Haddonfield, NJ (November 11, 2024) – Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards that support the Garden State’s wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy – joins New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy in heralding William Heritage Winery, located in Mullica Hill, as the winner of the Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) annual Governor’s Cup for the William Heritage 2023 Ice Cider. The wine was recognized as the best in the recent competition and the Best Dessert Wine, netting one of the three Governor’s Cups awarded. The wines were judged by the Beverage Testing Institute.
William Heritage Winery was also awarded the Governor’s Cup for the Best White Vinifera Wine with its 2023 Limited Release, Chenin Blanc.
Meadowbrook Winery in Oldwick won the Governor’s Cup for Best Red Vinifera Wine with its 2022 Reserve, Cabernet Franc.
Seven wines were honored at the annual competition, including:
Governor’s Cup for Best in Show and Best New Jersey Dessert Wine 2024: William Heritage, Mullica Hill (2023 Ice Cider);
Governor’s Cup for Best New Jersey Vinifera White Wine 2024: William Heritage, Mullica Hill (2023 Limited Release, Chenin Blanc);
Governor’s Cup for the Best Red Vinifera Wine 2024: Meadowbrook Winery, Oldwick (2022 Reserve, Cabernet Franc);
Best New Jersey Fortified Wine 2024: Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington (NV Estate Chocolate Porto Rosso)
Best New Jersey Hybrid White Wine 2024: Working Dog Winery, Hightstown (2023 Estate, Traminette);
Best New Jersey Hybrid Red Wine 2024: William Heritage, Mullica Hill (2022 Burn Pile Vineyard Reserve, Chambourcin);
Best New Jersey Rosé Wine 2024: White Horse Winery, Hammonton (2023 Painted Estate Grown Rosé).
