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ALBA VINEYARD

Music Under the Arbor
August 8: The 6th St. Trio
August 15: The Kathy Phillips Trio
August 22: The Eric Mintel Quartet
August 29: Bill & Jon
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Admission: Complimentary to Alba customers with wine purchase
Tastings: $10 per person

On August 8, The 6th St. Trio of Ken Vogel, Tony Forliano and Art Stephano will be swingin’ under the Arbor at Alba Vineyard with selections from their just-released album, ‘Summer Nights’. Entertaining August 15, with a unique blend of pop, folk, rock and jazz from the Beatles to Fleetwood Mac, will be the Kathy Phillips Trio featuring Walt Bibinger on guitar and Kim Williams on keyboard. From the White House to Kennedy Center, the Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet connects with the masses. On August 22 they perform at Alba Vineyard featuring Eric Mintel on piano, Nelson Hill on sax and flute, Dave Antonow on Electric bass and Dave Mohn on drums. August 29 finds Bill and Jon under the Arbor with their acoustic version of Cairo, mixing it up with Reggae, Soul and R&B.

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. GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our address. For best directions please visit our website www.albavineyard.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.

10th Annual Seafood Festival and 5th Annual American Car Show
August 21 & 22, 2010
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: $10 per person (To show a car, registration is $10 Pre-Registration or $15 Day of Show)

We always look forward to this summer celebration of delicious seafood of all kinds, prepared fresh by local vendors, along with great live music that gets you moving by Philadelphia band, “The Blue Method,” selected crafters and gourmet food vendors, pony rides, cigars, massages and of course, wine tasting under the wine tent! Saturday also features an extensive American Car Show (rain date 8/22). Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great summer afternoon at Bellview Winery. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

CREAM RIDGE WINERY

Cool Down with Jazz
July 31 and August 1, 2010
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free (rain or shine)

Need a change from the heat? Enjoy a day of wine tasting and listening to Jazz music by the Dogz, a community youth jazz band at Cream Ridge Winery. The Dogz will be accepting donations for the Flight 93 Memorial. Along with our award winning wines, we will be releasing Strawberry Wine and Apricot Wine along with a re-release of our Sangria. Sample some of our gourmet products in our newly decorated tasting room. Or sit under the pergola outside and relax in our country setting. Winery tours will be given all day. For more information, call 609-259-9797 or visit www.newjerseywines.com.

FOUR SISTERS WINERY

Family Fun Days
August 7th & 8th, 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: $10 ages 21 + (includes 5 tasting tickets); $6 ages 11-20
Tickets are available by calling 908-475-3671

A day on the farm at Four Sisters Winery. Celebrating 26 years in winemaking, Four Sisters Winery offers wine tasting, vineyard and wine cellar tours, tractor drawn hayrides, barefoot grape stomping and live music. Matty’s famous BBQ chicken and a host of other grilled items will be available for purchase. For more information www.newjerseywines.com.

Barefoot Grape Stomping
August 21, 2010
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
ADMISSION: $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 August 21, 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, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner
August 28, 2010
5:00 to 8:00 pm
ADMISSION: $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 quests 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, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD AND WINERY

Hawk Haven Wine & Tasting 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. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Sangria Sundays
Every Sunday
Noon to 7:00 pm

Back and better than ever! 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! Gourmet 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! Well-behaved dogs too! For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Vineyard Tours
Saturdays & Sundays
Noon, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm

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

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

Saturday Night Music Night
August 28, 2010
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Admission: $10
Wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase.
Music provided by – Johnny Pompadour

For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

LAURITA WINERY

Movie Night: Bottle Shock
August 6, 2010 (rain date Thursday, September 30)
8:00 to 10:30 pm
Admission: Tickets are $5.00 per person in advance, $7.00 at the door on August 6.

Brought together by a curious twist of fate on a dusty California road, a wandering vintner and a struggling winemaker find both their lives, and their careers, forever transformed at a blind Parisian wine tasting that introduced the world to the extraordinary wines of Napa Valley. The year is 1976. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Laurita food and beverages only. No pets. Adults only. Picnic baskets, delectable food choices and Laurita's outstanding wines will be available for purchase. Visit www.lauritawinery.com to purchase your tickets online or call 609.758.8000.

NATALI VINEYARDS

"Wine Down Wednesday"
Every Wednesday in August
3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Admission: Free

Featuring fantastic Cape May County bands, come enjoy our free picnic and recreational areas and free vineyard tours (4 to 6 pm). Taste ribs, chicken, burgers and hot dogs from our BBQ while you sample Frozen Wine Slushies (Peach/Mango with Sauvignon Blanc and Strawberry Smoothie with Moscato Sweet), a glass of ice cold Cherry Sangria and Wines by the glass/bottle. (By the glass to $5 and up, By the bottle $13 and up). Discover new bottling of our 100% Peach wine and our latest batch of 100% Banana Wine (15.9% Alcohol). There’s no better way to relax then enjoying a glass of award winning wine in a vineyard while great music plays in the background! For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

RENAULT WINERY RESORT & GOLF

Dining with the Chefs: Jersey Fresh Seafood and Produce
August 20th, 2010
6:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Admission: $75.00 + Tax

Celebrate and enjoy the bounty of New Jersey waters featuring lobster, scallops, oysters, clams, and so much more! Cocktail Reception 6:30 PM Chef attended Grilling Station and Buttered Passed Appetizers served in the Loggia of the Tuscany House Hotel. A unique Five Course Gourmet Demonstration Dinner by Renault's Executive Chef, Joseph De Gennaro, featuring local seafood and produce with a Specialty Wine Tasting 7:30 PM in the Tuscany House Ballroom. Reservations required. For reservations, call 609-965-2111 and for more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

Our Famous Grape Stomping Festival & Craft Show
August 29th, 2010
Noon to 5:00pm
Admission: FREE!

Held outside on our beautiful Festival Grounds with FREE Admission & Parking, rain or shine. Join us for this long-standing tradition of celebrating the beginning of our Grape Harvest Season. You'll find a host of crafters displaying handmade creations, a fantastic spread of BBQ food, and our famous crab cakes and drinks for purchase. Don't forget to sign up for grape stomping! You’ll make your own wine the same way it’s been done for centuries. Plus you’ll meet the irrepressible Lucy, who will be there to show you how it’s done! For reservations, call 609-965-2111 and for more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

SHARROTT WINERY

Girl's Night Out
August 20, 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 listening to live music on our patio while drinking award winning wines sound? We are partnering again with Tranquility Salon this year. 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'. 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.

Harvest Festival
August 28 & 29, 2010
12:00 to 5:00 pm

Join us for our Fall Festival in the Vineyard to celebrate the coming harvest at the Outer Coastal Plain's newest grower and producer of fine wines. Bring the family, a blanket and lawn chairs for live music, local food and crafts, face painters and activities for the kids. The Matt Noffsinger Band, named "Best Cover Band" in Monmouth & Ocean counties by Night & Day magazine will perform on Saturday. On Sunday, Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns are back by popular demand. Don't miss out on the most talked about band in New Jersey, named "Best Cover Band" by the Asbury Park Press. For more info please call 609-567-Wine or visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

SWANSEA VINEYARDS

Ladies Night Out
August 6, 2010
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
ADMISSION: $10 includes souvenir glass, wine tastings and light appetizers

Gather your BFFs and spend a fun evening at Swansea Vineyards. Enjoy a glass of wine or share bottle with friends on our patio or feel free to sit out on our lawn. The Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple and Premier Design Jewelry vendors will also joining us for the evening, so be sure to stop by and meet them. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance by calling Jennifer Spiker at 856-453-5778. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD

Fundraiser for the Tri-State Actors’ Theater
August 21 & 22, 2010
1:00 to 6:00 pm
ADMISSION: $5.00 Tasting fee to be donated to the Tri-State Actors’ Theater

Come to our winery and support the Arts while enjoying appetizers and samples of our wines. Ten percent of the wine sales will be donated to The Tri-State Actors’ Theater, a vibrant, dynamic theater group that for 22 years has been delighting lovers of live theater. This fundraiser will help keep the ticket prices affordable. The theater is located in historic Sussex Borough. Check out their website at: www.tristateactorstheater.org. For more information, visit: www.newjerseywines.com.

VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS

Organic Veggies & New Wines
Every August Weekend
Noon to 6 pm
Admission: $5

We have freshly picked organic vegetables from our garden & HumDinger Farm, local cheeses from Holland Valley Dairy and local raw honey from Alpha Apiary for your health – along with our newly released 2007 wine aged to perfection and brimming with flavor. Admission includes wine & cheese sampling, monogrammed gift glass and free parking. Bring a lunch to sit on our porch and drink in views of 4 counties in 2 states. Truly a “villa milagro!” 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.

Visit http://www.newjerseywines.com/events.html for additional events.

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/.

Garden State Wine Growers Association March Events

Join us throughout the state at Garden State Wineries:

4 JG's ORCHARDS & VINEYARDS

Colts Neck Wine Workshop
March 23rd, 2010 (Provocative Spanish Wines)
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: $30 per person, per session.
Join Craig Donofrio, Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers), as he discusses major grape varietals, 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. Cheers! For more information contact us at cnvintner@optonline.net.

Celtic Festival of Imbolc
March 27th & 28th, 2010
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Fee: $5.00 per person, includes etched souvenir glass.
Imbolc marks the beginning of growth in the Celtic Calendar. It celebrates the end of Winter — and the start of Spring. During the month of March the vines are hand pruned, waiting for bud break in the spring. Last year's canes are removed from the plants and taken out of the vineyard. To celebrate the start of Spring, we will have a celebratory burning of last year's canes to mark the start of a new growing season in the vineyard. These are great days filled with great wine, food, family and friends. We hope you will join us! For more information contact us at www.4jgswinery.com.

ALBA VINEYARD

Wine 101: From Vine to Glass
March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Admission: $20 per person (includes etched souvenir glass)
Join us once again for Wine 101: From Vine to Glass, a 90-minute fun filled class, hosted by our nationally award-winning winemaker, John Altmaier. The more you know about wine, the greater and more lasting your pleasure. Wine 101 will give you an understanding of the basic elements and characteristics of common wine varietals and how they are crafted. Learn how to evaluate wine and identify your own preferences to take your appreciation to a whole new level in a friendly, casual environment. Wine 101 will be held every Saturday in Alba Vineyard’s Barrel Room. Class size is limited to 20 people and reservations are required. Groups are welcome and special classes can be arranged. For reservations, please send an email to AlbaVineyard@enter.net or call 908-995-7800.

GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our address. For best directions please visit our website www.albavineyard.com.

AMALTHEA CELLARS

25th Anniversary Celebration
Every Saturday and Sunday in March, 2010
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Amalthea Cellars is proud to present a portion of the third largest private corkscrew collection in the world! The collector has selected over seventy-five rare pieces from his private collection to put on display at Amalthea Cellars. To go along with this great collection Amalthea Cellars will be opening all of their twenty-fifth anniversary vintages. Come discover both the corkscrew display and the twenty-fifth anniversary tasting weekends throughout the month of March.

BELLVIEW WINERY

New Tasting Room and Special Release Unveiling
March 6th & 7th, 2010
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
After months of planning and hard work, we’re excited to open our newly renovated, spacious and beautiful tasting room. Marking the occasion, we’ll release our newest wine, a dry red blend we call “Jersey Devil Red”. Crafted with flair from seven varieties of our own high-quality wine grapes, this wine is very approachable and well balanced, to appeal to novice and expert alike. Come on out and enjoy a glass in our new indoor seating area - feel free to bring lunch or appetizers! No reservations necessary. For directions, visit www.BellviewWinery.com or call 856-697-7172 daily, 11am to 5pm.

CAPE MAY WINERY & VINEYARD

Girlfriends Getaway Weekend
March 27th & 28th, 2010
Noon - 5:00 pm
Admission: Complimentary
Join in as we celebrate womanhood at the Cape May Winery & Vineyard, where all ladies receive a complimentary tasting all weekend long. “Shop” our tank room, which will be filled with local vendors from Cape May, sampling and selling their products, from jewelry to chocolates! Enjoy a chair massage for $1/minute; sit in on a complimentary lecture on skin care from local esthetician, Susanne Tarasachi. On Sunday, chill out in our “Ladies Lounge” where you can take a load off from the daily grind. Bring a friend; grab a glass and head over to your local Cape May Winery.

CAVA WINERY & VINEYARD

Haiti Relief Sussex County Wine Trail
March 20 & 21, 2010
Noon - 5:00 pm
Admission: $5.00 includes wine tasting. The admission fees and 10% of all sales will be donated to Haiti Relief.
Join Cava, Ventimiglia and Westfall Wineries at Cava Winery to share in the generosity of the relief efforts on behalf of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Greet springtime at the winery with Caribbean music and snacks. Celebrate the Haitian spirit and culture, the new beginnings and renewed hope!

CREAM RIDGE WINERY

11th Annual Fiesta Festival
March 6 & 7, 2010
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: $10.00 (Includes complimentary wine glass)
Join us for our 11th Annual Fiesta Festival, a benefit event for FANA — Foundation for the Assistance of Abandoned Children, an orphanage. Join us for wine tasting, tours and a sample of Spanish cuisine. Fun activities for children including a grape juice tasting and piñatas. Wine release: Sangria. All proceeds benefit FANA. Call us at 609-259-9797 for more information.

FOUR SISTERS WINERY

Wine & Cheese Pairing
March 6th & 7th, 2010
Noon – 4:00 pm
Admission: $5
Ever wonder what to serve at your next cocktail party? Enjoy an afternoon at Four Sisters Winery pairing delectable wines with scrumptious cheese. A cheese plate will be served with four cheeses while our staff will offer an educational presentation of Four Sisters Winery wines. Cost is $5 per person. Look for other upcoming wine and food activities. For more information, call 908-475-3671.

Saint Patrick’s Murder Mystery Dinner
March 20, 2010
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: $50 per person, plus tax. Tickets are available by calling 908-475-3671
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 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 an Irish evening. Remember not to get too comfortable though…a murderer walks amongst you! For more information, call 908-475-3671.

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARDS

Wine Pairing Dinner
Every Friday at 7pm
Reservations Required, $48
Hawk Haven hosts a wine pairing dinner, accompanied by live music, every Friday night. Each of the three petite entrée courses, prepared by a local area chef, is paired with a half glass of our 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. Join us for dinner, reservations required 609-846-7347. For more information, call or email info@hawkhavenvineyard.com.

Wine Bar
Every Friday Night
6:00 - 10:30 pm
Admission: Free
Sick of the bar scene? Come and enjoy a relaxing Friday evening at Hawk Haven. Live music, wine by the glass, Seaside cheese and a warm fire, need we say more? Music starts at 6:30 every Friday.

Wine + Book Club
March 9th, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Admission: Free
This month’s book selection is Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. The ladies discuss the book selection and enjoy wine by the glass ($5-8) and a selection of gourmet Seaside Cheese ($7.) A great night out for the girls! We meet the first or second Tuesday of every month.

Cape May Wine Trail
March 20, 2010
$75 per person, includes tastings, transportation and a gourmet lunch.
Visit all four Cape May County wineries, Hawk Haven, Turdo, Cape May and Natali on a self-guided wine tour. Transportation for groups of 6 or more can be arranged. Call for details, (609) 846-7347.

HOPEWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS

Friday Night Happier Hours
March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 pm
No Admission
Live Music - Call the vineyard or check our website www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com for the name of performers. Brick Oven Pizza & Wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase.

Saturday Night Music Night
March 27, 2010
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $10 Wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase
Music Provided by the Princeton Swing Collection
Brick Oven Pizza.

Girlfriend's Getaway Weekend
March 27 & 28, 2010
Noon - 5:00 pm
Admission: $5 includes 6 wine samples & complimentary wine glass.
Jewelry, crafters, chocolate, cheeses, Natural Body Care Products, etc. For more information, call the vineyard, or check out our website.

LAURITA WINERY

March Country Weekend
March 5 & 6, 2010
7:00 - 11:00 pm each night
Admission: $5.00 advance tickets (purchased before March 4) OR $7.00 after March 4 or at the door.
Presented by DJ Mark Country Music & Dancing and Laurita Winery. March is blowing in like a lion with a Weekend of Country Nights at Laurita, back-to-back nights, double the fun. Chili, BBQ chicken and pork sandwiches, chocolate pudding and Laurita Wines will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lauritawinery.com while visiting the winery or by calling 609.758.8000. For more information, call 609.758.8000.

Shamrock Festival Weekend
March 13 & 14, 2010
Noon - 5:00 pm
Plus: St. Patrick's Weekend Festival
Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010
Noon - 5:00 pm
Celebrate the green on the first of two festival weekends! Taste Laurita’s fine wine while you enjoy a delicious array of foods for purchase from Potato Leek soup, Corned Beef and Cabbage or sandwich, Grilled Irish Sausages, Irish Soda Bread (of course!) and a delicious Apple/Oat Crisp for dessert. More information to follow. Please visit Events at www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000 for updates.

Girlfriends Getaway Weekend
March 27 & 28, 2010
Noon - 5:00 pm

More information to follow. Please visit Events at www.lauritawinery.com or call 609.758.8000 for updates.

Note: Laurita Winery now open Thursday and Friday evenings, 3-9:00 pm through April 30 and Giorgio’s Marketplace will be open to provide light fare such as homemade soups and panini sandwiches. In addition, The Allentown Art Guild will be exhibiting their Portals Art Exhibit through May 7.

NATALI VINEYARDS

Spring Fling Jazz Festival
March 27, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Free Admission
During this fantastic annual event, guests will enjoy live music from Jazz Master “Joe Briedenstien”, enjoy vineyard & barrel room tours, shop with one of our many unique “Local Cape May County” vendors. Enjoy foods from bakeries to cheese shops and restaurants as well our own wonderful gift ideas. But don’t forget the best part: the wine! Sample & purchase some of our seasonal wines like beach plum, blueberry or our award winning Cabernet Sauvignon or take home one of our aged classics. Enjoy this month’s special release - Strawberry Wine! For more information call 609-465-0075. Find us on Facebook & Twitter under Natali Vineyards.

RENAULT WINERY RESORT & GOLF

Renault Wine and Culinary Classic I
March 5th, 2010
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
ADMISSION: $69.95 + Tax
Featuring an evening of Wine Tasting and a Cheese Display and Tasting with DiBruno Bros at various locations. Cocktail Reception at 6:30 PM in the Burgundy Room. Includes a visit to the Renault Wine Cellar for a Wine and Food Pairings Demonstration and culminates in a Five Course Gourmet Dinner at 7:30 PM in the Vintage Room. Reservations required for this exclusive event. $69.96 + Tax Per Person.

CSI (CRIME SCENE IDIOTS) Mystery Dinner Theater
March 20th, 2010
Cocktail Reception: 6:30 PM, Three Course Gourmet Dinner: 7:00 PM.
ADMISSION: $59.95 + Tax
Did you ever watch one of those famous detective shows on TV and say to yourself, "I could have solved THAT case!"? If so, then you are not alone! You won't believe how two of the most incompetent detective wannabes stumble their way through the clues of this wildly funny Murder Mystery (Law and DISorder) as they try to solve the biggest crime ever to hit suburbia! Reservations requested. $59.95 + Tax per person. Open Renault Wine Bar with Liquor & Beer Cash Bar.

TOMASELLO WINERY

Winter Opera Gala
March 7 (rescheduled from February 7), 2010
2:00 pm
Admission: $65.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
Tomasello Winery celebrates it’s annual Winter Gala with artists that include: Sopranos Jessica Julin and Corinne Winters, Tenors Sean Arnold and Taylor Stayton, Baritones Markus Beam and Eric Dubin with Michele Scanlon on piano. A 4-course gourmet dinner, served with Tomasello wines, includes Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, gourmet Salad, choice of two entrees – Pecan Crusted Salmon or Wild Shitake Mushroom and Jarlsberg Stuffed Chicken, and a decadent Chocolate Torte with Red Raspberry wine reduction. Call 1-800-MMM-WINE for reservations, subscriber information and to indicate entrée selection. For more information, visit www.tomasellowinery.com.

UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS

Wine Tasting - Viennese Waltz
March 28, 2010
1:30 (45 minute lesson)
2:15 – 3:30 pm
Admission: $25.00 per couple per lesson
Learn the Viennese Waltz for Starters to Intermediates with the latest music in Unionville's 1858 Mansion. After the lesson, open practice follows with the instructor, Cliff Marino. For more than 20 years Cliff has been teaching all styles of Ballroom, Latin dance in NJ, CA and CO. He is a local teacher who has trained with most of the best dance coaches in North America, Europe and Australia. Marino is certified from the Arthur Murray Fred Astaire Dance Studios and has competed and won in competitions throughout the US, Canada and performed on television. Reservation and Prepayment is required — space is limited. Please Reserve Early! Our last two dance events sold out quickly. Please call the winery at 908-788-0400 and speak with Jennifer, Monday - Thursday to make your reservation.

Swing Your Golf Club and Swirl Your Wine Glass
March 24, 2010
Noon – 4:00 pm
Complimentary Golf Lessons and $5 Wine Tasting With Heron Glen's Golf Course PGA Professionals
The Heron Glen PGA Professional Staff will be holding several different golf activities throughout the day inside of the Unionville Winery and the 1858 Barrel Cave Room. Please see the schedule below for a list of the activities. Reservations are required. Please contact the Heron Glen Pro Shop at (908) 806-6804 to make your reservation with their PGA golf professionals. www.heronglen.com.

2:00 – 3:00 Titleist's Latest Indoor Launch
Monitor and Net Challenge. Driver Fittings - They guarantee they can improve your driver distance with one of their New Titleist 909 drivers, bring your current driver to take the challenge.

3:00 – 4:00 Long Drive Competition –Each person is given three shots in the competition. Prizes for 1st Place Men’s and Women’s.Prizes will be one dozen Titleist Pro V 1s for the men one dozen Pinnacle Ribbons for the ladies

NOTE: The art of local artist Ellen Veden will be exhibited from 12 Noon to 5 PM at the Unionville Vineyards 1858 Tasting Room, March 14, 20 and 28. Ellen, a PBS Producer, is inspired to capture the unusually colorful and inspiring skyscapes and landscapes of the Central New Jersey area in pastels, craypas, and watercolors. The direct, easily recognizable art comments on the area’s vivid natural beauty. Her prints will be available for sale at the winery.

VALENZANO WINERY

March Madness
March 13 & 14, 2010
11:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for a taste of spring celebration! Taste delicious cheeses by Cabot Creamery, and of course our savory wines, including new releases: Cabernet/Merlot Reserve '07, Merlot '08 and our Shamong Red Reserve NV. You’ll also be treated to live entertainment by award-winning pianist, Robert Pallies. Buy a mix & matched case and receive a 25% discount this weekend only! (must provide copy of this GSWGA Newsletter printed out) Visit: www.valenzanowine.com for more detail.

VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD

Haiti Relief Sussex County Wine Trail
March 20 & 21, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: $5.00 includes wine tasting. The admission fees and 10% of all sales will be donated to Haiti Relief.
Join Ventimiglia, Cava and Westfall Wineries at Ventimiglia Winery to share in the generosity of the relief efforts on behalf of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Greet springtime at the winery with Caribbean music and snacks. Celebrate the Haitian spirit and culture, the new beginnings and renewed hope!

VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS

St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser for Kids with Cancer
March 21, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 pm
ADMISSION: $10 (proceeds to St. Baldrick’s)
Get shaved for kids with cancer! Villa Milagro Vineyards owner, Steve Gambino, was instrumental in founding St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a national organization that raises funds to fight childhood cancer. Join us to cheer brave “shavees” as they shed their locks in exchange for pledges of financial support from friends and family to fund childhood cancer research. Learn more at www.stbaldricks.org. Get shaved, call 908-995-2072. Admission $10 includes glass of wine, appetizers, kids welcome. Proceeds to St. Baldrick’s.

WESTFALL WINERY

Haiti Relief Sussex County Wine Trail
March 20 & 21, 2010
Noon - 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: $5.00 includes wine tasting. The admission fees and 10% of all sales will be donated to Haiti Relief.
Join Westfall, Ventimiglia and Cava Wineries at Westfall Winery to share in the generosity of the relief efforts on behalf of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Greet springtime at the winery with Caribbean music and snacks. Celebrate the Haitian spirit and culture, the new beginnings and renewed hope!

For more information, visit Garden State Wine Growers Association.

Begin a grape summer — in a NJ Winery

Play it cool this summer...with NJ Wines! Visit a Garden State Winery and take a taste of summer.

Join us throughout the state at Garden State Wineries:

ALBA VINEYARD
Father’s Day Festival
June 21, 2009
Noon – 5:00 pm
Complimentary Admission & Parking
Treat dad to a beautiful afternoon in the vineyard with wine tastings, cellar tours, music, food, crafters, children’s activities and more. The Jeff Bellfy Band will entertain with classic rock, country & pop. For the youngsters, face painting, sand art, moon bounce and pony rides. For the adventurous at any age, tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting) and horse drawn carriage rides throughout the vineyard. Complimentary admission and parking. Sample our award-winning wines for $5.00 per person and take home an etched Alba wine glass. Food available to purchase or pack your own picnic basket. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or beach umbrella, but please leave the pets, canopies and EZ-Up shelters at home.

GPS and Mapping programs do not always recognize our address. For best directions please visit our website. For further information send an email to albavineyard@enter.net, call 908-995-7800 or visit www.newjerseywines.com.

BELLVIEW WINERY
Jazz in June
Every Saturday evening in June
4 to 8 pm
Admission: $5.00 per person
Four outdoor evenings with great live jazz by talented bands which will change weekly. (Check www.BellviewWinery.com for the schedule). All 27 of our wines will be poured for sampling at our tasting tent. Tasty burgers and cheese platters will be available for purchase along with wine by the glass or bottle. Enjoy the music and the good company of fellow wine and jazz afficionados. Bring chairs or a blanket and relax! For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Father's Day Wine and Cheese Tasting
June 21
11am to 5pm
Admission: FREE
A fun, relaxing afternoon for Dad and the family, with a special tasting of all 27 of our wines. Sparkling cider for children. Sample the wide variety of imported cheeses we'll showcase (also available for purchase). Jazz musician Dirk Quinn performs from 1pm to 4pm. Free vineyard and winery tours at 12, 2 and 4pm. Bring a picnic to enjoy outside with a glass of wine. Play a game of bocce ball with the kids. Limited seating also available indoors. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

FOUR JG’s WINERY
The Colts Neck Wine Workshop
June 18; July 23; and August 27, 2009
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Class: $30 per person
Join Craig Donofrio, Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers), as he discusses major grape varietals, 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, visit
www.newjerseywines.com.

FOUR SISTERS WINERY
Father's Day Pig Roast

July 21, 2009
Noon – 4:00 pm
Buffet served 1-3 pm
Treat dad like a king! Roasted suckling pork, barbecue chicken, old-fashioned baked beans, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh garden salad, rolls & dessert. Live Music Rain or shine under tents $27.50, plus tax; $12.95 ages 2-9. Tickets available by calling Four Sisters Winery at 908-475-3671. For more information, visit
www.newjerseywines.com.

Barefoot Grape Stomping
June 6, 2009
5:00 - 8:30 pm
Admission: $45 per person, plus tax.
Lucy did it, why not you? Open-to-the-public reservations. buffet-style dinner, a formal wine tasting, educational wine cellar tour and the ever-popular "Barefoot Grape Stomping". Call for tickets 908-475-3671. For more information, visit
www.newjerseywines.com.

Murder Mystery Dinner
June 13, 2009
5:00 - 8:30 pm
Admission: $55 per person, plus tax
A chance to solve the crime as Four Sisters Winery present an interactive role-playing murder mystery. Tickets available by calling 908-475-3671. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

HOPEWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS

Happier Hours
Every Wednesday & Friday
5 - 8 pm
Admission: Free
Call for details about specific date information / 609-737-4465 or visit
www.newjerseywines.com.

Father's Day BBQ
Sunday, June 21, 2009
1 - 4 pm
Admission $10
Give Dad the day off and let us do the grilling - hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda available. Wine by the glass or bottle. Call to RSVP by June 12 or for more info / 609-737-4465 or visit www.newjerseywines.com.

LAURITA WINERY
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn
June 7, 2009
1 - 5 pm
Admission: $20 per person
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn are an early jazz, swing and blues band, composed of acoustic guitar/vocals, upright bass, homemade washboard percussion, trumpet and saxophone. Their repertoire of witty songs from 1920's and 30's is augmented by original tunes with moving yet often bawdy lyrics and catchy four-part vocal harmony. Tickets can be purchased online. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

The Joe Breidenstine Quintet
June 14, 2009
1 - 5pm
Admission: $15 per person
Joe Breidenstine has toured the United States with the Glenn Miller Band and has performed with some of the greats in music - Lou Rawls, Tito Puente, George Benson, Joe Williams, Stanley Turrentine and others. The quintet members are Joe Breidenstine trumpet, Michael Pedicin tenor sax, Rick Germanson piano, Phil Palombi bass, Vince Cherico drums. Tickets can be purchased online. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Point Pleasant 2009 Jazz & Blues Fest
June 20 (rain date June 21), 2009
12:00 - 9:00 pm
Free Admission
Wine tasting by 11 NJ wineries along with live music, artisan crafts, food and treats. Please bring your beach chairs. www.pointpleasantbeachjazzbluesfest.com

Trenton Art All Night
June 20 and 21, 2009
3 pm
Laurita Winery will be the exclusive winery represented at this festive 24 hour event in downtown Trenton. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

RENAULT WINERY
Dining with the Chefs
June 12, 2009
6:30 – 10:00 pm
Admission: $75 per person/$145 per couple

Come experience a lavish, exciting tropical theme night to kick off your summer of entertainment. Luau-themed food will be paired with appropriate wine choices throughout the night with an eye toward awareness and wine education. This traditional Renault event is difficult to describe in words and truly must be experienced in person. Musical entertainment will also be provided. Ask about our companion hotel special rates. Price excludes tax and gratuity. Call 1-609-965-2111 for more information or visit www.newjerseywines.com.

SHARROTT WINERY
Spring Festival
June 6 & 7, 2009
Noon to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Wine Tasting: $10.00 (Includes souvenir tasting glass)
Join us for our Spring Festival in the Vineyard to celebrate the beginning of the growing season at the Outer Coastal Plain's newest grower and producer of fine wines. Bring the family, a blanket and lawn chairs. Enjoy live music, hot air balloon rides, face painters, pony rides for the kids and local food and crafts. On Sunday, Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns are back by popular demand after rocking our grand opening festival in June. Don't miss out on the most talked about band in New Jersey, named "Best Cover Band" by the Asbury Park Press. The Matt Noffsinger Band, named "Best Cover Band" in Monmouth & Ocean counties by Night & Day magazine will perform on Saturday. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Live Music Series – Frank Cervantes
June 13, 2009
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Come enjoy live music and wine tasting then purchase a bottle to savor during the performance. Performances are held every 2nd and 4th Saturday, on our patio, from May to September. For more information about this performance or to see other performance dates visit our Live Music Series Page on our website. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Girls Night Out
June 19, 2009
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Admission is $10 and includes wine tastings, souvenir glass and light appetizers.
We will be partnering with Tranquility Salon again this year and bringing you an even bigger and better Girls Night Out. In addition to 10 minute chair massages for only $10, they will also be providing complimentary mini manicures and complimentary color/cut/style consultations. In addition they will be raffling off a gift certificate for a 50 minute massage or facial (your choice) and a haircut and style. So grab your girlfriends for a night of pampering on the patio. Please RSVP to Danielle Sharrott by phone: 609-567-WINE or email: Danielle@sharrottwinery.com

Live Music Series – Chris Huff
June 27, 2009
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Come enjoy live music and wine tasting then purchase a bottle to savor during the performance. Performances are held every 2nd and 4th Saturday, on our patio, from May to September. For more information about this performance or to see other performance dates visit our Live Music Series Page. For more information, visit
www.newjerseywines.com.

UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS
Wine Down Wednesday
June 24, 2009
4:30 – 7:30
Admission: Free
An Evening of Fun Business Networking at the beautiful Unionville Vineyards Winery Bring Your Business Cards! No Reservations Required. Wine Tasting Available for Only $6.00 per Guest. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD
Ventimiglia Vineyard Tasting and Farm Tour
June 13 & 14, 2009
Noon to 5:00 pm
Admission: $5.00
Mid-June is a great time to visit Beautiful Sussex County. As part of the Sussex County Wine Trail (which includes Westfall Winery, Cava Winery and our own Ventimiglia Vineyard), we welcome you! Sample our handcrafted, barrel aged wines. Enjoy a forestry tour on wooded trails along with our winemaker. See the late-spring grape vines as the fruit develops. Bring along a picnic lunch and your walking shoes and plan to relax awhile! For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS
Full Strawberry Moon Wine-Daiquiris
June 7, 2009
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The “full strawberry moon” celebrates the short strawberry season, which ends in June. Join us for a strawberry “wine-daiquiri” made with our delicious white wines and served with a menagerie of strawberry desserts. Admission $10 includes free glass of strawberry wine-daiquiri, plate of strawberry desserts, monogrammed gift wine glass for you to keep. Additional wine-daiquiris and all wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

Sunday Jam & Toast
June 28, 2009
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon with Jam-Bone - three accomplished musicians who share a profound love for the groove, rock’n’roll and blues. Rain or shine, under the tent, a musicfest to TOAST summer with our VM Mimosas and Sangria. $15 admission includes free glass of VM Mimosa, monogrammed wine glass for you to take home, free parking and afternoon of fine music. Bring your own picnic! Wine available by the glass or bottle. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

WESTFALL WINERY
Father’s Day Pig Roast
June 21, 2009
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Admission: $20 per person (reservation required)
Enjoy succulent roast pig, ribs and lots of delicious sides, a complimentary glass of wine OR a logo wine glass, while relaxing and listening to The Brian Dougherty Band perform acoustic versions of great classic rock songs from The Doors, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and more that will bring back great memories and will get you up and dancing. To make a reservation, please call 973-293-3428 or send an email. For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.

UNIONVILLE WINERY
Father’s Day in the Vineyard
June 21, 2009
Noon to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Walk through one of Unionville's enchanting vineyards. Complimentary Tasting for Dads. Winery tours at 2 PM and 4 PM. 20% Off all wines with our old labels only while supplies last. Bring along a kite, snack or your family picnic basket. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a beautiful relaxing day at Unionville Vineyards! For more information, visit www.newjerseywines.com.