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Did You Know We Are Family Friendly?

4/26/2016

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It’s a family affair here at Penns Woods Winery—right down to our vineyard dogs—so we make sure the kiddos are just as comfortable visiting as are the parents (and grandparents, guardians, fun aunts and uncles … you get the idea!).

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And although we have special events targeted to our future Penns Woods enthusiasts (more on that later), we really pride ourselves on offering kids a safe and fun place to play in and around our comfortable tasting room on our bucolic property in Chadds Ford. Spring, summer and fall are great seasons to bring the family to Penns Woods Winery.

The Perfect Play Place

We love that there’s plenty of room for a kid to be a kid running around our spacious lawn that borders the vineyard. You can spread out a picnic blanket on the hill, sip on our many wines and watch your kids play. There’s a volleyball court, too, for kids (and parents!) who are game. You’ll also find a container of toys in the tasting room and room on our comfy porch. Visiting the vineyard is kid tested and approved!
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Super Special Events

During the Mother Nature-friendly seasons, we host two special events that kids love: our Painting in Pumpkin Land the three Saturdays before Halloween and our Easter Egg Hunt the Saturday before Easter Sunday.

There’s no tricks, but all treats, at Halloween. Kids may choose their own pumpkin from our Penns Woods Pumpkin Patch and decorate to their heart’s content. Parents may also paint, but we notice most are happily wine tasting. Everyone enjoys fun food truck fare and live music. Make sure to visit us in October—and make your reservations early—it’s a scream!

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After a long winter, we’re always tickled to see the Easter Bunny arrive at our Easter Egg Hunt. A sellout every year, this family fun day features prizes for kids and adults—if your child finds one of the eggs containing raffle tickets, you could win a glass or a bottle of wine or even tickets to one of our other events! It’s a win-win as kids scamper for treats and parents relax at a wine tasting. Great nibbles from food trucks and live music round out the day.
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We're Dog-Friendly, Too!

Wait—no kids? Dog babies are welcome in our outdoor areas. We love our vineyard dogs, so we totally understand that your pooches are part of your family. Bring a leash—and Fido’s favorite blanket, toys and snacks—and play alfresco with your doggie-child.

Families have been our focus since day one: we have the land and love to see kids of all ages hanging out. If it’s spring, summer or fall, then it’s the right time to bring the whole family out for a day at the vineyard.
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Penns Woods Winery is a family-run Pennsylvania winery. With more than 40 years of experience in the wine business, winemaker Gino Razzi and his daughter, Carley Mack, produce award-winning wines from Pennsylvania-grown grapes. Penns Woods wines can be found in restaurants throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. Stop in to your local state store and pick from a limited selection of wines, or visit our tasting room for the full offering. The tasting room in Chadds Ford provides an all-around vineyard experience and hosts live music, food and wine pairings and other exciting events each weekend. Score Penns Woods Winery news in your inbox by signing up for our newsletter today!
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--Nina Malone
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Recipe Alert: Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Brisket

4/20/2016

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What goes better with brisket than a sublime red wine? We admit it—we can’t think of a thing (except perhaps a second glass of red wine). As luck would have it, we have the perfect pairing for a slow-cooked brisket that’s braised in the same: our Bancroft Cabernet Sauvignon.

When you sip Penns Woods Winery Bancroft Cabernet Sauvignon you’ll get soft flavors ripe with earthy tannins and savor hints of raisin and black cherry. These deep notes complement the brisket while the wine’s subtle tannic characteristics melt the meat to fork-tender in the oven.
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This recipe is a show-stopper at parties and holidays yet simple enough for a weekend meal. Enjoy!

Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Brisket Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 bunch celery, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 (10- to 12-pound) beef brisket
  • ¼ cup salt
  • ¼ cup mustard seed
  • 2 (750 ml) bottles Penns Woods Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 cups beef stock
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Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large roasting pan, arrange the onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves and garlic in an even layer.
  3. Place the brisket on top of the vegetables and rub with salt and mustard seeds.
  4. Pour the wine and beef stock around the brisket. Cover the pan with foil and place in the oven for 3–4 hours, or until the center of the brisket reaches 160 degrees F.
  5. Place the cooked brisket on a serving platter, cover with foil and allow it to rest.
  6. Skim the fat from the leftover roasting liquid. Pour the vegetables and the cooking liquid into the bowl of a blender. Puree the vegetables to make a sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Slice the brisket into thick slices and serve with the vegetable wine sauce.

--Nina Malone 

Recipe courtesy of James Capone, Drexel University’s Food Lab. Photography by Alexandra Whitney Photography.
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Penns Woods Takes Home Scores of Winemaking Awards

4/12/2016

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We’re honored to announce that it’s only April, yet the hard work of our talented president and winemaker Gino Razzi and assistant winemaker and vineyard manager Davide Creato has been noticed (and noticed!), earning our winery a barrelful of awards.
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“We’re bursting with pride over this recognition,” said co-owner Carley Razzi Mack. “This is welcome acknowledgment that our careful tending of only the highest-quality grapes—right down to our time-consuming but important hand harvesting—creates world-class wines right here in Pennsylvania soil. We’re proud to offer those wines to our customers.”
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Check out the latest in our growing list of Penns Woods award-winners:

2016 Berlin International Wine Competition (Berlin, Germany)

Close to 200 wines from around the world competed.
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Pennsylvania Winery of the Year
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Silver:
  • 2014 Grüner Veltliner
  • 2014 White Merlot

2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (Rochester, New York)

Nearly 4,000 wines from 23 countries were entered.
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Double Gold:
  • Traminette
Silver:
  • Bancroft Riesling
  • Grüner Veltliner
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
  • Lacrima Dolce
  • Chardonnay Reserve

2016 International Eastern Wine Competition—East Meets West (Sonoma County, California)

Nearly 1,300 wines were evaluated by professional judges.

Silver:
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
  • Grüner Veltliner
  • Bancroft Riesling

2016 Pennsylvania Farm Show Commercial Wine Competition (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

Fifty-two wineries entered 264 varieties of wine.
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Silver:
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Lacrima Dolce
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grüner Veltliner
  • White Merlot
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2016 Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Competition (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

Seventeen wineries entered 88 wines.
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Honored as a Top Ten:
  • Traminette

2016 PA Wine Competition (Croton, Connecticut)

A total of 274 wines competed.

Gold:
  • Cabernet Franc
Silver:
  • Bancroft Moscato

Come find out what all the fuss is all about! We invite you to visit our tasting room and one of our upcoming events to sample our award-winning wines (and future award winners!). Thank you for your support of Penns Woods Winery and Pennsylvania wine.

Penns Woods Winery is a family-run Pennsylvania winery. With more than 40 years of experience in the wine business, winemaker Gino Razzi and his daughter, Carley Mack, produce award-winning wines from Pennsylvania-grown grapes. Penns Woods wines can be found in restaurants throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. Stop in to your local state store and pick from a limited selection of wines, or visit our tasting room for the full offering. The tasting room in Chadds Ford provides an all-around vineyard experience and hosts live music, food and wine pairings and other exciting events each weekend. Score Penns Woods Winery news in your inbox by signing up for our newsletter today!
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--Nina Malone
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SPECIAL HOURS & SERVICE CHANGES
*We close at 4:30pm on the First Friday of each month for our Wine Club Happy Hour
*CLOSED Sunday, February 12th for a Staff Event
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February
Every weekend: Wine & Chocolate Pairing! 
3rd: Wine Club Happy Hour

10th: Lip Balm Happy Hour Workshop - SOLD OUT
14th: Valentine's Day - Open until 8pm!
15th: Galentine's Facial Happy Hour Workshop - SOLD OUT
20th: WSET - Level 1 Introductory Wine Course & Certification
23rd & 24th: Three Wines Blind
26th: Paint with Wine Workshop - SOLD OUT

March
Every weekend: Wine & Cupcake
8th: Wine Education Series: Women in Wine
10th: Self Care Happy Hour
19th: Brunch Board Workshop
23rd & 24th: Three Wines Blind

​​HOUSE POLICIES
  • No alcohol other than that produced by Penns Woods Winery is permitted by law on Penns Woods property. ALL COOLERS ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM CHECK.​​​
  • An automatic 18% gratuity will be added to any tabs left open at the end of operating hours.
  • Children are not permitted indoors. 
  • Pets are not permitted indoors (with exception to service animals). 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday
: CLOSED
​Tuesday: 12:00-5:30pm
Wednesday: 12:00-5:30pm
Thursday: 12:00-5:30pm
Friday: 11:00-6:00pm
Saturday: 11:00-6:00pm
Sunday: 11:00-6:00pm
​CLOSED
Easter Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Years Day
CLOSED on ​Mondays January-March

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CONTACT US
124 Beaver Valley Road
​Chadds Ford, PA 19317 

On Rt. 202 just 1/2 mile from the 
DE/ PA State Line 
www.pennswoodswinery.com
Phone: 610.459.0808 
Email: info@pennswoodswinery.com

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    • Private Events
    • Derby at the Vineyard
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    • Our Wines
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