Meeting Schedules

                                              Save The Dates

March 26^th 

Hudson Valley Wines presented by Carlo DeVito.  He's is a lifelong publishing executive and  the owner of the Award winning Hudson-Chatham Winery.  The HVWC will sponsor the tasting, and will offer a host of highly acclaimed wines, ciders, and craft beverages.   This is a special event with limited sitting, RSVP is required.   Get your reservations in early. 

April 30^th     

Updated:  Sauvignon Blanc from around the world

May 28^th        

Cabernet Sauvignon - A comparison of various cabs from around the globe.         

June 25^th      Wine & Dine night

July 30th      OFF - Everyone is on Summer Vacation

We are planning a Food and Wine Dinner Pairing and dates are still being reviewed. The dinner will be hosted at one of the local area. We will update once finalized.

February - French Wines

American Wine Society  NJ Meadowlands Chapter

Hello everyone,

Last night was a good turnout, thanks to everyone who was able to make it to experience and learn a little about the fantastic wines from various regions of France.

Thanks in advance,

Angel Martinez - Chapter President

Save the dates of upcoming meetings:   March 26th    -    April 30th    -    May 28th

 Websites to visit for news and updates:

• American Wine Society @ http://www.americanwinesociety.org/ Sign up and join the team.
• Make Wine With Us @ http://www.makewinetasting.com/ . Upcoming Barrel Sampling on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 1- 4pm.  Visit their web page for more details of upcoming events.
•  I like to also welcome 2 new members to the group: John and Felicia

Selection for the night:

2012 Trimbach Riesling -  Alsase, France,

2012 Triennes Viognier Provence France

2008 Château la Bienfaisance  Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion)

2011 Pierre Amadieu Gigondas Romane Machotte, Rhone, France 

2010 Château Marsac Lequineau  Bordeaux (Margaux)

2013 Domaine de Bila Haut "Occultum Lapidem" Côtes du Roussillon-Villages

2011 Château la Tonnelle, Bordeaux (Haut-Médoc)

2010 Domain Du Vieux Lazaret, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

January - New Beginnings

Hello everyone,

During our January meeting, AWS Meadowlands Chapter will had an opportunity to sample the following selections:   Simply Naked Chardonnay, Shotfire Shiraz, Layer Cake Primitivo Zinfandel, Megyer Tokaji, Stella Rosa Rosso, and a port.

Special guest: Chocolatier Kathryn Marlow of Kathryn’s Confections stopping by to present samplings of wonderfully flavored chocolates.  Attendees had the opportunity to sample any of three truffles in her new "Wine Lovers' Truffles Collection".

• Milk Chocolate Toasted Sesame
• Dark Chocolate Black Sour Cherry Truffle
• Dark Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Winter Spice

Please RSVP to WineClub201@gmail.com and let me know if you plan to bring a guest.

Cheers,

Angel - AWS NJ Meadowlands - President

DECEMBER – SPARKLING WINES

DECEMBER – SPARKLING WINES February 28, 2015

Hello All,

We had an excellent time sampling selections of sparkling wines. These all varied from region and country and found them uniquely wonderful. I hope that everyone now feels comfortable reaching out to sparkling wines for occasions other than new years and weddings.
 Gruet Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine – New Mexico, US
 La Marca Prosecco – Veneto, Italy
 Segura Viudas Cava – Penedes, Spain
 Piper Heidsieck Brut – Champagne, France
 Louis Bouillot Perle d’Aurore Rose – Burgundy, France
and for good measure a 2007 Bodegas LAN Reserva Tempranillo – La Rioja, Spain

I like to thanks everyone who brought dishes and desserts to share with the group, they were all were delicious! In addition, thanks to Danny Klein who demonstrated how sabering a Champagne Bottle is done. Congratulations to the all who won holiday prizes.

 Next meeting will take place on January 14th 7 PM – 9PM We will also have Chocolatier Kathryn Marlow of Kathryn’s Confections will be stopping by to present sampling of wonderfully flavored chocolates. This will also be a good time to think about valentines. So, don’t miss out! 
Visit webpage for more information: http://www.kathrynsconfections.com/ We plan to sample Ports, a Riesling, and a few other reds just to name a few. We will provide more details by end of this month.

Please also visit the following websites: * American Wine Society at http://www.americanwinesociety.org/ and become a member. Signup today! *Make Wine with Us at http://www.makewinetasting.com/ and review upcoming events. Cheers, Angel – AWS Meadowlands President

AWS - NJ Meadowlands - February 26th Meeting

American Wine Society NJ Meadowlands Chapter Date: Thursday February 26th 7 PM – 9 PM. Location: Make Wine With Us @ 21 Currie Avenue in Wallington, NJ $20 per person This month we will take a trek across France as we discuss attributes about the wines aroma, flavor, and origin. Come join us as we enjoy crisp whites, full-bodied & rich reds. These include Riesling from Alsase, Viognier from Provence, Pierre Amadieu Gigondas and Jean Royer Châteauneuf from Rhone, Chateau Marsac Seguineau from Margaux, to name a few. Please be sure to RSVP so that we can save a seat (and if you'll have a guest). Thanks in advance, Angel Martinez - President Save the dates of upcoming meetings: March 26th - April 30th - May 28th Websites to visit for news and updates: • American Wine Society @ http://www.americanwinesociety.org/ Sign up and join the team. • Make Wine With Us @ http://www.makewinetasting.com/ and don’t forget upcoming Barrel Sampling on Friday 2/13 and Saturday 2/14. Visit MWWU web page for more details of upcoming events.

AWS - NJ Meadowlands

AWS NJ Meadowlands Chapter

Wednesday, January 14, 2015   7-9 PM.

Location: Make Wine With Us @ 21 Currie Avenue in Wallington, NJ

$15 per person

 Hello everyone,

During our upcoming meeting, AWS Meadowlands Chapter will have an opportunity to sample the following selections:   Simply Naked Chardonnay, Shotfire Shiraz, Layer Cake Primitivo Zinfandel, Megyer Tokaji, Stella Rosa Rosso, and a port.

Special guest: We will also have Chocolatier Kathryn Marlow of Kathryn’s Confections stopping by to present samplings of wonderfully flavored chocolates.  Attendees will have the opportunity to sample any of three truffles in her new "Wine Lovers' Truffles Collection".   

·         Milk Chocolate Toasted Sesame
·         Dark Chocolate Black Sour Cherry Truffle
·         Dark Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Winter Spice

Please RSVP to WineClub201@gmail.com and let me know if you plan to bring a guest.

Cheers,

Angel - AWS NJ Meadowlands - President

 

Please also visit the following websites for more information. 

Kathryn’s Confections:  http://www.kathrynsconfections.com/

Make Wine with Us: http://www.makewinetasting.com/  and review upcoming all of the upcoming events.

American Wine Society: http://www.americanwinesociety.org/  and become a member.  Signup today!