A Final Farewell to Black River Farms Vineyard & Winery

Sorry for the late notice, but I just got word myself that Black River Farms, a family-owned, sustainable vineyard and winery in Lower Saucon, is closing at the end of the month; founders and owners Andy and Kris Warner are retiring. They will keep the farm going but are getting out of the wine and spirits business.

I had been holding this weekend open for other plans, which have since fallen through, so I'm throwing this last-minute event up so we can give BRF the proper sendoff and pay them our third and final visit.

The winery will be closing after 9 years of serving the Lehigh Valley. The business was established in 2009 with vineyards planted in 2010 and first harvest in 2013. The tasting room opened in 2017.

BRF grows all their own grapes (eight varieties on 9 acres) and makes their wine onsite. It's a great winery for the Lehigh Valley favorite Chambourcin. They pour seven different vintages of it.

Also featured are cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, vidal blanc, rose', sparkling wines, fruited wines and several different red and white blends. They also make and serve Wardog Spirits. Tasting flights are available for both.

There are both indoor tasting rooms and patios. We'll go wherever they can best accommodate us, most likely outside, it should be a nice late summer day for it. I will need to make a reservation so please don't get too flaky with the sign-ups.

Feast will provide onsite food service and there will be live music by Mike Duva (solo acoustic guitar covers) from 2 p.m.

Once again, sorry for the late notice, but hope you can join us.

See you there!