Join us throughout the state at Garden State Wineries:

4 JG’s ORCHARDS & VINEYARDS

Colts Neck Wine Workshop – Grilling & Chillin’ – Summertime Wines I
July 21, 2010
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Admission: $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. For more information contact us at cnvintner@optonline.net or visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk in the Vineyard Winetrail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
Fee: $8 per person (includes cooking demos, wine sampling, tours, and take-home etched glass)
This is going to be a great weekend! Enjoy strolling through Monmouth County’s largest vineyard while sipping award-winning wines. At 1pm and 3pm each day enjoy Dr. Robert P. Dell’amore, Founder and owner of the Healthy Kitchen, Inc. Life Skills for Healthy Eating and Cooking lessons on healthy eating. A chiropractic physician for 22 years, Dr. Dell’Amore developed a way to prepare healthy meals quickly for his own children. Through his engaging nutrition workshops, he demonstrates simple and healthy meals designed to inspire young people to eat their veggies as well as healthy foods to please business professionals and families on-the-go. Learn healthy skills and sample the goodies he prepares! For more information contact us at cnvintner@optonline.net or visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

ALBA VINEYARD

Music Under the Arbor With The BC Combo (Bev Conklin)
July 3, 2010: The BC Combo (Bev Conklin)
July 11, 2010: The Jeff Bellfy Duo
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Admission: Complimentary to Alba customers with wine purchase
Tastings: $10 per person
On July 3rd, the powerful vocals of Bev Conklin with the BC Combo, is sure to get your fingers drumming and your feet tapping along to the beat of hip shakin blues and R&B with a whole lotta soul! Like a fine wine that ages over time, Jeff Bellfy has been a favorite local musician for over 25 years and on July 11, his personality and vocal talent will entertain you and honor requests from the 70′s, 80′s, 90′s to present. Wine and artisan cheeses available for purchase, and you are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy with a bottle of your favorite award-winning Alba wine at one of the bistro tables under the Arbor. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk in the Vineyard & Music Under the Arbor With The Kathy Phillips Trio
July 17 & 18, 2010
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Admission: Complimentary to Alba customers with win purchase
Tastings: $10 per person
On July 17, The Kathy Philips 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!

On Sunday, July 18, the hip shakin blues and R&B sounds of the BC Combo with the powerful vocals of Bev Conklin will entrance you with a whole lotta soul! Wine and artisan cheeses available for purchase, and you are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy with a bottle of your favorite award-winning Alba wine at one of the bistro tables under the Arbor. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

SummerFest – Fireworks
July 24 (Rain Date Saturday, July 31), 2010
Gates Open at 4:00 PM, Music Starts at 5:00 PM, Fireworks After Dark
Admission: $15 ages 13 and older; $10 ages 6 through 12, free ages 5 and younger, complimentary parking
Sponsored by PNC Bank, Alba’s 13th annual SummerFest Fireworks has activities for the whole family including a grand fireworks display by Garden State Fireworks, 3-time world champions. Activities for the children include sand art, face painting and moon bounce. Music by Cairo, a great party band, mixing elements of reggae, soul, jazz and rock into upbeat tunes, starts at 5:00 PM. Special VIP tent seating for $1,800 includes your own 20′ X 20′ tent with tickets and seating for 25 and a private port-a-pottie. Advance Alba wine purchase and personal catering may be arranged.

No advance ticket sales. Every year is a sell out so be sure to come early to enjoy the festivities. Alba wines will be available for purchase by glass or bottle. (Sorry – no sample tastings at this event.) Fresh food by Country Picnic of Bedminster, NJ, will be available for purchase or you are welcome to pack your own picnic basket. No beer or other alcohol. You may bring a lawn chair, blanket or beach umbrella, but please leave the pets, canopies and EZ-Up shelters at home. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com. GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our address. For best directions please visit our website www.albavineyard.com.

AMALTHEA CELLARS

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

BELLVIEW WINERY

Fiesta Fridays
Every Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
Start your weekend tasting wines at Bellview. Share a carafe of tasty Sangria with friends, and meet new people who share your love of wine. Cheese samplers, South of the Border and Italian Favorites platters available for noshing indoors or out. No reservations necessary. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Admission: $5.00 per person
Put on your walking shoes for the short hike through the woods to Bellview’s extensive vineyards, where we’ll explain how we manage our vines to grow high quality wine grapes. (Tours at 12:00, 2:00 and 4pm.) Then, back to the winery for wine tasting and live music from our outdoor stage (1 to 4pm). All of our wines will be available for sampling in our new tasting room. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the music with a glass of wine. Choose a carafe from our sangria menu, or try an appetizer platter for indoor or outdoor nibbling. Admission includes tours, tasting, music and wine glass. No reservations necessary. For directions, www.BellviewWinery.com or call 856-697-7172 seven days a week, 11am to 5pm. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

CREAM RIDGE WINERY

Evening for Autism
July 10, 2010
6:30 to 9:30 pm
Admission: $20.00 (includes souvenir glass)
Enjoy this indoor/outdoor event with wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres while listening to live music and browsing the silent auction. Proceeds benefit TACA – Talk About Curing Autism. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk Through The Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free
Come enjoy a beautiful summer weekend in a vineyard where we will be offering complimentary tastings and tours. Sample delicious products from our gourmet shop. For more information www.newjerseywines.com.

FOUR SISTERS WINERY

Friday Night Happy Hour At Four Sisters Winery
Friday Nights in July, 2010
5:00 to 8:00 pm
ADMISSION: $10 includes sampling of wine and appetizers
A great way to start your weekend! There’s a breath of fresh-air and beautiful scenery at Four Sisters Winery overlooking 250 acres. Join us on the deck for sampling of wines and appetizers. Wine by the glass or bottle will be available for purchase. For more information www.newjerseywines.com.

RED, WHITE & BLUE – A Star Spangled Weekend!
July 2, 3, & 4, 2010
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free Admission
Have a star-spangled weekend sampling the great tastes of summer! It’s a RED, WHITE & BLUE bonanza with Red and white wines— and blueberry treats! The winery will also offer wine tasting with guidelines of which Four Sisters’ wines to pair with your favorite grilled foods. Strolling vineyard and wine cellar tours will be offered and recipe handouts will be available. Plan a visit to the winery during this special weekend and enjoy the beautiful outdoor countryside. Open 6 days a week from 11am-6pm and closed on Wednesday. For more information www.newjerseywines.com.

Barefoot Grape Stomping
July 10, 2010
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
ADMISSION: Cost: $50 per person, plus tax
Tickets are available by calling 908-475-3671
Stomp, Stomp, Stomp – Yes, It’s Barefoot Grape Stomping time! Four Sisters Winery blends tradition and nostalgia on July 10, 2010. Dress in “Lucy Style” ready to stomp the grapes and receive a free Four Sisters Winery wine glass. A formal wine tasting will begin the evening. A scrumptious dinner will be served while the tasting continues. An educational wine cellar tour will describe the processes of winemaking and then off to the barrel for stomping. Yes, the shoes and socks are removed as the grapes wait to be stomped with your bare feet. No, need to worry it’s just for the fun of it and not for the winemaking process. For more information www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk Through The Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free Admission
Four Sisters Winery joins the Garden State Wine Growers in A Walk through the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend. Offering over 20 wines from red, whites, rosé, fruit, port and spiced wines. FREE Wine tasting – featuring Spicy Sisters! Savor the flavor of a chilled spiced apple wine and a host of refreshments. For more information www.newjerseywines.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner
July 24, 2010
5:00 to 8:00 pm
ADMISSION: Cost: $50 per person, plus tax
Tickets are available by calling 908-475-3671
Foul play is afoot at Four Sisters Winery (www.foursisterswinery.com) 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 guests play the characters in a classic murder mystery dinner! The event includes a formal wine tasting and a delicious buffet-style dinner. Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the evening and the wonderfully bucolic scenery of our vineyard as you ponder the case. Remember not to get too comfortable though…a murderer walks amongst you! For more information www.newjerseywines.com.

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD AND WINERY

HHV Wine Bar
Everyday!
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
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. Wine specials daily 5 to 7pm. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Sangria Sundays
Every Sunday
Noon to 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 every Sunday. Sip a glass of our famous red, white or frozen sangria. Enjoy Hawk Haven wines by the glass and bottle. Live music! Lunch/early dinner menu offered by Island Grill Restaurant. Bring your beach chairs or get here early to reserve your seats and enjoy a festive Sunday afternoon! Kids welcome! For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Wine Pairing Dinner with celebrity chef, Barry Sexton
July 24, 2010
7:00 pm
Admission: $75 (all inclusive)
Our wine pairing dinners have been a huge success! We thought we would take a break for the summer, but our customers demanded we continue. Well, we decided to kick it up a notch! Acclaimed chef, Barry Sexton from Food Network’s Dinner Impossible will prepare a 4-course dinner, each course paired with a Hawk Haven Wine. Click for menu and reservations – limited seating. http://www.hawkhavenvineyard.com/events.aspx or call 609-846-7347.

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
Call the vineyard for info on Musician – changes every week. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Saturday Night Music Night
July 31, 2010
7:00 to 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 – Debbie and Mike
For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

LAURITA WINERY

Movie Night – Chocolat (2000)
July 2, 2010 (rain date Friday, July 9)
8:00 to 10:30 pm
Admission: Tickets are $5.00 per person in advance, $7.00 at the door.
Laurita wines, picnic baskets with delectables and a diverse menu of food selections will be available for purchase. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Laurita food and beverages only. No pets. Adults only. Please visit www.lauritawinery.com to purchase your tickets online or call 609.758.8000.

Charles Toleno
July 8, 2010 & July 22, 2010
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Free Admission
Enjoy the vocal and rhythmic sounds of Charles Toleno, an accomplished vocalist and percussionist. Charles sings your favorite standards, oldies and soft jazz, featuring the sounds of Michael Buble, Paul Anka, Sinatra, Al Jearreau, Etta James and more. Soft jazz instrumentals are complimented by mellow percussion. For more information, please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000.

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
This is a Garden State Wine Growers Association event. More information to follow soon. Please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000.

Italian Night
Friday, July 23, 2010
7:00 to 11:00 pm
More information to follow. Please visit www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000.

NATALI VINEYARDS

“Wine It Down Wednesday”
Every Wednesday in July and August
3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
Live Band ~ Bbq Pit ~ Frozen Wine Slushies ~ Wines by the glass/bottle ~ Ice Cold Sangria ~ Free Vineyard tours at 4pm ~ For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

PLAGIDO’S WINERY

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

RENAULT WINERY RESORT & GOLF

Sounds of the Opera
July 23rd, 2010
6:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Admission: $69.95
Join us or our Annual Tuscan Serenade and Feast held in the Renault Grand Ballroom! Enjoy Italian Arts Songs and Arias, Duets, and Choral Selections from famous Operas performed by the famed Tuscany Singers while you savor a Five Course Gourmet Italian Dinner. Cocktail reception 6:20PM, Dinner and Concert 7:00pm. Reservations requested! For reservations, call 609-965-2111 and for more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

SHARROTT WINERY

Celebrate the Fourth
July 4 & 5, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
Celebrate the 4th of July on the patio at Sharrott Winery. We will be serving our 4th of July celebratory drink, Red White and Blueberry Sangria. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Live Music Series
July 3: James Klapp
July 10: Eryn Shewell
July 17: Patrick Stoner
July 24: Frank Cervantes
July 31: Sister Blue
Come enjoy live music and wine tasting then purchase a bottle to savor during the performance. Performances are held every Saturday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm from June 12 to September 4. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Girls’ Night Out
July 16, 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. Bring your girlfriends for a Friday night of live music and ‘pampering on the patio.’ Tickets MUST be purchased in advance for this event as it routinely sells out and can be purchased by calling the winery at 609-567-WINE or online at www.sharrottwinery.com. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
Come enjoy wine tasting and a tour of our Vineyards and winery with the wine maker. Tours are at 2:00 and 4:00 each day. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

SILVER DECOY WINERY

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
$5 admission (complimentary glass)
Enjoy an afternoon of sunshine and wine at Silver Decoy Winery. Hourly vineyard tours with the winemaker and wine tasting under the tent will surely be a great day for all! Relax and listen to Dan while enjoying a bottle of wine. Pack a picnic basket or partake in one of Brian’s snacks off the grill. We look forward to seeing you then. If you need directions or further information you can call us at 609-371-6000 or look on our website, www.silverdecoywinery.com. Hope to see you then!

SWANSEA VINEYARDS

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail
July 17 & 18, 2010
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free
Take a Walk in Swansea Vineyards this weekend and learn about wine making in New Jersey. Enjoy a glass of wine or share a bottle with friends on our beautiful farm. Guided tours of our vineyard will occur throughout the day, or take a self-guided tour at your own leisurely pace. Cheese platters will be available for purchase. Come out and enjoy the day! For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

TOMASELLO WINERY

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS

Dixieland Jazz and Swing
July 17, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
Come enjoy a summer afternoon of fine wine and great music. Listen to Dixieland Jazz and Swing Music by “The Hot Taters Band”. Bring along a picnic lunch or dinner and enjoy a wonder relaxing day at the vineyard seven days a week. Complimentary Winery Tours at 2:30 PM on the following Saturdays and Sundays: July 3, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and Aug. 1. www.myspace.com/hottatersband. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: Free
Come out and enjoy a vineyard weekend! For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD

Second Anniversary Cook-Out
July 3 & 4, 2010
1:00 to 6:00 pm
ADMISSION: $ 5.00 includes wine tastings, hot dogs, baked beans, and more.
We opened our tasting room and released our first wines (2006 vintage) during the July 4 weekend, 2008. Sample your choices of our delicious wines, including three new releases: La Sorella, Chambourcin, and Rocky Ridge Red. Be sure to bring your appetite and your hiking shoes. Help us celebrate our first two years serving delicious, European-style, hand-crafted wine! For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
1:00 to 6:00 pm
ADMISSION: $ 5.00 includes wine tastings, self-guided vineyard and wooded trail tours.
There are three separate vineyards on our 50 acre farm in beautiful, rural Sussex County. July is an ideal time to enjoy hiking through the flourishing vineyards and the wooded trails. Pack a lunch and enjoy the scenery from our picnic tables. Most important, sample our delicious wines, including our newly released wines. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

WAGONHOUSE WINERY

Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 17 & 18, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
Come enjoy wine tasting and a tour of our Vineyards and winery. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.