Phillies Pitcher-Turned-Winemaker Bringing Wines To Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ — A Phillies pitcher-turned-winemaker will headline an event at a Cherry Hill restaurant.

Caffe Aldo Lamberti is hosting a private dinner with Joe Blanton — a member of the 2008 World Series-winning team. After retiring from baseball, Blanton founded Selah Wines with his wife, LeeAndra.

Blanton's interest in wine was sparked by team dinners with the Oakland Athletics, where he began his Major League career. He continued pursuing his passion after the Phillies acquired him in a 2008 trade. Between road games, Blanton immersed himself in wine books and tastings with likeminded teammates, according to Selah Wines.

In 2014, Joe and LeeAndra purchased a vineyard in Napa Valley, California, where Selah Wines was created. Blanton entered the winemaking industry after he retired from baseball in 2017.

The dinner at Caffe Aldo Lamberti (2011 Marlton Pike) will feature a multi-course meal with wine pairings from Selah Wines. The event is at 6:30 p.m. June 19.

Caffe Aldo Lamberti's website features the full menu. For reservations, call the restaurant at 856-663-1747.