The House of Mondavi event was rocking good.  This was another successful event and we are very happy that so many members and guest came out for this tasting event.     It's due to on-going member support that allows us to bring in awesome wines and presenters.    We like to shout out special thanks to Bill McPharlin & Andrew McKenna of Charles Krug Mondavi for a fun evening.    

Wine lineup for the evening were

1.            Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc 2016  

2.            Charles Krug Chardonnay 2016    

3.            Charles Krug Pinot Noir 2015    

4.            Charles Krug Merlot 2013             voted #3

5.            Charles Krug Cabernet 2014         voted #2

6.            Charles Krug Generations 2014    voted #1

7.            Purple Heart Wines - Napa Valley Red 2015   

AWS Membership

Do not forget to renew your membership via the American Wine Society web page.  Simply click on the last tab on the right-hand side of the screen.     Our numbers gets us these awesome speakers, presentations, unique opportunities, and wines.    Let us get everyone one else, here updated before end of February. 

You said you wanted more... Here are a few more up coming events 

Make Wine With US: 
Sat 3/3/18 Barrel Samplings - No charge and no reservations required. 1:00-4:00pm.  Taste the wines, choose one and you can buy into a barrel.   In addition, you can check out the delicious selections of Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars,

Make Wine With US: 
Sat 3/17/18 Comedy Night 7:30-11:00pm

The Portuguese Tavern
Thursday March 8th at The Portuguese Tavern, they have a Food and Wine Pairing.  Maria De Fonseca brand wines.   Must RSVP    located at  507 Crooks Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011 – Phone no. 973-772- 9703  Price: $ 55.00 (Tax & Gratuity Included) – RSVP Required (Limited Seating)

Thursday March 8th Sussex Chapter will also have Mondavi presentation, CK Mondavi on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

SAVE THE DATE:   Friday March 23 – Presentation in Greek Wines by Jason Martinez

Do not forget to visit our Blog: www.wineclub201.blogspot.com for dates and events, like us on Facebook: American Wine Society Meadowlands Chapter

Don't forget to RSVP to AWS Meadowlands February 23rd event @ wineclub201@Gmail.com

THE HOUSE OF MONDAVI!

This month we will focus on the history of 
Mondavi and the Charles Krug Winery.

Join Bill McPharlin & Andrew McKenna of CK Mondavi to discover the amazing wine produced by the Royalty of Napa Valley.   We will try them all, from the crisp and fruity Sauvignon Blanc through the bold and complex Cabernet Sauvignon.    The Charles Krug Winery was the first Commercial Winery established in Napa, California in 1861 and to this day remains one of the best wine producers of Napa valley.   

DATE:   Friday, February 23, 2018            TIME:  6:45PM – 9:00PM 

LOCATION:   Make Wine With Us Winery   21 Curie Ave, Wallington NJ

Members pay only $15      Non-Members/Guest only $20         ( space is filling up fast )

Don't forget to renew your membership to take advantage of everything American Wine Society has to offer. Visit the AWS webpage:   http://www.americanwinesociety.org/


If your not able to make this event, our Friends at Sussex County Fairgrounds will host CK Mondavi on Thursday, March 8, 2018.  Time: 6:45PM – 9:00PM.  Located at 37 Plains Road, Augusta NJ in the Administration Building.  For Sussex please RSVP to: Russell Ruffino at Email: awssussex@gmail.com

We are non-profit education program with an appreciation of wines and wine education for everyone. 

More Events:
Portuguese Tavern Presents Spring in Portugal.   Food pairing will feature José Maria da Fonseca Wines.  Hosted by Chef Jose Luis Santos; wine selections by Maria Stevens.  March 8th at 6:30 PM  For reservations call 973-772-9703.  Price $55 (This includes Tax and Gratuity)       All of the wines for this event can also be located at the Stew Leonard's Clifton Store.    

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If your interested in learning more about wines visit Make Wines With Us.  Tel: 201-876-9463 or Email: info@makewinewithus.com  or visit web site:  www.makewinetasting.com for upcoming events.     Barrel Sampling takes place on Sunday  2/11/18 between 1 - 4 PM        Don't miss out.

DO NOT FORGET!

BARREL SAMPLING on SUNDAY 2/11/2018  1 - 4 PM  @   MAKE WINE WITH US 

Join in the fun and explore by sampling various varietals, see which one appeals to you.  Bring friends, select the wine, design a label, and share and enjoy anytime.   No cover charge or reservations needed.  If you have questions about wines, knowledgeable staff on hand will be happy to answer them all and the process of wine making.    

Make Wine With Us is conveniently located at 21 Curie Ave. Wallington, NJ 07057

For more on this and other events visit: http://www.makewinetasting.com/