Join us on selected Saturdays for a new wine tasting format, our "Saturday Afternoon Flights", a one hour sampling led by Master of Wine Chris Cree featuring a selection of 4-5 new arrivals, best buys and seasonal wines open to taste for a small fee. Informal, quick and easy, these splash and dash tastings provide a great way […]
Join us for a walk-around tasting of this year's crop of new releases and arrivals just in time for Memorial Day's unofficial start to summer. There is simply nothing more enjoyable than a glass (or two!) of crisp refreshing rosé on a lazy summer afternoon or evening. Click for more info on PluckyWineShop.com
Join us on Wednesday May 25th when we welcome the Cakebread Winery to the Pluckemin Inn for an evening of fine food and wine with one of California's benchmark wineries. Special guest David Griffiths, Director of Sales and Marketing for Cakebread Cellars, will guide through the wines of this iconic winery, all perfectly paired with a menu specifically […]
Join us as we take a tour through the fabulous cuisine and wines of Tuscany. Wines will be selected by Wine Director Brian Hider and Chris Cree MW (the newest addition to the wine team and one of only 38 Masters of Wine in the US), and paired with a menu inspired by the rich traditions of […]
Join us at Pluckemin Inn for an evening of great Bordeaux wines from Château Lagrange guided by special guest Winemker Matthieu Bordes. Wines will include the Arums de Lagrange Blanc - an estate grown Sauvignon/Semillon Blanc blend, the second label Fiefs de Lagrange, and a vertical of selected vintages of Château Lagrange. Wines will be paired with a classic French menu […]
Join us for the second of our Italian themed wine dinners as we explore the cuisine and wines of Piedmont. Located in the northwest of Italy, Piedmont is perhaps best known for its Alba truffles and age worthy Barolos, yet it also produces lovely crisp whites and a host of affordable, ready to drink reds. We'll taste a […]
Join us on Friday 6.10.16 from 9PM - 12AM at the Plucky Tavern and enjoy the music of John McCormack. For over 30 years John McCormack has been performing a wide variety of folk, rock and blues for audiences throughout New Jersey. Based in Somerset County, John covers a versatile array of songs on guitar, […]
Italy is one of the world's most important wine producing regions, perhaps best known for its long-lived Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello and Amarone. But it is also one of the most diverse wine producing countries, with hundreds of different regions and, according to Burton Anderson, more than 3,200 different grape types. Join us as we go off the […]
While our Executive Chef Andrew Lattanzio's last name may be Italian, his Mom was born in Portugal. Just back from a two week family trip there and inspired by the authentic, traditional fare he experienced, Andrew has put together a beautiful menu steeped in the traditions of Portugal, balanced with his own creative touch. Perhaps […]
In 2013, Jon Bonne, Wine Editor and Chief Wine Critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, wrote a book called “The New California”, detailing the quiet revolution that was taking place in the California wine scene. Winemakers had begun pushing the envelope of California’s winemaking style, seeking cooler climates and planting Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah just […]
