Black Walnut Winery in historic Sadsburyville and the Tasting Room located in quaint Phoenixville have been ramping up all year to get into the holiday spirit at both locations. With a newly released wine and a perfect selection of existing port wines to add to the already premier selection of reds and whites, Black Walnut has everything you’ll need to complete your holiday shopping.
So no matter whether you’ve been teetering toward the good or the naughty columns of Santa’s list, take a look at what Black Walnut has available to offer you.
New Release: Tryst
Everyone needs a little Tryst now and then, right? Black Walnut Winery and the Tasting Room announce the release of the 2012 Tryst on Wednesday, November 23. At $23 a bottle, this light to medium-body blend of Pinot Noir and Merlot will be available for the first time at both locations and is sure to be a best seller. Tryst shows aromas of dark cherries with flavors of pomegranate and cranberry, while the tannic structure leads to a medium finish, drinks well now and also has the potential for more depth during aging. Pair this vixen vintage with cheddars, creamy cheeses and rich soups.
5 Reasons to Have Port Wine on Your List
Black Walnut Winery is giving you even more ways to cross special folks off of your holiday gift list with two exquisitely produced port-style wines:
Deception is a favored white port-style wine that showcases Vidal Blanc grapes blended with locally distilled Syrah brandy. It features aromas of mango, citrus and honey crisp apple with a touch of vanilla. The flavor and body are rich, displaying peach and honeydew melon with a bright nectarine finish.
Seduction is a sexy red port-style wine that shows a wonderful sweet black cherry aroma with a hint of molasses. This Merlot-based wine was first aged with both French and American oak, then fortified with Syrah brandy from Black Walnut’s own cellar and finally, aged in bourbon barrels. The result is a very complex and structured wine. This wine starts with sweet cherry flavors, moves to softer vanilla and bourbon tastes and finishes with a very soft and smooth feel that lasts and lasts.
Here are 5 easy ways to incorporate these premier port wines into your holiday gatherings:
1. Drink as an aperitif.
White ports are excellent served chilled on their own or accompanied with a plate of olives, pine nuts or roasted almonds.
2. Pair with cheese or chocolate.
Pairing ports with cheese is one of the best gastronomic associations ever. Most port wines are an excellent buy to accompany a cheese selection like most rich, soft cheeses, including blue-veined varieties like Gorgonzola or Stilton. The most successful chocolate pairings involve dark chocolate or truffles with a high cocoa content.
3. Pour it after a meal.
Port comes into its own at the end of the meal, and red port can be enjoyed as an after-dinner drink. Port is one of the most sociable of all wines. Its rich and intense flavors make it the perfect finish to any meal, whether formal or relaxed.
4. Use in recipes.
Port is useful in cooking because of its strong, fruity flavors and sweetness. It’s a natural pick-me-up for game dishes, but adding a slug of port to the juices of roasting beef or lamb works, too. Consider creating flavored dimension to sauces with ports as well.
5. The perfect hostess gift.
Port wines tucked into a festively decorated bag with a box of chocolates or handmade wine charms (Black Walnut has it all in the on-site gift shop) make giving gifts to friends, family or a favorite coworker the best part of the holiday season.
Take Advantage of Savings!
Black Walnut Winery wants to help you get the most bang for your holiday buck this season, so be sure to look into these wine specials running from Friday, November 25, through Sunday, December 4, at both locations:
25% off 2011 Merlot- 25% off 2014 Pinot Grigio
- 750ml bottle of Deception (white port-style wine) for $45 (normally would be $52.50 for the large bottle)
- 10% off your bottled wine purchase of $50 or more
- 20% off your bottled wine purchase of $100 or more
Look into the Frequent Buyers Club to get savings year-round.
Holiday Events
It wouldn’t be the holidays without Black Walnut Winery’s schedule of exciting events loaded with anticipation, refreshments, cheeses, music, charity and of course, exceptional wine tasting. Make room on your calendar to find time to relax and unwind (while grabbing a few stocking stuffers) during this most wonderful time of year.
Toy for a Tasting
Now through Sunday, December 11, both Black Walnut Winery locations are official collection locations for the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to either location and receive a free tasting of five wines.
Holiday Open House
Black Walnut Winery will be hosting a holiday open house at both locations on December 3 and 4. The Phoenixville Tasting Room and the Sadsburyville location will be hosting light refreshments, music and Sly Fox brew to get the holidays off to a great start.
Wine Bottle Crafting
Back by popular demand is this workshop led by Jody and Liz of JL Style Sisters that lets you get creative (while sipping vino) on Saturday, December 10. Call (610) 857-5566 to reserve your space in advance (walk-ins accommodated if space is available).
Holiday Wine Glass Painting
Offered at both locations on December 15 and 17, local artist Nancy McMonagle gives you fun-filled instructions to paint two glasses (to keep or give away as gifts) while enjoying your food and snacks with Black Walnut wine. Register ahead of time by calling (610) 857-5566. A good time is guaranteed for all!
Stay in touch with the latest happenings (and the latest wines) all year long on Facebook, Instagram and the Black Walnut Winery website. Find Black Walnut Winery at 3000 Lincoln Highway in Sadsburyville; phone: (610) 857-5566. Hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 12–6 p.m. (or by appointment). The Black Walnut Tasting Room is located at 260 Bridge St. in Phoenixville; phone: (484) 924-8740. Hours are Wednesday–Thursday, 4–9 p.m.; Friday, 4–10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; and Sunday, 1–8 p.m. (or by appointment).
- Photos: Ed Williams
