American Wine Society Meadowlands - Year End Events  

November 13th: Wines of Missouri -  Step into the heart of America’s wine country.  From Missouri’s riverbanks to the rolling Midwest plains, we’ll explore the region where U.S. wine history officially began.  Missouri became the first official American Viticultural Area in the U.S.

 

DECEMBER 4th is our AWS Meadowlands HOLIDAY PARTY 2026 at Michael's Riverside in Lyndhurst, NJ.  Emails with more details will be sent out soon. 

 

Make sure to visit Make Wine With Us webpage for MORE events and barrel tastings.   www.makewinetasting.com 

 

2027 Dates have been posted to your right, we will fill in the themes as we get more presenters.  ==>>

HELP SUPPORT THE AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY Education Foundation Fund Raiser. 

September 12th   Evening of Live music.  Visit the Make Wine With Us web page and get your ticket. 

The program brings together three familiar styles: swing from Phil Miuccio, doo-wop from Jerry Lanzerotti, and classic rock from Kenny “88” Turtoro. The performance includes vocal favorites, smooth harmonies, and upbeat songs arranged with dancing in mind.

DJ AE Entertainment will host the evening and keep the music going between and after the live performance. Guests can expect a relaxed setting, a lively mix of music, and time to enjoy the evening at Make Wine With Us. 

Special Event @ Make Wine With Us

 

October 8th: Restaurant Night at Segovia Steak and Seafood

November 13th: Wines of Missouri - Home of the first federate recognized wine region. 

DECEMBER 4th is our AWS Meadowlands HOLIDAY PARTY 2026 at Michael's Riverside in Lyndhurst, NJ

Make sure to visit Make Wine With Us webpage for MORE events and barrel tastings. 

 

AWS Meadowlands 2026 Schedule 

 
January 16th - South African Wines

February 13th - Valentine's Session

March 20th - Rediscover the Bold and Bright Flavors of Portugal

April 17th - Taste the Fire and Soul of Sicily

May 15th - "Good as Gold" New Zealand Wine Night

The AWS National Tasting Project 2026 will be limited to 15 people. Cost for this event is $25 per person. This is a special session to judge wines from central Italy. A date and time will be posted. 

Carménère horizontal tasting will also be scheduled for June time-frame at Make Wine With Us.  A date and time will be posted.  We will need about 10 people for this event. 

July 25th - Time to Bottle wine.  We will bottle the 2025 harvest @ Make Wine With Us

August 14th - Sangria and Tapas Night

September 12th   The RAT PACK is BACK with Special Guests.  Fund raiser.

October  TBD: Restaurant Night at Segovia Steak and Seafood

November 6th: The Big Red Wines

DECEMBER 4th is our AWS Meadowlands HOLIDAY PARTY 2026 at Michael's Riverside in Lyndhurst, NJ

Make sure to visit Make Wine With Us webpage for MORE events and barrel tastings. 

American Wine Society Meadowlands Chapter

Next AWS Meadowlands event. 

Restaurant Night will take place on Thursday, October 9th.   $55/pp Must pay in advance, no later than Oct 7th.  Send notice to us at wineclub201@gmail for reservation. 

Segovia Steakhouse and Seafood
 217 Main Street | Little Ferry, NJ 07643 

Starters:

• Filet Mignon Empanadas
• Cocktail Shrimp

Main Courses & Sides:

• Fresh Salad
• Fried Calamari
• Chorizo
• Garlic Shrimp
• Thick Sizzling Bacon
• NY Strip Steak
• Paella
• Chicken Francaise
• Atlantic Salmon

Dessert & Coffee:

• Tres Leche Cake
• Freshly Brewed Coffee

You are permitted to bring a wine bottle to this event.   Let us know if you have questions.  

 

_________   Thursday Night Tasting  SEPTEMBER 18th  ______________ 

Join  us at Make Wine With Us every Thursday for an evening of wine sampling.  They will unveil a selection of exquisite wines bottled over the summer.  This highly anticipated weekly event marks the beginning of the fall winemaking season and offers you the perfect opportunity to find your ideal wine to create.

Sample a diverse range of wines, each crafted by talented winemakers right here at Make Wine With Us this past fall.  Let your taste buds explore the rich flavors and unique characteristics that these wines embody.   Many of the wine makers were recently awarded this summer at the Sussex Sate Fair. 

To enhance your enjoyment, we invite you to bring your favorite snacks and indulge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Every Thursday, at 5 - 9 PM. Reservations not required.

 

 The Boys are Back reunion tour ended with a GREAT TURNOUT!

       

We had another Full House this past weekend.   Thank you all for attending and on-going support with AWS Meadowlands chapter events, wine education and tastings. 

Many Thanks to Make Wine With Us for hosting the event and allowing allowing American Wine Society Meadowlands chapter be part of it, and assist with providing some entertainment for guests.  

Cheers

AWSM 

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September 13th

The Boys Are Back In Town

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King of Swing, Phil Miuccio and King of Doo-Wop, Jerry Lanzerotti

 

Will be performing songs from the Rat Pack songbook & music from the 50’s and 60’s for your dancing pleasure.    

 

For your extended dancing pleasure, AE Entertainment will provide the music for this evening

 

Proceeds benefit the American Wine Society Education Foundation

 

Location: Make Wine With Us 21 Curie Ave., Wallington NJ 07057

September 13^th  / 6:30 PM  / $ 30 per person

Register at:   

https://makewinewithus.com/the-boys-are-back-in-town

Select the number of tickets needed, then click on the register button. 

Save the date and get registered early as we sold out last year. - FULL HOUSE

 

 

SOLD OUT - Sorry folks we have a full house and will not be able to accommodate additional folks.  

Thank you for your interest. 

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This is a friendly reminder, we have our annual Sangria Night next month, on Friday August 8^th  @ 7 PM.    This year we kicked it up a notch and have partnered up with Segovia’s Steak and Seafood restaurant to include Tapas to enjoy along with a few variations of sangria.    

 Sangria & Tapas… perfect for these summer nights.   

RSVP is required to attend this event.  

  

🌶️ Spanish Chorizo – smoky & bold
🦐 Shrimp n’ Garlic – tender, buttery, garlicky goodness.
🥟 Filet Mignon Empanada – golden, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth
🍄 Stuffed Mushrooms – herbed bites packed with savory delight
🐷 Pinchos – juicy pork cubes, perfectly spiced and grilled to a caramelized finish

 

 

Wine Tasting Event

Every Thursday evening in August, our tasting room transforms into a cozy, flavor-filled escape — a space where bold reds, crisp whites, and delicate blends await your discovery. You’ll sample, explore, and find the wine that speaks to your palate… or surprises it entirely.

It’s more than a tasting — it’s a sensory journey guided by our experienced winemakers, surrounded by like-minded wine lovers who simply enjoy good company and great pours. Whether you come alone or bring friends, you’ll leave refreshed, inspired, and perhaps with a new favorite varietal.

Dates:  Every Thursday in August stating on the 7^th  to 28^th

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Make Wine With Us, 21 Curie Ave, Wallington, NJ

 Restaurant night at The Risotto House of Hasbrouck Heights was a blast.

 Thank you for your participation and making this another FUN event. 

 

 

Wine selection: 

* Ruffino Orvieto Classico - white

* St Giorgio Super Tuscan - red  

It's a BYOB so everyone brought something special to share ( Thank you all !! )  

To Start: 

Various Appetizers + 

* Risotto Con Formaggio (Fontina, Parm and Mozz)

* Mixed Green Salad

Main dishes is a choice of one of the following: 

* Polo Balsamica:  Breast of Chicken with Roasted peppers, Portobello mushroom with a balsamic drizzle

* Veal Fiorentino:  This slices of Veal topped with mozzarella and spinach with white wine & lemon 

* Salmon Al Vino Bianco: Fresh fillet of Salmon sauteed with white wine/lemon & garlic. 

Dessert: Tiramisu & assorted Italian cookies, Chocolate covered grapes + Coffee and Tea included.