A wine trail is basically a route that takes you through a bunch of wineries in a certain area. These places are usually pretty close together. You can hop from one to the next and try different wines along the way.
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A Brief History of New Jersey Wine
New Jersey has a rich winemaking history dating back to the 1700s, shaped by European settlers. Despite setbacks during Prohibition, the industry revived after the 1981 Farm Winery Act. Today, over 50 wineries thrive, focusing on sustainability. With award-winning wines, New Jersey is emerging as a noteworthy player in the wine world.
Discover Cedar Rose Vineyards in NJ: A Wine Lover’s Paradise
This past weekend we had a special invitation to Cedar Rose Vineyards from Dustin, one of the owners. He gave us a private tasting and tour of their quaint winery which was cozy, warm, and welcoming. Dustin offered us tastings of several varietals and blends. We began with a few whites such as Albariño, Viognier, and an Orange wine made from Traminette. The reds were Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux straight from the barrel. Amazing! We were treated to the story of how Cedar Rose came to be. The story included how his partners, Steve and Sam, converted the wooded land into several lots. These lots ended up being home to 16 varietals under vine. Today they produce over 50,000 bottles from the grapes grown on site. Cedar Rose offers live music during the weekends. They can host parties and events for up to 35 to 40 people. They produce delicious wines and have a menu where all the food is made on-site. I highly recommend you take the trip to Millville, NJ, and experience Cedar Rose Vineyards for yourself. You won’t regret it. You can watch a more in-depth piece on the winery on my YouTube channel @njstompsthegrape. It’s worth the watch. Visit their website at CedarRoseVineyards.com. Cedar Rose wines are available in appointments at 160 liquor stores throughout the southern part of New Jersey.
Discover New Jersey’s Thriving Wine Scene
You might be stumbling upon this blog for the first time. Perhaps you’re a friend who wants to pacify my love for wine and blogging. Or maybe…. just maybe, you have followed me on social media over the past year. You want to check out my new site. That would be the best of all three if you ask me. I wanted to start a blog about New Jersey’s growing wine industry for quite some time. I sat on it for a few years and then decided to finally go for it for several reasons. My career as an educator is nearing its end. I had a burning wish to begin my second chapter in life. I wanted to pursue something I’m passionate about, like wine. As a child, I remember seeing my grandfather’s wine press in the basement and watching him make wine. He always kept his homemade wine it in a jug at his feet during Sunday dinners. I think that memory was what drew me towards my love of wine as I got older. I have lived in New Jersey my whole life. It naturally made sense to explore this industry right here in the Garden State. So the sole focus of my blog will be on vineyards and wineries right here in my home state. Sometimes, I will go beyond the New Jersey borders. But, for the most part, I’m going to share my NJ experiences. I hope to turn my passion for wine into a financial supplement for my pension. I’m using blogging and social media to achieve this. I know… So transparent right? But like I mentioned it’s going to be my second chapter in life. Thank you for being here and supporting me. As the blog grows I’ll share things I’m learning about here on the blog and across my social media platforms. If you haven’t had a chance to follow me, please join me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. By the way… Instagram is my best of the three platforms so far. Thank you for taking a look. The site is always a work in progress so please feel free to share ideas with me.