Hello Everyone,

Good news!  Our NTP retailer is offering 20% discount on any wine (unless already discounted) to all AWS members.
Use the discount code AWS2022.
The offer is good until Sept 30, 2022.
The website is:  https://MyWineEmpire.com 

Cheers

AWS Meadowlands

 

 

Girl Scout Cookies and Wine pairing was a HIT. 

 We stated the evening up with Pine Ridge Sparkling Wine/ Chenin Blanc and Viognier

Girl Scout Cookie	Pairing needs to complement	Wine Selected
Lemon-Ups	Lemon Glazed Shortbread	La Cana Albarino 2020
Trefoils	Buttery Shortbread	Phantom Chardonnay 2017
Tagalongs	Chocolated covered - coco Peanut Butter Crispy cookie	Domain Bousquet Malbec 2020
Toffee-Tastics	Butter Cookie Toffee bits Gluten Free	2019 Decoy  Merlot
Thin Mints	Chocolate - coco Pepermint Oil	Saddlehorn Cellars  Free Flight Zinfandel 2018
Samoa	Dark Chocolate Stripes - coco Coconut flakes Caramel	2018 Chateau Saint Michel Sauternes

Thank you all for attending and making this FUN night!  The final verdict: Yes, you can pair wine with just about everything.

 Hurray!! April Meeting is a Full House

We will have Italian night for May.. be sure to get on that list.  Send us an email and we will place you on the wait list. 

Thank you again for your interest.  

 

AWS Meadowlands NJ Chapter April Meeting

 

The American Wine Society Meadowlands Chapter is hosting a wine tasting meeting on Friday April 29, 2022 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.   It will take place at the award-winning wine school, Make Wine with Us, located at 21 Currie Avenue, Wallington, NJ.       

With each growing season there are many factors in helping to achieve the best possible results for the grapes, the soil, weather, harvest, and other distinctions that tell us how the crop is growing and what direction should be taken to ensure the very best results.

Our wine club much like the growing season, is just like that. From time-to- time we listen to the surrounding changes to ensure that the best possible meeting will take place to give each of us that special-feeling that we get from a good wine tasting event.

So, this month in honor of spring and young woman everywhere we are celebrating “An evening of Girl Scout Cookies & Wine Pairing.” Like their motto says “Be Prepared!”

Fan-Favorite & Chapter Chair, Our own President Angel Martinez, will bring his AWS certified wine judge; WSET certified knowledge and guide us through a question that many of us have thought about but  dare not speak out loud WHAT WINE pairs with GSC?  Now I know what pairs with a Big Mac, a 1947 Chateau Lafite Rothchild of course, but GSC well I don’t know about you but that’s just unexplored territory for me.

So come & taste Thin Mints with Cabernet Sauvignon, Peanut Butter Tagalogs with Malbec, Smores with Chardonnay, Samoa’s with a Rose or Port, just to name a few.  Angel will guide us as we nibble & sample the best of both worlds, cookies and wine.  This will prove to be a wonderful evening of cookies, wine and of course good friends.

Please come and check out what the rave is all about regarding our chapter, AWS-Meadowlands, the fastest growing chapter in NJ.  Wines, delicious savory and sweet snacks, Girl Scout Cookies will be provided, YES of course Denise will be bringing her world-famous chocolate covered grapes.  All of this enjoyed with the company of some fun-loving people. $20.00 for AWS members and $25.00 for guests. Such a Deal!

 Seating is limited so please contact us at wineclub201@gmail.com to reserve your seats, and ask about our upcoming Wine events.  We look forward to meeting you and your friends.  CHEERS! Philip Miuccio AWS Meadowlands Vice chapter chair, another good wine guy

 

AWS Meadowlands NJ Chapter March Meeting Follow-Up

On Friday March 18, the AWS Meadowlands Chapter enjoyed a great meeting of Wines from Portugal, presented by our own chapter Chair, President Angel Martinez. 

Angel’s presentation was informative, fact filled and fun.  His guide of the history of some of the wines Portugal is famous for was well received by all. 

Recap of wines we enjoyed:

•        Quinta da Mata Fidalga - Espumante Rose

•        Gazela Vino Verde – 2020

•        Quinta de Azevedo Single Vineyard – Vino Verde 2019

•        Silk and Spice Red Blend – 2020

•        Trinca Bolotas – Red Blend – 2019

•        Sandeman – Fine Ruby Port

•        Osborne – Tawny Port

With over 35 people in attendance, enjoying wines and snacks provided by Denise, maker of the World-Famous chocolate covered grapes, a good time was had by all.

Upcoming events, a restaurant night in June, in addition to a possible special tasting dinner later in the year.  We asked for volunteers for the holiday party committee as well the confirmation to the event were discussed.  More details to follow.

Our next meeting is Friday April 29, will be Wines A to Z, presented by fan favorite Angel Martinez.  More details to follow, so lock the date down now. 

Of course, if anyone has any ideas or suggestions how to make this chapter even better, please share, we are only as strong as our members. 

Thank you all and Cheers!  

Philip Miuccio

Vice Chapter Chair,

AWS Meadowlands Chapter 

 

American Wine Society Meadowlands NJ Chapter

The American Wine Society Meadowlands NJ Chapter is hosting a wine tasting meeting on Friday March 18, 2022 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.   It will take place at the award winning wine school, MAKE WINE WITH US, located at 21 Currie Avenue, Wallington, NJ.     

 Wine is a symbol of eternity, health, strength, beauty, adventure, and mystery.  It is this reason that many of you have been asking for a special presentation that will not only quench your thirst but fill your soul. One of those presentations that really makes you appreciate not only the enjoyment of the wine, but will inspire you to pass on this wine knowledge to your family and friends.   After all in wine there is truth and Love.

 Join us this month as we celebrate “Wines of Portugal | A World of Difference”; Portuguese wines have enjoyed international recognition since the times of the Romans, who associated Portugal with their Wine God Bacchus. Today, the country is known by wine lovers and its wines have won several international prizes.

 Our own Angel Martinez will be your guide to discuss the succulent white wines, robust reds and or course some of the best of all wines Ports.

 Angel is an AWS certified wine judge; WSET certified and is also our AWS Chapter Chair/President, and all around good guy.  He made me say the last part. But it’s true. If anyone can make this a memorable presentation you know that Mr. Martinez is up for the challenge.

 We strongly encourage you to also bring some friends to enjoy this very special meeting at our chapter, AWS-Meadowlands NJ, as you know we remain the fastest growing chapter in NJ.  Wines and delicious savory and sweet snacks, chocolate covered grapes oh my, will be provided, all enjoyed with the company of some fun loving people. $20.00 for AWS members and $25.00 for guests. Such a Deal!

 Seating is limited so please contact us ASAP at Wineclub201@gmail.com to reserve your seats for Friday March 18, 2022.  We are going to discuss our upcoming Wine events as well.  We look forward to seeing all of you again. Cheers and Salute!

 Philip Miuccio AWS Meadowlands Vice chapter chair, another good wine guy.

“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is Freedom, in water there is bacteria. But Bourbon that’s another Story”    

 YOLO – You only Live Once - Make the Most of it. 

 

------------------  UPCOMING EVENTS ------------------------

COMEDY NIGHT at Make Wine With Us is March 19th.  The comedy group from New York are a riot and will have you laughing off your seat.

Doors open at 7:30PM - 11    Cost $30.   Reservation is recommended as seating is limited.

BARREL TASTING at Make Wine With Us is March 20th.  1PM to 4 PM.  Hurry on in and select your favorite.  See you there! 

 February News & Updates

We had a full house for sure... thank you all for coming by.  Please note that we have made some date changes to upcoming AWS events:  https://wineclub201.blogspot.com/

 ------- Make Wine With Us Events -------

*  Don't forget Comedy Night at Make Wine With Us.  Saturday, March 19, 2022, Doors open 7:30pm-11:00.   

*  If your interested in more wines like the Black Hawk come to the Barrel tastings.  Get in and taste how wines is progressing and developing.    Sunday, March 20th, 2022. 1 - 4 PM

Visit webpage for more details on this and other events:  https://makewinewithus.com/events

 

----------- Wine list presented this month ----------

La Marca Prosecco Rose 2020  

Vineland Estate Vidal VQA Ontario 2016

Chateau Montaud Cote de Provence Rose 2020
Domaine Laroque Cite de Carcassonne Rose 2020

Domaine Bousquet Premium Malbec 2020

Black Hawk  Zinfandel and Ruby Cabernet  2020 - Crowd Favorite

Hahn Founder's GSM 2019 

Tomasello Winery Blueberry Moscato paired nicely with the blueberry cheese cake.

 

The Black Hawk was made here at Make Wine With Us.  This received a metal and yes... you too can make great tasting wines like this at Make Wine With Us.  Come to the barrel tasting next month and find another that makes you happy.  

 

Cheers!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 PLEASE NOTE NEW 2022 CALENDAR ON THE RIGHT  >>>>>>>>>>

 We will update with events as they become available.  

Have a HAPPY NEW YEARS!!  

 

Don't forget to visit Make Wine With Us webpage for additional events.   https://makewinewithus.com/

Due to current events, we have decided to Post pone January meeting.