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Upcoming events for wine enthusiasts in February and March

Posted by Linda Weaver on 01/20 at 09:12 AM

Map of the March Heartland Wine Trail

On Saturday, Feb. 7, Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery will hold a Walk-Around Tasting from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. During this special wine and food pairing event, we will be featuring gourmet appetizers by Brown Dog Catering paired with our award-winning wines.  And while you sip and savor, enjoy the soulful acoustic guitar music of Laura Boswell. Cost is $25/person; a credit card number will hold your reservation. You can make a reservation by calling (814) 466-6373. This is just one event at the Winery in February and March, keep reading for a few more:

Wine & Chocolate
February 14, 2015

You and your Valentine are invited to attend Wine & Chocolate Pairings at the Winery. Treat your sweetheart, friend, or group of friends to Mount Nittany’s award-winning wines paired with delicious chocolates by the Boalsburg Chocolate Company. Special event hours are Saturday, Feb. 14 from noon-5:00 p.m. Cost is $7.50 per person; reservations are required. Call the winery at (814) 466-6373 to reserve.

Susquehanna Heartland March 2015 Wine Trail—March Event

The Susquehanna Heartland Wine Trail (SHWT) was founded in 2003 when five wineries located near the Susquehanna River and the Juniata River tributaries joined together to market their unique region of Pennsylvania. The SHWT has grown to included 13 wineries.

As grape growers and wine makers, the SHWT benefits from the unique soil and climate of this region, which produces a variety of award-winning wines. Our region offers a slice of Americana with its small town atmosphere and affinity for local business promotion. Enjoy a long weekend or a short day trip by jumping from winery to winery, all while shopping in between to explore local restaurants and shops.

We kick off our Wine Trail in March of every year. Tickets to this annual, month-long event are $20 per person and can be purchased at any of the participating wineries. Wineries provide wine tastings daily, and some provide food and entertainment on the weekends.

Be sure to have your ticket stamped when visiting the 13 wineries, and once completed, tickets can be turned in for a chance at prize drawings!