Wines selection for tthe American Wine Society - October meeting

• St Amant Tempranillo Amador – Amador County, California - 15
• Bodegas Montecillo Crianza   -Tempranillo - Rioja Spain – 10   (group favorite)
• Falesco Merlot – Umbria Italy - 15
• 14 Hands Merlot Columbia Valley, WA - 12
• Bird Song Hill Riesling - Columbia Valley in Washington State - 12
• Heidemanns-Bergweiler – Riesling,  Mosel-Saar-Ruwer  Germany – 11   (favorite)

NEWS and UPDATES:

AWS Wine making, second phase: Pressing.   This is where juice is extracted from grapes.    Thanks to all who participated on our two whole barrels of wine.  

Here is the list of available cases left: 

       7 cases of Zinfandel

       3 cases of California Red Blend

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Stew Leonard’s Wines hosts Grand Tasting fundraiser at Nanina’s in the Park turned out to be a fantastic event.  There were many AWS members present who participated in tasting of more than 100 wines and various top shelf spirits.     The event benefited Stew Leonard III Children’s Charities, proceeds are donated to local organizations that supports water safety education and awareness.

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Don’t forget to send in your reservations for our next AWS meeting on November 19th.     RSVP is required for this event due to limited siting.  As always guest are well comed so bring a friend.    Special Event:  Wagner Family - Camus wines.  Special Pricing AWS members $10, Non-members $25

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December 5th: AWS Meadowlands Holiday season party is free to our AWS members.  If you like to bring a guest/$20 - more details will follow.  

Upcoming Meetings - Please remember to RSVP

October  22:  Comparison of similar grapes between old and new regions
November 19:  Wagner Family - Camus wines (RSVP is required - limited siting)
December 5: AWS Meadowlands Holiday season meeting

AWS Meadowlands October Meeting

Old World & New World Wines  (part 2)

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015 @ 7 PM.

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

Members $10 per person / Guest $15

Please join the American Wine Society Meadowlands Chapter for a comparison of same grapes grown in old world region vs new world region.    You’ll be amazed on the variances in tastes, styles, & nuances.   Let’s taste & compare Riesling, Merlot and Tempranillo and taste the difference in grapes side by side.  

In addition, we will be pressing grapes this day as well starting at 6 PM.  So come early with comfortable clothing and learn about pressing process in wine making.   

Stew Leonard III Children’s Charities, along with co-founders Kim & Stew Leonard Jr., will host a Grand Tasting of more than 200 wines on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Nanina’s in the Park. 

The event will benefit Stew Leonard III Children's Charities and proceeds will be donated to local organizations that support water safety education and awareness. 

Nanina’s in the Park will feature a menu specifically chosen to complement and highlight the evening’s selected wine, beer, and spirits offerings; Passed Hors D’oeuvres and a full Buffet is included.

Tickets are $100/each but if you come to the Stew Leonard on RT17 store they will only be $85/each for AWS members.   (otherwise you will need to purchase 4 or more to get the discounted rate)  

Tickets are available at the following retail location: 

Stew Leonard’s Wines, 396 Route 17 North, Paramus, N.J., 07652 (201-649-0882)

They will ask for your American Wine Society ID card so please have it handy to obtain discount. 

Here is the list of available cases left:  

       7 cases of Zinfandel 

       0 case of Cabernet Blend ( Sold Out )

       4 cases of California Red Blend

Only $143 per case, which includes: French oak barrels storage, bottles, corking and top foils and labels.

Barrel #1 Old Vine Zinfandel, This falls in the upper medium body red, with red cherry, blueberry, jam flavors with a white pepper spice undertones.  (100% Old Vine Zinfandel)

Barrel #2  Cabernet Sauvignon Blend - Sold Out

Barrel #3 is our first AWS California Red Blend.   Also known as a Bordeaux style.  This will have more fruit forward notes with a plumb and black cherries with medium body and acidity, nicely balanced.  (52% Cabernet Sauvignon - 27% Merlot - 17% Cabernet Franc - 4% Petit Verdot)

Top 100 Best Buys of 2014

This is one of our favorite top list for wines. We have tried many of the selected wines and also fine them to be a fantastic value and quality.  To download your copy, simply copy and paste link into your browser: http://www.winemag.com/PDFs/BestBuys2014.pdf                             Cheers!

AWS Meadowlands September Meeting
Old World & New World Wines  

This month we did a comparison of similar grapes grown in old world region vs new world region.    Their tastes, wine making styles, & nuances.   Tasted & compare Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir & Zinfandel to review the difference in grapes side by side.  

Bourgrier Sauvignon Blanc – France

Kemblefield Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand

Caleo Salento Primativo – Italian

Sabon Estates Zinfandel – US

Luc Pirlet Pinot Noir  - France  - Team favorite!

Kudos Pinot Noir       - Oregon

In addition, the team also have an opportunity to test your sensory to review and detect wine faults such as Cork taint, Brettanomyces, Acetic Acid, Microbial and Hydrogen Sulfide. 

NEWS and UPDATE

Stew Lenard’s in Clifton, NJ - Tickets for the benefit tasting are 100 each but if we get more than 4 they are 85 each.  If you are interested, let them know that your part of the American Wine Society meadowlands chapter to get the discounted price.  Bring your American Wine Society Card and get 10% savings on selected wines.   Wednesday night on October 14

Next meeting is Thursday night October 22 - save the date.