First meeting of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society held at Bartolai Winery in Exeter Township

EXETER TWP. — Nearly 40 people attended the first meeting of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Bartolai Winery.

Members were treated to pizza and cake throughout the evening and sampled different flavors of wine.

The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18 at St. John’s Lodge Masonic Hall at 498 Yatesville Road, Jenkins Township.

A decorated cake celebrating the inaugural meeting of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society that was held on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Bartolai Winery in Exeter Township.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web1_Wine-Society-1-.jpg.optimal.jpgA decorated cake celebrating the inaugural meeting of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society that was held on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Bartolai Winery in Exeter Township. Jimmy Fisher | Sunday Dispatch

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From left, George Freeberg, Exeter, and Jeff Horton, Exeter, talk and enjoy wine at the inaugural meeting of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Bartolai Winery in Exeter Township.

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West Wyoming residents Maureen Zaboski, left, and Jeanie Granteed converse at the inaugural meeting of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Bartolai Winery in Exeter Township.

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West Pittston resident Greg Sheplock, right, pours wine in the glasses of fellow West Pittston residents Leo Sperrazza, left, and his wife Lou-Ann Sperrazza at the inaugural meeting of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society.

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President of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society and Avoca resident Jim Powell, right, delivers the opening remarks at the inaugural meeting of the group Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Bartolai Winery in Exeter Township.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/web1_Wine-Society-5-.jpg.optimal.jpgPresident of the Greater Pittston chapter of the American Wine Society and Avoca resident Jim Powell, right, delivers the opening remarks at the inaugural meeting of the group Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Bartolai Winery in Exeter Township. Jimmy Fisher | Sunday Dispatch