Wine Appreciation Group
The Wine Appreciation Group (WAG), a long standing Hobbyist activity, meets for lunch and wine tasting on a bi-monthly cycle, excluding July and August. The event is scheduled for the last Friday of that “every other” month. The chairman and a select committee selects an up-scale Bergen Coiunty BYOB venue and negotiates a custom menu. Our member wine consultant. Jerry Schott, selects and pairs fine wines with the menu. Invitations to all interested WAG members are sent prior to the event and all indicating interest are then seated randomly at tables of four to maximize social interaction. Event costs, usually capped at $50 per attendee, are collected in cash at the end of the luncheon.
We invite all Hobbyists to join us and enjoy the fine vintages and excellent menu offerings. If you want to be on our Hobbyist mailing list, please contact me below:
WAG chairman- Bob Stevenson robtstevenson@hotmail.com. 201-615-1202,
WAG Wine Consultant Alex Baron
WAG Meeting News
Our next Wine Appreciation Group luncheon will be held on Friday Jan. 30th. 12:00 PM returning to an old WAG favorite, Village Green, located on Prospect St. in Ridgewood. Alex Baron and the writer are negotiating with the Chef/Owner, Kevin Portscher, a fine multi-course tasting menu along with paired wine selections. There is street parking as well as garage parking nearby.
We look forward to another good turnout from new and veteran members as we commence our 2026 season of WAG bi-monthly luncheons.
Any questions or concerns, please contact me at 201-615-1202.
Happy Year to All WAG Members
Bob Stevenson
Alex Baron