Wine Tasting Etiquette

October 25, 2016

This blog post is going to give a quick outline on wine tasting guidelines and etiquette for first-time or beginner wine tasters. These aren’t rules by any means, it is just meant to give our guests some tips on how to make your tour more enjoyable.

To kick us off we’ll discuss attire. Wine tasting does not have to be an overly formal event. On our tours in particular, guests will spend time both outside and inside; touring vineyards. Thus, clothes that are weather appropriate will keep you comfortable.

Next, let’s talk about ordering the wine. It is always best

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Molly Pitcher Brewing Company

October 25, 2016

Molly Pitcher Brewing Company is another stop in our Carlisle wineries and breweries tour. Molly Pitcher’s provides even more home brewed beverages than Market Cross. Here you will find up to eight uniquely named home-brewed beers. Depending on your particular taste, they have home brewed dark, bitter, refreshing beers; even beers brewed in chocolate malt. Customers enjoy the cozy feeling in the bar and restaurant areas, along with great food and service. The wait staff has great knowledge of the entire brewing process, so diners are ensured to get the full story behind all of their brews.

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Carlisle Tour- Castlerigg and Market Cross Pub

October 20, 2016

Hello, my name is Patrick Abrahamsen.  I am a senior at Dickinson College, a new intern at Central PA Winery and Brewery Tours, and will be updating this blog on a weekly basis.  This first blog post is outlining some of the stops guests will get to experience when they visit the Carlisle winery and brewery tour.

To begin the Carlisle Tour, guests will visit the Castlerigg Wine Shop in Central Carlisle. Here you will find wines produced from Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and The Vineyard at Grandview, both of these wineries located in Central PA. Castlerigg

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