Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Help Gary's Wine & Marketplace Support Our Active Troops with Operation Jersey Cares!

Help Gary's Wine & Marketplace Support Our Active Troops!

During the month of May we are collecting small items for Operation Jersey Cares for soldiers serving in the line of duty.

Operation Jersey Cares mission is to help the troops overseas as well as the returning soldiers and Marines that have been wounded in combat.

See below for a complete list of items accepted. Donations will be accepted in all three stores.

Toiletries

* Eye drops

* Toothbrushes/toothpaste

* Dental floss

* Saline nasal spray

* Hand lotion

* Sunscreen

* Foot Powder

* ChapStick(r)

* Soap/Body Wash

* Shampoo and Conditioner

* Baby Wipes

* Non-Aerosol shaving gel

* Disposable razors

* Q-tips(r)

* Hand sanitizer

* Tissues

* Face Wash

* Stridex(r) cleansing pads

Non-Perishable Food & Drinks

* Candy/Gum/Breath Mints

* Trail Mix and Pumpkin/Sunflower Seeds

* Coffee Creamer

* Granola Bars

* Instant Coffee (in non-breakable containers), Hot Chocolate, Tea Bags

* Presweetened Drink Mixes (i.e. iced tea, lemonade, Gatorade)

* Beef/Turkey Beef Jerky

* Protein Bars

* Nuts

* Packaged tuna

* Cookies

Miscellaneous

* Writing paper/envelopes/stamps

* Playing cards

* Sunglasses

* Shoe insole cushions

* Journal Books

* Batteries (AA & AAA)

* Nerf balls

For wounded servicemen and women:

* Gift cards (i.e. Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, etc.)

* Writing paper/envelopes/stamps

* Playing cards

* Batteries (AA & AAA)

* Hand-held games

* DVD players/movies

* Breakaway pants (i.e. type worn by basketball players)

* Men's & Women's Slippers

* Deodorant

* Men's pajamas with drawstrings

* Snacks

* Watches

* Wallets

http://www.garyswine.com/local/garys_wine_help_support_troops.html

Dan Aykroyd Is Coming To Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne on April 11th from 10a-1pm! UPDATED With Web Videos








Renowned movie star Dan Aykroyd is making a rare NJ appearance when he brings his new Crystal Head Vodka to Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne, NJ on April 11th from 10:00am -1:00pm.

Mr. Aykroyd, whose acting and comedic credits include Saturday Night Live, Trading Places, Ghostbusters and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, will be at Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne to sign bottles of his new vodka Crystal Head Vodka.

This 'Pure Spirit' vodka is a quadruple-distilled vodka made with pure Newfoundland water and triple filtered through Herkimer diamonds. The stunning crystal skull bottle was designed by John Alexander and made by Bruni Glass in Milano Italy.


As part of this special occasion, we will be tasting Dan Aykroyd wines from his Sonoma County Discovery Wine Series! Regionally inspired and modestly priced wine from Dan Aykroyd’s travels.


The event will be streamed live on April 11th from 9:00am – 1:00pm EST on Ustream.TV, allowing viewers from around the world to interact with Mr. Aykroyd and each other through live chat. To view the stream, visit http://www.ustream.tv/channel/garyswine.com-internet-tv. Participants will also have an opportunity to purchase an autographed bottle of Crystal Head Vodka along with his wines at http://www.GarysWine.com and have the signed bottles mailed to you.

This will be an event you don’t want to miss, in person or virtually!


ABOUT CRYSTAL HEAD VODKA
Thousands of years ago, thirteen crystal heads were scattered across the earth – and they are greater and more powerful than anything we have the ability to manufacture today. Their workmanship is perfect: they contain no tool marks and have been cut against the natural axis of the crystal, defying the laws of physics. Some say they are artifacts from the lost civilization of Atlantis, some say they date back to the Mayans, still others say they were created by a higher intelligence.
Brought together, the Crystal Heads are said to contain vast knowledge and enlightenment capable of unlocking our most enigmatic ancient mysteries. Alone, each is believed to house radiant psychic energy, which has magical powers and healing properties.





ABOUT DAN AYKROYD SONOMA COUNTY DISCOVERY WINES
Dan Aykroyd’s affinity for travel has taken him around the globe. Whether visiting Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia or the Americas, Dan makes it a point to visit local wineries, talk to local winemakers and sample their wines.
In his travels, Dan has uncovered some of the finest tasting wines each region has to offer. Inspired by the culture, passion and dedication for producing great wines, Dan has teamed up with some of his favorite winemakers to create a series of regionally inspired and modestly priced wines that represent the best of each terroir.
After the great success of Dan’s first batch of Discovery Series wines, it was only natural for his wine career to mirror his film career by moving from Canadian soil onto the Californian terroir.
For this series, Dan has called upon the expertise of De Loach Vineyards and their proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset. The Boisset estates have been producing wine for centuries. Together they have created wine that perfectly combines the richness of Sonoma County with the traditions of Burgundy and Bordeaux to create a premium experience at a very attainable price.


ABOUT DAN AYKROYD
Dan Aykroyd is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, screenwriter, musician, winemaker and ufologist. He was an original cast member of Saturday Night Live, an originator of The Blues Brothers (with John Belushi) and Ghostbusters and has had a long career as a film actor and screenwriter.

ABOUT GARY'S WINE & MARKETPLACE
Gary's Wine & Marketplace is an established leader in the fine wine & spirits business since 1987, with retail locations in Madison, Bernardsville and Wayne, NJ and an Online Wine, Spirits & Gifts Store at http://www.GarysWine.com. Gary’s Wine, a top NJ wine store, has an enormous portfolio of fine and rare wines to fit every budget as well as gourmet foods, gifts, craft beer and spirits.

ABOUT USTREAM.TV
Ustream.TV is the live interactive video broadcast platform that enables anyone with a camera and an Internet connection to quickly and easily broadcast to a global audience of unlimited size. In less than two minutes, anyone can become a broadcaster by creating their own channel on Ustream or by broadcasting through their own site, empowering them to engage with their audience and further build their brand. Ustream’s Shiba Inu Puppy Cam, seen by more than 10 million viewers worldwide, was listed as one of 2008’s top 10 Web videos (Source: AP). Ustream powered more than 3.8 million streams during the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.

For the live stream go to: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/garyswine.com-internet-tv

Visit us at GarysWine.com

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Taste of Madison Web Video



Taste of Madison 2009
March 11, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Ferguson Recreation Center
285 Madison Ave. Madison, NJ
Info Tel.: 973-377-7830

This annual fund-raising event is organized by the Rotary Club of Madison, the Madison Chamber of Commerce, and the Madison Downtown Development Commission and will feature food, desserts and gourmet coffee offered by the restaurants of Madison NJ. The wines will be donated and presented by the members of the Napa Valley Vintners Association, working in conjunction with Gary's Wine and Marketplace.

Visit us at GarysWine.com

Friday, April 17, 2009

Book Signing and Wine Tasting with Lidia Bastianich on May 7th at Gary's Wine in Wayne



Following the success of her public television series, Lidia Bastianich takes us on a culinary tour of her ten favorite places in Italy in her latest cookbook, Lidia's Italy. Pick up a copy at Gary's, have it signed by Lidia herself, and taste some of her family's wines all in one visit!

About Lidia's Italy:
The incomparable Lidia takes us on a gastronomic journey across her native-from Sicily to Firuli, Padua to Piedmont, Tuscany to Treviso to Trieste-exploring the regions that have formed her cooking over the years and made her the fabulous cook she is today. In addition, her daughter, art historian Tanya, shows us some of the nearby cultural treasures they both enjoy. There's something for everyone in this rich and satisfying book, the companion cookbook to the Public Television series of the same name.

About Lidia Bastianich:
Lidia is the chef/owner of four acclaimed New York City restaurants -- Felidia, Becco, Esca and Del Posto, as well as Lidia's in Pittsburgh and Kansas City. She is also founder and president of Tavola Productions, and entertainment company that produces high-quality broadcast productions including Lidia's Italy. In addition, Lidia has developed her own line of specialty sauces that are sold at discriminating retail establishments nationally and together with her son Joseph, produces award-winning wines at their Bastianich Vineyards in Friuli and their La Mozza Vineyards in Maremma, Italy. With her daughter Tanya and Shelly Burgess Nictra, she heads up an exclusive travel company that develops and implements customized excursions to Italy that often combine gastronomy with art history. She gives freely of her time and knowledge, and is active in community service activities and special events on behalf of the James Beard Foundation and Public Television. Her interactive website, www.lidiasitaly.com, includes descriptions of her restaursnts, product information and reviews, as well as mouthwatering recipes and tips from Lidia herself.



Thursday May 7th in Wayne, NJ from 5-7:30PM
Wayne, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
(Former location of Treasure Island, 3 miles north of Rt 80)
Phone: 973-633-3900

Pick up your book today!
http://www.garyswine.com/local/lidia_bastianich_garys_wine_wayne.html

Burgundy Tasting on Tuesday April 28th

When: Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30-9:30
Where: Madison Hotel in Morristown, New Jersey
Cost: $75 per person/ Tasters' Guild member $70
Format: Casual, walkaround tasting

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Join us for an extraordinary Burgundy Tasting in a friendly, walk-around format. The wines will include both reds and whites from the 2005 and 2006 vintages. Some of the producers that will be poured are Domaine Leflaive, Henri Gouges, Etienne Sauzet, Louis Jadot, Vincent Girardin, Lamarche, Faiveley, and plenty more. In all, 16 different producers and over 50 wines. A spectacular event. A full buffet to go along with the tasting as well. All of this for just $75 a person!

For more information contact one of our stores:
Bernardsville 908-766-6699
Madison 973-822-0200
Wayne 973-633-3900


http://www.garyswine.com/local/burgundy_wine_tasting0409.html

Thursday, April 16, 2009

4/18/09 - Saturday Wine Tasting: "A Good Kind of Green" Wines for Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22nd, so what better way to toast Mother Earth than by sipping wines from organic, biodynamic, and sustainable producers that will ensure those vineyards are around for future generations of wine-lovers to come? Our April Wine Club Selections are all wines that are "a good kind of green". Stop by any of our three stores this Saturday, April 18th, for a taste of these and a toast to our lovely planet!

Silverado Vineburg Chardonnay
Silverado's solar-powered, Napa Green certified winery turns out a ripe-yellow apple and orange-blossom-laden single-vineyard Chardonnay from their Vineburg vineyard in Carneros.



Argiolas Perdera Isola dei Nuraghi
Organically farmed grapes indigenous to the island of Sardinia called Monica, Carignano and Bovale Sardo make up this unique gem, with flavors and aromas of ripe berries, licorice, flowers and black pepper.



Duckhorn Migration Pinot Noir
This is a deliciously silky, lightly earthy and cherry-laden cool-climate Pinot Noir from the Anderson Valley, brought to us by our duck-lovin friends at Duckhorn vineyards.




Click here to watch Gary and Wine Club Director Maggie Fox taste a few of these April Wine Club selections before you come in to taste for yourself!



www.GarysWine.com

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Twitter Taste Live! April 17th 7PM EST

 Twitter Taste LIVE
The largest online wine tasting EVER!!


  • April 17th
  • Two countries (at least)
  • 3 events spread across 5 time zones
  • 5 retail partners
  • 15+ wines
    A brand new Tastelive.com

All to celebrate the incredible producers of the Hospice du Rhône!

7pm Eastern:
Hospice du Rhône
producers from California and Australia will be the focus of this event. Joe Roberts from 1winedude.com will be joining the Hospice to host the event live from the Wine Riot in Boston, Ma. Join us and 500+ of your fellow wine and twitter lovers as we cruise through some of California and Australia's top Rhône style wines.

Selections:

Rutherglen The Alliance (Viognier/Marsanne) 2006

Fireblock Grenache 2004
Four Vines The Peasant (Grenache) 2006
Bonny Doon Le Vol Des Anges (Late Harvest Roussanne) 2007



Friday, April 10, 2009

Dan Aykroyd Will Be In Wayne TOMORROW April 11th from 10am-1pm



Dan Aykroyd will be in our Wayne location tomorrow Saturday April 11th from 10am to 1pm.
He'll be signing bottles of his Crystal Head Vodka. Come out and say hi.
For more information on Dan Aykroyd, Crystal Head Vodka, Dan Aykroyd Wines go to http://www.garyswine.com/local/dan_aykroyd_garys_wine.html

The event will also be streamed live at Ustream.Tv, so if you can't make it to the store, you can experience it all online and ask Dan Aykroyd questions in the chatroom. To go to the live stream click http://www.ustream.tv/channel/garyswine.com-internet-tv

Wayne, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
(Former location of Treasure Island, 3 miles north of Rt 80)
Phone: 973-633-3900
Google Map


Tuesday, April 7, 2009

April Wine of the Month Picks - Gary's Wine Club Web Video

Gary Fisch and Wine Club Director Maggie Fox taste two 'green' wines that are their picks for April Wine of the Month at the Wine Tasting Bar in Gary's Wine & Marketplace in Wayne, NJ




2005 Silverado Vineburg Chardonnay

Ripe apple and orange blossom aromas with vanilla and oak in the background. Stone and mineral aromas echo on the palate. Balanced acidity with a silky mid-palate lead to a zesty finish.

$25.99
$37.99
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2005 Duckhorn Migration Pinot Noir

This medium-bodied wine has bright fruit complemented by ripe and broad tannins that provide great balance and a lengthy finish. The aroma features blueberry, plum, strawberry pie, and toasted oak. The flavors are focused and follow through with ripe strawberry, plum, and cherry, complemented by clove. A lighter style than our Goldeneye, this wine shows the range and suppleness of the Pinot Noir varietal.

Reviews

Wine Spectator 89 points

Rich and savory, with a cherry cola-sassafras aroma that spills over to the palate, giving it a distinctive flavor profile. Finishes with a long, complex, fruity aftertaste, with a hint of mineral. 89 points

$29.99
$37.99
ON SALE!
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Monday, April 6, 2009

Leo Laporte Wine Tasting April 5th, 2009 Web Video and Top Picks!

In case you missed it, here's a video of the TWiT wine tasting:

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Leo Laporte, Sarah Lane, Roger Chang and Brian Brushwood wine tasting on TWiTLive.tv winners!

2006 Razor's Edge Shiraz/Grenache

2008 Momo Sauvignon Blanc

Honorable mention for the Soiree Wine Decanter, now also know as the UFO and the Twizzler! :-)

Use coupon code "twitlive" to receive 10% off these wines.

For more information on this wine tasting, visit http://www.garyswine.com/twitlive/

08842.jpg 2008 Momo Sauvignon Blanc
Category: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Size: 750 ml
Ship/Pickup Class: A, L
$14.99
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Category: Australia
Region: Mclaren Vale
Varietal: Rhone Style Red
Size: 750 ml
Ratings: WS 91
Ship/Pickup Class: A, L
$9.99
$12.99
ON SALE!
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05766.jpg Soiree Wine Decanter
Category: Accessories
Ship/Pickup Class: S, L
$19.99
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http://www.garyswine.com/twit/

Friday, April 3, 2009

Leo Laporte of TWIT Live will be tasting wines live at http://live.twit.tv this Sunday April 5th starting at 6pm EST.



Leo Laporte of This Week in Tech (TWIT) Live will be tasting wines live on his Internet TV show at http://live.twit.tv this Sunday April 5th starting at 6pm EST. The wines lined up are two from Dan Aykroyd, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay from his Sonoma County Discovery Series. Dan Aykroyd will be calling in to discuss the wines and promote his appearance at Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne, NJ on April 11th from 10am - 1pm.

Leo will also be tasting two great value wines - the 2006 Razor's Edge Shiraz/Grenache from Australia and 2008 Momo Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. These wines have been provided by GarysWine.com, a new sponsor of This Week in Tech TWIT.

2006 Razor's Edge Shiraz/Grenache
http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/australia/65256.html


2008 Momo Sauvignon Blanc
http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/new_zealand/08842.html


For more information on these wines, visit http://www.garyswine.com/twitlive/

Gary's Wine & Markeplace
http://www.garyswine.com

Gary's Wine Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/garyswine

TWIT TV
http://twit.tv/
This WEEK in TECH (also known as TWiT) is the flagship show of the TWiT network. It was the network's first show, and it focuses on technology news, often from the prior week, and reviews. It is presented in a round-table fashion. In addition to host Leo Laporte, who has appeared in nearly every episode, the show features a panel of usually two to five guests, which changes regularly.

TWIT Live
http://live.twit.tv/

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Celebrating Our First Anniversary of Gary's Wine & Marketplace in Wayne!

Well, we made it through the winter, and just as monumentally, with your support we made it to our FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN WAYNE!!

We'll be celebrating our milestone with celebrations all month long, from tastings to book and bottle signings and much, much more.

So shake off the snow, stow away those winter coats, and stop by to celebrate with us. We want to say a hearty THANK YOU

Don't forget to mark April 11th in your calendars as Dan Aykroyd will be at the store signing bottles of his Crystal Head Vodka from 10am - 1pm.




Wayne, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
(Former location of Treasure Island, 3 miles north of Rt 80)
Phone: 973-633-3900
Google Map

This Week's Saturday Wine Tasting: Passover & Easter Dinner Wines - April 4th

Both holidays are just around the corner, and as we well know here at Gary’s, we have a lot more choices for our Passover pours than the old standard of sweet concord wine. (But if that’s what the mishpokhe like, we’ve got you covered there too.) Likewise, Easter ham and lamb present opportunities to move get out of that winter Cab-only rut and into some fresh new choices for Spring.

Join us in all three stores this Saturday, April 4th, for a taste of our favorite picks for the Passover and Easter dinner table, including:

Sforno Moscato (Kosher)
A slightly sweet sparkling wine from Northern Italy, this Kosher pour is perfect for either the kickoff or the sweet finale to your Passover celebration.

Binyamina Yogev Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (Kosher)
A refreshing and vibrant white Israeli wine from Galilee, made from ripe, appley Chardonnay and zesty, citrus-laden Sauvignon Blanc.

Coeur Esterelle Provence Rosé 2008: From the heart of Provence in France, this rosé wine is an iconic sign of Spring: fresh, lively, and light with juicy flavors of strawberry and white flowers. Perfect with Easter ham.

Hevron Heights Isaac’s Ram Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (Kosher, Madison and Wayne only)
A very special and limited Cabernet from the Judean Hills (we’ll call it Israel’s “Napa Valley”), this is a Kosher Cabernet for Cabernet lovers, with toasty oak, dark berry fruit, good concentration and a lengthy smooth finish.

Domaine Michel Poinard Crozes-Hermitage 2005

This 100% Syrah from a 9-hectare vineyard in the Northern Rhone is characterized by red fruit and spice box flavors, accompanied by elegant structure and finish. The perfect pairing for Easter lamb.


Don't forget to check out GarysWine.com

Miller Lite Girl in Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Bernardsville This Friday April 3rd




This Friday, April 3rd, the “Miller Lite Girl” will be handing out T-shirts in our Gary's Wine & Marketplace Bernardsville store from 4-6 pm. Be sure to stop by and meet her as well!



Bernardsville, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
100 Morristown Road - Route 202, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(Bernardsville Plaza Shopping Center - Adjacent to Kings)
Phone: 908-766-6699
Google Map
http://www.GarysWine.com

NY Film Critics Present: Coming Attractions


After a succesful fifteen year run in Secaucus, Clifton, and Paramus, the organizers of NJ's COMING ATTRACTIONS, NY Film Critics Series, are excited to announce that their upcoming 2008 SPRING SEASON will now be offered at a second location. The Series will be adding a second night at The Headquarters Plaza Clearview Cinemas, Headquarters Plaza Mall in exciting Morristown, NJ.

Open to the public, The NY FILM CRITICS SERIES presents private, preview screenings followed by a live discussion. They have expanded the program format to include high caliber films, guests and audience discussion now with a different host each week. “We strongly feel that this will bring a fresh, new insightful perspective to the preview film experience of the better movies not ordinarily available at the multiplexes,” says organizers Ira and Mark Ehrenkranz.

HOSTED BY: Peter Travers (CNN/Rolling Stone Magazine),) Marshall Fine (STAR Magazine), David Edelstein (New York Magazine /NPR’s Fresh Air/ CBS Sunday Mornings), Godfrey Cheshire (The Independent), Stephen Whitey (Star Ledger) and others.

FORMAT: 7:00 SCREENING Followed BY 30 -40 mins DISCUSSION

RESERVATIONS: Call (973) 539-8785. Or write to The Cinema Arts Group, P.O. Box 344, Convent Station, NJ 07961 or go to www.nyfilmcritics.com. njfilm@optonline.net




Morristown Series
CLEARVIEW CINEMAS
HEADQUARTERS PLAZA
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960


8 WEEKS OF THE SEASON'S BEST FILMS & LIVE DISCUSSION

8 Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm
Wednesday April 1st thru
Wednesday May 27th
*(There will be no screening on Wednesday April 8th due to Holiday)

8 Week Pass - $224.00 (Plus $20 Registration Fee)

Registration Hotline
(800) 9-FILM 99
(973) 539-8785
Time is Running OUT to join an "Unforgettable Series" Join now!
****ATTENTION - IMPORTANT - NO PASSES WILL BE MAILED - WE WILL HAVE YOUR NAME(S) ON THE VIP LISTS AT THE DOOR****

For more information on the movies that will be screened go to: http://nyfilmcritics.com/Motown.htm