News and Events for January 1-14

Welcome to ECoast Wines bi-weekly News and Events update for January 1st through January 14th! Come back every other week to see what's going on around the East Coast. If you would like for us to include your news or event, use the site contact form to get your wine out there!

NEWS

“2011: In Memoriam”
Tributes to wine and food industry leaders who died this year.
Read more at: winespectator.com

“N.J. wine producers fight to direct ship bottles out of state”
"David vs. Goliath" fight once again will go to the mats in the Statehouse
Read more at: app.com/

“Mass: While wine shipment bill has languished, Gov. Deval Patrick says he'd sign it”
"I would sign that bill if it came," he said during an appearance on WTKK in response to a question from a caller who identified himself as Dan from Franklin and said he was frustrated by restrictions on commerce.
Read more at: bostonherald.com

EVENTS

Virginia

Music in the Glass House
January 8, 2:15-5pm
Glass House Winery
5898 Free Union Road
Free Union, VA 22940
Ph. 434-975-0094
Cost: No cover, $5 tastings
Join us this week for Steven Michael Smith, local blues guitarist/vocalist. No cover!
Visit their website for more information: glasshousewinery.com.

Fireside Open House
January 14, 11-5pm
Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery
1722 Hickory Cove Lane
Moneta, VA 24121
Ph. 540-296-1393
Cost: Complimentary tastings
Come in from the cold and warm up beside the wood stove in our unique 1923 farm house tasting room. Discover the interwoven histories of the lake, the rivers, the house and the 20 year old vines. Browse unique gifts displayed among family antiques. Enjoy complimentary tours and tastings of our award winning wines. 540.296.1393 SMLwine.com

New Jersey

Winter Wine Festival
January 14, 12-4:30pm
Renault Winery
72 N Breman Ave
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
Ph. 609-567-4633
Sip, savor and enjoy the bounty of 8 New Jersey Wineries as they come together in the Renault Grand Ballroom for the Winter Wine Festival. Amalthea Cellars, Bellview Winery, Dimatteo Vineyards, Plagido's Winery, Sylvin Farms, Tomasello Winery, Sharrott Winery and Renault Winery. Meet and greet the wine makers and purchase your favorite varieties. Various wine related crafters will have their winter creations on display. Renault chefs will have a wonderful menu for you to enjoy.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Advanced tickets are available at Plagido's Winery.
For more information, visit plagidoswinery.com

North Carolina

After Hours Tasting - Reds for the winter blues
January 6, 7-9pm
The Village Cellar
4078 Charlotte Highway
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Ph. 803-831-9527
Cost: $7 per person or $10 per couple
The After Hours Tasting event is the first Friday of every month. Put together with a theme in mind, we combine tasting and wine education. This month our feature is all red wines, we call it “Reds for Winter Blues”. We also serve some specially chosen hors d'oeuvres to complement the wine. Space is limited so please RSVP by e-mail, phone or thru our web site: TheVillageCellar.net

Pennsylvania

Sunday Blues with The Wow Brothers
January 8, 2-5pm
Blue Mountain Vineyards
7627 Grape Vine Drive
New Tripoli, PA 18066
Ph. 610-298-3068
Cost: $5
Enjoy live acoustic entertainment on our outdoor or glass enclosed deck with commanding views of the mountains and our vineyards. Gourmet cheeses and fresh baked bread available for purchase or bring your own snacks. Admission $5.00 includes tasting and tour. Please call 610-298-3068 or email info@bluemountainwine.com for reservations.