Warm up with some wine this winter at Berks County Wine Trail’s Winter Warmer Weekend.
Visit the wineries of the Berks County Wine Trail on Saturday, January 14, and Sunday, January 15, from 12–5 p.m. and warm up with a cozy selection of wines paired with hot soups and other comfort foods. Check out the menu of pairings featured during the event at these participating wineries:
Blair Vineyards
Add some heat to the frostiest of days with samples of a spiced sweet potato soup paired with Lover’s Leap, the winery’s white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinto Gris. 99 Dietrich Valley Rd., Kutztown
Weathered Vineyards
Looking for something warm to fill your belly on a cold winter day? Enjoy a sample of homemade pasta fagioli made with the winery’s own Merlot red wine and served with a tasting of the wine. 7670 Carpet Rd., New Tripoli
Stone Barn Cellars
Prep yourself for the coldest of days with a luscious cream of wild mushroom soup paired with a 2015 Merlot. This rich soup loaded with fresh herbs is a perfect complement for a mellow, dry red wine. 3050 Pottstown Pike, Spring City
Bashore & Stoudt Country Winery
Snuggle up with warmed spiced apple wine paired with the ultimate in warming comfort food—apple pie! 5784 Old Route 22, Shartlesville
Manatawny Creek Winery
Enjoy a taste of creamy cauliflower soup paired with a 2014 Chardonnay white wine to soothe your soul on a winter afternoon. 227 Levengood Rd., Douglassville
Kog Hill Winery
Warm up with southwest-style turkey chili paired with the winery’s signature Twin Valley Red wine—a soft, lightly sweet red that mellows out the heat of the chili. 105 Twin County Rd., Morgantown
Calvaresi Winery
Get a taste of the winery’s hot new release of Malbec red wine paired with slow-cooked Argentine chili with chimichurii. 107 Shartlesville Rd., Bernville
Clover Hill Vineyards
Warm up with winery’s latest release: Ruby Port Wine paired with dark chocolates from Premise Maid Candies. 17 Clover Hill Lane, Robesonia
Long Trout Winery
Get it while it’s hot! Sample roasted pepper and bacon soup paired with Omnipopular Cabernet Sauvignon red wine or lemon chicken soup with Afternoon Delight Pinot Gris. 84 Fork Mountain Rd., Auburn
Pinnacle Ridge Winery
Enjoy a sample of Italian soup featuring sausage, potatoes, herbs and Parmesan. Pair with either 2015 Chambourcin or 2015 “Quaff” red blend. 407 Old Route 22, Kutztown
Ridgewood Winery
Get a warm welcome from the newest member of the wine trail with red velvet cupcakes paired with warmed, spiced Cabernet Sauvignon red wine. During your visit on Saturday, you can also enjoy $5 chili bowls as part of a Blankets of Hope charity fundraiser.
For more information on Winter Warmer Weekend, visit the Berks County Wine Trail online.
- Photos: Alexandra Whitney
