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Swansea Vineyard, Shiloh: Wines at Swansea Vineyards are handcrafted in small batches that ensure quality and flavor. One of the area’s newest wineries, Swansea is already producing award-winning wines. The tasting room is open weekends or by appointment. Sample their Garden State peach and apple wines, or how about Black- berry Breeze? 860 Main St., Shiloh 856- 453-5778 or
www.swanseavineyards.com
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Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton: A family-owned business, Plagido’s uses estate-grown grapes to create award- winning wines. Visit the Tuscany-themed tasting room, open daily or by appointment for special occasions. 570 N. First Road, Hammonton 609-567-4633 or
www.plagidoswinery.com Dimatteo Vineyards, Hammonton: A family owned and operated winery. 779 11th St., Hammonton 609-567-3909 or
www.dimatteowinery.com Balic Winery, Mays Landing: After a sip of Alexander the Great, it’s apparent that Balic Winery is definitely producing American wines with a European accent, thanks to Savo Balic, a vine grower from the Adriatic Sea region and the founder of
the winery. Made from Vranac (“black stal- lion” in Yugoslavian) grapes, the wine has been the top seller since it was introduced in 2002. 6623 Route 40, Mays Landing 609-625-2166 or
www.balicwinery.com Bellview Winery, Landisville: Try the seasonal favorites – maybe the dandelion wine in the spring or the winter spice when there’s a chill in the air – along with selec- tions from dry reds and whites to port and sparkling wines. The 2007 Cristallina, a ver- sion of ice wine, won the 2009 New Jersey Governor’sCup for
BestDessertWine.Nes- tled in theNew Jersey Pinelands.Watch the wine-making, bring a picnic or attend one of the winery’s special events. 150 Atlantic Avenue, Landisville 856-697-7172 or
www.bellviewwinery.com Sylvin Farms, Galloway Township: These wines are available only at festivals or at the winery where several cabs, pinots, merlot and a sparkling blanc de noir are produced.
www.sylvinfarmswinery.com Tomasello Winery, Hammonton: In February 1933, when Frank Tomasello heard the federal government was repeal- ing Prohibition, he jumped in his truck and drove through a snowstorm to Wash- ington, D.C., to be one of the first in line for a winery license – Tomasello Winery’s license is number 68. The first wines that
Frank made – Ranier Red, Ranier White and Ranier Rose (named after his wife’s maiden name) were a huge success and, in fact, are still being made today along with 35 varieties including Chardonnay, Cape May white, Cabernets, Merlot and brandy for red wine connoisseurs. Visit the elegant Vintners Room for outstanding cuisine and award-winning wines, opera galas and wine tastings. 225 White Horse Pike, Hammonton 1-800-MMM-WINE or
www.tomasellowinery.com Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City: Wine making has been part of New Jersey’s history since colonial times, even before RenaultWinery, the second-oldest continu- ally operating winery in the country, was established in the 1860s. The winery still has that old-world look with rows of grape vines twined around trellises, huge oak bar- rels, a display of antique glasses dating to medieval times and vintage wine-making equipment. Tours are available daily and wines can be purchased in the gift shop. 72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City 609-965- 2111 or
www.renaultwinery.com Something to ponder as you pop the cork
and pour a splash... last year New Jersey wineries sold nearly 400,000 gallons of wine... so kick back, wine down and enjoy our great Garden State vineyards and wines! ■
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