Its been a busy spring in the vineyard, but I thought I’d finally sit down at a computer to say hello and talk a little about spring vineyard management. Since my last post we’ve: finished pruning/training, moved around a considerable amount of dirt, planted another 120 vines (with the help of some great volunteers), experienced [...]
Happy Easter! Pairing Ideas from the Winemaker… Well the long weekend has arrived, and I’m using the part of this morning to wonder about what my wife’s family will be making for the Easter holiday. To be sure, no holiday dinner would be complete without a good bottle or two of wine. So, I [...]
By Paul Vigna, Pennlive/Patriot News March 24, 2013 It won’t be too long before a trip to The Vineyard at Hershey might mean a choice between sipping a glass of wine or hoisting a mug of beer. Continue Reading…
By Jim T. Ryan, Central Penn Business Journal March 18, 2013 The Vineyard at Hershey, Dauphin County’s newest and growing winery, said today it has a deal with a Lancaster County brewer to begin making beer alongside its winemaking operations, which soon could move into its new facilities. Continue reading…
Blueberry Chipotle Pulled Pork, from the Winemaker’s Wife Meat: 7 lb pork butt (boneless and trimmed) 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon dried chipotle peppers 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper Pour 1 cup of water in a slow cooker or a dutch oven. Mix cumin, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper. Pat the spice rub mix [...]
1 large yellow onion – sliced 1 large red pepper – sliced 1 large green pepper – sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons dry Italian seasoning 2 garlic cloves, minced Heat oil in saucepan (medium to medium high heat), caramelize onions (10-15 minutes, stirring often). Add peppers, Italian seasoning, and garlic cloves. Heat for [...]
Like a rare vintage wine, The Vineyard at Hershey has been highly sought out since decanting itself to the world last February. Winery sales flowed to the tune of nearly 3,000 gallons — double what its partners had expected.And projections are to do twice that much in this second year, with a nearly completed 12,000-square-foot [...]
Well everyone, just wanted to drop everyone a note about an upcoming wine release, the Moscato. Its been quite a journey for this one, and I know a lot of people out ‘there’ are interested in it, but first, some background: Moscato is very much in vogue right now, not without reason. Some of the [...]
By Todd and Katie Foose January 18, 2012 In December we had the privilege of attending the first Cork-to-Fork Pop-Up Dinner series at The Vineyard at Hershey with The JDK Group. The gourmet menu was customized by Executive Chef Joshua Short pairing perfectly with the Vineyard at Hershey’s handcrafted wine selection. Continue reading…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and the stars above the vineyard were shining, everyone was passed out in their beds, after indulging in some much-needed #Wineing. The farmhouse was quiet, not a crumb on the floors, which was quite an accomplishment, after all those VIP tours. Then all of the sudden, there was a jiggling [...]
