Dirt and Vine So Fine

The Dirt and Vine (formerly Dirt Wares by Adon) located in The Shoppes at The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA held a wine tasting event on Friday August 17th to celebrate the inclusion of wine created by Big Creek Vineyard and Winery among their offerings. A variety of flavors were available for the tasting as a large crowd of connoisseurs (with an equally varying degree of expertise) delighted in each sniff and sip of the lovely elixir. The wines in the tasting included samplings of the White varieties named by the winery as, “Seyvel” and “Moonlight White,” a Rose named, “Vin Di Pasqualina” and some Reds named, “Marechal Foch” and “Frontenac.” Some sweet wines were also included and their names were, “Dulcinea,” “La Brusca,” and “Apple Raspberry.”

Although the overall response to the wines by those who tasted them seemed to be a favorable one, I can only assess the wines I sampled through my own palate and experiences with each beverage as I tasted it. However, I’m please to say I concur with my fellow tasters in their assessment that the aroma and taste of the wine which was very pleasing to the senses. In fact, there were some varieties presented during the event of which I’ve tasted from other vineyards with unfavorable results that I’ve found to be quite delicious. I would personally recommend obtaining a bottle to anyone who would like to enhance their cellar (ok refrigerator) in order to impress their house (apartment) guests or to simply enjoy while watching re runs of “Little House on the Prairie.” You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the  Dirt and Vine Wine Tasting Event in The Castle Inn 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151630970105421.1073741832.636000420&type=1.

Dirt and Vine is located in The Shoppes at the Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA and is a combination of Dirt Wares by Adon www.facebook.com/dirtwares who offers a variety of hand made ceramics, jewelry, and clothing exuding a relaxed and earthy blend of colors to those who find such a décor a welcome respite from a hurried life and Big Creek Vineyard and Winery www.facebook.com/BigCreekVineyardandWinery which is located in the mountainous area of Kunkletown, PA offering simple wines made with a great deal of  attention and love. Together, they offer an opportunity to all who come through its door to explore the ceramics, jewelry, and clothing while sampling a glass of some fine wine. You can learn more about Dirt and Vine by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/dirtandvine.

The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA was built in 1906 and was the last of the great hotels to be built in area. It housed an ice cream parlor, a mosaic floor, bowling alleys, a pool, and a billiard parlor. Performances were presented which included those given by Opera legend Enrico Caruso, Marching Band Leader John Phillip Sousa, and Big Band Leader Fred Waring along with the Pennsylvanians. This all came to an abrupt end when fire touched the Inn in the 1970s and it laid dormant until 2005 when it was purchased by Theresa Veltri and Frank Paccione who continues their endeavors to bring the Inn back as an asset to the community and all who visit it. The next event to be held at The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will be their Indie First Friday scheduled to take place on Friday September 6th beginning at 5pm. You’ll be able to learn more about The Shoppes at The Castle Inn and all they have to offer by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/historiccastleinn?ref=ts&fref=ts.