The Meadowlands Chapter would like to extend a special thanks to Monika Elling for a great presentation. Monika brought the history and background stories that made these rare and indigenous varietals enjoyable to drink. The lineup of wines were fantastic and unique, each one presented a notable nuance and quality.

Wines Presented on this evening:
  Intro: Four Secrets Shiraz, Sparkling Wine - Stellenbosch Vineyards, South Africa

2014 Patricius Furmint - Tokaj, Hungary
2013 Patricius Muscat - Tokaj, Hungary
2011 Patricius Harslevelu - Tokaj, Hungary
2014 Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc - Stellenbosch Vineyards, South Africa
2010 Credo Chenin Blanc - Stellenbosch Vineyards, South Africa
2015 Vivanco Tempranillo Bianco (Blend) - La Rioja, Spain
2009 Vivanco Reserva (Tempranillo, Graziano) - La Rioja, Spain
2011 Vivanco Graziano - La Rioja, Spain
2013 Patricius “Katinka" Late Harvest (Blend of Furmint, Yellow Muscat and Zeta) - Tokaj, Hungary

                                                            *These wines are accessible: Visit your local Stew Leonard’s Wines

News and Updates:    

·         2016 National Wine Tasting Project: We completed the blind tastings of the Rhone style varietal wines for this year’s AWS National Tasting Project.   Thanks to those who were able to participate.   For our group the results were

3rd place tie.       2010 Derby 'Fifteen 10'   Red Rhone Blend @  $28

3rd place tie.      2010 Tablas Creek "Patelin de Tablas" Red Rhone Blend @ $20

2nd place.       2014 Sculpterra "Heroe" Viognier @   $22

1st place score.      2013 Michael-David 'Earthquake'   Petit Syrah @ $26

The final overall results will be made available via the American Wine Society website sometime after summer. http://www.americanwinesociety.org

·         Long Island New York Winery excursion this past weekend was a blast!   Members from the Meadowlands and KylIx chapters meet at Pelligrini Vineyards, then to Coffee Pot Cellars, then had a delicious lunch at Michelangelo’s.  Afterwards, headed to Shinn Estate Vineyards, and the best for last was Sannino Bella Vita Vineyards.  If you have not visited, I say make a day of it or as an overnight trip at a local B&B.     Thanks to Bonnie and Jay from the Kylix chapter for setting it up.

Remember to save the December 3^rd date for our annual AWS Meadowlands chapter holiday party.  (Saturday night at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge, RT17 south bound) – More to follow.

Distinct Thanks:  John and Diann of “Make Wine with Us” for their hospitality, Danny Klein AWS RVP.   Our very important friends Art and Dan for pouring,   Denise for food setup and fantastic chocolate treats.  John & Felicia for assistance &  All of our wonderful members for your participation and support.

Cheers,

NJ Meadowlands Chapter

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