Club News with Joce
Jocelyn Oropallo, Wine Club Administrator
Summer’s finally here! Our patio is all set and open, so come on by for a wine slushy, glass of wine or a tasty flight outside — we’d love to have you! Mark and Stephanie are headed to Tuscany, Italy on June 26th with the wine club; how exciting is that? And don’t forget, we’ve got a new activity planned for August 3rd to Portland, Maine! Join us for a sail on Casco Bay and enjoy wines from Greece. Have you been tuning into our weekly Winesday email? It’s the best way to stay in the loop with all the fun happenings here at Seven Birches. Hope to see you soon!
Coming Up!
- June 1-30 – PRIDE Month! 15% of Pride Cider Sales will be donated to North Country Pride
- July 24 – Cookie Decorating & Wine Tasting – Book Now! $45/pp
- July 4 – Independence Day! FREE Rhythm Cider sample from 12-6
- August 9 – The Art of Scent: A Botanical Perfume Blending Event $100/pp
- Labor Day – Thanksgiving – Cider Season
- Thanksgiving – Christmas – NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour (exact dates TBD)
Production News with Nate
Nathan Maser, Wine and Cider Maker
We are in full swing here in the cellar this time of year. We received our spring harvest from Chile a few weeks ago and all the wines are just finishing up fermentation now. From the 2025 spring harvest we will be making Gusto (Cab Sauv), Shadow (Merlot), Classique (Cab Franc), Syrah, Curico (Malbec), Savanna (Sauvignon Blanc), Alto (Pinot Grigio), Jardin (Viognier), Secrets (Moscato), Kismet (a co-fermented red blend), and Wild (a white wine that has undergone a natural fermentation, with no yeast addition). 
Gage and I pressed all the grapes out of the wines last week and we will begin the racking process by the time you all are reading this. Racking is the process in which we pump all of the good wine into a different tanks leaving the sediment or “lees” behind. Gravity naturally pulls all the heavy unbound particulates, in the wine, to the bottom of the tank. This process acts like a natural filtration. The wine gets a little bit clearer each time we rack the liquid off the lees. We are excited to be drinking these wines with you in a year or two. The vineyard out back is now in full bloom and is looking absolutely gorgeous. Make sure to take a stroll through it next time you are visiting this summer.
Recent Changes to Enhanced Member Benefit Tracking:
- Annual Tasting Vouchers – Now tracked through your orders (visits to tasting room) on your membership account.
- Private Tasting for 8 (Platinum Tier Members) – Now tracked through your orders on your membership account.
- You’ll continue to receive all of the same benefits; only the way we track them is changing.
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- Annual Tasting Vouchers and Private Tasting benefits expire each year, if unused.
- Loyalty Points earned through your spending (tasting flights, wine/cider purchases) will never expire.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Joce@sevenbirches.com
Club Travel 2025/2026
Wine Sail on Casco Bay, Portland, ME.
August 3, 2025 $150/pp
- Join Sommelier, Erica Archer
- Explore 5 Delicious Wines from Greece
- Learn about Greece’s Wine Regions and Sub-Regions
- Discuss Greek Grape Varieties
- Enjoy a delicious box of cheeses, cured meats, fruit, nuts, crackers, etc. (You may bring your own snacks, too!)
Photo Credit: https://www.winewiseevents.com/sails/8/03/25-sunday-wine-sail-in-portland-maine-greece-300-500-pm-245-boarding
*5 Spots Left! Finger Lakes Winery Tour
September 12-14, 2025 $199/pp
Here’s what we included for you:
- Private limo transportation (a small bus really), leaving from 41 Lakefront Hotel to visit 4 different wineries on Saturday, September 13th. Nobody is drinking and driving!
- Reservation and tasting fees, plus gratuity at each of the 4 wineries and the bus driver are included.
Here’s what you will need to provide on your own:
- Transportation to the Finger Lakes, Friday, September 12th (or earlier) – about a 5 hour drive from Boston.
- Transportation home on Sunday, September 14th (or later).
- Lodging accommodations (Friday, 9/12 and Saturday, 9/13).
- Meals are NOT included on this trip.
Burgundy, Beaujolais and Provence
November 4 – 11, 2025
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. A Master of Wine will accompany you on your French river cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way.
- 8 Days, 7 Nights, aboard the Avalon Poetry II starting in Chalon Sur Saône and ending in Arles, France.
- Includes deluxe stateroom accommodations, double occupancy (upgrades available).
- Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner each day (all wine & beverages included at meals).
- 6 days of wine adventures and wine excursions (you choose your excursion in each port).
- Master of Wine onboard conducting special wine tastings of local French wines.
Discover Ireland!
Join fellow Seven Birches Wine Club Members on this bucket-list trip to Ireland. This 9-day, 8-night trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland will bring you to another world of breathtaking views, Irish culture, food and heritage in a most affordable way.
- Only $2299/person*
- 9 Days | 8 Nights in 2 Countries
- Includes 8 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
*Prices per person, based on double occupancy and do NOT include airfare. Travel protection (+ $289pp) is also highly recommended.
Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers
November 3-10, 2026
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.
- 8 Days, 7 Nights, aboard the Avalon Impression starting in Vilshofen, Germany and ending in Budapest, Hungary.
- Includes deluxe stateroom accommodations, double occupancy (upgrades available).
- Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner each day (all wine & beverages included at meals).
- 6 days of cultural adventures and wine excursions (you choose your excursion in each port).
- Master of Wine onboard conducting special wine tastings of local wines.
**Prices per person, based on double occupancy and do NOT include airfare. Travel protection (+ $289pp) is also highly recommended.
Rhythm Cider Update with Zach
Zachary Gould, Rhythm Cider Rep
It is Summertime in the Cider world! We have a summer schedule FULL of tastings throughout the state of New Hampshire which can be found on our Rhythm Cider Website. Tastings we’ve participated in thus far include; Bacon & Beer Festival in Merrimack, NH. Butternut Farms Ciderfest, Farmington, NH. Littleton Farmers Market every Sunday from 10am-1pm right next to the covered bridge in Littleton, NH. Rhythm Rewards is back and we are sharing the fun on our socials.
When enjoying our ciders, snap a pic and share it on Facebook & Instagram to earn a fun reward! We continue to make our way throughout NH finding ourselves in more local stores and restaurants every single week! Make sure you search stores near you for Rhythm Cider on the shelves and try a new cider or one on your favorites.
