Garden State Wine Growers Association Events – May 2010
Join us throughout the state at Garden State
Wineries:
4 JG’s ORCHARDS & VINEYARDS
Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Trail
May 8 and 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Fee: $5 cover charge includes tasting and take
home logo glass
Enjoy springtime at Four JG’s Winery. Be sure to
be one of the first to try the Vignole 2009!
Bring Mom by on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 9th) and
enjoy the tunes from The Angeltones. The
Angeltones breathe new life into timeless
classics. With their distinctive styles woven
into one unique sound, this female vocal group
will surely make this Mother’s Day a memorable
one! No reservations required. $5 cover charge
includes tasting and take home logo glass. For
more information contact us at www.4jgswinery.com.
Colts Neck Wine Workshop
June 2, 2010
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $30 per person, per session
Join Craig Donofrio, Advanced Sommelier (Court of
Master Sommeliers), as he discusses major grape
varietals from California’s Central Coast and
Santa Barbara 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. Sign Up
Early since our last two classes has been sold
out! For more information contact us at cnvintner@op
tonline.net.
ALBA VINEYARD
Music Under the Arbor with the Kathy Philips
Trio
May 1, 2010
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Complimentary to Alba Customers with
Wine Purchase
Tastings: $10 per person
Join Alba Vineyard as we kick off our 2010 Music
Under the Arbor series with The Kathy Philips
Trio. Featuring Walt Bibinger on guitar and Kim
Williams on keyboards, this trio will entertain
with a unique blend of pop, folk, rock and jazz
with original songs and covers from The Beatles to
Fleetwood Mac to some old familiar jazz standards!
Wine and artisan cheese plates will be available
for purchase, but you are welcome to bring your
own snacks to enjoy with a bottle of your favorite
award-winning Alba wine at one of the bistro
tables under the Arbor.
GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our
address. For best directions please visit our
website www.albavineyard.com.
Mother’s Day Festival Featuring the
VooDudes
(To benefit the Red Cross of Central New
Jersey)
May 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $10 Adults 21 and over
$5 for Young Adults ages 12 to 20
Free for children under 12
Admission at the gate only (no presale)
Wine Tastings $10
Treat Mom to this unique event featuring food,
wine tasting, music, crafters, children’s
activities and much more! Vineyard favorites, The
VooDudes, will entertain with their unique mix of
jazz, rock and zydeco. Younger festival go-ers can
enjoy face painting, sand art, moon bounce and
pony rides. More adventurous can opt for tethered
hot air balloon rides and horse drawn carriage
rides through the vineyard. Food available for
purchase or pack your own picnic. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket and a beach umbrella for your
comfort, but please leave the pets, canopies and
EZ-Up shelters at home.
All proceeds from admission will be donated to
The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey to
support their relief efforts for families who have
lost homes to fire or flood, homebound seniors in
need of daily nutritious meal delivery, and
patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions.
Red Cross volunteers will join us and give you the
opportunity to participate in their You Win You
Choose raffle.
GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our
address. For best directions please visit our
website www.albavineyard.com.
Music Under the Arbor with the Jeff Bellfy
May 16, 2010
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Complimentary to Alba Customers with
Wine Purchase
Tastings: $10 per person
Like a fine wine that ages over time…Jeff Bellfy
has been a favorite local musician for over 25
years! His genuine personality and vocal talent
make it easy for anyone to enjoy as he thrives on
honoring requests from the 70′s, 80′s, 90′s and
now! Wine and artisan cheese plates will be
available for purchase, but you are welcome to
bring your own snacks to enjoy with a bottle of
your favorite award-winning Alba wine at one of
the bistro tables under the Arbor.
GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our
address. For best directions please visit our
website www.albavineyard.com.
Music Under the Arbor with the BC Combo
May 22, 2010
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Complimentary to Alba Customers with
Wine Purchase
Tastings: $10 per person
“Willin and thrillin, from Pennsylvania, this
combo will offer up some hip shakin blues and R&B
with a whole lotta soul!” With the powerful vocals
of Bev Conklin, this duo is sure to get your
fingers drumming and your feet tapping along to
the beat. Wine and artisan cheese plates will be
available for purchase, but you are welcome to
bring your own snacks to enjoy with a bottle of
your favorite award-winning Alba wine at one of
the bistro tables under the Arbor.
GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our
address. For best directions please visit our
website www.albavineyard.com.
Music Under the Arbor with the Eric Mintel
Quartet
May 30, 2010
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Complimentary to Alba Customers with
Wine Purchase
Tastings: $10 per person
Featuring Eric Mintel on Piano, Nelson Hill on
Alto Sax, Dave Antonow on Bass and Dave Mohn on
Drums, The Eric Mintel Quartet performs originals
and the music of Dave Brubeck plus classic jazz
from the great American Songbook. From the White
House to the Kennedy Center, this jazz quartet is
truly connecting with the masses. Jazz icon Dave
Brubeck says “As long as the music attracts
dedicated young musicians like Eric Mintel and the
Eric Mintel Quartet, jazz will continue to thrive
and progress as a voice of freedom.” Wine and
artisan cheese plates will be available for
purchase, but you are welcome to bring your own
snacks to enjoy with a bottle of your favorite
award-winning Alba wine at one of the bistro
tables under the Arbor.
GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our
address. For best directions please visit our
website www.albavineyard.com.
AMALTHEA CELLARS
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
If you have not been to an Amalthea wine trail,
Mother’s Day weekend is the perfect time to start!
You’ll be guided by one of our expert wine pourers
through our current vintages of dry white, dry
red, and semidry wines while you enjoy a selection
of gourmet cheeses, breads, and crackers. Give
Mom the royal treatment with Amalthea Cellars’
legendary vintage and barrel tasting. For a fee
of ten dollars you will be guided through the
winemakers selection of favorite past vintages
that have made Amalthea Cellars a rising star in
the wine industry. Guests are given barrel
samples and offered future prices of our upcoming
future star vintages as well as an assortment of
our famous homemade finger foods and legendary
wine paired treats.
BELLVIEW WINERY
Fiesta Fridays
Every Friday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
Start your weekend at Bellview and meet new people
who share your love of wine. Share a pitcher of
tasty Sangria with friends. Chips and salsa,
cheese samplers and bruschetta available for
noshing outdoors or in. No reservations
necessary.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 1 & 2, 2010
11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Admission: $5.00 per person, children are free
A fun celebration of the traditional Mexican
holiday – great wine with authentic food and
music. Vineland’s Sierra Juarez restaurant will
prepare delicious traditional foods to enjoy
outdoors or in. Choose from our Sangria menu for a
refreshing, fruity glass or pitcher to share.
Tours given 1 and 3 pm. Admission includes tours,
tasting, and wine glass. No reservations
necessary.
Mother’s Day Wine & Desserts Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Admission: $5.00 per person, children are free
Bring Mom to Bellview to enjoy a buffet of
tempting desserts to pair with our delicious
dessert wines. Dominique’s Sweet Creations will
offer their baked goods for purchase to enjoy
later. Cheese sampler plates and more available
for nibbles outdoors or in. Tours given at 1 and
3pm. Admission includes tours, tasting, and wine
glass. No reservations necessary.
Run for Michael 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
May 22, 2010
9:00 am to — (Rain or Shine)
Registration: $25.00 to participate, includes a
tee shirt
Run or walk through beautiful vineyards to benefit
The Aplastic Anemia Foundation and The Dream
Foundation. Food, drinks and family fun…all for
a great cause! For pre-registration, call Roslyn
(856)-297-8927. For directions, visit www.BellviewWinery.com or call
856-697-7172.
CAPE MAY WINERY & VINEYARD
Charity Fashion Show & Luncheon
May 8, 2010
Noon – 2:00 pm
Admission: Advance tickets sales required $25.00
per person
Celebrate Moms this year with a fashion show and
luncheon while making a contribution to a local
charity. Starting at noon enjoy a luncheon
catered by the Washington Inn and learn about
Family Promise, a nonprofit organization committed
to helping low-income families achieve lasting
independence. Beginning at 1pm, enjoy the local
fashions from two of Cape May’s clothing stores:
Bamboo Shack and Pink by Victorious.
CAVA WINERY
Final Soup Weekend
May 1 & 2, 2010
Noon – 6:00 pm
Free Admission
Come in for our final soup weekend until fall.
Free cup of homemade soup with every wine flight
purchase.
Mother’s Day Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 6:00 pm
All moms will receive a free homemade cannoli.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 29 & 30, 2010
Noon – 6:00 pm
Free wine flight for our military veterans
Come in and enjoy free ice cream with red, white &
blue sprinkles to celebrate our veterans. 10% of
all sales goes towards Veteran’s Program.
We will be offering our cheese and meats, small
plates and desert selection every weekend. May
Discount: Receive a free Cava corkscrew with a 3-
bottle purchase Also, case discount with 6-bottle
purchase.
CREAM RIDGE WINERY
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Admission
Cream Ridge Winery will be offering wine tasting
and tours all day. Sample delicious desserts and
browse our gourmet shop. Our wine releases: May
Wine served with strawberries, and ChocolateBerry
wine.
DIMATTEO VINEYARD
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $2 tasting fee
A weekend of delicious wines for mom and those who
love her — plus a flower for every mom!
FOUR SISTERS WINERY
Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free wine tastings and finger foods
Four Sisters Winery joins the Garden State Wine
Growers Association in celebrating Mother’s Day
Weekend Wine Trail. Enjoy a day at the winery with
free tastings on the deck and in the winery, free
wine cellar tours and free samples of Matty’s home
made bread. Consider Mom and bring her and the
family to our Mother’s Day Buffet on May 9th.
Reservations required. For tickets call 908-475-
3671.
Mother’s Day Dinner and Live Music
May 9, 2010
Noon – 3:00 pm
Admission: Cost: $22.50 per person, plus tax
Mother’s Day Luncheon Buffet May 9th from Noon-
3:00 pm. Bring Mom and the family for a delicious
buffet dinner with live music, wine by the glass
and plenty of room to take a walk on the farm.
$22.50 per person includes buffet style dinner,
complimentary 1st glass of wine (for adults over
21) and a tour of our vineyards and wine cellar.
Call 908-475-3671 now and make your reservations.
Doors open 12 noon, food served from 1:00 pm -
2:30 pm. For tickets call 908-475-3671.
Murder Mystery Dinner
May 1, 2010
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Cost: $50 per person, plus tax
Foul play is afoot at Four Sisters Winery. There
has been a mysterious murder at the old vineyard
and you might be the guest who cracks the case!
Come join us for an evening of interactive
entertainment where quests play the characters in
a classic murder mystery dinner! The event
includes a formal wine tasting and a delicious
buffet-style dinner. For tickets call 908-475-
3671.
Barefoot Grape Stomp
May 22, 2010
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Cost: $50 per person, plus tax
The barefoot massage of a lifetime. Come and
indulge your feet into what has become one of our
most popular events at the winery. Event includes
delicious hot buffet dinner, formal wine tasting,
the special event of the evening followed by a
wine cellar tour and ends with a tasting of our
dessert wines. Reservations required so call the
winery at 908-475-3671 Thursday through Monday
from 11am-6pm. For more information, call 908-475-
3671.
May Artist of the Month – Artist Reception
May 1 & 2 (Display up all month), 2010
Noon – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free Tastings
This month’s artist is one of the Four Sisters the
winery is named for. Serena Matarazzo Higgins will
be showing a collection of her photographs
featuring many of her favorite animal friends and
beautiful nature photography. You won’t want to
miss this exhibit. For information call 908-475-
3671.
HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD AND WINERY
HHV Wine Bar
Every Friday
Noon – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
Sick of the bar scene? Come and enjoy a relaxing
Friday evening at Hawk Haven. Live music, wine by
the glass, wine cocktails, and gourmet cheese
boxes by Seaside cheese, need we say more? Music
starts at 6:30pm every Friday.
Mothers Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 7, 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Complimentary tastings for all mothers at Hawk
Haven- Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Is your mom a
wine-lover? Visit Hawk Haven for a special gift:
openers, decanters, journals, wine and more! Open
everyday Noon to 5pm.
Hawk Haven’s One Year Anniversary
Celebration
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Todd and Kenna can’t believe it’s been a year
already! Time flies when you’re having fun. We
invite all our customers to help us celebrate a
great first year. Great people, great food, great
live music and OF COURSE great wine. Tickets will
be on sale May 1st – May 16th, call 609-846-7347
or stop in the tasting room.
Sangria Sundays
Every Sunday
Noon – 7:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Sangria Sundays are back
again this Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy a
fun afternoon at the vineyard. Sip a glass of our
famous red or white sangria, a signature wine
cocktail or Hawk Haven wines by the glass. Live
music all day and cuisine prepared by Island Grill
Restaurant. Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a
festive Sunday afternoon!
Wine Pairing Dinner
May 21 & June 18, 2010
7:00 pm
Reservations Required
Hawk Haven will host a wine pairing dinner along
with a local restaurateur. Each of the four
courses is paired with a half glass of our fine,
artisan wine. Learn about wine pairing, enjoy the
live music and experience the local culinary
talent. Live music by herbmoorejazz.com and Bill
Catarini, guitar and vocals. Reservations required
609-846-7347. For more information, call or email
info@hawk
havenvineyard.com.
HERITAGE VINEYARDS
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $10 per person / $5 for the Mom
Join us for a special wine and cheese tasting for
Mother’s Day weekend. Event will include
extensive wine tasting, spectacular cheese
displays, LIVE music, Winery Tours and a special
PINK sangria! For more information, visit www.heritagewinenj.com.
Outdoor Concert!
May 22 & 23, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $10 per person (includes wine
tasting)
Get out and enjoy the warm weather with a glass of
wine and some great LIVE music. Heritage Vineyards
dedicates an entire weekend to their first outdoor
concert. The stage will be jumpin’ with a featured
band playing a mix of classic rock and upbeat jazz
& blues. Event will include: Extensive Wine
Tasting along with BBQ & Wine by the Glass
Available for Purchase. For more information,
visit www.heritagewinenj.com.
HOPEWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $5 wine tasting – includes 6 wine
samples and complimentary glass
Dip’t in Chocolate with delicious chocolates,
jewelry vendors, Beauty Care with Mary Kay
products, etc. Call the vineyard for more specific
details 609-737-4465.
Friday Nite Happier Hours
Every Friday Night
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
Live Music
Call the vineyard for info on Musician – changes
every week.
3rd Annual Poker Run
May 22 (Raindate May 23), 2010
Proceeds to Benefit Local Autism Intervention &
Services. Go to our website for more information
or to Sign Up (www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com)
.
Saturday Night Music Night
May 29, 2010
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Admission: $10 (Includes 1 glass of wine $5.50
or under)
Wine by the glass or bottle available for
purchase. Music provided by – Robert Phillips,
jazz guitarist. Brick Oven Pizza.
LAURITA WINERY
Laurita’s Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby
Celebration
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Noon
Admission: Tickets are $5.00 per person $10.00 per
person at the door.
Derby hats and attire are encouraged, but not
required. The first 100 ladies (or gentlemen)
wearing their fashionable hats will receive a Red
Rose compliments of Laurita Winery. Laurita’s
Parade of Hats Fashion Show by Victoria’s Designs
begins at 2:30. The Glimmer Grass Band will be
entertaining live throughout the afternoon.
Playing together since 2004, this group of great
friends loves playing acoustic music. In addition
to an active schedule gigging around the shore,
the band has produced two CD’s: the self titled
first CD and the “GGB Live at Surf and Offshore”.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.lauritawinery.com, while
visiting the winery or by calling
609.758.8000.
The Finals of American Idol – Laurita Winery
Style (no connection with the highly successful TV
show)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
6:30 pm
Admission: Free
For more information, please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call
609.758.8000.
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Free Admission both days.
On Saturday, May 8, from 1-5pm, the vocal stylist
Bobby Ballack will be entertaining. Bobby’s vocal
interpretation of the standards with great new
arrangements is exciting and appealing to all
ages. On Sunday, May 9, from 1-5pm, the acoustic
classic rock n’ roll group Pennington Station will
be performing. For more information, please visit
www.lauritawinery.com or call
609.758.8000.
Italian Night
Friday, May 21, 2010
For more information, visit www.lauritawinery.com or call
609.758.8000.
Movie Night
French Kiss
Saturday, May 22, 2010 (rain date Saturday, May
29)
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Admission: Tickets are $5.00 per person, $7.00 at
the door.
Our first outdoor movie of the season! Please
bring your lawn chairs. Laurita food and beverages
only. No pets. Adults only. For more information,
visit www.lauritawinery.com or call
609.758.8000.
NATALI VINEYARDS
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Wine Tasting: $5.00 per person
Enjoy a fun filled weekend at our “Old World Farm
Winery” with free vineyard and barrel room tours
at 12pm 2pm & 4pm Saturday & Sunday. Feel free to
bring some snacks or lunch and enjoy them at table
in our beautiful vineyard. This is a beautiful
time of year on our farm as the vineyard becomes
fully awake and begins to produce the amazing
grapes for our award winning wines! Don’t forget
every mother receives a fresh cut flower from one
of our many local farms! Call 609-465-0075 for
more info.
PLAGIDOS WINERY
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Admission: $5 (Includes a souvenir wine glass)
Come out and enjoy a MOTHER’S DAY wine trail
weekend with us here at Plagido’s Winery on May
8th & 9th from 12:00 to 5:00. For $5, you will
receive a souvenir glass yours to keep after
sampling our award winning wines. Also there will
be a wide variety of light fare and desserts to
pair along with award winning wines. We look
forward to seeing you. For more information, call
(609) 567-4633.
RENAULT WINERY RESORT & GOLF
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
May 9, 2010
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Admission: Adults – $29.95 + Tax per person,
Children 4-10 – $14.95 + Tax per person
Renault traditionally offers three great dining
options for Mother’s Day. A superb Cruise Ship
Style Buffet is offered with special children’s
pricing in the Grand Ballroom from 10 AM to 3:30
PM with something for everyone. For those who
would like to celebrate at Renault later in the
day, the Gourmet Restaurant will feature Six
Course Dinner Specials and Joseph’s Restaurant
will offer Mother’s Day Dining Specials.
Children’s Dinner Menus will be available at both
restaurants. For reservations, call 609-965-
2111.
SHARROTT WINERY
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the most influential person
in all of our lives, Mom. This Mother’s day give
your mother what she really wants and spend some
time with her touring and tasting great local
wines. Sharrott Winery will have cheese and
chocolates to sample along with flowers for all
mothers. Our patio is also open to sit and enjoy a
glass of wine and a picnic lunch.
Girl’s Night Out
May 21, 2010
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Hey Ladies, Need a night out with just the Girls?
How does live music on our patio drinking award
winning wines while being pampered sound? We will
be partnering with Tranquility Salon again this
year and bringing you an even bigger and better
Girls Night Out. They will be providing
complimentary mini manicures and complimentary
color/cut/style consultations. Also, they will be
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’ll
see you Friday night for live music and pampering
on the patio. Doors open at 6pm. Admission is $12
and includes wine tastings, souvenir glass and
light appetizers. Tickets MUST be purchased in
advance for this event as it routinely sells out.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the winery at
609-567-WINE or online at www.sharrottwinery.com/events.
SILVER DECOY
Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Trail
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $5 (includes complimentary glass)
Join us for a fun-filled weekend at Silver Decoy
Winery. Relax and taste our award winning estate
wines while listening to live music under our
spacious open air tents. Enjoy a walk in the
vineyard with a glass of our wine. Feel free to
bring your own food and stay for the day. On
Sunday, a continental breakfast will be served
from 12-3 (bagels, danish, muffins, juice, etc.)
and refreshing Pinot Grigio mimosas will be
available for your purchase as well. If you
require any additional information, look on our
website, www.silverdecoywinery.com or
call us at 609-371-6000.
Hair of the Dog 5K
May 23, 2010
11:00 am – 5:00 pm (race begins at 10 sharp)
Admission: $5 to enter the event, $30 to run in
the race (both include complimentary glass)
Come join us at Silver Decoy Winery for the Third
Annual Hair of the Dog 5K and Pet Expo! Includes
Hair of the Dog 5K long sleeve T-shirt and goody
bag for registered participants (last year we had
over 700 runners!). Run will end in the vineyard
with wine tasting and pet rescue expo. All
proceeds benefit local pet rescues. Come help us
help our awesome four-legged friends! Various
prizes will be awarded. For additional
information look on the www.hairofthedog5k.com website
or call us at 609-371-6000.
SWANSEA VINEYARDS
Mother’s Day Wine Trail
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: Complimentary Tasting of 5
wines/Deluxe tasting with souvenir glass for
$5
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Swansea Vineyards this
weekend and show Mom a little love…with WINE!!
Enjoy some light appetizers, delectable desserts,
with a glass of wine while relaxing on our patio.
Listen to soothing music as Moms take the
opportunity to spend some time pampering
themselves. Treat Mom to a ‘Minute Massage’ or
pick her up a nice gift in our Tasting Room
Boutique. Moms are special everyday of the year at
Swansea Vineyards.
Wine School 101
May 24, 2010
Tasting Room opens at 6:30pm, Presentation at 7:30
pm
Admission: $10 includes souvenir glass, pairings
with food, and presentation
Ever wondered how something as simple as a grape
becomes this beautiful creation of wine? Register
for Wine School at Swansea Vineyards and have your
questions answered. Presented by our winemaker
from California, who will educate you in words,
you will understand and learn how to pair Swansea
wines with various kinds of food. Light appetizers
will be provided. Seating is limited to the first
40 people. RSVP required: 856-453-5778.
TOMASELLO WINERY
Totally Tenors Opera Gala
May 2 & May 16, 2010
2:00 pm
Admission: $65.00 per person (includes tax and
gratuity)
Tomasello Winery would like to thank everyone for
making the first 2010 Opera Gala a success and
celebrates its spring gala with artists that
include: Sopranos Cody Austin (both dates), Zach
Borichevsky (May 16) Taylor Stayton (May 2), Noah
Van Niel (both dates) and John Viscardi (both
dates). Selections of Neapolitan songs, arias by
Puccini, Verdi, verisimo and bel canto composers
will be accompanied by Tomasello’s exquisite
gourmet foods. Please call 1-800-MMM-WINE for
complete menu, reservations and subscriber
information and to indicate entrée selection when
reserving your seat. For more information, visit
www.tomasellowinery.com.
UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS
Local Artist Ellen Veden Art Exhibit
May 1, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: FREE, Wine Tasting $5 for a Classic
Flight Tasting and $10 for a Extended Flight
Tasting
Visit the beautiful Art exhibit of local artist
Ellen Veden from 12 Noon to 5 PM at the Unionville
Vineyards 1858 Tasting Room. Ellen Veden: BFA
Wesleyan, Art Institute of Chicago; PBS Television
Producer. As an artist, she is inspired to
capture the unusually colorful and inspiring
skyscapes and landscapes of the Central New Jersey
area in pastels, craypas, and watercolors with
intense color. The images are direct, spontaneous,
easily recognizable and a comment on the vivid
natural beauty. Prints of her work will be
available for sale at the winery.
Mother’s Day Walk In The Vineyard Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free, Wine Tasting $5 for a Classic
Flight Tasting and $10 for an Extended Flight
Tasting
Cheese Tasting with Cabot Vermont Cheeses in our
1858 Tasting Room on May 8. Complimentary winery
tour at 2:30 PM.
Musical Performance by Brian Erickson
May 15, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: FREE, Wine Tasting $5 for a Classic
Flight Tasting and $10 for an Extended Flight
Tasting
A former radio DJ who took his love of music to
the stage, Brian Erickson crafts catchy, melodic
pop songs, offering them up in his own casual,
unmistakable delivery. www.myspace.com/musicalbrian.
Dance Lesson Night at the Winery — with
Professional Dance Instructor Cliff Marino
May 21, 2010
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: $10 per person for the lesson, Wine
Tasting $5 for a Classic Flight Tasting and $10
for a Extended Flight Tasting, wine by the glass
and wine bottle sales will also be available
throughout the evening.
Dance Lesson Night at the Winery visit the winery
website at www.unionvillevineyards.com for
more details.
VALENZANO WINERY
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $5.00 per head cover charge.
Featuring 5th Edition Jazz Band: a combination of
many forms of jazz, blues, old standards, and
classic R&B. Whether performing as a 3, 4, or full
5 piece group, they maintain a level of
consistency and creativity in every song. With a
mixture of vocalists, tantalizing harmonies, and
the proficient artistry of experienced guitar,
keyboard, percussion and horn players, the 5th
Edition leave a favorable impression on all
audiences. Light foods and lunch will be available
for purchase. Sample our Red White & Blueberry
Sangria!
VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD
Fresh Flowers and Delightfully Aged Wine to
Celebrate Motherhood
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $5.00 includes wine tasting, an etched
wine glass, free rose for each woman who
visits
Ventimiglia Vineyard will welcome all nurturing
women and those who love them during the Mothers’
Day wine trail weekend. Treat your favorite “lady”
to a tasting of our delicious wines. Guests may
purchase our wine and a variety of gifts. The
wildflowers, meadows and vineyards are beautiful
during mid-spring. Bring your walking shoes if you
to want to walk through the budding vineyards and
the wooded trails.
VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 1 & 2, 2010
Noon – 6:00 pm
Raise a glass of Sangria to toast the spirit of
“unlikely victories” – (we will explain when you
come!). $10 includes Mexican tapas (snacks), wine
tasting and monogrammed gift glass.
Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 6:00 pm
Drink in our spectacular views and delicious wines
made at the East Coast’s only organic vineyard.
Treat Mom to delectable brunch bites and paired
with our delicious wines. $10 includes food, wine
tasting, monogrammed gift glass and a corsage for
Mom.
WESTFALL WINERY
Mothers Day Wine Trail
May 8 & 9, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: $5.00
Enjoy wine samples, appetizers and a complimentary
glass of wine. We will be featuring our 2007
Sangiovese and our Apple Cinnamon Wine.
For more information, visit http://www.newjerseywines.com/.
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