viognier Reserve '19 is just delightful with the more exotic spices in your cabinet. We've put together a special Mandarin Orange & Curry Chicken Salad on a fresh baked croissant (pick yours up from French bakery La Baguette Magique in West Chester!) Have fun playing around with the fruit in this recipe- try substituting mango, papaya or pineapple! 

Ingredients 

• 4 chicken quarters, bone in.
• 1/2 cup almond slivers or walnut halves
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup julianned carrots
  
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 cup mandarin oranges (cut in half) 
• Olive oil
• Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper & curry powder

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Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Place the chicken breasts, skin side up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Add salt  pepper then roast until the chicken is cooked through (about 35-40 min). Remove from oven & allow to cool.
3. Remove meat from the bones (discarding skin & bones).  Roughly chop meat & toss into a bowl for mixing.
4. Mix in  mayo, fresh lemon juice, tarragon & nuts. Add 1 tsp curry. Salt & pepper to taste. 
5. Gently fold in mandarin oranges or other tropical fruit. 
6. For best results, cover & refrigerate mixture at least 1 hour or overnight. 
7. Scoop & serve on a fresh croissant

If you know anything about Southern cooking, then you know there is a special time of the year when fried green tomatoes are a menu must-have. We were treated to this simple, yet iconic dish by none other than our own Georgia woman, Andrea Creato.  This southern staple just sings the song of summertime with a perfect balance of tart green tomato & fried-salty savoriness. The crunch and the spice is soul-satisfyingly delectable! We paired this special taste of summer with our Rose ’19, the bright fruity notes complemented the unripe tomato while the crisp acidity and dewy minerality played well with the fried element.  Our team agreed that the Brut Rose would also have been a phenomenal choice as well (think about that salty crunch with those bubbles- a match made in pairing heaven!). This dish is easy with simple ingredients most everyone keeps in the pantry, so snag a few of those green tomatoes from the garden, grab a skillet & get fryin’!
 
Ingredients

• 2-3 medium sized firm green tomatoes
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 Tbsp paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil

 
Directions

1. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet and heat to 375 degrees.
2. Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 in. slices
3. Set out 3 separate bowls. In the first bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and a pinch of salt. In the second bowl, whisk the milk and egg together. In the third bowl, combine the cornmeal and bread crumbs.
4. Dredge the tomato slices in the flour, then the egg mixture, then the cornmeal mixture making sure the tomato is completely coated.
5. Fry the tomatoes in a cast iron skillet for 2-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Depending on the size of the skillet, only fry 3-4 tomato slices at once to avoid overcrowding.
6.  Place tomatoes on a cooling rack or a plate covered in paper towels and give a light sprinkling of salt to season.