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Growing Grapes: Good Year?
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, MEHOOPANY — At the Nimble Hill Vineyard in Wyoming County, grapes are growing on the vine and thanks to a year without too much rain, those grapes are doing very well. “This could be...
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New Winery Opens Near Lewisburg
KELLY TOWNSHIP — The vines have been planted for about three years, and now it is time to enjoy the wine. Fero Vineyards opened in Kelly Township, which is near Lewisburg, six weeks ago. The winery was...
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PLCB and PA Wineries Form Partnership
A flap between the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and some Pennsylvania wineries may be easing. An Action 16 Investigation in December found some wineries, lawmakers, and the Commonwealth Foundation...
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Local Wine Coming to Local Liquor Stores
KELLY TOWNSHIP — Coming soon to a state store near you: wine made right here in Pennsylvania and perhaps not far from where you live. Last year, Fero Vineyards and Winery near Lewisburg joined the...
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People React to Governor’s Plan to Privatize State Liquor Sales
GREAT BEND — Laurie Pomeroy owns a hair salon in Great Bend, and it sits right across from a grocery store. Laurie said when she goes food shopping, she may not be able to get everything on her list....
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Beer Distributors Criticize Gov. Corbett’s Privatization Plan
WILKES-BARRE – Governor Tom Corbett said privatizing the liquor system would bring in $1 billion for education, but one beer distributor in Luzerne County told Newswatch 16 that the proposed changes...
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Taste Test: Cracker Creations
Cheese, crackers and sometimes some wine, a few appetizers and drinks that can be nice to have around during a get together. Cracker Creations has come out with two new cheese and cracker combination...
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Wine Uniting Animals with New Owners
A winery in Northumberland County held a unique fundraiser Sunday, hosting a meet and greet for area animal shelters hoping to unite animals with new owners. Newswatch 16 videographer Keith Hickox was...
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State Changes Rules For PA Winemakers
LACKAWANNA COUNTY– If you check out the shelves at any wine and spirits store in the state, you may find a few Pennsylvania wines. State officials said they want more Keystone wines on the shelves. The...
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“Wine, Witches & Wardrobe” Raises Money
SCRANTON — A bewitchingly good time is what brought ladies to the Radisson in Scranton on Thursday night. The event, called Wine, Witches, and Wardrobe, featured ladies modeling some of the finest...
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Lawsuit Claims Popular, Low-Cost Wines Contain High Levels of Arsenic
LOS ANGELES — A class action lawsuit filed on Thursday claims some of the top-selling, low-cost wines produced by dozens of wineries in California contain “very high levels of arsenic.” According to...
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Food and Wine Fest Celebrates 25 Years
KIDDER TOWNSHIP — The tents are in place and the food and wine vendors are getting set for the 25th annual Pennsylvania Food and Wine Festival at Split Rock Resort. Organizers say they’re busy planning...
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Invitation to Ithaca: Ports of New York Winery
Visit Ports of New York, a small artisanal urban winery where Meleau specialty wines are produces. We meet Frederic Bouche’, owner and winemaker, who comes from a long line of French winemakers. He...
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Tip: Wine for the Holidays
Wine connoisseur Ryan Fonash shares a tip on wines for your holiday gathering.
View ArticleLocal Wineries Promote ‘National Drink Wine Day’
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — Millions of Americans drink wine every day, but not every day is dedicated to drinking wine! The corks are popped and the glasses filled. It’s all in celebration of National Drink...
View ArticleBig Changes Coming To How Pennsylvanians Buy Liquor and Wine
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians may soon be able to run to their neighborhood grocery store to grab their favorite bottle of wine. Big changes are afoot in Harrisburg that could mean a dramatic shift in...
View ArticleLocal Wine Makers Toast New State Law
MONROE COUNTY — For the first time, Pennsylvanians will soon be able to buy a bottle of wine in grocery and convenience stores, restaurants and hotels. Governor Tom Wolf signed the measure into law...
View ArticleGrocery Store Making Way for Wine
COVINGTON TOWNSHIP — Just a little more than a week after Pennsylvania law changed to allow wine sales in some grocery stores, many of those stores are making changes to their businesses. ShopRite in...
View ArticleDrought Not Bad for All Farmers; Vineyards Rejoice!
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — There is no shortage of wine flowing at Mountain View Vineyard & Winery near Stroudsburg. But it’s not exactly free-flowing outside when it comes to rainfall this summer. In...
View ArticleState Approves Wine Sales at 81 Grocery Stores & Restaurants, Here’s the List
HARRISBURG — There are now more options for where you can buy bottles of wine in Pennsylvania. The state Liquor Control Board issued permits this week to 81 grocery stores and restaurants, allowing...
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