First vines planted 2009 Acres cultivated 10 | Opened to the public 2012 Phone +1 908-996-3823 | |
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Coordinates 40.572459 N, 74.975295 W Key people Michael Beneduce Sr., Michael Beneduce Jr., Justen Beneduce Hiles (owners) Hours Closing soon · 12–6PMThursday12–6PMFriday12–8PMSaturday12–8PMSunday12–6PMMondayClosedTuesdayClosedWednesday12–6PM Similar Alba Vineyard, Old York Cellars, Unionville Vineyards, Sand Castle Winery, Villa Milagro Vineyards Profiles | ||
Beneduce vineyards the modern farmer
Beneduce Vineyards (pronounced /ˈbɛnəˈduːtʃiː/ BEN-a-DO-she) is a winery in the Pittstown section of Alexandria Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. A family farm since 2000, the vineyard was first planted in 2009, and opened to the public in 2012. Beneduce has 10 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces 4,000 cases of wine per year. The winery is named after the family that owns it.
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- Beneduce vineyards the modern farmer
- Afternoon jazz at beneduce vineyards
- Wines
- Licensing and associations
- References
Afternoon jazz at beneduce vineyards
Wines
Beneduce Vineyards primarily grows and produces wine from aromatic varietals, including Blaufränkisch (Lemberger), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Corot noir, Gewürztraminer, Malbec, Noiret, Pinot noir, Riesling, and Syrah. It is the only winery in New Jersey that produces wine from Noiret, which is a red hybrid grape developed in New York in 1973. Beneduce is not located in one of New Jersey's three viticultural areas.
Licensing and associations
Beneduce has a plenary winery license from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which allows it to produce an unrestricted amount of wine, operate up to 15 off-premises sales rooms, and ship up to 12 cases per year to consumers in-state or out-of-state. The winery is a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association and its subsidiary, Vintage North Jersey.