Governor’s Cup Celebration 2025

At the ceremony on January 28, the governor handed awards to the following wineries:

• 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)

Quick Links

• Garden State Wineries Celebrate New Jersey Governor’s Cup 2024 Winners
• Blog: The New Jersey Wine Community Is Heading to the Governor’s Mansion, Again!