2010 Pennsylvania Wine Events

April 11
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Adams County Winery Home Wine Making Class. In his usual humorous manner, John the Vintner covers everything from opening the box of juice through bottling, storing and enjoying your creation! You'll receive tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product from a box. $25 per person; price includes a special discount coupon on wine-making supplies. Advance reservations are required and class size is limited, so call 717.334.4631and reserve today.
717-334-4631 • www.adamscountywinery.com

April 10
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.,
Adams County Winery Wine Appreciation Class. Visit Adams County Winery's farm winery in Orrtanna, PA for a fun-filled evening of wine education, wine tasting and delicious food. You'll get a tour of the winemaking facility from the winemaker himself and learn the fascinating process of how wine is made. You'll hear how grape-growing techniques impact the wine, and you'll learn to understand the nuances of wine and wine terminology. By the end of the class, you'll be able to order wine like a pro in a restaurant or wine shop. As an extra treat, almost all class attendees say that John's classes are some of the funniest and most enjoyable they've ever attended -- come find out why! $35 per person. Reservations are required. 717-334-4631 • www.adamscountywinery.com

April 24
St. Katharine Drexel School Council’s Annual Wine and Beer Tasting and Silent Auction. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Rolling Hills Country Club, McMurray. This year’s event will include domestic and international wines from several vendors, including the local Greenhouse Winery, and craft beers, courtesy of Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Company, for tasting, a buffet dinner featuring two entrees, pasta, salad and dessert, and the opportunity to bid on a number of generously donated items. The wines are not available in the state store but will be available for purchase. This event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at 455 East McMurray Road. Tickets cost $40 per person/$75 per couple and must be purchased in ADVANCE. To purchase tickets or make a donation, please contact Glenn Huetter (ghuetter@comcast.net or (724) 745-4084). Attire is business casual; no jeans are permitted. http://www.stkatharinedrexelschool.org/

June 27
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Adams County Winery Home Wine Making Class. In his usual humorous manner, John the Vintner covers everything from opening the box of juice through bottling, storing and enjoying your creation! You'll receive tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product from a box. $25 per person; price includes a special discount coupon on wine-making supplies. Advance reservations are required and class size is limited, so call 717.334.4631and reserve today. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

July 3
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. Skyla Burrell Blues Band ~ hard driving, all-original blues. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. July 3rd kicks off this year’s concert season with The Skyla Burrell Blues Band ~ commemorate our country’s independence by listening to some soul-shakin’ blues!
717-334-4631.  www.adamscountywinery.com

July 10
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. The Willys ~ classic rock. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. On July 10th, take in The Willys, a musical cocktail that blends rock and roll with acoustic alternative, electric power pop, and even punk.
717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

July 17
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. Hot Club Du Jour ~ acoustic gypsy jazz/swing. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. On July 17th, Hot Club Du Jour features gypsy jazz in the tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

July 24
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. Alfred James Band ~ modern world music. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. The musical treat on July 24th is Alfred James Band, a cello-driven acoustic rock group which has been compared to String, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews.
717-334-4631.  www.adamscountywinery.com

July 31
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. Seven Day Sunday ~ rock n' roll covers from all eras. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. On July 31st, the acoustic/electric trio Seven Day Sunday will be playing rock n’ roll covers from all eras.
717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

August 7
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. Klinger McFry ~ folk/rock/Americana. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. The fun continues in August with Klinger McFry performing folk rock and Americana music on the 7th.
717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

 

August 14
1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. Billy Hedrick Band ~ 50's & 60's rock n' roll. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. On August 14th, rock ‘n’ roll your way out to the Winery for Billy Hedrick, who will take you back to the 50’s and 60’s with the Temptations, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and others.
717-334-4631.  www.adamscountywinery.com

 

August 21

1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery. The Willys ~ classic rock. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. On August 21st, The Willys will be back for round two, as will The Skyla Burrell Blues Band on August 28th. 717-334-4631.  www.adamscountywinery.com

 

August 28

1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Free Summer Concert Series at Adams County Winery, Skyla Burrell Blues Band ~ hard driving, all-original blues. Join us at the farm winery every Saturday in July and August to enjoy free music, relax, dance, eat, and of course, drink your favorite Adams County Winery wine! Bring your family, your friends, your dog, or even a hot date - just a suggestion. On August 21st, The Willys will be back for round two, as will The Skyla Burrell Blues Band on August 28th. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com


August 29
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Adams County Winery Home Wine Making Class. In his usual humorous manner, John the Vintner covers everything from opening the box of juice through bottling, storing and enjoying your creation! You'll receive tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product from a box. $25 per person; price includes a special discount coupon on wine-making supplies. Advance reservations are required and class size is limited, so call 717.334.4631and reserve today. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

October 24
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Adams County Winery Home Wine Making Class. In his usual humorous manner, John the Vintner covers everything from opening the box of juice through bottling, storing and enjoying your creation! You'll receive tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product from a box. $25 per person; price includes a special discount coupon on wine-making supplies. Advance reservations are required and class size is limited, so call 717.334.4631and reserve today. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

December 19
1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Adams County Winery Home Wine Making Class. In his usual humorous manner, John the Vintner covers everything from opening the box of juice through bottling, storing and enjoying your creation! You'll receive tricks of the trade and tips on how to get the best product from a box. $25 per person; price includes a special discount coupon on wine-making supplies. Advance reservations are required and class size is limited, so call 717.334.4631and reserve today. 717-334-4631. www.adamscountywinery.com

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