Weekends at the Winery: Celebrate the Irish in all of us

Interested in growing your own grapes this year? Rose Bank Winery will be pruning their acres of grapes and giving away the canes to anyone who would like them March 15 through 17. From the sprigs, roots will grow if cared for properly and in a few years you could be harvesting your own grape bounty.Chaddsford Winery will host its snow bar March 9 and 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a mug of the winery’s various spiced wines for $5 in their heated tent, which are warmed by fire pits. Cost includes souvenir mug. No reservations required and the winery suggests visitors stay bundled in the tents.Celebrate this weekend with a little greenery at Penns Woods Winery. March 16 and 17 is St. Pinot Day at the winery from noon to 5 p.m. the winery will be serving green Pinot Grigio to celebrate the Irish in everyone. A glass of the green stuff will be $4.View the list »
On March 15 Crossing Vineyards and Winery will host Wine Tasting for Singles at 7p.m. Mingle with fellow singles and enjoy wine tasting, cheese and music. Cost is $10 per person.The winery will also host Hot Tunes that night at 8 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of local bands playing anything from Latin to jazz. Wine and cheese will be available for purchase. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are suggested.Enjoy a food and wine pairing March 16 at 7:30 p.m. when Crossing Vineyards hosts a multi-course meal to teach visitors how to pair it with wine. Indulge in a “tasting menu,” house wines and a private tour. The food and wine pairing costs $65 per person and requires reservations by calling 215-493-6500 x. 19 or online.Then, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the winery will host music and tastings Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy music and, for purchase, wine and food. As the winery says, “Who needs green beer?”

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With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, many of the Philadelphia wineries are preparing for celebrations all weekend long. From music to green wine, there something for everyone. So while the rain anticipated this weekend might damper the Irish spirit for parades, enjoy the company, stay dry and try some new wine.

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Additionally, these activities won't break the bank like the inflated costs for green beer. Sure, there's green Pinot Grigio, but at $4 a glass it's cheaper than most restaurants. Enjoy the fresh, crisp taste of the Irish wine and settle back for an enjoyable weekend, because as Crossing Vineyards and Winery says, "Who needs green beer?"

So strap on your green top hat, wear that "Kiss Me" t-shirt and enjoy a little green this St. Patrick's Day.

Please note that all events require attendees to be 21-years-old and over.

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  • On March 15 Crossing Vineyards and Winery will host Wine Tasting for Singles at 7p.m. Mingle with fellow singles and enjoy wine tasting, cheese and music. Cost is $10 per person.The winery will also host Hot Tunes that night at 8 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of local bands playing anything from Latin to jazz. Wine and cheese will be available for purchase. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are suggested.Enjoy a food and wine pairing March 16 at 7:30 p.m. when Crossing Vineyards hosts a multi-course meal to teach visitors how to pair it with wine. Indulge in a “tasting menu,” house wines and a private tour. The food and wine pairing costs $65 per person and requires reservations by calling 215-493-6500 x. 19 or online.Then, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the winery will host music and tastings Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Enjoy music and, for purchase, wine and food. As the winery says, “Who needs green beer?”
  • Celebrate this weekend with a little greenery at Penns Woods Winery. March 16 and 17 is St. Pinot Day at the winery from noon to 5 p.m. the winery will be serving green Pinot Grigio to celebrate the Irish in everyone. A glass of the green stuff will be $4.
  • Chaddsford Winery will host its snow bar March 9 and 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy a mug of the winery’s various spiced wines for $5 in their heated tent, which are warmed by fire pits. Cost includes souvenir mug. No reservations required and the winery suggests visitors stay bundled in the tents.
  • Interested in growing your own grapes this year? Rose Bank Winery will be pruning their acres of grapes and giving away the canes to anyone who would like them March 15 through 17. From the sprigs, roots will grow if cared for properly and in a few years you could be harvesting your own grape bounty.
  • Enjoy barrel tastings and specialty pairings at many of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail vineyards and wineries every weekend in the month of March for Barrels on the Brandywine. Check out www.bvwinetrail.com for more information on what festivities each winery will be providing.
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Caitlin Burns is a staff writer for Montgomery Media who writes on community life, including a monthly vegetarian column. During her time as a college student she traveled throughout Europe during a semester abroad, which led to Caitlin's unique cross cultural tastes for anything food and...

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