Vintner’s Circle Wine Makers Take Gold, Silver and Bronze in International Competition

July 6th, 2012 by eileen in Andover NJ, franchising events, Hackettstown NJ, News

Members of the Vintner’s Circle wine making family won big at the 2012 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Making Competition, sponsored by WineMaker magazine. Andover shop wine makers Deborah and Dennis Haff took prizes in several categories and the Andover wine making team of Jacquie Pellek and Gayle Lembryk also made the judges take notice. Vintner’s Circle wine makers Steve and Lorraine Polakowski won for the second year in a row. (more…)


Vintner’s Circle Wine Class Auctioned at WRNJ Benefit for Joan Knechell Cancer Center

March 26th, 2012 by jenn in Hackettstown NJ, News

Winners of Vintner’s Circle Winemaking Class seats auctioned at the recent WRNJ benefit will soon be enjoying the fruits of their generosity. The participants began their three-session Introduction to Winemaking Class on March 22nd and will bottle their handcrafted wine at the beginning of June. Vintner’s Circle was one of the many areas businesses that donated items to the WRNJ auction to benefit the Joan Knechell Cancer Center at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. The winemaking shop raised $800 for the center. (more…)


Wine Tasting Wisdom from Vintner’s Circle Awaits Highest Bidders at WRNJ Auction

March 15th, 2011 by jenn in Hackettstown NJ

Vintner’s Circle, “where family and friends come together to make great wine” is participating in the 12th Annual WRNJ Radio Auction set for March 11 and 12, 2011. The Hackettstown-based wine-making shop is donating a total of 14 spots for its ABCs of Wine Tasting Class. Seven openings for each of two sessions will be auctioned off at the event, which will benefit the Joan Knechel Cancer Center at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. (more…)


Hackettstown: Support a Local Charity Event

January 31st, 2011 by david in Hackettstown NJ

Like music?

Support a Local Charity Event — PK Scott Fundraiser with LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Featuring: Lelica, The Billy Bauer Band, Christine Martucci, and SunSets North. (more…)


All shops: Secret Sips Contest February 9th and 10th

January 30th, 2011 by david in Dickson City PA, Easton PA, Hackettstown NJ, Middletown NJ, Whippany NJ

Why taste blind?

Tasting a wine blind is one of the best ways to formulate an unbiased opinion about the wine. Any knowledge that you have about a wine can cloud your judgment or influence your assessment. The best way to make an honest assessment is to know nothing at all. (more…)


Hackettstown: Community is important to us.

January 6th, 2011 by david in Hackettstown NJ

build local community partnerships

Become involved in your community. Let us know how we can help you with your fund raising. Our wine and cheese events have been a big hit, and are a great way for local organizations to raise money. (more…)


Hackettstown: Holiday lights food drive and contest

December 5th, 2010 by david in Hackettstown NJ

Enter your home’s holiday lights for a chance to win a one-hour radio DJ session on WRNJ.

Vintner’s Circle Hackettstown and WRNJ are proud to sponsor Holiday Lights for the Hungry, a food drive that supports the Vienna Food Bank in Great Meadows, NJ. (more…)


Hackettstown: Open house December 8

December 3rd, 2010 by david in Hackettstown NJ

open house showcasing limited edition wines

Don’t miss the last chance to pre-order your Limited Edition wines!

For those not familiar with these unique varieties, we have obtained retail equivalents for you to try, as well as last year’s Limited Wines to understand how fantastic they will be!