EVENT IS SOLD OUT

We will not be able to accommodate anyone else at this time.   Look for it again next year.

Cheers,
American Wine Society Meadowlands Chapter
 
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JOIN US FOR THE BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!    December 1  -  We will begin the evening with Charcuterie ( various cold cuts and international cheeses ) to compliment our various regional and varietal wines that will be made available for your evening, and music to get everyone settled in.  Followed by a full buffet meal, dancing, photos and prizes.   Treat a friends or family member.   It's $25 per AWS Meadowlands chapter member, and $55 for guest.

Food selection includes Mashed Potato Martini Bar, Quesadilla Station, Carving station of Tip Sirloin and Roasted Turkey, Grilled Salmon, Pasta station of Penne Vodka and Cavatelli with Broccoli, Wok Stir fry, potato pancakes, a Salad Station, Bread Rolls, Unlimited soda w/diner Coffee/Tea, Assorted Cookies, Ice Cream Bar and fresh fruits.  

+ We will have a Cash Bar available for guest preferring cocktails.
Since we are a wine club, the facility will allow you to bring a wine bottle with you.   We encourage you to select a special bottle of your best FINE wine to share with your wine enthusiasts.  Come and make friends.

 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association meeting was a major success
 Thanks to Paul Tonacci and Danny Klein

We sampled and compared various wines from up and down the eastern boarder.  For those who needed a copy of the sampled wines, I have listed them below.

Starter was a Hard Apple Cider from Urban Tree Cidery -  Granny Smith Apples -  Atlanta GA

1. 868 Estate Vineyards 2017 - Sauvignon Blanc -    VA
2. Shelton Vineyards 2017 Sauvignon Blanc - Yadkin Valley NC
3. Pollak Vineyards 2017 - Estate Grown Monticello Viognier  VA
4. North Gate Vineyard  2015 Petit Manseng - Loudoun County  VA
5. Beneduce Vineyards 2016 - Gewürztraminer - Hunterdon County NJ
6. Arbor Hill  2016 - Traminette  Finger Lakes NY
7. William Heritage Winery 2016 - Grenache Rose  NJ
8. Afton Mountain Vineyards 2017  -Rose   VA
9. Jones Von Drehle Estate 2014 - Cabernet Franc Yadkin Valley  NC
10. Lamoreaux Landing estate - 2016 Merlot  Finger Lake NY
11. Fox Meadow Winery LLC 2016 - Merlot    VA
12. Unioville Vineyards 2009 - Red Montage (Red Blend)  NJ
13. Muse Vineyards - Clio 2014 Red Blend  - Shenandoah Valley  VA
14. Tomasello Winery - Palmaris 2013 - Reserve Cabernet Franc  NJ
15. Narmada Winery 2013 - Cabernet Franc Reserve   VA
16. Stanburn Winery 2015  -Cabernet Franc Reserve  VA
17. Arbor Hill Ambrosia - Treminette Ice wine  - Finger Lakes NY
18. Natali Vineyards 2017- Aronia Wine - Cape May Peninsula NJ
19. Seven Mountains Wine Cellar 2009 - Vidal Blanc  Ice Wine  PA

Hopefully you all learned a lot about wine these delicious wines right here within our region.  Thanks again to everyone who attended.   See you at the PARTY December 1    -Cheers!!

The Meadowlands Chapter will be hosting a tasting for the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association on Wednesday November 14^th 6:45pm – 9:30pm open to all AWS members and friends.   The ASWA will showcase East Coast Wines and be run by myself and Certified Sommelier of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Paul Tonacci.   We will present and pour wines from Vermont t Florida and everywhere in between.   The East Coast has been upping it’s wine game for the past two decades and you will taste the difference! Local quality wines from NJ, PA, MD, VA and NY will be poured.

We hope you can join us with the late notice, it will be a learning experience so don't miss out.

This takes place at our favorite winery,  Make Wine With Us Winery  located at 21 Curie Road, Wallington NJ.   See you next week!

Please RSVP wineclub201@gmail.com so that we may accommodate everyone. 

Members: $15, Guest $20

 

                                         JOIN US FOR THE BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!  

We will begin the evening with Charcuterie ( various cold cuts and cheeses ) to compliment our various regional and varietal wines that will be made available for your evening, and music to get everyone settled in.  Followed by a full buffet meal, dancing, photos and prizes.  

Food selection includes Mashed Potato Martini Bar, Quesadilla Station, Carving station of Tip Sirloin and Roasted Turkey, Grilled Salmon, Pasta station of Penne Vodka and Cavatelli with Broccoli, Wok Stir fry, potato pancakes, a Salad Station, Bread Rolls, Unlimited soda w/diner Coffee/Tea, Assorted Cookies, Ice Cream Bar and fresh fruits.  

+ We will have a Cash Bar available for guest preferring cocktails.
Since we are a wine club, you can bring a wine bottle with you.   We encourage you to select a special bottle of your best fine wine to share with your wine enthusiasts.  

Thursday 10/25 is our Fund Raiser at BJ Brewhouse come on out and enjoy football night and a meal.

 

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NOTE: You would have to have been a member since July to get member cost.

                             WE ARE SOLD OUT
     No further reservations are being excepted for this event.

Tomorrow is Restaurant Night:   A Taste of Spain
 Friday, October 12th  @ 6:45 PM

Segovia Meson located at  645 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072  

$ 50/per person - (Includes, wine tasting samples, dinner, tax and tip)  
Cash only at the door as we will not be able to run any credit cards or checks.


see below for more details | October Event
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Be sure to visit award winning winery:   MAKE WINE WITH US 
Come on in and have fun learning about wines from Vines to Wine.   https://makewinetasting.com/

EVENT CALENDAR  

EVENTS for  AWS Meadowlands

Pacific Ocean Influences on Wine.
Friday, September 28th, 2018 Time: 6:45PM – 9:00PM
Make Wine With Us Winery 21 Curie Road, Wallington NJ
Please RSVP to: Angel Martinez at  Email:wineclub201@gmail.com

Restaurant Night:   A Taste of Spain
Friday, October 12th  @ 6:45 PM
Segovia Meson located at  645 Washington Ave, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
You must RSVP to wineclub201@gmail.com
$ 50  (Includes, wine tasting samples, dinner, tax and tip)

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association 
Wednesday,  November 14th
Make Wine With Us Winery 21 Curie Road, Wallington NJ
This is a special wine trade event that will be open to AWS members only.   ( no cover charge )

*** Don't forget to save the date for our annual HOLIDAY PARTY - Saturday December 1st.


EVENTS for  Sussex County Fairgrounds Administration Building 37 Plains Road, Augusta NJ

The Magic And History of Greek Wine!
Thursday, September 13th  @ 6:45pm – 9:15pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds Administration Building 37 Plains Road, Augusta NJ
Please RSVP to: Russell Ruffino at Email: awssussex@gmail.com 


The House of Mondavi:  
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Time: 6:45PM – 9:30PM
Sussex County Fairgrounds Administration Building 37 Plains Road, Augusta NJ
Please RSVP to: Russell Ruffino at Email: awssussex@gmail.com 

Please update your calendars so that you do not miss out on these fantastic wine stating events.

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AWS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 th 6:45pm – 9:15pm the Sussex Chapter is presenting.
The Magic And History of Greek Wine!

Chad Watkins of Winebow and (un)common Grape started drinking wine while studying
abroad in Strasbourg, France. Since then he has gained diploma from the WSET and
became a Certified Specialist of Wine with the SWE. He’s earned the title of French Wine
Scholar from the French Wine Society and also is a Certified Napa Valley and Bordeaux
Educator. His love of travel has taken him to Bordeaux, Alsace, Champagne, Southern
France, Greece, Piedmont and several times to Napa Valley and the Finger Lakes. 

Join the Sussex Chapter of the AWS in the Richards Building at the NJ State Fairgrounds:
37 Plains Rd. Augusta, NJ       You won’t be disappointed!
RSVP to Russell Ruffino at awssussex@gmail.com or 201-400-4900

News

Sadly Summer season coming to an end – Next up: the Fall season.

Hopefully everyone had a wonderful summer.  Don't be sad, we have a few events planned to wash away the summer blues. 

• September 28 - Pacific Influenced Wines is presented by Lynn Mahlebjian.   Lynn has all the scoop on these wonderful wines.  

• October 12 - Special event, AWS Meadowlands Annual Restaurant Night: For wine and food lovers will be held at the New Segovia Meson.             

See below for more details on these wonderful events 

September Event

 October Event

Be sure to RSVP with Angel Martinez at wineclub201@gmail.com 

BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS >>>>  Friday September 28th

Hello Everyone!

Please note calendar updates:   
1. Discover New Zealand Wines by Lynn Mahlebjian was moved and will take place on September 28th. 
2. The New Jersey Gems by Paul Tonacci review will be re-scheduled for another time.   

Thanks again for visiting us.  Stay tuned as we post more upcoming activities for your enjoyment.
Your AWS Meadowlands friends

A good time had by all.   Thanks to everyone who made it to restaurant night at Amgeloni's


Saturday July 7th starting a 1 PM  is Bottling day.  Join us for a few hours of fun.

We still have a few seats available for Restaurant night at Angeloni's in Wood-Ridge NJ.  

Limited space, to first 50 people so please be sure to send RSVP to attend.    

If we have not recv'd your check by now you will need to bring cash at the door.

Cost for members and guest for this event is $35, which includes tasting and plenty food.  

Remember you can bring an extra wine bottle for social hangout time afterwards.  

(update) We have a change in the presentation - Bourbon barrel aged wines. The New Zealand presentation will be rescheduled for September.  

Cheers

AWS Meadowlands

Angeloni's is located at 191 Valley Blvd, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075
We will get started by 7pm.