AAA South Jersey — September/October 2012
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The Time For Wine
For fine wines, look no further than South Jersey!
If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Napa Valley, why not save the airfare and savor award-winning wines right here in Gloucester County?
From a historic view, it’s been more than two hundred years since London’s Royal Society of the Arts first acknowledged the success of New Jersey vintners in producing the first bottles of quality wine derived from Colonial agriculture.
Gloucester County’s wineries continue to make history these days by producing high-quality wines – as well as offering tasting rooms where you can sample award-winning wines, see how wine is made, listen to live music, purchase wine, and enjoy a host of special events.
Just as the grapes grow, Gloucester County’s “wine country” has grown into a major attraction for residents and visitors alike, harvesting significant economic benefits for the local economy.
The fun and flair of “Vintage South Jersey” is being promoted in a special wineworthy campaign created by The South Jersey Tourism Corporation (SJTC).
“The popularity of agri-tourism is a natural for us to focus on,” said Jake Buganski, executive director of SJTC which has launched a colorful new web site www.Vintagesouthjersey.com and developed a printed guide to attract visitors. The multilevel campaign is anticipated to benefit other businesses, including restaurants, shops, hotel and related services utilized by those visiting the area.
Additionally, the Garden State Wine Growers Association offers a passport program. Pick up your free passport at the winery, and when your passport has been stamped at every NJ winery, you can send the booklet to the Garden State Wine Growers Association to receive a complimentary gift and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize.
To join the fun, you can taste nature’s bounty at these Gloucester County wineries:
CEDARVALE WINERY & VINEYARD
205 Repaupo Station Road, Logan Township,
856-467-3088, www.cedarvalewinery.com
Ed and Marsha Gaventa welcome you to enjoy the variety of fine fruit and grape wines that are crafted at the winery. Their estate-grown wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. Visit (and bring a picnic lunch): Thursday and Fridays, Noon-7 pm; Saturdays 11 am – 7 pm; Sundays 11 am – 5 pm
WAGONHOUSE WINERY
1401 Route 45 (corner of Marl Road),
Swedesboro, 609-780-8019,
www.wagonhousewinery.com
This family-owned winery and vineyard in South Harrison Township produces red, white and semi-sweet wines. Enjoy sampling their wines in their new tasting room.
Tasting Room Hours: Friday, Noon-6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5 pm (and by appointment). Groups of six or more are asked to contact Wagonhouse in advance of their visit.
HERITAGE VINEYARDS 7 WINERY
480 Mullica Hill Road (Route 322), Mullica
Hill, 856-589-4474, www.heritagewinenj.com
This winery produces red, white, semi sweet and sparkling wines made from their 22- acre vineyard. Heritage is the recipient of multiple awards for their Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin wines.
Tasting Room Hours: daily 9-6 pm. Tours: Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.
CODA ROSSA WINERY
1526 Dutch Mill Road, Franklinville,
856-697-WINE (9463), www.codarossa.com
Named for the red-tail hawks that live in the vineyard, Coda Rossa features New Jersey and California wines in varieties of red, rose, white and whimsical.
Tasting Room: Fridays, 5:30-9 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 pm and by appointment.
DIBELLA WINERY
Woolwich Township, www.dibellawinery.com
Will and Julie DiBella own and operate this winery as the fourth generation on the family farm. They don’t yet have a tasting room, but their shared passion for fine wines has produced several varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pino Grigio, Tremmette, Cordial Cherry and Tutto Rosso table wine.Visit their web site to find out where DiBella wines are available in the region.
If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Napa Valley, why not save the airfare and savor award-winning wines right here in Gloucester County?
From a historic view, it’s been more than two hundred years since London’s Royal Society of the Arts first acknowledged the success of New Jersey vintners in producing the first bottles of quality wine derived from Colonial agriculture.
Gloucester County’s wineries continue to make history these days by producing high-quality wines – as well as offering tasting rooms where you can sample award-winning wines, see how wine is made, listen to live music, purchase wine, and enjoy a host of special events.
Just as the grapes grow, Gloucester County’s “wine country” has grown into a major attraction for residents and visitors alike, harvesting significant economic benefits for the local economy.
The fun and flair of “Vintage South Jersey” is being promoted in a special wineworthy campaign created by The South Jersey Tourism Corporation (SJTC).
“The popularity of agri-tourism is a natural for us to focus on,” said Jake Buganski, executive director of SJTC which has launched a colorful new web site www.Vintagesouthjersey.com and developed a printed guide to attract visitors. The multilevel campaign is anticipated to benefit other businesses, including restaurants, shops, hotel and related services utilized by those visiting the area.
Additionally, the Garden State Wine Growers Association offers a passport program. Pick up your free passport at the winery, and when your passport has been stamped at every NJ winery, you can send the booklet to the Garden State Wine Growers Association to receive a complimentary gift and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize.
To join the fun, you can taste nature’s bounty at these Gloucester County wineries:
CEDARVALE WINERY & VINEYARD
205 Repaupo Station Road, Logan Township,
856-467-3088, www.cedarvalewinery.com
Ed and Marsha Gaventa welcome you to enjoy the variety of fine fruit and grape wines that are crafted at the winery. Their estate-grown wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. Visit (and bring a picnic lunch): Thursday and Fridays, Noon-7 pm; Saturdays 11 am – 7 pm; Sundays 11 am – 5 pm
WAGONHOUSE WINERY
1401 Route 45 (corner of Marl Road),
Swedesboro, 609-780-8019,
www.wagonhousewinery.com
This family-owned winery and vineyard in South Harrison Township produces red, white and semi-sweet wines. Enjoy sampling their wines in their new tasting room.
Tasting Room Hours: Friday, Noon-6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5 pm (and by appointment). Groups of six or more are asked to contact Wagonhouse in advance of their visit.
HERITAGE VINEYARDS 7 WINERY
480 Mullica Hill Road (Route 322), Mullica
Hill, 856-589-4474, www.heritagewinenj.com
This winery produces red, white, semi sweet and sparkling wines made from their 22- acre vineyard. Heritage is the recipient of multiple awards for their Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin wines.
Tasting Room Hours: daily 9-6 pm. Tours: Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.
CODA ROSSA WINERY
1526 Dutch Mill Road, Franklinville,
856-697-WINE (9463), www.codarossa.com
Named for the red-tail hawks that live in the vineyard, Coda Rossa features New Jersey and California wines in varieties of red, rose, white and whimsical.
Tasting Room: Fridays, 5:30-9 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, noon-5 pm and by appointment.
DIBELLA WINERY
Woolwich Township, www.dibellawinery.com
Will and Julie DiBella own and operate this winery as the fourth generation on the family farm. They don’t yet have a tasting room, but their shared passion for fine wines has produced several varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pino Grigio, Tremmette, Cordial Cherry and Tutto Rosso table wine.Visit their web site to find out where DiBella wines are available in the region.
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