Sip, Savor and Explore: The New Mason-Dixon Wine Trail Announces Expanded 2011 Wine Just Off the Vine Event

Annual event promises exclusive tastings and the chance to learn more about winemaking

YORK, Pa., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wine enthusiasts can take a special behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process with the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail's Wine Just off the Vine Event.  The exclusive event, which gives visitors a chance to sample freshly-pressed wines from the 2011 harvest, will take place November 12-13 and November 19-20 at all wineries along the new Mason-Dixon Wine Trail.

This is the third year for the Wine Just off the Vine Event, which first occurred along the former UnCork York Wine Trail and now has expanded to include the partners of the new Mason-Dixon Wine Trail.  The event has seen significant growth since its start in 2009, with a more than 50% increase in ticket sales.

This year, Wine Just off the Vine Event attendees can expand their own Mason-Dixon Wine Trail experience. Special Winemaker Dinners across the region will feature wine pairings with local cuisine from area restaurants with the unique opportunity to discuss wines directly with the winemakers.

Tickets for the Wine Just off the Vine Event are $15 each and include an official souvenir wine glass and exclusive 10% discount at participating wineries.  Designated driver tickets are available for $5. Tickets are valid for both event weekends, allowing unlimited visits to all 13 wineries along the trail! Tickets are available online at www.MasonDixonWineTrail.com and can also be purchased at participating wineries.

Winemaker dinner tickets range from $45-$75 each and include dinner, selected wines, tax and gratuity. For more details and to order tickets, visit www.MasonDixonWineTrail.com or call (888) 858-9675.

"The Wine Just off the Vine Event gives our visitors unique opportunities to learn about what happens from harvest to bottling and beyond," says Anne Druck, president of the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau.  "It's an exciting time for our visitors to get a sneak peek at the first harvest of this new, expanded wine trail and enjoy special wine pairings and tours."

Sip & Stay: Wallet-Friendly VinoCation Packages
Visitors to the Mason-Dixon Wine Trail can also take advantage of a variety of overnight packages designed to dazzle the senses during an unforgettable Wine Just off the Vine Event VinoCation. From historic bed and breakfasts to full-service hotels, visitors can now sip and stay with wallet-friendly packages during a Mason-Dixon Wine Trail getaway!

The year-round Mason-Dixon Wine Trail, a new multi-state wine region featuring 14 family-owned wineries is managed by the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau (YCCVB). Intertwining through the Susquehanna River Valley in Pennsylvania to just south of the historic Mason-Dixon Line in Maryland, you'll encounter a French-style chateau, sprawling vineyards, boutique tasting rooms and welcoming winemakers. As the official tourism promotion agency for York County, the YCCVB exists to impact economic development through all forms of visitation with visitors spending more than $717 million annually. For information on planning your Mason-Dixon Wine Trail getaway, visit www.MasonDixonWineTrail.com or call 1-888-858-YORK.

SOURCE York County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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