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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.
2025 Event Calendar
Listed below are some early dates but there is more to come.
January 17th
- Italy in a Glass
We will start with a couple of sparkling wines from Italy to celebrate the new year and move into a few other varieties.
February 21st
- North Carolina Wines
If you were not able to make it to the National Wine Conference. We brough back a few items from the North Carolina wine trail and will showcase a few of them during our February meeting. Presented by AWS Members.
SOLD OUT
March 21st
- Wild West Wines
April 18th
- Cabernet Sauvignon Grows All Around The World
We should explore these 🙂
May 16th
- Rhone Valley wines
Presented by Robert Cavanaugh founder of Adventure Wine. Robert has provided wine education in over dozens of countries throughout the world.
June 7th. A Whiskey & Bourbon Challenge.
Limited to first 25 people.
WL Weller; Four Roses; Jeffersons Ocean; Penelope and friends are all expected to visit the event. Come and meet them all.
June 13th. Restaurant Night
We have a NEW place to venture - Featuring dishes from Piedmont and Veneto Italy. "Risotto"
July 11 - Time to Bottle wine
We will bottle the 2024 harvest @ Make Wine With Us
DON’T Forget starting January 25 and January 26th. Barrel tasting @ Make Wine With Us. Â
This is an opportunity to sample wines right from the barrels. Taste the wines and ask questions, explore and learn about the wonderful world of wine. Â
Time 1 – 4 PMÂ
August
Sangria and Tapas Night
Date to be determined. Check back soon.
September 20th
September 20th – The Boys are Back in Town.
Make Wine with Us and American Wine Society Meadowlands Presents: Phil Miuccio and friends, they will sing a few favorite classic tunes for your enjoyment and dancing. Join Phil and Friends for a night of Sinatra and other Rat Pack Classics. He will be joined by Jerry Lanzerotti of “Party of Five” and maker of the best cannoli in Bergen County at Lyndhurst Patry! Eric Lucka will be our DJ for this evening’s fund raiser.
This was a SOLD-Out event so mark your calendar.
$30 per person – A LINK will be posted at a later date.
October 9th @ Segovia Steakhouse and Seafood.
Restaurant Night
Location - 217 Main Street | Little Ferry, NJ 07643
RSVP is required to attend. Menu details will be emailed out.
This is stating to be an annual event… everyone loves the food and accommodations!
November 18th
Thanksgiving table is a great time for exploring wines.
We will present a full list of recommended wines for your thanksgiving table.
This is a great time to review and taste wines for your holiday party.
AWS Meadowlands chapter sessions are generally $20/p for active AWS Members and $25/p for guest. Guest are welcome to attend up to three AWS sessions. Â
Special events are separate from our AWS learning sessions and are more social in nature.
December 5th.
AWS Meadowlands HOLIDAY PARTY 2025
Oh It's on baby!
Voted best party last 2 years.  We will give it another shot for 2025
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.
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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.