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Jazz Up Your Labor Day Weekend…With Wine & Live Music

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4JG’s ORCHARDS AND VINEYARDS

Jersey Shore Wine Weekend
September 11 & 12, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
Admission: $5.00 (includes etched souvenir glass)
Tired of the Beach? Join us for the start of the 2010 Harvest Season. Four JG’s will be giving tours of the vineyard and winemaking operation. No reservations required. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com..

Colts Neck Wine Workshop
September 22, 2010
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Join Craig Donofrio, Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers), as he ‘Explores Autumn Wines’ - full-bodied whites and spicy reds fit for the seasons! He will discuss wine regions, wine styles, blind-tasting techniques, food and wine pairing tips and other wine-related themes to improve your wine knowledge at any level. Seminars will be held in the spectacular setting of award-winning 4JG's Vineyards in Colts Neck. The admission charge will include samplings of food and wine as well as an informative seminar in a casual, fun setting. Seminars will build in intensity and topics will shift so repeat attendance is welcomed. We hope to see you there. Sign up early – our last two classes have been sold out! Each class is $30 per person per session. For more information contact us at cnvintner@optonline.net

AMALTHEA CELLARS

Annual Harvest Festival
September 11, 2010 (rain or shine)
1:00 to 6:00 pm
Come join the celebration - free wine tours and tastings, wine by the glass, live music, grape stomping, tractors rides, and face painting. There will also be our famous homemade Italian buffet for only $12. So come on out, bring the whole family and celebrate the harvest with Amalthea Cellars. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com..

BELLVIEW WINERY

Ladies Night at the Winery
September 22, 2010
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Admission: $14 per person
With the kids back in school, it's time to pamper yourself a bit! We're bringing Cynthia Roberts Salon to the winery for an evening of fun and relaxation with just the girls. Mini-manicures, massage, wine cocktails, fruit and cheese, chocolates, live music and more. Tickets must be purchased in advance, by calling the winery at 856-697-7172 or online at www.BellviewWinery.com.

Fiesta Fridays
Every Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
Unwind from the cares of the work week. Share a carafe of tasty Sangria with friends, or enjoy a glass of your favorite Bellview vintage. Enjoy light fare from our new menu indoors or outside in our picnic area. Our Wine Lovers Club meets at 6:30 for a lively discussion on the finer points of wine. For more information, www.BellviewWinery.com. or call 856-697-7172 seven days a week, 11am to 5pm.

CREAM RIDGE WINERY

Blue Grass and Pig Roast Festival
September 18 & 19, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
Admission: $10.00 (Includes souvenir wine glass)
Enjoy a day of sampling our wines and listening to Bluegrass bands playing all day. Delicious pork roasted sandwiches for purchase. Tours, gourmet food sampling and kids zone. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

FOUR SISTERS WINERY

Apples, Wine & Music
September 25 & 26, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: ADVANCE $8 ages 21 & over; $5 ages 6 to 20
at the Gate: $10 ages 21+; $6 ages 6 to 20; 5 and under FREE
Tickets are available by calling 908-475-3671
A day on the farm! Bring your chairs and blankets. There’s plenty of room to sit and listen to live music with a variety of styles. Over 20 wines available for sampling and your favorite wine will be available by glass or bottles. www.foursisterswinery.com.
Featuring: Sadie’s Apple and Spicy Sisters (spiced apple wine). Strolling vineyard and wine cellar tours, Cornelius’ Corn Maze, tractor-drawn hayrides and fun for everyone! Matty’s famous BBQ foods and chilled wine by the glass or bottle will be available for purchase. For more information visit www.newjerseywines.com.

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD AND WINERY

Hawk Haven Wine & Tasting Bar
Everyday!
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening at Hawk Haven’s Wine Bar. Wine tasting, wine by the glass/bottle and gourmet cheese plates. Bring a picnic basket or stop in for a glass of wine before dinner. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Sangria Sunday
September 5, 2010
Noon to 7:00 pm
Free Admission
Enjoy a fun afternoon at the vineyard every Sunday. Sip a glass of our famous red, white or strawberry frozen sangria. Enjoy Hawk Haven wines by the glass and bottle. Live music! Gourmet menu offered by a local restaurant. No cover! Bring your beach chairs or get here early to reserve your seats and enjoy a festive Sunday afternoon at our little slice of haven! Kids welcome! Well-behaved dogs too! For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Yoga in the Vineyard
September 24, 2010
6:00 pm
Admission: $30
Yoga session for all levels. Please bring a yoga mat, healthy body, and a desire to explore, expand, and feel the body, mind and taste buds in a new exciting way. Includes 5 wines to taste, Tasting Glass, Chocolate tasting and Yoga in the Vineyard. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete payment and fill out any necessary paperwork. To reserve your space go to www.dragonflywelnestudio.com.

Vineyard Tours
Saturdays & Sundays
Noon, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Admission: $12, kids free
Enjoy a guided tour through our vineyard. Learn about the history of our farm, viticulture and wine-making as you taste our wines! $12 includes wine tasting, tour, and souvenir tasting glass. Kids (under 21) tour for free! Also by appointment, call 609-846-7374. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

HERITAGE VINEYARDS

“Un-Wine’d” Happy Hour
Every Thursday
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Admission: No Charge
Relax and “Un-Wine’d” with us every Thursday throughout the summer! This weekly happy hour event includes a complimentary wine tasting, $2 OFF your first glass of wine, small food menu and special cheese pairings. For more information, visit www.heritagewineNJ.com.

HOPEWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS

Music and Wine Fridays
Every Friday Night
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
Live Music
3rd: Darla & Rich, 10th: Hot Taters, 17th: John Velez Trio, 24th: Hopewell Valley Vineyards Band. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Saturday Night Music Night
September 25, 2010
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Admission: $10
Wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase.
Music provided by – Vance Cammissa Quartet
For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

LAURITA WINERY

Allentown Art Guild Presents New Beginnings
Through September 19, 2010
Admission: Free
The Allentown Art Guild, in collaboration with Laurita Winery, invites you to attend New Beginnings, an exhibition featuring works by the multi-talented members of the Allentown Art Guild. The exhibiting artists reflect a wide range and variety of subject matter. For more information, please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000.

Music by First Call
September 12, 2010
2:00 to 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
Richard Kraus and Christine Kephart make up the musical duo First Call, a duo that for over a decade has been performing smooth jazz and more - R&B, traditional jazz, Latin jazz, cool pop and swing - offering the warmth of the clarinet, the cool reedy saxophone, hot Latin flute and smooth vocals. For more information, please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000.

Italian Night
September 16, 2010
7:00 to 11:00 pm
For more information, please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000.

Keith Allen Solo Vocal & Guitar
September 26, 2010
2:00 to 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
Performing for over 20 years on the Philly/South Jersey music scene, Keith Allen has entertained audiences from Vermont to Virginia. As a solo acoustic act he performs a repertoire ranging from classic ballads and standards of the past to classic rock of the 60’s and 70’s to current artists on today’s charts. For more information, please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000.

RENAULT WINERY RESORT & GOLF

Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Tavern Spirits
September 10, 2010
6:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Admission: $59.95
Cocktails at 6:30 PM with a Wine and Beer Bar and a cash Liquor Bar. Three Course Gourmet Dinner and Show at 7 PM in the Tuscany House Hotel Ballroom. Our 2010 Fall Dinner Theatre Season premiers with an original production by the Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company that will keep you intrigued and entertained! Interactive Mystery Dinner Theatre at its best! Reservations required. For reservations, call 609-965-2111 and for more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

The Great Grape Harvest Celebration!
September 24, 2010
6:30 pm to 11:00 PM
Admission: $75.00
Don’t miss our award-winning event of the year! Grape tasting, grape juice tasting, and wine tasting. Cocktails 6:30 PM. Dinner 7:30 PM. Reservations are required for this exclusive event that will be held at different locations throughout the Winery and Wine Cellar. For reservations, call 609-965-2111 and for more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com..

SHARROTT WINERY

Girl's Night Out
September 17, 2010
6:00 to 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6pm)
Admission: $12 (includes wine tastings, souvenir glass and light appetizers)
Need a night out with just the Girls? How does a pampered night of live music on our patio drinking award winning wines sound? We are partnering again with Tranquility Salon this year, who will be providing complimentary mini manicures and complimentary color/cut/style consultations as raffling off a gift certificate for a 50 minute massage or facial (your choice) and a haircut and style. Pass the word to your girlfriends and we look forward to seeing you on Friday night for live music and ‘pampering on the patio.’
You must be 21 to attend this event. Valid ID required. Please feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets, as seating is limited. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance for this event as it routinely sells out. They can be purchased by calling the winery at 609-567-WINE or online at www.sharrottwinery.com. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Live Music Series
September 4 – Chris Huff
September 11 – Brian and Mindy
September 18 – Chris Huff
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
Wine Tasting: $5.00 per person (includes a souvenir etched wine glass and award winning samples of Sharrott Wine)
Enjoy live music and wine tasting – then purchase a bottle to savor during the performance! Relax on our patio and lawn overlooking the vineyard while you listen to live music. Feel free to bring appetizers or a picnic lunch along with your blanket and/or chairs to set up on the lawn. Music is held weather permitting. For more info please call 609-567-Wine or visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

VALENZANO WINERY

WineFest 2010
September 18 & 19, 2010
Noon to 5:30pm
Advanced Tickets: $8.00 (At the gate: $12.00) Kids under 17: Free
Wine Tasting with free Souvenir Wine Glass
Come out and enjoy New Jersey's Favorite Wine & Music Festival – WineFest. Now in our 8th year, Wine Fest is our opportunity to celebrate the coming harvest and to put on a great party for our customers and friends. We doubled the size of the festival grounds to make room for more seating, picnicking area, more crafters and vendors. With a larger wine sales tent, getting a glass or bottle of wine will be easier and more convenient to be able to enjoy the concerts. Musical Performers Include: Gas House Gorillas on Saturday & Sunday; Scoville Blues Band on Sunday; South Saturn Delta on Saturday; more performers TBA
Activities/Products/Sponsors: * New Model Car Show by Cherry Hill Auto Group * Helicopter Rides of the Pine Barrens * Cheese Tasting by Cabot Creamery * Children's Concert and activities by Studio Lulu. Participating Restaurants and Food Vendors: * Upper Crust Restaurant & Pizza * Murphy's Market & Catering * Pic-A-Lilli * Best of Show Catering * J-Dogs Catering * Corny Island * Mom's Food Concessionaires.
Tickets are valid for ONE DAY ONLY. Two day ticketing is available. Be sure to get your advanced tickets to save time and money! For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS

Feast of San Gennaro
September 19, 2010
1:00 to 5:00 pm
Admission: $5
Join the Gambinos as they celebrate the Feast of San Gennaro, patron saint of Italian immigrants. Why drive to Mulberry Street when you can enjoy Italian music and food, learn to speak Italian, stomp grapes and more, right here in the Garden State! Come for the entire event starting at 1:00 with the blessing of the grapes. Go to our website to pre-register. Admission includes food, music, events, monogrammed gift wine glass and free parking. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

WAGONHOUSE WINERY
Please note that the only address for Wagonhouse Winery Tasting Room is: 353 Wolfert Station Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Refer to www.newjerseywines.com for actual location confirmation and we encourage you to call in advance for hours and directions.

WESTFALL WINERY

Picnic In The Country
Every Weekend in September
Noon to 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free of Charge, No Reservations Required
Bring your own picnic and enjoy a glass of Westfall Wine in our new picnic pavilion. Pets allowed! Gas grill available for your use. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.