Please note lineup changes and updates. - Don't worry it's all good!

April 30th  meeting update:

Presenting various selections of Sauvignon Blanc from around the world.  

Please note that May's meeting will take place on Thursday May 21st.
      May Meeting:  05/21/2015 -  Cabernet Sauvignon

Don't forget to update your calendars.  I will send out a friendly reminder early next month.

Hello Everyone,

April's meeting  "Sauvignon Blanc from around the world" will be hosted by Regional Vice President of American Wine Society Danny Klein.

Last month was a HIT and had a full crowd so don't miss out.   Please join us, SAVE April 30th on your calendars right now. 

Please be sure to RSVP so that we can save a seat by sending response to wineclub201@gmail.com (let me know if you are bringing a guest)

Angel Martinez

President Meadowlands Chapter

American Wine Society

WineClub201@gmail.com

Join the NJ Meadowlands team today, visit American Wine Society: www.americanwinesociety.org/

Learn to how to make wine at Make Wine With Us:  http://www.makewinetasting.com/

We were very fortunate to have had an opportunity to sample specially selected wines from Hudson Valley Wines region.    Carlo Devito author and owner of Hudson-Chatham winery hand selected some of the region’s highly acclaimed wines and ciders for the AWS Meadowlands team and guests to enjoy.      

The selected wines reflected this region's unique and wonderful characteristics.  What a HIT!

Selected Whites:

True Thirst Hard Apple Cider made at Brotherhood in Washingtonville, NY

Hudson-Chatham Seyal Blanc Block 1 2013

Tousey Chardonnay 2013

Whitecliff Chardonnay Reserve 2013

Selected Reds:

Tousey Pinot Noir 2013

Hudson-Chatham Baco Noir Old Vines 2013

Millbrook Cabernet Franc 2013

Whitecliff Estate Cabernet Franc 2013

Hudson-Chatham Empire 2012

Brookview Station Estate Frontenac

Hudson Valley has the ideal geography and conditions for growing a variety of grapes such as Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot and a fantastic Baco Noir which are expressed wonderfully in these wines.   

It was a very successful tasting, prompting much interest in visiting the area in the spring and summer to sample more of these wines.  I provided additional web site links below.    Please note, these are also available at various local stores.   

Now you know that you don’t have fly out all the way out west, just take a short day trip to Hudson Valley Wine Country instead to visit up to 40 local vineyards. 

Special Thanks to:
Carlo Devito for the selection and presentation.
Diane and John of “Make Wine With Us” for their hospitality.
Danny Klein - American Wine Society - Regional Vice President

Visit Hudson Valley Wine Country:   http://www.hudsonvalleywinecountry.org

Learn more about Carlos Devito’s ventures and passion visit: https://carlodevito.wordpress.com

Hudson-Chatham Winery: http://www.hudsonchathamwinery.com

Learn how to make wine, come to the Award winning wine school:  http://www.makewinewithus.com

There will be a special wine tasting hosted by the NJ Meadowlands chapter and will take place at the Award winning wine school MAKE WINE WITH US located at 21 Currie Ave.  Wallington, NJ  (less than 2 miles from Giants Stadium).

March 26th Tuesday       7:00pm- 9:00pm  

Hudson Valley Wines

Carlo is a lifelong publishing executive and  the owner of the Award winning Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, NY. He has written more than 15 books and publishes a highly-acclaimed wine blog. His books include biographies about Yogi Bera, Bill Parcells, Charles Dickens, as well as others on topics ranging from tropical fish, organized crime, Mark Twain and The Godfather.  

Carlos newest book Mrs. Lee’s Rose a Garden is due out this April. He has appeared on television and radio, and he has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and the Christian Science Monitor.

Hudson Valley is host to more than 40 wineries, more than a dozen cideries, and as many distilleries making it one of the most diverse craft beverage regions in the country.

Come have some fun with all of your AWS friends and learn about what new varietals this extremely close and growing wine region has to offer.   With spring and summer just around the corner, it’s easy to visit the region.

The HVWC will sponsor the tasting, and will offer a host of highly acclaimed wines, ciders, and craft beverages and taste the best Reserve Baco Noir in the US.

RSVP is required

Meeting Schedules

                                              Save The Dates

March 26^th 

Hudson Valley Wines presented by Carlo DeVito.  He's is a lifelong publishing executive and  the owner of the Award winning Hudson-Chatham Winery.  The HVWC will sponsor the tasting, and will offer a host of highly acclaimed wines, ciders, and craft beverages.   This is a special event with limited sitting, RSVP is required.   Get your reservations in early. 

April 30^th     

Updated:  Sauvignon Blanc from around the world

May 28^th        

Cabernet Sauvignon - A comparison of various cabs from around the globe.         

June 25^th      Wine & Dine night

July 30th      OFF - Everyone is on Summer Vacation

We are planning a Food and Wine Dinner Pairing and dates are still being reviewed. The dinner will be hosted at one of the local area. We will update once finalized.

February - French Wines

American Wine Society  NJ Meadowlands Chapter

Hello everyone,

Last night was a good turnout, thanks to everyone who was able to make it to experience and learn a little about the fantastic wines from various regions of France.

Thanks in advance,

Angel Martinez - Chapter President

Save the dates of upcoming meetings:   March 26th    -    April 30th    -    May 28th

 Websites to visit for news and updates:

• American Wine Society @ http://www.americanwinesociety.org/ Sign up and join the team.
• Make Wine With Us @ http://www.makewinetasting.com/ . Upcoming Barrel Sampling on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 1- 4pm.  Visit their web page for more details of upcoming events.
•  I like to also welcome 2 new members to the group: John and Felicia

Selection for the night:

2012 Trimbach Riesling -  Alsase, France,

2012 Triennes Viognier Provence France

2008 Château la Bienfaisance  Bordeaux (Saint-Émilion)

2011 Pierre Amadieu Gigondas Romane Machotte, Rhone, France 

2010 Château Marsac Lequineau  Bordeaux (Margaux)

2013 Domaine de Bila Haut "Occultum Lapidem" Côtes du Roussillon-Villages

2011 Château la Tonnelle, Bordeaux (Haut-Médoc)

2010 Domain Du Vieux Lazaret, Chateauneuf-du-Pape

January - New Beginnings

Hello everyone,

During our January meeting, AWS Meadowlands Chapter will had an opportunity to sample the following selections:   Simply Naked Chardonnay, Shotfire Shiraz, Layer Cake Primitivo Zinfandel, Megyer Tokaji, Stella Rosa Rosso, and a port.

Special guest: Chocolatier Kathryn Marlow of Kathryn’s Confections stopping by to present samplings of wonderfully flavored chocolates.  Attendees had the opportunity to sample any of three truffles in her new "Wine Lovers' Truffles Collection".

• Milk Chocolate Toasted Sesame
• Dark Chocolate Black Sour Cherry Truffle
• Dark Chocolate Cranberry-Orange Winter Spice

Please RSVP to WineClub201@gmail.com and let me know if you plan to bring a guest.

Cheers,

Angel - AWS NJ Meadowlands - President

DECEMBER – SPARKLING WINES

DECEMBER – SPARKLING WINES February 28, 2015

Hello All,

We had an excellent time sampling selections of sparkling wines. These all varied from region and country and found them uniquely wonderful. I hope that everyone now feels comfortable reaching out to sparkling wines for occasions other than new years and weddings.
 Gruet Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine – New Mexico, US
 La Marca Prosecco – Veneto, Italy
 Segura Viudas Cava – Penedes, Spain
 Piper Heidsieck Brut – Champagne, France
 Louis Bouillot Perle d’Aurore Rose – Burgundy, France
and for good measure a 2007 Bodegas LAN Reserva Tempranillo – La Rioja, Spain

I like to thanks everyone who brought dishes and desserts to share with the group, they were all were delicious! In addition, thanks to Danny Klein who demonstrated how sabering a Champagne Bottle is done. Congratulations to the all who won holiday prizes.

 Next meeting will take place on January 14th 7 PM – 9PM We will also have Chocolatier Kathryn Marlow of Kathryn’s Confections will be stopping by to present sampling of wonderfully flavored chocolates. This will also be a good time to think about valentines. So, don’t miss out! 
Visit webpage for more information: http://www.kathrynsconfections.com/ We plan to sample Ports, a Riesling, and a few other reds just to name a few. We will provide more details by end of this month.

Please also visit the following websites: * American Wine Society at http://www.americanwinesociety.org/ and become a member. Signup today! *Make Wine with Us at http://www.makewinetasting.com/ and review upcoming events. Cheers, Angel – AWS Meadowlands President