New
Jersey's 30+ wineries are located in some of the most beautiful areas of the
state. In addition to the gorgeous scenery, the wineries themselves are lovely
as well -- many in old stone buildings or converted dairy barns. Add to this
the acres and acres of grape vines planted on sunny hills and, perhaps most
important, great award-winning wine tasting, and you have the makings for a
great day trip. To make it easier for people to explore New Jersey
wineries, the Garden State Wine Growers Association introduced New Jersey Wine
Trails that provide information and directions for day trips to several
wineries. Now, the Association has taken this a step further and introduced the
"New Jersey Wine Country Passport." The Wine Country Passport helps
visitors explore New Jersey wineries by providing a map, addresses and phone
numbers for the State's wineries. Visitors simply take the Passport to each
winery they visit and have it stamped. Once the Passport is fully stamped, it
is mailed back to the Garden State Wine Growers Association. The Association
then mails a gift to everyone who has sent in a completed Passport.
The
2006 Wine Country Passport gift was a set of crystal Riedel tasting glasses.
($100 Value) The New Jersey Wine Country Passport can be picked up
at participating wineries and at Garden State Wine Growers Association events.
As always, we urge you to drink and drive responsibility, or better
yet, use a designated driver to make sure everyone has a fun, safe
trip.
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