The eight locally-owned and operated wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail will introduce wine lovers to the region's official wine grape during Chambourcin Weekend, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 19 and noon - 5 p.m. Oct. 20.

The Chambourcin is the only wine grape that is grown by all eight wineries in the greater Lehigh Valley. There are more than 40 acres of Chambourcin which ferment into approximately 150,000 bottles of wine. The wineries craft it into several styles of wine, including Nouveau, Rosé, Semi- Sweet, Sweet, Dry Barrel Aged, Sparkling and Port.

Each winery features its own activities such as wine tastings, live entertainment, tours, or food and wine pairings. Chambourcin Weekend is a free event, however, some wineries charge for wine tastings.

Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth: Beef barbecue prepared with Chambourcin wine.

Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville: Cheeses and releasing 2012 Regent.

Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli: Chili Cook Off: noon Oct. 19 Those interested in entering a chili, email: info@bluemountainwine.com. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded. Customers will be the judges. Pairing: Victoria's Passion with chocolate fondue. Entertainment: 1 - 4 p.m.

Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville: Cooking demonstrations, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., paired with 2012 Chambourcin and Turtle Rock Red.

Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor: Creamy mushroom soup from Broadway Pub, brownies made with Fainting Goat from Buttercup Bakery, dips from Robert Rothschild farms, and complimentary wine tastings. Tours of the winery: noon, 2 p.m. (Groups of 8 or more.Contact winery for information.)

Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas: Nonna Flo's gravy (homemade red marinara sauce) over pasta with Chambourcin.

Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown: Smoked meats from Dietrich's Meats paired with 2011 Chambourcin, 2010 Chambourcin Reserve, Sweet Seduction and Chambourcin Rose.

Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville: Slow-cooked chicken basted in a sticky marinade paired with 2012 dry Chambourcin.

Information: LehighValleyWineTrail.com