This Thursday, June 25 at 7 P.M., famed winemaker Cyril Chappellet of Chapellet wines will be joining Gary's Wine and Marketplace for a special three-course dinner paired with some of his signature wines. Can't make it? Well you're in luck! If you happen to be near our Wayne location between 3 and 5PM, come in and join us for A Taste of Pritchard Hill with Cyril. He'll be pouring his Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Mountain Cuvee (Cab/Merlot blend) and telling us all about his Pritchard Hill appellation in Napa Valley.
On behalf of Gary's Wine and Marketplace, we want to wish all you dads a Happy Father's Day. To celebrate, we've prepared a special wine tasting this Saturday at all three locations featuring some special wines just for Father's Day. We're featuring:
And what good is wine without a cheese to pair with it? Check out Gary's pick for Gary's Cheese Corner:
Campo Montalbalm
A beautiful Spanish cheese reminiscent of Manchego, but nuttier. Traditionally blended cow's, sheep's and goat's milk combine to form a cheese perfect for summer get-togethers and paired with a Tempranillo.
Come into Gary's and try a taste on the wine bar all week. On sale for $11.99/lb. Reg. Price $13.99/lb.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
