PA/NJ Tasting Group

CellarTracker Main Site

PA/NJ Tasting Group

View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [Cellar Talk] >> General Discussion >> PA/NJ Tasting Group

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

PA/NJ Tasting Group - 6/22/2008 8:19:58 AM

pbm

Posts: 348
Joined: 3/5/2008
From: New Hope, Pennsylvania
Status: offline

Quick question for those in the PA/NJ area: Is there any interest in forming a casual wine tasting group that would meet periodically to exchange and taste our favorites and new finds? The goal would be to broaden our horizons a bit and enjoy a wine we might not have had otherwise. A friend of mine is the owner/head chef of an excellent restaurant and I'm sure he could be convinced to set aside space and perhaps even tailor some menu items to complement what we bring along.

I know we're all super busy between work, family, etc but reading this forum has me wanting to taste more and enjoy more.

The location would be the Lambertville, NJ/New Hope, PA area -- about 45 minutes north of Philadelphia on the Delaware River and 90 minutes from NYC (or 60 minutes from the Wine Library!)

Let me know what you think.

Peter

_____________________________

PBM
"Never Sell Principle Short"
Dave O'Neal

Post #: 1

RE: PA/NJ Tasting Group - 6/22/2008 9:17:06 AM

Colonel Lawrence

Posts: 2093
Joined: 4/24/2006
From: Arabia
Status: offline

At best I'd be in NJ once a year, but if I can ever be there when you have an event I'd consider it a privilege.
I remember New Hope - it's a nice area.
L.

_____________________________

First they came for ....................

(in reply to pbm)

Post #: 2

RE: PA/NJ Tasting Group - 6/22/2008 12:28:36 PM

pbm

Posts: 348
Joined: 3/5/2008
From: New Hope, Pennsylvania
Status: offline

Colonel, I'm honored. Please don't hesitate to contact me before your annual visit. It would be a pleasure to try and find something "colonel-worthy" from the cellar.

_____________________________

PBM
"Never Sell Principle Short"
Dave O'Neal

(in reply to Colonel Lawrence)

Post #: 3

RE: PA/NJ Tasting Group - 7/10/2008 7:48:28 PM

oenophilist1

Posts: 1
Joined: 7/10/2008
Status: offline

I have been thinking about starting a group in the Flemington, NJ area. (About 14 miles into NJ from New Hope, PA) I've been talking to a BYOB restaurant that might be interested in hosting. Rather than just siting around imbibing: I'd plan a theme/topic, possibly assign wines to bring, maps notes, invite trade representatives, ... would like it to be informative but not at all stuffy.
Any interest?

(in reply to pbm)

Post #: 4

RE: PA/NJ Tasting Group - 7/10/2008 7:53:35 PM

pbm

Posts: 348
Joined: 3/5/2008
From: New Hope, Pennsylvania
Status: offline

Sounds great. I pass through Flemington all the time so the locale isn't a problem at all. We could easily rotate restaurants as I know the owner/chef at the Lambertville restaurant would tailor meals to our selections if we wanted. Your approach sounds a bit more formal than I was thinking but if it involves wine and food count me in.

_____________________________

PBM
"Never Sell Principle Short"
Dave O'Neal

(in reply to oenophilist1)

Post #: 5