Your Guide to New Year’s Eve with Penns Woods: Top Pairings, Champagne Alternatives & More12/23/2015  What to drink and how to pair like a pro on New Year’s Eve—that’s on everyone’s mind as we toast farewell to Chanukah and Christmas, bid adieu to 2015 and get ready to take on 2016. The Penns Woods Winery tasting room team has soul-satisfying suggestions for spot-on non-bubbly pairings. Yup, you read that correctly: we believe you’ll love these not-your-ordinary New Year’s Eve sips. Hello, new traditions! Eat Dessert First New Year’s Eve is a celebration, and when we think party, we think dessert. Wow your friends and family with these tempting treats. Our merlot-based Lacrima Dolce dessert wine teases with hints of chocolate and cinnamon. Its beautifully balanced tannins mean it’s not too sweet, so pair it with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. Need something more warming this winter? Sauté those berries in a bit of balsamic before you spoon them over ice cream. Rich, chocolate desserts—we’re talking molten lava cake, flourless brownies, mocha tortes, double chocolate-espresso truffle pie and more—are begging for our Merlot Reserve 2013. The wine is big, bold and complements with tones of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, chocolate tannins and even a touch of smoke, vanilla and leather at the finish.  Celebrating Italian-style with panettone bread? Our Bancroft Moscato’s fruit-forward aromatics and flavors of ripe peach, pineapple and honeysuckle pair perfectly with the traditional savory bread-cake’s candied oranges, raisins and lemon zest. Mangia! And truth be told, we may not produce a sparkling (yet!), but we do appreciate the bubbly. Take yours to the next level by mixing equal parts of your favorite champs with our Bancroft Moscato Rose. It’s refreshingly sweet—but not too sweet—so it goes great with brut (driest), extra-dry (less dry than brut), sec (sweet) or demi sec (sweetest). Indulge in that with cherry pie and enjoy a little slice of heaven. You’re welcome. Consider These Main Courses New Year’s Eve conjures up vision of rich foods, but sometimes simple can be exquisite. Tempt your guests with either or—the choice is yours!  Ringing in the New Year with surf and turf? Earn best host kudos with our Chambourcin. Its gorgeous garnet color, notes of pomegranate and sage with an earthy and peppery finish can take on buttery lobster, saucy prawns, demi-kissed filet mignon or garlicky roasts. We have two recommendations if you’re presenting a simple but satisfying baked ham. Choose our Chardonnay Reserve to intensify the richness with tastes of crisp green apple, nutmeg, toasted nut and creamy vanilla. Or, sip our Sauvignon Blanc to cleanse your palate with bright acidity and minerality following flavors of tangerine peel, passion fruit and grapefruit. Make Penns Woods’ Favorite App We fell in love with this during our fondue pairings at the tasting room. You’ll be enamored when you see how easy it is to make (don’t worry—we won’t tell!). It’s made marvelous with our Chardonnay Reserve, so quaff that as you’re nibbling it, too.  Penns Woods Winery Fondue Ingredients:
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Cheers to a wine-filled, food-focused, happy and healthy 2016 from your friends at Penns Woods Winery!
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! --Nina Malone
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The clock is ticking down to Christmas—and so is your chance to get gifts they’ll really, really love this holiday season. Bust out of your usual gift-giving routine and choose something unforgettable from Penns Woods Winery. Check out our stocking stuffers, too! Everything we offer is available in our tasting room, and most can be shipped, too. So dust off your gift list, check it twice and make sure everyone gets something nice: 1. The Local Flavor Selection: $44.50 Know a nibbler? We suggest Taste Artisanal Market Rosemary Fig Honey, Goot Essa Alpen Kase and a bottle of Penns Woods Sauvignon Blanc, but you can mix and match any of our wines with our drool-worthy selection of artisan items. (Price will vary based on selections.)  2. Lacitaia Naturally Infused Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar $8–$70 Who loves to cook? Delight them with fresh flavors naturally infused into high-quality olive oil. Choose from lemon, blood orange, rosemary, basil, truffle, house special, garlic or red pepper ($15–$17). Then wow them with one of our selection of balsamic vinegars, aged 4, 8, 12, 20 or 50 years ($8–$70) 3. Soy Candle by Pure Scents Candle Company: $8.50 (6 oz. Tin) and $18 (12 oz. Jar) Honor the hostess with the mostess with one (or more!) candles from our collection of 15 scintillating scents. Soy candles are cleaner burning and longer lasting, and of course you know they smell amazing. 4. Cheese Board & Cheese Knives: $17.99–$35 Wine’s savory partner is cheese, and we’ve put together a tempting selection of locally crafted cheeses on a fun reusable board. Finish the presentation with one of our olive wood cheese knives. 5. Vino to Go $12.99–$19 Think tailgating, camping or anything in the great outdoors; these sturdy to-go faux-wine glasses hold your favorite vino plus a good sip of water. Bonus: White Wine Vino to Go is freezable, so your wine stays cold. Lid colors include pink, Army green, blue and red. 6. Decanter: $29.99 The wine aficionado on your list will grin from ear to ear over this broad-based decanter boasting maximum surface area exposure for up to 67 ounces of wine. A true classic.  7. Mulled Wine: $22 Our seasonal favorite to-go is available for a limited time, so grab it while you can. It’s a winner for those who think they don’t like wine—watch them change their minds after one sip. 8. Wine Tags: $4.99 Peruse our selection of more than 10 different hysterical wine tags. Your gift of local wine will be that much better when tagged with “This wine pairs well with beef, lamb and difficult relatives,” “Wine makes me care about football," "I am thankful for a family that drinks," "I love you more than wine, and I really love wine" and many more. 9. Trio Wine Pack: $67.50 Pick up a trio of our Bancroft Red Wines specially selected to pair perfectly with any holiday meal. You’ll save 10 percent when you purchase the pack, which comes smartly wrapped in a gift box wine carrier.  10. Travel Coffee Mugs: $14.99 The Scrooge on your list will laugh out loud at this insulated travel mug that teases, “There’s a chance this is wine.” (Pssst—we’ll never tell!). 11. Corkcicle Wine Topper and Chiller: $19.99 If only there was an easy way to keep wine chilled at parties … there is! Pour yourself the first glass, then insert the cooling pour spout and continue to enjoy perfectly chilled wine. 12. Wine: Starting at $22 Our expertly crafted wines are amazing gifts, alone or with any of our other options. Stock up so you always have a bottle on hand for host gifts, BYO socials, unexpected guests and—of course—to enjoy with your holiday dinner. Find our wines at our tasting room and at the West Chester Artisan Market, or call us to have wine shipped to your door. (Hint: Ask about shipping discounts.)  13. Wine Club Membership: Starting at $189 (Quarterly or Bi-annually) Score huge best-Santa-ever points with the gift of wine that keeps on giving. Your lucky giftee will also enjoy wine discounts, free tastings, a vineyard tour with our winemaker and much more. 14. Gift Cards: $10–$500 It’s the gift that always fits! Treat someone special (or yourself) to anything and everything Penns Woods, including a gift card for our sell-out pairings. But wait—there’s more! Stocking stuffers are a little touch that means so much. Go the extra mile with:
 The Penns Woods Winery family wishes you and yours a delicious holiday season and a tasty New Year!
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! --Nina Malone Don’t be a creature of habit this winter when selecting wines for your sipping enjoyment. If you tend to reach for a big, bold red, we applaud you, but we also urge you to take a look at—and taste—winter whites. More specifically, consider whites that hold up to winter’s heartier dinners and holiday feasts. Scope out these recommendations from Penns Wood Winery’s friendly tasting room staffers: Traminette Double Gold Medal: 2015 International Eastern Wine Competition Gold Medal: 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Part off-dry, slightly sweet Gewürztraminer, this hybrid grape boasts sweet smells of honey and lemon zest plus ample minerality on the finish. Easy to drink, its crispness cuts through sometimes-heavy holiday favorites like roasts, buttery mashed potatoes and sweet casseroles.  Grüner Veltliner Quite dry and crisp, this white brings green apple, lime and white pepper with the acidity needed to tackle winter’s comfort foods like mac and cheese, stews and roasted chicken. Chardonnay Reserve Double Gold Medal: 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Full-bodied to stand up to big dishes, our chard tastes of green apple and nutmeg, with a bit of toasted nut and vanilla creaminess at the end. It surprises by pairing well with filets and chops, creamy seafood dishes and hearty sides. Bancroft Riesling Silver Medal: 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition A rainbow of full-flavored goodness including honey, floral and citrus follows ripe pear and jasmine aromatics. Its slightly sweet finish is perfect with rich desserts (any dessert!).  Stop by our tasting room and chat with our experienced staff. They’ll be delighted to assist you by matching wines to any occasion and showing off our surprising cold-weather whites. Before you go, check our Gift Guide for unique and fun ideas. And remember, our Wine Club makes a fantastic gift for the wine lovers on your list. Cheers to a delicious holiday season, a white (wine) winter and a tasty new year.
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! --Nina Malone Photos by Alexandra Whitney Photography. |
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