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The [[U.S. state|state]] of '''[[New Jersey]]''' is ranked seventh in the [[United States]] in terms of total '''wine production'''—behind [[California]], [[New York]], [[Washington]], [[Oregon]], [[Kentucky]] and [[Florida]]. New Jersey's wineries As of the [[United States Deparment of Agriculture|United States Department of Agriculture's]] 2007 [[Census of Agriculture]], New Jersey had 43 wineries, and 192 vineyards with over 1,043 acres in cultivation. These wineries produce approximately 1.72 million gallons of wine annually.
The [[U.S. state|state]] of '''[[New Jersey]]''' is ranked seventh in the [[United States]] in terms of total '''wine production'''—behind [[California]], [[New York]], [[Washington]], [[Oregon]], [[Kentucky]] and [[Florida]]. New Jersey's wineries As of the [[United States Deparment of Agriculture|United States Department of Agriculture's]] 2007 [[Census of Agriculture]], New Jersey had 43 wineries, and 192 vineyards with over 1,043 acres in cultivation. These wineries produce approximately 1.72 million gallons of wine annually.


In 1767, two New Jersey winemakers were recognized by the Royal Society in London for producing quality wines derived from colonial agriculture. This wine production was a small portion of output from local plantations. [[Renault Winery]], located in [[Atlantic County, New Jersey|Atlantic County]] in the southern region of the state, was established in 1864. This was New Jersey's first commercial winemaking operation and remains one of the oldest continuously-opearting wineries in the United States. The wine production industry remained small until 1981 when New Jersey has relaxed its laws and regulations regarding the licensing and operation of alcoholic beverage production facilities (breweries, wineries, and distilleries). Today, 43 wineries are currently in operation in thirteen of the state's 21 counties. Several other wineries are planning to open and are either awaiting the approval of licenses, or in some form of development. Because of favorable sandy soils and warmer cimate, a majority of these wineries are located in [[South Jersey|South Jersey's]] [[Outer Coastal Plain AVA|Outer Coastal Plain Viticultural Area]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southjersey.com/dining_guide/index.cfm?fa=article&articleID=21449 |title=Napa Valley, New Jersey? |publisher=South Jersey Magazine |author=Tara Nurin and Elizabeth A. McDonald |date=October 2009}}</ref> Most of the remaining wineries are in western New Jersey's [[Warren Hills AVA|Warren Hills]] and [[Central Delaware Valley AVA|Central Delaware Valley]] [[American Viticultural Area|viticultural areas]].
In 1767, two New Jersey winemakers were recognized by the Royal Society in London for producing quality wines derived from colonial agriculture. This wine production was a small portion of output from local plantations. [[Renault Winery]], located in [[Atlantic County, New Jersey|Atlantic County]] in the southern region of the state, was established in 1864 by French immigrant Louis Nicolas Renault. In its early years, Renault Winery was known for its American version of [[Champagne (wine)|champagne]].<ref>Rignani, Jennifer Papale (2008). [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=99G4B0Acbl4C&pg=PA42&dq=Renault+Winery&hl=en#v=onepage&q=Renault%20&f=false ''Arcadia Publishing, 2008'']. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-5722-6</ref> This was New Jersey's first commercial winemaking operation and remains one of the oldest continuously-opearting wineries in the United States.<ref>Corcoran, Davis (17 July 2005). [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F30A14FA38540C748DDDAE0894DD404482&pagewanted=print "So Crisp, So Complex, So Unexpected"]. ''New York Times''.</ref>
Wine production within the state remained small until 1981 when New Jersey has relaxed its laws and regulations regarding the licensing and operation of alcoholic beverage production facilities (breweries, wineries, and distilleries). Today, 43 wineries are currently in operation in thirteen of the state's 21 counties. Several other wineries are planning to open and are either awaiting the approval of licenses, or in some form of development. Because of favorable sandy soils and warmer cimate, a majority of these wineries are located in [[South Jersey|South Jersey's]] [[Outer Coastal Plain AVA|Outer Coastal Plain Viticultural Area]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southjersey.com/dining_guide/index.cfm?fa=article&articleID=21449 |title=Napa Valley, New Jersey? |publisher=South Jersey Magazine |author=Tara Nurin and Elizabeth A. McDonald |date=October 2009}}</ref> Most of the remaining wineries are in western New Jersey's [[Warren Hills AVA|Warren Hills]] and [[Central Delaware Valley AVA|Central Delaware Valley]] [[American Viticultural Area|viticultural areas]].


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 00:16, 15 June 2012

New Jersey
Wine region
Official nameState of New Jersey
TypeU.S. state
Year established1787
Years of wine industry1767-present
CountryUSA
Sub-regionsCentral Delaware Valley AVA, Outer Coastal Plain AVA, Warren Hills AVA
Total area8,729 square miles (22,608 km2)
Size of planted vineyards1,043 acres ([convert: unknown unit])
No. of vineyards192 (2007)
Grapes producedAurore, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Catawba, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Concord, Fredonia, Gewürztraminer, Horizon, Ives Noir, Landot, Lemberger, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel, Niagara, Norton, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Rayon d'Or, Riesling, Rkatziteli, Rumenika, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, Villard Blanc, Villard Noir, Viognier[1]
No. of wineries43 (2007)

The state of New Jersey is ranked seventh in the United States in terms of total wine production—behind California, New York, Washington, Oregon, Kentucky and Florida. New Jersey's wineries As of the United States Department of Agriculture's 2007 Census of Agriculture, New Jersey had 43 wineries, and 192 vineyards with over 1,043 acres in cultivation. These wineries produce approximately 1.72 million gallons of wine annually.

In 1767, two New Jersey winemakers were recognized by the Royal Society in London for producing quality wines derived from colonial agriculture. This wine production was a small portion of output from local plantations. Renault Winery, located in Atlantic County in the southern region of the state, was established in 1864 by French immigrant Louis Nicolas Renault. In its early years, Renault Winery was known for its American version of champagne.[2] This was New Jersey's first commercial winemaking operation and remains one of the oldest continuously-opearting wineries in the United States.[3]

Wine production within the state remained small until 1981 when New Jersey has relaxed its laws and regulations regarding the licensing and operation of alcoholic beverage production facilities (breweries, wineries, and distilleries). Today, 43 wineries are currently in operation in thirteen of the state's 21 counties. Several other wineries are planning to open and are either awaiting the approval of licenses, or in some form of development. Because of favorable sandy soils and warmer cimate, a majority of these wineries are located in South Jersey's Outer Coastal Plain Viticultural Area.[4] Most of the remaining wineries are in western New Jersey's Warren Hills and Central Delaware Valley viticultural areas.

See also

References

  1. ^ Appellation America (2007). "New Jersey: Appellation Description". Retrieved Nov. 14, 2007.
  2. ^ Rignani, Jennifer Papale (2008). Arcadia Publishing, 2008. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-5722-6
  3. ^ Corcoran, Davis (17 July 2005). "So Crisp, So Complex, So Unexpected". New York Times.
  4. ^ Tara Nurin and Elizabeth A. McDonald (October 2009). "Napa Valley, New Jersey?". South Jersey Magazine.
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