Lehigh Valley Chapter



Upcoming events

    • 24 Jun 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Bergeist Vineyard, Kutztown, PA
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    June Lehigh Valley Chapter Tasting

    Domaines Paul Mas

    Special Presentation by Pamela Wittmann

     Saturday June 24, 2023 - 1:00PM to 5:00PM

    Hosted by Bonnie & Dean Scott and

    Leslie & Peter Staffeld

    Bergeist Vineyard

    Kutztown, PA

    Register at LVAWS.org by Thursday, June 8th

    Cost $60 per person

    1:00 Hors d’oeuvres and Côté Mas Brut St Hilaire

    International cheese and fruit board with crackers

    Assorted mini quiche

     1:30 Announcements

     1:45 Tasting of Paul Mas Wines

    Presented by Pamela Wittmann, USA representative for Jean-Claude Mas and Domaines Paul Mas Wines

     Blancs

    1. Arrogant Frog Chardonnay 2020

    2. Côté Mas Sauvignon/Vermentino 2022

     Rosés

    3. Côté Mas Rosé Aurore 2022

    4. Ferrandière Rosé Grenache Gris 2022

     Rouges

    5. Arrogant Frog Pinot Noir 2021

    6. Côté Mas Syrah/Grenache 2022

    7. Paul Mas Reserve Carignan 2018

    8. Chateau Paul Mas Clos des Mures 2021

     3:30 Buffet Dinner

    Côté Mas Brut Rosé

    Chicken, mushroom, sundried tomato, and capers with a lemon wine sauce

    Salmon with an orange mango and red pepper chutney

    Wild rice

    Grilled mixed summer vegetables

    Tossed salad with parmesan vinaigrette or ranch dressing

    French bread and butter

     

    Pamela Wittmann brings a unique and unparalleled constellation of experience and expertise to her work publicizing and marketing wine and food clients and educating trade and consumers. Born in Paris to an American father and French mother, she majored in Chemistry and Biology in Paris before studying oenology at the University of Reims where she obtained her winemaking diploma. She started her career in Champagne and then in Sonoma before adding an MBA in marketing and communications to her training. Pamela works directly with Jean-Claude Mas owner of 15 estates and 162 hectares vineyards in Languedoc, France.

     

    Register at LVAWS.org by Thursday, June 8th

    Lehigh Valley, Northampton, and Berks Grape Expectations Chapters are invited

    If you have dietary restrictions, please note them in the registration

    Limited to 65 people

    • 27 Jun 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Lazeez Mediterranean Grill, 4666 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104
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    June Lehigh Valley Chapter BYOB

    BYOB at Lazeez Mediterranean Grill

    Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM

    4666 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104

    Hosted by Ann Vlot

    Register at LVAWS.org by Friday, June 23rd  

    Lazeez Fresh Mediterranean Grill is the place to go for good food from scratch, no preservatives whatsoever! We offer vegetarian items and some gluten-free items. We’re not the only Mediterranean restaurant around, but we are definitely the best! Try our Baklawa, Grape Leaves, and Hummus! Don’t miss out on our Falafels made from Scratch every day!

     Please remember to bring glasses and wine to share.

    • 14 Jul 2023
    • 6:00 PM
    • 269 Presidential Drive, Bethlehem
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    July Lehigh Valley Chapter Tasting

    Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards

    Presented by Stephen M. & Gloria Reustle

    July 14, 2023 at 6 PM

    Hosted by Lisa Mancuso & Chris Zajacek 

    269 Presidential Drive, Bethlehem

     

    $65 per person

    includes Wine, Dinner, and Dessert

    Register at LVAWS.org by June 27, 2023

     

    We are excited to host Reustle Winery at our home for a beautiful evening of wine, a presentation from Stephen M. Reustle, with dinner and dessert to follow.  We will be comparing New World versus Old World wines in a blind tasting of Oregon’s Umpqua Valley versus European Counterparts. We will start with a glass of Matrix, a white blend, followed by 8 wines.

    Lehigh Valley, Northampton, and Berks Grape Expectations Chapters are invited

     

    Limited to 60 people

    Please bring 2 wine glasses

    • 26 Jul 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Penn Pizza Cedar Crest, 1251 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103
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    July Lehigh Valley Chapter BYOB

    BYOB at Penn Pizza Cedar Crest

    Wednesday July 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM

    1251 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103

    (in the medical office building)

    610-434-7366

    Hosted by Ann Vlot

    Register at LVAWS.org by Saturday, July 22nd   

     

    For over a decade, both of our Penn Pizza Restaurants are family owned and operated, and always will be. Experience the difference in quality, flavor, and freshness that we have to offer. Our Cedar Crest location has been providing the Lehigh Valley with our Italian culinary experience for more than 30 years.

     Please remember to bring glasses and wine to share.

    • 5 Aug 2023
    • Bergeist Vineyard, Kutztown, PA
    • 60

    SAVE THE DATE!

    August Lehigh Valley Chapter Tasting

    LVAWS 50th Anniversary

    Saturday August 5, 2023

    Hosted by Mick & Julia Hasson

    Bergeist Vineyard

    Kutztown, PA

    Plan to celebrate 50 years of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Wine Society. Mick and Julia Hasson will host this tasting of the “Best of the Lehigh Valley” at Bergeist Vineyard. You won’t want to miss this event! Mark your calendar now!

    Several Lehigh Valley wineries will be on hand to share their top wines and a picnic style meal will be served. Details will be in the July newsletter, so mark your calendar!

    More Details to Follow!

    Lehigh Valley, Northampton, and Berks Grape Expectations Chapters are invited

    Limited to 60 people

Past events

15 May 2023 May Lehigh Valley Chapter Tasting Loire Valley Wines
11 May 2023 May LV Chapter BYOB at Teresas’ Restaurant & Pizzeria
29 Apr 2023 April Lehigh Valley Chapter Tasting Wines of Puglia
5 Apr 2023 April LV Chapter BYOB
12 Mar 2023 March Tasting Australian Wines
8 Mar 2023 March BYOB at Boca Chica Caribbean Cuisine
18 Feb 2023 February Tasting Southern Rhone Wines
9 Feb 2023 February BYOB at DiMaio's Restuarant
23 Jan 2023 LVAWS January Tasting - Tuscan Wines
10 Jan 2023 January BYOB Thai Avenue Resturant
11 Dec 2022 2022 LVAWS Holiday Party
7 Dec 2022 December BYOB Franks Pizza
13 Nov 2022 Celebrity Wines
9 Nov 2022 BYOB at True Blue Mediterranean Cafe
27 Oct 2022 AWS National Convention
6 Oct 2022 BYOB at DiFiore's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
18 Sep 2022 Sonoma vs. Paso Robles
14 Sep 2022 BYOB @ Pat's Pizza and Bistro
10 Aug 2022 BYOB @ Bamboo Asian Cuisine
6 Aug 2022 Tasting Wine in the Bergeist Vineyard
24 Jul 2022 Galen Glen Winery
9 Jul 2022 AWS Eastern PA Regional Picnic
9 Jul 2022 Amateur Wine Competition Registration
7 Jul 2022 BYOB @ Orizaba's
8 Jun 2022 BYOB @ Teresa's
4 Jun 2022 Bob's Favorite Wines
15 May 2022 Four Classic Grapes of Italy
10 May 2022 BYOB @ Cactus Blue
12 Apr 2022 BYOB @ Ecco Domani
2 Apr 2022 Folino Estate Wines
20 Mar 2022 Wines of Northeast Italy
10 Mar 2022 BYOB @ China House II
24 Feb 2022 BYOB @ Aladdin Restaurant
12 Feb 2022 Wines of Portugal - Not Named Port
31 Jan 2022 White Wine Components 101
22 Jan 2022 Cava Tasting
19 Jan 2022 BYOB @ Ella’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
12 Dec 2021 2021 LVAWS Holiday Party
2 Dec 2021 BYOB @ Frank's Pizza and Restaurant
28 Nov 2021 Tenuta Torciano Winery
11 Nov 2021 In-Person BYOB @ Teresa's
10 Nov 2021 Services for Shirley Isett
27 Oct 2021 In-Person BYOB @ Zio's Pizzeria
24 Oct 2021 Introduction to Spanish Wines
3 Oct 2021 Bring a Bottle that Hurts
18 Sep 2021 Port and Food Pairing
15 Sep 2021 In-Person BYOB @ Pat's Pizza and Bistro
22 Aug 2021 Virtual Tasting - Roses of Summer
22 Aug 2021 Postponed: Cava Tasting
11 Aug 2021 In-Person BYOB @ Aladdin Restaurant
24 Jul 2021 Wines of Alsace Tasting
13 Jul 2021 In-Person BYOB @ Ecco Domani
15 Jun 2021 In-Person BYOB @ Pat's Pizza and Bistro
12 Jun 2021 To Decant or Not To Decant
15 May 2021 Summer Chardonnay Virtual Tasting
7 May 2021 Virtual BYOB - Bourbon Barrel Wines
23 Apr 2021 We CAN Virtual Tasting
9 Apr 2021 Virtual BYOB - "Wine Curmudgeon" Wine
26 Mar 2021 Virtual BYOB - Your House Wine
12 Mar 2021 Virtual Tasting - Showcasing Wines of Illyria
26 Feb 2021 Virtual BYOB - A Fun Wine Label
20 Feb 2021 Virtual Tasting - Burgundy vs. Sonoma
30 Jan 2021 Hybrid Tasting - Setter Ridge Vineyards
8 Jan 2021 Virtual BYOB - Spicy Wine
19 Dec 2020 Virtual Tasting - Syrah
4 Dec 2020 Virtual BYOB - LVAWS Virtual Holiday Party
20 Nov 2020 Virtual BYOB - Chairman Select Wine
4 Nov 2020 Virtual AWS National Convention
24 Oct 2020 Virtual Tasting - Petite Sirah
16 Oct 2020 Virtual BYOB - African Wine
27 Sep 2020 Northampton September VIrtual Tasting
18 Sep 2020 Virtual BYOB - A Winery You Would Like to Visit
13 Sep 2020 Wines of Greece
29 Aug 2020 Barolo Versus Barbaresco Virtual Tasting
14 Aug 2020 Virtual BYOB - A Grape You've Never Heard Of
24 Jul 2020 Virtual Pinnacle Ridge Tasting and Talk with the Vitner
17 Jul 2020 Virtual BYOB - Rose
27 Jun 2020 Virtual Folino Estate Tasting and Talk with the Vitner
5 Jun 2020 Virtual BYOB - Personal Celebration Wine
29 May 2020 Virtual BYOB - Cabernet Sauvignon
22 May 2020 Virtual BYOB - Iberian Wines
17 May 2020 Showcasing Wines of Illyria
15 May 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting with Jim Bernau
8 May 2020 Virtual BYOB - Central & South American Wines
1 May 2020 Virtual BYOB - Pennsylvania Wines
24 Apr 2020 Virtual BYOB - French Wines
17 Apr 2020 Virtual BYOB - Italian Wines
10 Apr 2020 Virtual BYOB - Sparkling Wines
3 Apr 2020 Virtual BYOB
10 Mar 2020 March Lehigh Valley Chapter BYOB
9 Feb 2020 Nero D’Avola Wines of Sicily
4 Feb 2020 February Lehigh Chapter BYOB
26 Jan 2020 Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel
21 Jan 2020 January Lehigh Chapter BYOB
22 Dec 2019 Holiday Party
10 Dec 2019 December Lehigh Chapter BYOB
10 Nov 2019 Chile
31 Oct 2019 National AWS Annual Meeting
20 Oct 2019 Puglia Wines
15 Oct 2019 October Lehigh Chapter BYOB
21 Sep 2019 Northern CA vs. Southern CA
20 Aug 2019 August Lehigh Chapter BYOB
11 Aug 2019 National AWS Tasting
14 Jul 2019 Picnic in the Vineyard
22 Jun 2019 Malbecs
13 Jun 2019 June Chapter BYOB
28 May 2019 May Lehigh Chapter BYOB
19 May 2019 TONY’S FLAVOR & AROMA CLASSIC PAIRINGS
9 Dec 2018 Holiday Party 2018
1 Nov 2018 National AWS Conference
24 Apr 2018 Louies Italian Restaurant
15 Apr 2018 Incredible Chateauneuf du Pape Wine 90+
25 Mar 2018 Bottle Shock & the Judgment of Paris
6 Mar 2018 March Lehigh Chapter BYOB

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