June 22, 2013 – June 23, 2013
The Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival takes place at Split Rock Resort located in beautiful Lake Harmony, PA. This two day outdoor festival will feature continuous musical entertainment on three separate stages, over 30 of Pennsylvania’s finest wineries and a wide selection of food vendors. Educational seminars will be held during the festival, so check them out and learn some new things about wine.
Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the festival and are available to purchase for both days of the festival, as well as for the Winemakers Dinner held on Saturday night. Each ticket to the Wine Festival includes a commemorative wine glass for tasting (must be 21+), tastings from all wineries in attendance (must be 21+), admission to all seminars, musical entertainment, and access to over 100 vendors featuring a wide variety of food and crafts. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 25+, designated drivers, non-drinkers and attendees under 21 years of age.Each festival attendee will receive a commemorative wine tasting glass. For more information: www.splitrockresort.com/festivals/wine-festival.
To celebrate June as “National Dairy Month,” Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery will host free wine and cheese tastings every Saturday in June. Local cheese artisans will be available in the winery tasting room to provide samples of their products from 12 noon until 5 pm. Reservations are not required.
June 28, 2013
Dim Sum refers to a style of Cantonese food prepared as small bite-sized or individual portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Join us for a guided culinary tour of this popular food style and how it best pairs with wine, led by wine consultant and educator Jamie Ryan. You’ll experience an evening of casual educational as you sip and savor this exotic flavor spectrum from salty to sweet and the wines that complement these flavors. Catered by Ecovents! Cost is $20/person; timeframe is 5:30-7:00pm. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Reserve today by calling the winery at (814) 466-6373.
June 29, 2013
To celebrate June as “National Dairy Month,” Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery will host free wine and cheese tastings every Saturday in June. Local cheese artisans will be available in the winery tasting room to provide samples of their products from 12 noon until 5 pm. Reservations are not required.
July 26, 2013
Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean while you learn the basics of wine and food pairing. Wine educator and consultant, Jamie Ryan, will lead us through this tasting of five wines paired with five classic mediterranean small plates featuring the flavor spectrum from salty to sweet. Catered by Ecovents! Cost is $20/person; timeframe is 5:30-7:00pm. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Reserve today by calling the winery at (814) 466-6373.
August 30, 2013
Mark your calendar for our third annual ”Wine & Tapas” End of Summer Gala on Friday, August 30 from 6-8pm. This festive after-hours event at the Winery is a great way to “celebrate the grapes” as we look forward to the harvest only weeks away. We’ll start off with a glass of Sangria on the deck while you enjoy the easy-listening jazz of Jay Vonada’s Swing Nova. Then we’ll usher you to the Vintner’s Loft where you’ll experience a range of flavorful appetizers paired with Mt. Nittany wines. While you’re here, you are welcome to take a stroll through the vineyard, or hike to our favorite “look-out” picnic table. And plan to take some wine home with you – special event discounts will be offered.
The following is our Pairing Menu:
Salty: Cheeses, Olives, Hummus, and Cured Meats Paired w/ Chardonnay & Montage
Smoky and Spicy: Andouille Sausage Medallions, Roasted Vegetables, Shrimp Purses, Spicy Salami, and Hot Stuffed Peppers Paired w/ Riesling, Bergwein, Cabernet, Tailgate Red
Sweet:Assorted Cookies, Pastries and Chocolate Paired w/ Vignoles & Autumn Nectar
Cost is $25 and a credit card number will hold your reservation. Hope you will join us! Contact Sandy or Jinx at (814) 466-6373. Space is limited.
