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American Wine Society
Meadowlands Chapter
A non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine.
Event Calendar 2024
January 19th - Special Event
***** Postponed ******
Due to weather condition we will meet on February 16th date.
February 16th - SOLD OUT
Learning Session - Sensory Practice
RSVP is required to attend.
Evaluating aromas in wines.
March 22nd
Event: Evening of Wine in the Movies.
We explore wine in the movies and taste some delicious wines, snacks and yes, popcorn.
April 19th - SOLD OUT
Wines Of Illyria
Experience the wines of Illyria. These wines are infused with Mediterranean sun & a 2,000 year old wine making tradition from ancient Illyria. Indigenous varieties will be presented by Ed Bayer brand Ambassador.
https://winesofillyria.com/
May 17th - SOLD OUT
Special Event: Armenian Wines
Continue to expand your horizons and wine knowledge with Armenian varieties.
Presented by Storica Wines https://www.storicawines.com/
RSVP is required.
SOLD OUT
June 7th. The Bourbons vs Whiskeys Challenge.
Join us on June 7th for a fun evening as we sample and talk about the difference between these very popular spirits. $25 per person.
Limited to first 25 people.
Elijah Creg; Chestnut Farms; Angel Envy, Singleton and Glenmorangie are expected to visit the event.
June 14th. Restaurant Night - Annual Italian Feast at Gelone Ristorante
Join us on June 14th for a fun evening at Gelone in Lyndhurst! $55 per person due by June 11th. Enjoy delicious food and a casual evening with us. Yes, we will have some wines but it’s a BYOB to share. Send us an email if you have questions.
Gelone is located at 650 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, NJ
Appetizers begins at 6:30 PM
June 26th Vin Bordeaux comes to Wallington, NJ
FULL HOUSE - Registration is now closed.
Make Wine with Us will host a Vin of Bordeaux tasting at the winery.
The Bordeaux region of France has long been regarded as one of the best wine-producing areas in the world. From affordable to collectible, see how an ordinary cluster of grapes from this famous region evolve into superbly crafted masterpieces. We welcome our guests from France as they take a break from VinExpo in Manhattan and cross the bridge to NJ to pour over 20 fine wines from the Bordeaux region.
Join us for an evening of fun, catered food and music. Starts at 6:00 PM. This event is complements of Adventure Wines.
Event location: 21 Curie Ave, Wallington, NJ 07057
Registration is CLOSED
July 12
AWS Bottling Night
We will bottle our 2023 award-winning MWWU wine. If you bought into the barrel, come on in and get your case. If you did not, come on in and join in on the fun. We have the wine, you bring snacks, and whatever else you like to drink. Our 2023 red blend is 60% Cab Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. 6 PM
THANK YOU!!!
We like to thank everyone who came to our bottling night event. Food and Wines were flowing to our delight.
DON’T Forget starting August 1st, Every Thursday night. Wine Tastings at Make Wine With Us. This is an opportunity to sample and select grapes for your next wine making adventure. Come on in and ask questions, explore and join the wine making community.
Dates and Time:
August 1: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
August 8: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
August 15: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
August 22: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
August 29: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Make Wine With Us, 21 Curie Ave, Wallington, NJ
August 17th - 7 PM
Annual Event: SANGRIA Night
Event has been canceled.
We regret to inform you that our Sangria Night event, scheduled for August 17th, has been canceled. We understand that this may be disappointing news, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding and on-going support.
We plan to have one again soon.
September 21st
A Night of Sinatra and Classic Tunes.
Make Wine with Us and American Wine Society Meadowlands presents:
Phil Miuccio and friends will sing a few of favorite classic tunes for your enjoyment. Join Phil and Friends for a night of Sinatra and other Rat Pack Classics. Philly brought a few friends with him. They will delight you with popular classic tunes. He will be joined by Jerry Lanzerotti of “Party of Five” and maker of the best cannoli in Bergen County! Along with “Billy Pompeo & The Professionals” of Anna Bella’s House of mozzarella! Eric Lucka will be our DJ for this evening’s fund raiser.
It will be legendary
$30 per person – Click here to RSVP your seats
Save the Date!
October 10th
Segovia's Steakhouse and Seafood
Restaurant Night
Location - 217 Main Street | Little Ferry, NJ 07643
RSVP is required to attend.
Menu details were emailed out.
American Wine Society Meadowlands Chapter would like to thank the Segovia Staff for providing us with great food and service.
+ Thanks to everyone who were able to join us, always a pleasure seeing you all having fun with friends.
November 15th
Thanksgiving table is a great time for exploring wines.
We will present a full list of recommended wines for your thanksgiving table.
This will be an opportunity to first taste as we will serve up a delicious host of wines perfect for pairing with Thanksgiving dinner.
This is a great time to review and taste several wines for your next party.
December 6th
AWS Meadowlands HOLIDAY PARTY 2024
Location: Michaels Riverside 528 Riverside Ave. In Lyndhurst, NJ
Starts at 7 PM - 11 PM
RSVP is required! Payment in advance is needed.
Reach out to us if you have questions.
Our Holiday Party is the best wine club party of the year. Plenty of music, dancing and food.
Buffet Dinner includes: Appetizers, Hot Dishes, Salad, Dessert, Coffee, Beer, Wine, Soda. Plus, a cash bar is available. In addition, you can bring that special bottle of wine to share with your table.
MAKE WINE WITH US
Award winning winery
Education and wine making school.
21 Curie Ave. Wallington, NJ 07057
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“Join the AWS Meadowlands Chapter - New Jerseys fastest growing chapter."
ABOUT US
The AWS Meadowlands Chapter started over 9 years ago and have blossomed to over 75 members.
Congratulations on your decision to embark on a journey of wine learning! Wine is a fascinating and complex subject, and there is always more to discover and explore.
Cheers to your wine learning journey!
EXPLORE!
Remember, wine learning is a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time to savor each sip, you can learn about different regions, varieties, and winemaking techniques, and don’t be afraid to ask questions or seek guidance from experts.