The Garden State Wine Growers Association, recently hosted a Zoom presentation April 30, 2021 on the history of the Blaufränkisch/Lemberger grape by noted wine grape geneticist Dr. José Vouillamoz, best known for his foundational contribution to Wine Grapes. In addition to his talk about the history and unique characteristics of the grape Dr. Vouillamoz also…
This February, every day will be Valentine’s Day in New Jersey Wine Country when the Garden State Wine Growers Association presents the Wine and Chocolate Celebration at participating wineries throughout the state. With Valentine’s weekend Feb 12-14 highlighting the month-long celebration, consumers will be able to visit wineries throughout February and experience wine and…
The year 2020 was surely a tumultuous one due to COVID-19. It impacted every individual’s life and changed how we go to school, conduct business, travel and even celebrate holidays. Here in New Jersey we mourn the loss of over 16,000 souls that have perished from the pandemic. As we look ahead to 2021 there…
The Governor’s Cup award winners and Best in Class awards for the NJ Wine Competition were announced today by the Garden State Wine Growers Association and Governor Murphy during a Zoom call with media and industry representatives. For the third consecutive year the wines in the competition were judged by the esteemed Beverage Testing Institute…
Here are winery offers and schedules for curbside sales, take out orders and direct shipping from June 4 through June 8. NJ Virtual Wine Experience, June 5 from 6-8 pm Wineries across New Jersey will participate in the first-of-its-kind NJ Virtual Wine Experience this Friday, June 5 from 6-8pm. The event is presented by East…
New Jersey wineries will be able to welcome customers back to enjoy the full vineyard experience beginning June 15. Wineries will be open for outside service only providing customers with tastings, wine by the glass and bottle sales. New Jersey wineries, which have been operating for only curbside and takeout sales and direct shipping during…
Give your sweetheart the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day by visiting New Jersey Wine Country for the annual Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend presented by the Garden State Wine Growers Association. This year the event will be celebrated on two weekends Feb 8-9 and Feb 15-16 from noon to 5 pm at participating wineries…
GOVERNOR MURPHY AND FIRST LADY HOST NEW JERSEY WINERIES, PRESENT WINNERS OF 2019 GOVERNOR’S CUPS AND BEST OF SHOW PRINCETON, Nov. 15, 2019 – Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy today hosted New Jersey wineries and presented the 2019 Governor’s Cups and Best of Show winners among New Jersey wineries….
Barrel Trail Weekend Celebrated in New Jersey July 13-14 The Garden State Wine Growers Association will once again host its annual Barrel Trail Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14 at participating wineries across the state. Visitors to participating New Jersey wineries and vineyards will have the opportunity to sample future award-winning vintages direct from…
Plagido’s Winery in Hammonton Wins Best of Show for its Cabernet Franc in Finger Lakes International Wine Competition New Jersey Wineries Bring Home 45 Medals Garden State Wine Growers Association wineries once again shined in a blind taste test against wines from throughout the country bringing home 45 medals in the prestigious Finger Lakes International…