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August 2008 Wine Events    
Moet-Hennessy Wine Tasting
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: No Charge / Complimentary
Phone: 732.660.6700
Email:
 
Where: Ocean Wine & Spirits, 07712
 
Join us as we sample six wines from Moet-Hennessey USA. We will be sampling Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir, Green Point Pinot Noir, and three more wines. Ocean Wine & Spirits (next to Wegmans) This Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, July 24-26, 2008 from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. ...

POSTPONED!! CoolVines Wine Dinner at Feast Catering
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $99.00 including tax and gratuity
Phone: (908) 654-0045
Email:
 
Where: Feast Catering of Westfield, 07090
 
I Tartlets of Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tuna Tartar with Lemon & Cucumber on Potato Chips Bang Bang Chicken Beef Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce II Cold Buttermilk Strawberry Soup III Moules Mariniere (Mussels with White Wine Sauce) IV Entrecote Chasseur (Aged Strip Sirloin with a Mushroom Demi-Glace) V Chef’s Desser...

CoolVines Complimentary In-store Wine Tasting: Rosés Revisited
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 908-232-5050
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines, 07090
 
What better way to beat the heat than a nice, cool rosé? These aren't your grandma's White Zins, we promise you that! Whether sparkling or still, come taste why rosé is the fastest growing segment of the wine market today!...

Wine Tasting
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 732-431-3313 732-618-8308
Email:
 
Where: Grape Beginnings, 07728
 
Come on down to the winery, Taste some of our AWARD WINNING WINES Find out how you can make your own private label wine!! Bring Family, Friends & Co-workers Grape Beginnings is a Hands- on winery where you to participate in the winemaking process. You crush, press, rack, bottle and choose a custom label for your own priva...

Oregon Wine Tasting
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609.919.3970
Email:
 
Where: Wegmans Wine and Spirits, 08540
 
There is a weekly wine tasting on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm. Every week we sample a variety of wines from different regions. Upcoming regions include Oregon, Washington State, & New Jersey. ...

$10.00 off New Jersey Seam Train ride and Wine Tasting at Alba Vineyard.
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat) to
Aug 03, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $15.00 after $10.00 discount
Phone: 877trainride
Email:
 
Where: Warren county Wine Train, 08865
 
Ride our antique steam train on a journey back in time. View the beautiful Delaware River from our open window coaches while on a journey to the wonderful Alba Vineyard & Winery....

Wine Tasting
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 732-431-3313 732-618-8308
Email:
 
Where: Grape Beginnings, 07728
 
Come on down to the winery, Taste some of our AWARD WINNING WINES Find out how you can make your own private label wine!! Bring Family, Friends & Co-workers Grape Beginnings is a Hands- on winery where you to participate in the winemaking process. You crush, press, rack, bottle and choose a custom label for your own priva...

Wine Nights at David Burke Fromagerie
When: Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 06, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Varies
Phone: 732-842-8088
Email:
 
Where: David Burke Fromagerie, 07760
 
Explore France's fine White Burgundies at David Burke Fromagerie from the restaurant's renowned wine cellar....

Brassfield Wine Tasting
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu) to
Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: No Charge / Complimentary
Phone: 732.660.6700
Email:
 
Where: Ocean Wine & Spirits, 07712
 
Jn acclaimed winemaker Kevin Robinson’s skilled hands, premium-quality estate-grown grapes are transformed into award winning estate-bottled wines. Brassfield wines feature forward fruit qualities, and the grape varietal is demonstrated in each bottle.The wines offer intense, ripe fruit characteristics which must be balanc...

Food and Wine of New Zealand
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $79.00 per person Come as a pair and save! $149.00 per pair
Phone: 908-232-5445
Email:
 
Where: Classic Thyme Cooking School, 07090
 
Wine 8. Food and Wine of New Zealand with Daniel C. Rosati Wines presented by CoolVines Friday, August 8, 7:00-10:00 PM, $79.00 per person Come as a pair and save! $149.00 per pair Stuffed New Zealand Mussels Herb Crusted Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad Passion Fruit & Kiwi Pavlova...

American Wine Society - Princeton Chapter
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: Cost to share wine (about $15)
Phone: 609-575-1395
Email:
 
Where: American Wine Society - Princeton Chapter, 08022
 
The Princeton Chapter of the American Wine Society will be meeting on Friday, Aug 8 at 7 p.m. In-home tasting at 28 Sherwood Lane, Columbus. Part 2 of the Summer Wine series "Rosès." Not to be confused with blush wines such as White Zin, most tastings will be French, the rest an assortment from the new world, produced...

CoolVines Complimentary In-store Wine Tasting: Strange Sparklers
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 908-232-5050
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines, 07090
 
Yes, you've had Champagne. Maybe some Prosecco. But Oltrepo Pavese? Huh!?! And what's that bottle from Slovenia that we keep inverted in black sleeves in the store? There's a whole wide world of sparkling wines out there, and they aren't just for toasting a marriage or a promotion! Let CoolVines open your eyes and expand yo...

New Jersey Fresh Festival
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $20
Phone: 609-588-0085
Email:
 
Where: Hopwell Valley Vineyards, 08534
 
The Jersey Fresh Wine & Wine Festival, Aug. 9 and 10, featuring hundreds of award-winning New Jersey wines and an array of gourmet, fresh food produced in the state. The festival will be held at Hopewell Valley Vineyards in Pennington, a picturesque winery nestled in the northwest corner of Mercer County. The Association’...

Oregon Wine Tasting
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609.919.3970
Email:
 
Where: Wegmans Wine and Spirits, 08540
 
There is a weekly wine tasting on Saturdays from 1pm-4pm. Every week we sample a variety of wines from different regions. Upcoming regions include Washington State, New Jersey, Australia & California ...

Wine Nights at David Burke Fromagerie
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 13, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Varies
Phone: 732-842-8088
Email:
 
Where: David Burke Fromagerie, 07760
 
Explore France's fine White Burgundies at David Burke Fromagerie from the restaurant's renowned wine cellar....

CoolVines Complimentary In-store Wine Tasting: Red Wine with Fish
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 908-232-5050
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines, 07090
 
There's an old rule that said "white wine with fish." While it's a good generality, there are exceptions to every rule. Think of Pinot Noir or Cabernet Franc with salmon, Rosé with sushi just to mention a few thoughts. Visit CoolVines on August 12 and set sail with us as we find which fish will thrive in a "red" sea....

Tequila Dinner
When: Aug 14, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost: TBD
Phone: 732.660.6700
Email:
 
Where: Branches, 07764
 
Tequila Dinner at Branches Thursday, August 14, 2008 hors d'oeuvres Passed hors d'oeuvres with Corzo Tequila Blanco Margarita (Cash bar available for beer, wine and other liquor) Chili Chicken Quesadillas Sweet & Sour Pork Tempura Lobster-Corn Dumplings Spicy Crab Tostitos Tomato-Corn Gazpacho with avocado Shrimp Ceviche AP...

Summer Rosés Wine Tasting
When: Aug 14, 2008 (Thu) to
Aug 16, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: No Charge / Complimentary
Phone: 732.660.6700
Email:
 
Where: Ocean Wine & Spirits, 07712
 
Summer Rosés Wine TastingThis Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 14 - 16, 2008 from 3:00 p.m.- 6:00p.m details to come...

Winemaking Open House - Blue Bottle Cafe Appetizers
When: Aug 14, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609-409-9463
Email:
 
Where: The Grape Escape - Where you make the wine!, 08810
 
Join us on August 14th between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for an Open House at The Grape Escape. Come see what everyone is talking about! The Grape Escape is a working winery that lets you participate in the winemaking process. You crush, press, bottle and custom label your own wine. In the Spring, we import grapes from...

Tequila Tasting & Dinner at Branches Catering August 14, 2008
When: Aug 14, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $62 including tax and service fee
Phone: 732-542-7790
Email:
 
Where: Branches Catering, 07764
 
Branches Catering to Host Tequila Dinner Thursday 8/14/08 at 7:30pm The evening will begin with a Tequila Cocktail and passed hors d'oeuvres in our beautiful waterfall garden. Pricing of $62 includes service charge and taxes. This is a unique opportunity to taste and learn about "The Evolution of Tequila" for an official Te...

Wine Tasting ** Make Your Own Wine
When: Aug 15, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 732-431-3313 732-618-8308
Email:
 
Where: Grape Beginnings, 07728
 
Come on down to the winery, Taste some of our AWARD WINNING WINES Find out how you can make your own private label wine!! Bring Family, Friends & Co-workers Grape Beginnings is a Hands- on winery where you to participate in the winemaking process. You crush, press, rack, bottle and choose a custom label for your own priva...

Wine Tasting ** Make Your Own Wine
When: Aug 17, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 732-431-3313 732-618-8308
Email:
 
Where: Grape Beginnings, 07728
 
Come on down to the winery, Taste some of our AWARD WINNING WINES Find out how you can make your own private label wine!! Bring Family, Friends & Co-workers Grape Beginnings is a Hands- on winery where you to participate in the winemaking process. You crush, press, rack, bottle and choose a custom label for your own priva...

Wine Nights at David Burke Fromagerie
When: Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 20, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Varies
Phone: 732-842-8088
Email:
 
Where: David Burke Fromagerie, 07760
 
Explore France's fine White Burgundies at David Burke Fromagerie from the restaurant's renowned wine cellar....

CoolVines Westfield In-Store Wine Tasting: New Zealand Wines
When: Aug 19, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 908-232-5050
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines, 07090
 
Although renowned for their delicious Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand has so much more to offer. No wine on the planet so excites wine lovers as Pinot Noir. For years, Burgundy ruled but today new world Pinots are showing better and better. Come to CoolVines to taste some New Zealand Pinot Noirs that are showing their great po...

CoolVines Princeton Opening- Free Wine Tasting!
When: Aug 20, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: free
Phone: 609-924-0039
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines, Princeton, 08540
 
CoolVines Princeton Store Opening: Break out the Bubbly! Complimentary Wine Tasting Wednesday, August 20, 2008 5 pm - 8 pm Come join us for the opening of our BRAND NEW store at 344 Nassau St in Princeton, NJ as we celebrate with a complimentary in-store tasting! Enjoy some new flavors as we pour some delicious sparkling ...

CoolVines Princeton Store Opening & In-Store Wine Tasting
When: Aug 20, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609-924-0039
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines Princeton, 08540
 
Come celebrate the opening of our BRAND NEW store in Princeton, NJ with a "taste" of what we're all about. Enjoy some new flavors as we pour some delicious sparkling wines, learn all about our wine club and events, and discover just how easy it is to find a wine you'll love at CoolVines! Hours of operation are: Monday - Wed...

Oyster Bay Wine Tasting
When: Aug 21, 2008 (Thu) to
Aug 23, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: No Charge / Complimentary
Phone: 732.660.6700
Email:
 
Where: Ocean Wine & Spirits, 07712
 
Oyster Bay Wine from New Zealand, do join us for this flight!This Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 21 - 23, 2008 from 3:00 p.m.- 6:00p.m details to come...

Winemaking Open House - Chocolate Fondue Tasting
When: Aug 21, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609-409-9463
Email:
 
Where: The Grape Escape - Where you make the wine!, 08810
 
Join us on August 21st between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for an Open House at The Grape Escape. What a treat for our wine and chocolate lovers...enjoy white and dark chocolate fondue stations provided by Fabulous Fare matched with our incredible wines. Come see what everyone is talking about! The Grape Escape is a worki...

Sunset Wine Cruise
When: Aug 22, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $99 all inclusive
Phone: 2158625857
Email:
 
Where: Mother's Wine Bar & Restaurant, New Hope, PA, 18938
 
August 22nd - 5:30 p.m. -- Sunset Wine Cruise Feel the magic ... The sunset over the river and a great glass of wine. Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer in style! SUNSET WINE CRUISE.-Take a scenic Trolley ride to Upper Black Eddy, where you'll board The Bucks County Riverboat. And while sipping the perfect glass of vino and n...

CoolVines Wine Dinner at Feast Catering
When: Aug 22, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $99.00 including tax and gratuity
Phone: (908) 654-0045
Email:
 
Where: Feast Catering of Westfield, 07090
 
I Prosciutto-wrapped Scallops Spiced Duck & Papaya Wonton Cups Sushi Combination Sliced Filet Mignon on Crostini with Bleu Cheese Horseradish Whip II Chilled Gazpacho III Crepe de Fruits de Mer (Seafood Crepes) IV Filet of Lamb with Demi-Glace Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables V Chef’s Dessert Trio NOTE: Due to the...

CoolVines Westfield In-Store Wine Tasting: Wine for Vegetarian Cuisine
When: Aug 22, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 908-232-5050
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines Westfield, 07090
 
Long have vegetarians suffered under the perceived 'restrictions' of pairing meatless cuisine with fine wine. But the times they are a-changin', and with the advent of more savory and spicy ingredients nary the fullest red is left exclusively to those of a more carnivorous persuasion. Vegetarians (and friends) arise, and jo...

Wine Tasting -- Make Your Own Wine
When: Aug 22, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 732-431-3313 732-618-8308
Email:
 
Where: Grape Beginnings, 07728
 
Come on down to the winery, Taste some of our AWARD WINNING WINES Find out how you can make your own private label wine!! Bring Family, Friends & Co-workers Grape Beginnings is a Hands- on winery where you to participate in the winemaking process. You crush, press, rack, bottle and choose a custom label for your own priva...

2008 Harvest Kick-Off Party
When: Aug 23, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
Phone: 201-876-WINE (9463)
Email:
 
Where: Make Wine With Us, 07306
 
Wines that were bottled by our winemakers this summer will be available for your tasting pleasure. Join us for a buffet dinner, wine tasting, door prizes and a special guest appearance from the crew of Lite 106.7. Place your order tonight for the 2008 season that will begin mid-September when the grapes start to arrive f...

CoolVines Princeton In-Store Wine Tasting: Seeing the world through rosé colored glasses…
When: Aug 23, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609-924-0039
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines Princeton, 08540
 
We at CoolVines LOVE rosé, and why not!?! It’s delicious, it’s super versatile, and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! Come taste why rosé is the fastest growing segment of the wine market....

Wine Tasting -- Make Your Own Wine
When: Aug 24, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 732-431-3313 732-618-8308
Email:
 
Where: Grape Beginnings, 07728
 
Come on down to the winery, Taste some of our AWARD WINNING WINES Find out how you can make your own private label wine!! Bring Family, Friends & Co-workers Grape Beginnings is a Hands- on winery where you to participate in the winemaking process. You crush, press, rack, bottle and choose a custom label for your own priva...

Wine Nights at David Burke Fromagerie
When: Aug 26, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 27, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Varies
Phone: 732-842-8088
Email:
 
Where: David Burke Fromagerie, 07760
 
Explore France's fine White Burgundies at David Burke Fromagerie from the restaurant's renowned wine cellar....

 Sommelier Lecture Series - Deconstructing Food & Wine Pairing
When: Aug 26, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $45 - single; $80 - couple.
Phone: 732-330-9370
Email:
 
Where: Bistro 44, 08753
 
First of multi-class training on Wine Appreciation, brought to you by Wine Technics. Wine Technics is a wine education organization headed by Patrick Bautista, a certified sommelier and certified wine specialist. This is a WINE EN PRIMEUR class - an introductory class designed to cover the common grape varieties and disting...

CoolVines In-Store Wine Tasting: Impress Your Date Wines
When: Aug 26, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 908-232-5050
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines Westfield, 07090
 
Whether you want to drink red, white or rose, still or bubbly, CoolVines will help you to impress your date with our wines, their romantic colors, overwhelming karma and great flavors. Looking for more ideas on what to pick for that special occasion? Come taste some great candidates that will suit your special occasion with...

CoolVines Princeton In-Store Wine Tasting: Blending In and Busting Out!
When: Aug 27, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609-924-0039
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines Princeton, 08540
 
We at CoolVines LOVE rosé, and why not!?! It’s delicious, it’s super versatile, and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! Come taste why rosé is the fastest growing segment of the wine market....

Snoqualmie Wine Tasting
When: Aug 28, 2008 (Thu) to
Aug 30, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: No Charge / Complimentary
Phone: 732.660.6700
Email:
 
Where: Ocean Wine & Spirits, 07712
 
Snoqualmie & Snoqualmie Naked (organic) Wine Tasting from Washington State, do join us for this delicious flight!This Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 28-30, 2008 from 3:00 p.m.- 6:00p.m details to come...

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Dinner
When: Aug 29, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $79.00 per person Come as a pair and save! $149.00 per pair
Phone: 908-232-5445
Email:
 
Where: Classic Thyme Cooking School, 07090
 
Wine 9. Champagne and Sparkling Wine Dinner Wines presented by CoolVines food by Chef David P. Martone, CCP Friday, August 29, 7:00-10:00 PM, $79.00 per person Come as a pair and save! $149.00 per pair Braised Beets & Shallots with Balsamic Demi-Glaze & Chived Goat Cheese Mousse Grilled Portobello Caps Exotic Wild Mus...

CoolVines In-Store Wine Tasting: Labor Day BBQ Wines
When: Aug 29, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 908-232-5050
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines Westfield, 07090
 
Don't miss our toast to the end of summer with crowd-pleasing wines great for your Labor Day Weekend gatherings around the grill! And if you have been invited to a BBQ, why not have CoolVines gift wrap your favorite for that perfect host/hostess gift!...

CoolVines Princeton In-Store Wine Tasting: The Spirit of '76
When: Aug 30, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 609-924-0039
Email:
 
Where: CoolVines Princeton, 08540
 
In honor of the famous Paris Tasting of 1976, which definitively signified California's emergence as one of the world's great wine regions, we at CoolVines will pop some Chard and Cab from both countries and see for ourselves! Won't you join us?...



Ongoing Wine Events    
3 Course Dinner for 2 with Wine!
When: Jul 2008 - Sep 2008
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost: 149.95 (Inclusive of Tax & Gratuity)
Phone: 908-273-7656
Email:
 
Where: The Hunt Club at The Grand Summit Hotel, 07901
 
Starter (Choice of one per guest) Caesar Salad Romaine Lettuce Tossed with our Homemade Eggless Caesar Dressing, Parmesan and Pesto Crouton Iceberg Wedge Iceberg Wedge topped with Bleu Cheese Dressing and Pickled Red Onions Manhattan Seafood Chowder Soup Du Jour Entrée (Choice of one per guest) Petite Filet Tender 8 oz. Pe...





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