Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy welcome the 2024 winners of the Garden State Governor’s Cup to a celebration at Drumthwacket on January 28, 2025

At the ceremony on January 28, the governor will hand 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)
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