“If food is the body of good living, wine is its soul.” –Clifton Fadiman
Indulge your body and soul at Phoenixville’s premier food, wine, and beer festival, Flavor Festival, on Saturday, April 21st from noon to 5 p.m. at the Franklin Commons located at 400 Franklin Avenue in Phoenixville.
Libations will be poured by Blue Mountain Vineyards, Black Walnut Winery, A’Dello Vineyards and Winery, Boyd’s Cardinal Hollow, Sand Castle Winery, University Winery, Peace Valley Winery, Majestic Wines and Spirits, Sly Fox Brewery, and Appalachian Brewery.
By the end of the day, festival goers will practically be sommeliers thanks to the 15-minute mini-sessions led by the instructors from The Wine School of Philadelphia and lessons about wine and health from Dr. Natalie Mitylansky. Guests can test their newfound wine knowledge with a wine trivia challenge hosted by Sound Sensation of Skippack. If you prefer hops over grapes, spend the afternoon picking the brain of beer reviewer, author and NBC’s “The 10! Show” special guest, Gary Monterosso.
The festival offers everything from chocolates to barbecued meats, with gourmet selections from Jenny and Frank’s Artisan Gelato, Around the Table Catering, Bistro on Bridge, Bridge Street Chocolates, Dia Doce Cupcakes, Farm Fromage, Fresh A Peel Hummus, Good Eatz, MomPops, Organo Gold Organic Coffee, Pepperoncini Sotto, Sabrosa Salt Company, and Secret Essence by Barb.
In case you’ve been searching for a new way to enjoy your wine, look no further than Mompop’s latest creation – adult popsicles. “We are excited to participate in this event because it allows us to infuse local producers (other than fruits and herbs) into our product and educate people about new ways to enjoy a dessert or your favorite wine on a stick,” said Mompops’ co-owner Issa Ostrander.
Their new adult pop line includes Chaddsford Winery Sangria with fresh tangerine and strawberry slices, a tangerine mimosa pop, a non-alcoholic Sand Castle Winery Strawberry Balsamic pop as well as a few surprise flavors in store for Saturday.
The festival goes beyond local wines and gourmet delicaces. Festivalgoers can pick up handpainted wine glasses or necklaces to pair with their one-of-a-kind purchases. In honor of Earth Day, eco-friendly vendors will be shining some light on recycling, composting, solar and wine power and more.
“I can think of nothing more pleasant to do on a Saturday afternoon than stroll around the gorgeous Franklin Commons, meeting local winemakers, tasting wines, learning new things about wine by taking a short class offered by the prestigious wine school of Philadelphia, eating amazing food and if you prefer beer, drinking some brews! Can you?,” said event organizer Jacquelyne Rennie.
Jacquelyne has over 10 years of experiencing sculpting food and wine events and now produces wine, beer, and food festivals on the East Coast. She’s always had a knack for spotting the best wine, food and beer delights out there and is passionate about supporting local businesses.
Tickets are $35 online and $40 at the door. For $55, you get the VIP treatment with preferred seating at the wine classes and parking and a commemorative glass. Learn more by visiting flavorfestivals.com or liking their Facebook page.
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