2018

NJ Wine Competition Results© 2018 Beverage Testing Institute 8/15/2018 

Scale: 96-100: Superlative, 90-95: Exceptional, 85-89: Highly Recommended, 80-84: Recommended, Below 80: Not Recommended

Dessert (7 wines)

94 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2015 white space, Riesling, Hunterdon County 20.9% rs. $45/375 ml Gold Medal —2018 Best New Jersey Dessert Wine, Governor’s Cup

92 • Unionville Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Cool Foxy Lady Estate Bottled Sweet Wine, New Jersey 11.5% rs. $29.95/375 ml Gold Medal

90 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) NV Blackberry Vigoroso Sweet Wine, Outer Coastal Plain 8% rs. $19.99/500 ml Gold Medal

88 • Tomasello (NJ) 2015 Ice Wine, Vidal Blanc, Atlantic County 10.5% rs. $28/375 ml Silver Medal

88 • Sharrott Winery (NJ) NV Wicked, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $24.99/500 ml Silver Medal

87 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2015 ORE Estate Bottled Dessert Wine, Outer Coastal Plain. $28 Silver Medal

87 • William Heritage (NJ) 2016 Late Harvest Dessert Wine, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain 10.5% rs. $20/375 ml Silver Medal

Fortified (6 wines)

89 • Isaac Smith (NJ) 2011 Port, New Jersey 8% rs. $52 Silver Medal —2018 Best New Jersey Fortified Wine

88 • Unionville Vineyards (NJ) NV Port, New Jersey 8% rs. $30.95/500 ml Silver Medal

87 • Isaac Smith (NJ) 2014 White Port, New Jersey 8% rs. $45 Silver Medal

85 • Isaac Smith (NJ) NV Port, New Jersey 8% rs. $29 Silver Medal

84 • Bellview Winery (NJ) NV Estate Bottled Port Batch No.2, Outer Coastal Plain 4% rs. $28 Bronze Medal

82 • Isaac Smith (NJ) NV White Port, New Jersey 8% rs. $21/375 ml Bronze Medal

Fruit (13 wines)

94 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Cranberry Wine 4% rs. $12.95/500 ml Gold Medal & Best Buy—2018 Best New Jersey Fruit Wine

93 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Red Raspberry Wine 6.5% rs. $12.95/500 ml Gold Medal & Best Buy

92 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Red Raspberry Moscato 6.5% rs. $13.95 Gold Medal & Best Buy

92 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Cranberry Moscato 4% rs. $13.95/500 ml Gold Medal & Best Buy

91 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Blueberry Wine 4% rs. $12.95/500 ml Gold Medal & Best Buy

90 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Cherry Moscato 6% rs. $13.95 Gold Medal & Best Buy

89 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Cherry Wine 6% rs. $12.95/500 ml Silver Medal & Best Buy

88 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Pomegranate Wine 4% rs. $12.95/500 ml Silver Medal & Best Buy

88 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Blueberry Moscato 5% rs. $13.95 Silver Medal & Best Buy

88 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Blackberry Moscato, New Jersey 10.6% rs. $13.95 Silver Medal

88 • Auburn Road (NJ) NV Give Peach A Chance Peach Wine, New Jersey. $12 Silver Medal & Best Buy

86 • Tomasello (NJ) NV Blueberry Forte 5% rs. $12.95/375 ml Silver Medal & Best Buy

86 • Auburn Road (NJ) NV Apple Wine, New Jersey. $13 Silver Medal & Best Buy

 Red (56 wines)

97 • Amalthea (NJ) 2015 Legend’s Edition Europa I, Outer Coastal Plain. $29.99 Platinum Medal & Cellar Selection —2018 Best New Jersey Red Wine — Best in Show —Governor’s Cup 2018

95 • Amalthea (NJ) 2015 Legend’s Edition Europa IV, Outer Coastal Plain. $27.99 Gold Medal

95 • Amalthea (NJ) NV Carmé Red Blend, Outer Coastal Plain. $27.99 Gold Medal

94 • Amalthea (NJ) 2014 Legend’s Edition Europa III, Outer Coastal Plain. $29.99 Gold Medal

94 • Amalthea (NJ) 2015 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Outer Coastal Plain. $24.99 Gold Medal

 

93 • Bellview Winery (NJ) 2015 Estate Bottle, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Gold Medal —2018 Best New Jersey Hybrid Red Wine

93 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $17.99 Gold Medal & Best Buy—2018 Best New Jersey Hybrid Red Wine

93 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Estate Grown, Cabernet Franc, Hunterdon County. $28 Gold Medal

93 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Estate Grown, Pinot Noir, Hunterdon County. $30 Gold Medal

92 • Amalthea (NJ) 2015 Clone II, Cabernet Sauvignon, Outer Coastal Plain. $24.99 Gold Medal & Cellar Selection

92 • Four Sisters Winery (NJ) 2016 Proprietor’s Red Reserve Blend, New Jersey. $20 Gold Medal

92 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2015 Signature Series, Cabernet Franc, Outer Coastal Plain. $39.99 Gold Medal

91 • Natali Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Cedar Hammock Red, Cape May Penninsula. $24 Gold Medal

91 • Natali Vineyards (NJ) 2014 Reserve, Nebbiolo, Cape May Penninsula. $35 Gold Medal

91 • Amalthea (NJ) 2015 Reserve, Merlot, Outer Coastal Plain. $24.99 Gold Medal

91 • Bellview Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Blaufrankisch, Outer Coastal Plain. $28 Gold Medal

91 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2015 Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $15 Gold Medal & Cellar Selection and Best Buy

91 • Natali Vineyards (NJ) NV Tempranillo, Cape May Penninsula. $26 Gold Medal

91 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2015 Estate bottled, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $19 Gold Medal

90 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Blue 2 Estate Grown, Blaufrankisch, Hunterdon County. $29 Gold Medal

90 • Sharrott Winery (NJ) 2015 Trio Red Blend, Outer Coastal Plain. $34.99 Gold Medal

89 • Amalthea (NJ) 2014 Legend’s Edition Europa VII, Outer Coastal Plain. $32.99 Silver Medal

89 • Unionville Vineyards (NJ) 2014 The Big O Artisan Series Estate Grown Red Blend, New Jersey. $29.95 Silver Medal

89 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Cabernet Sauvignon, Outer Coastal Plain. $32.99 Silver Medal

89 • Cape May (NJ) 2016 Cabernet Franc, New Jersey. $19 Silver Medal

89 • Cape May (NJ) NV Red Blend, New Jersey. $18 Silver Medal

89 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Outer Coastal Plain. $32.99 Silver Medal

89 • William Heritage (NJ) 2015 Estate Grown, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $25 Silver Medal

88 • Natali Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Dolcetto, Cape May Penninsula. $26 Silver Medal

88 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Cabernet Franc, New Jersey. $28 Silver Medal

88 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, New Jersey. $32 Silver Medal

87 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) 2016 Coeur d’Est, Outer Coastal Plain. $29.99 Silver Medal

87 • White Horse Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Silver Medal

87 • Palmaris (NJ) 2014 Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Outer Coastal Plain. $30.95 Silver Medal

87 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2014 Classico Red Blend, Outer Coastal Plain. $16 Silver Medal

87 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2015 Signature Series, Tempranillo, Outer Coastal Plain. $32.99 Silver Medal

87 • Sharrott Winery (NJ) 2015 Coeur d’Est Red Blend, Outer Coastal Plain. $34.99 Silver Medal

87 • William Heritage (NJ) 2015 BDX Estate Reserve Red Blend, Outer Coastal Plain. $50 Silver Medal

86 • White Horse Winery (NJ) 2017 Estate, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Silver Medal

86 • Cape May (NJ) 2016 Merlot, New Jersey. $21 Silver Medal

86 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2014 Eidolon Coeur d’Est, Outer Coastal Plain. $19 Silver Medal

86 • 4JG’s (NJ) 2015 Riserva Estate, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $24.99 Silver Medal

86 • William Heritage (NJ) 2016 Proprietor’s Reserve Estate Grown, Cabernet Sauvignon, Outer Coastal Plain. $30 Silver Medal

85 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2015 The Huntsman Red Blend, New Jersey. $40 Silver Medal

85 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2015 Lakeside Rouge Estate Bottled Red Blend, Outer Coastal Plain 2% rs. $21 Silver Medal

85 • 4JG’s (NJ) 2015 Estate, Cabernet Franc, Outer Coastal Plain. $18.99 Silver Medal

85 • 4JG’s (NJ) NV Patriot Red Blend, Outer Coastal Plain. $18.99 Silver Medal

84 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Cabernet Franc, Outer Coastal Plain. $24.99 Bronze Medal

84 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Cabernet-Merlot, Outer Coastal Plain. $29.99 Bronze Medal

84 • Palmaris (NJ) 2015 Reserve, Pinot Noir, Outer Coastal Plain. $25 Bronze Medal

84 • William Heritage (NJ) 2015 Estate Grown, Merlot, Outer Coastal Plain. $25 Bronze Medal

80 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Shotgun Red Blend, Hunterdon County 2% rs. $16 Bronze Medal

Rose (18 wines)

92 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Row’s End Dry Rosé, Hunterdon County. $19 Gold Medal—2018 Best New Jersey Rose

91 • White Horse Winery (NJ) 2017 Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Gold Medal & Best Buy

90 • Bellview Winery (NJ) 2017 Estate Bottled Rosé, Petit Verdot, Outer Coastal Plain. $15 Gold Medal

89 • White Horse Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Rosé, American. $18 Silver Medal

89 • Villari Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Estate, Chambourcin, Outer Coastal Plain. $16.99 Silver Medal

89 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2017 Lakeside Estate Bottled Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain 1.5% rs. $16 Silver Medal & Best Buy

88 • Amalthea (NJ) NV Leda, Outer Coastal Plain. $16.99 Silver Medal

88 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2017 Dry Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Silver Medal

87 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Pink Flamingo Rosé, New Jersey. $22 Silver Medal

87 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Bee’s Knees Rosé, New Jersey. $28 Silver Medal

86 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2017 Rosalita Off-Dry Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain 3% rs. $13 Silver Medal & Best Buy

86 • William Heritage (NJ) 2017 Estate Grown Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain. $15 Silver Medal & Best Buy

85 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) 2017 Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain. $14.99 Silver Medal

85 • Cape May (NJ) 2017 Rosé, New Jersey. $15 Silver Medal

85 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Charleston Rosé, New Jersey. $28 Silver Medal

84 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Halcyon Days Rosé, New Jersey. $28 Bronze Medal

84 • Natali Vineyards (NJ) NV Courthouse Blush Rosé, Cape May Penninsula. $16 Bronze Medal

83 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Deco Rosé, New Jersey. $28 Bronze Medal

Sparkling (2 wines)

91 • William Heritage (NJ) 2015 Estate Reserve Brut Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain. $40 Gold Medal —2018 Best New Jersey Sparkling Wine

89 • William Heritage (NJ) 2017 Pét-Nat Estate Grown Sparkling Rosé, Outer Coastal Plain. $30 Silver Medal

White (48 wines)

94 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Autumn Harvest “Dessert Wine”, New Jersey 2.4% rs. $35 Gold Medal & Cellar Selection—2018 Best New Jersey Vinifera White Wine, Governor’s Cup

93 • White Horse Winery (NJ) 2017 Estate, Vidal Blanc, Outer Coastal Plain. $37 Gold Medal

—2018 Best New Jersey Hybrid White Wine

92 • Bellview Winery (NJ) 2017 Estate Bottled, Viognier, Outer Coastal Plain. $20 Gold Medal

91 • Villari Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Albarino, Outer Coastal Plain. $14.99 Gold Medal & Best Buy

90 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay, Hunterdon County. $25 Gold Medal

90 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Albarino, Outer Coastal Plain. $16 Gold Medal & Best Buy

90 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $15 Gold Medal & Best Buy

89 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Three Windows White, Riesling, Hunterdon County 1.1% rs. $21 Silver Medal

89 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Estate Grown, Gewurztraminer, Hunterdon County. $25 Silver Medal

89 • Cape May (NJ) 2017 Chardonnay, New Jersey. $20 Silver Medal

89 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2017 Solé, Vidal Blanc, Outer Coastal Plain 1.5% rs. $14 Silver Medal & Best Buy

88 • White Horse Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $39 Silver Medal

88 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2017 Derby White Blend, New Jersey. $28 Silver Medal

88 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2017 Naked, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $18.99 Silver Medal

88 • William Heritage (NJ) 2016 Pumpkin Hill Vineyard Estate Grown, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $28 Silver Medal

88 • William Heritage (NJ) 2016 Chenin Blanc, Outer Coastal Plain 1.5% rs. $18 Silver Medal

87 • Bellview Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Silver Medal

87 • Amalthea (NJ) 2013 Sur Lie, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $18.99 Silver Medal

87 • Natali Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Barrel Aged Estate, Chardonnay, Cape May Penninsula. $20 Silver Medal

87 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Dry, Riesling, Hunterdon County. $27 Silver Medal

87 • Cape May (NJ) 2017 Reserve, Chardonnay, New Jersey. $23 Silver Medal

87 • Cape May (NJ) 2017 White, New Jersey. $15 Silver Medal & Best Buy

87 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Petite Belle White, New Jersey 3% rs. $20 Silver Medal

87 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2016 Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $19.99 Silver Medal

87 • Sharrott Winery (NJ) 2017 Vidal Blanc, Outer Coastal Plain. $15.99 Silver Medal

86 • Unionville Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Hunterdon Mistral Blanc Estate Grown White Blend, New Jersey. $25.95 Silver Medal

86 • Cape May (NJ) 2016 Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay, New Jersey. $24 Silver Medal

86 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2017 Pinot Grigio, Outer Coastal Plain. $16 Silver Medal

86 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2016 Signature Series Reserve, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $32.99 Silver Medal

86 • William Heritage (NJ) 2016 Estate Grown, Sauvignon Blanc, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Silver Medal

85 • Unionville Vineyards (NJ) 2015 Pheasant Hill Estate Grown, Chardonnay, New Jersey. $42.95 Silver Medal

85 • Unionville Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Mountain Road Estate Grown, Chardonnay, New Jersey. $35.95 Silver Medal

85 • White Horse Winery (NJ) 2017 Estate Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $37 Silver Medal

85 • Four Sisters Winery (NJ) 2016 Proprietor’s White Reserve, New Jersey. $18 Silver Medal

85 • Four Sisters Winery (NJ) 2016 Semi-Dry White, Cayuga, American. $14 Silver Medal

85 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2017 Signature Series, Albarino, Outer Coastal Plain. $23.99 Silver Medal

85 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2017 Estate Bottled, Traminette, Outer Coastal Plain. $14 Silver Medal

85 • Terhune Orchards (NJ) 2017 Farmhouse White, New Jersey. $16.50 Silver Medal

84 • Beneduce Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Tuxedo Estate Grown, White Pinot Noir, Hunterdon County. $35 Bronze Medal

84 • Fox Hollow Vineyards (NJ) 2016 Barrel Aged Reserve, Chardonnay, New Jersey. $35 Bronze Medal

84 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2017 Pinot Grigio, Outer Coastal Plain. $18.99 Bronze Medal

84 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2017 Lakeside Blanc Estate Bottled White Blend, Outer Coastal Plain 1.5% rs. $17 Bronze Medal

84 • Terhune Orchards (NJ) 2017 Cold Soil White, New Jersey. $16.50 Bronze Medal

83 • Autumn Lake Winery (NJ) 2017 Halcyon Estate Bottled White Blend, Outer Coastal Plain. $14 Bronze Medal

82 • Hawk Haven (NJ) 2017 Signature Series, Riesling, Outer Coastal Plain. $21.99 Bronze Medal

81 • Bellview Winery (NJ) 2016 Estate Bottled, Gruner Veltliner, Outer Coastal Plain. $16 Bronze Medal

80 • Plagido’s Winery (NJ) 2017 Cayuga, Outer Coastal Plain. $16.99 Bronze Medal

80 • Auburn Road (NJ) 2016 The White Bottle, Chardonnay, Outer Coastal Plain. $18 Bronze Medal

© 2018 Beverage Testing Institute 

Scale: 96-100: Superlative, 90-95: Exceptional, 85-89: Highly Recommended, 80-84: Recommended, Below 80: Not Recommended

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Competition

Best of Show

Sweet Fruit Wine – NV Cranberry by Tomasello Winery, Hammonton

Vidal Blanc – 2017 Vidal Blanc by Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

Gold Medals

2017 Halcyon by Autumn Lake Winery, Williamstown

2015 Chambourcin by Bellview Winery, Landisville

2015 Nebbiolo by Natali Vineyards, Cape May

2017 Vidal Blanc by Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

NV Cranberry by Tomasello Winery, Hammonton

Silver Medals

2015 Chambourcin by Autumn Lake Winery, Williamstown

2016 Blaufrankisch by Bellview Winery, Landisville

2017 Traminette by Bellview Winery, Landisville

NV Porto Rosso by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

NV Stony Brook Blush by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

2017 Court House Blush by Natali Vineyards, Cape May

2015 Tempranillo by Natali Vineyards, Cape May

2015 Trio by Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

NV Blueberry by Tomasello Winery, Hammonton

2015 BDX by William Heritage Winery, Mullica Hill

2015 Brut Rose by William Heritage Winery, Mullica Hill

Bronze Medals

2016 Chardonnay by Autumn Lake Winery, Williamstown

2017 Lakeside Blanc by Autumn Lake Winery, Williamstown

2015 ORF by Autumn Lake Winery, Williamstown

2017 Traminette by Autumn Lake Winery, Williamstown

NV Leo by Bellview Winery, Landisville

2015 Chambourcin by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

NV Dolce Vita by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

NV Pinot Grigio by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

NV Porto Bianco by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

2015 Rosso Della Vale by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

NV White Merlott by Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington

2016 Cedar Hammock by Natali Vineyards, Cape May

2015 Chambourcin by Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

2014 Palmaris Petite Verdot by Tomasello Winery, Hammonton

 

2017

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Competition

Best of Show

  • Other Red Vinifera Varietals –  Natali Vineyards, Cape May 2013 Nebbiolo
  • Pinot Noir – Alba Vineyard, Finesville  2014 Pinot Noir
  • Sparkling Vinifera Wines, William Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill, 2013 Brut
  • Sweet White Vinifera (RS > 4 %) – Alba Vineyard, Finesville,  2015 Riesling

Gold Medals

  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville 2013 Chambourcin
  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville 2014 Pinot Noir
  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville 2015 Riesling
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington, 2013 Rosso della Valle
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May, 2013 Nebbiolo
  • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, 2010 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
  • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, 2013 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
  • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, 2013 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
  • William Heritage Vineyard, Mullica Hill, 2013 Brut

Silver Medals

  • Alba Vineyard, 2015 Chardonnay
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Pennington, NV Porto Rosso Chocolate
  • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, NV Artisan Orchard Blueberry Cider
  • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton,  2013 Palmaris Cabernet Franc Reserve

Bronze Medals

  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville, 2016 Chelsea Dry Rose’
  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville, 2016 Dry Riesling
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Pennington,  2015 Barbera
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Pennington, 2013 Chambourcin
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Pennington,  2015 Chardonnay
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Pennington, 2006 Porto Rosso
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Pennington,  NV White Merlot
  • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, 2015 Blaufrankisch
  • William Heritage Vineyards, 2015 Limited Release Chenin Blanc

New Jersey Wine Competition

  • 2017 Winery of the Year, Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton
  • Governor’s Cup Grape, Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel 2014 Cabernet Franc
  • Governor’s Cup Fruit,  Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery, Princeton NV Harvest Blues
  • Governor’s Cup Dessert, Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2013 Wicked Port
  • Best Vinifera, Fox Hollow Vineyard, Holmdel, 2014 Cabernet Franc
  • Best Hybrid,  Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2013  Wicked Port
  • Best American, DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton NV Pasquale Red
  • Best Sparkling, Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2014 Brut

Gold Medals

  • Bellville Winery, Landisville 2015 Vidal Blanc
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton nv Pasquale Red
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel 2014 Cabernet Franc
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May nv Dolcetta
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton nv Blackberry Vigoroso
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor nv Vignoles
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2013 Wicked Port
  • Terhune Orchards Winery & Vineyard, Princeton nv Blossum White
  • Terhune Orchards Winery & Vineyard, Princeton nv Harvest Blues
  • Terhune Orchards Winery & Vineyard, Princeton  nv Just Peachy
  • Working Dog Winery, East Windsor 2015 Traminette

Silver Medals

  • Bellview Winery, Landisville, 2016 Petite Verdot
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown, 2014 Blue 2
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown 2015 Chardonnay
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown 2016 Gewurtraminer
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown  2015 Shotgun Red
  • Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge nv Cranberry Wine
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton nv Choc Raz
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton nv Diamond
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton nv Merlot
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel 2015 Barrel aged Chardonnay
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel 2015 Riesling
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel 2014 Field Master Blend
  • Hawk Haven Vineyards, Rio Grande 2016 Albarino
  • Hawk Haven Vineyards, Rio Grande 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
  • Hawk Haven Vineyards, Rio Grande 2016 Dry Riesling
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2014 BDX
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2014 Brut
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2014 Cab Franc
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2015 Chenin Blanc
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2014 Coeur d’Est
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill nv Painted Horse
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill nv Penlyn Place Rosso
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2015 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Pennington 2006 Port
  • Laurita Winery, New Egypt, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Laurita Winery, New Egypt nv R2
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Barrel aged apple
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery 2015 Cabernet Franc
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery nv Stillwater Red
  • Mount Salem Vineyard, Pittstown 2015 Albarino
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Couthouse nv Beach Plum
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse nv Tempranillo
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton 2015 Cab. Franc
  • Plagido’s Winery, hammonton 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton nv Concetta’s Casalinga
  • Plagido’s Winery, 2015 Coeur dest
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2015 Barrel Res. Chardonnay
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2013 Coeur d’Est
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor nv Unoaked Chardonnay
  • Southwind Vineyard & Winery, Millville 2014 Blood,sweat,tears
  • Southwind Vineyard & Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery, Princeton nv Chambourcin
  • Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery, Princeton nv Vidal Blanc
  • Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes  2015 Fox Chardonnay
  • Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes 2013 Pheasant Hill Syrah
  • Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes nv Vat 22
  • Ventimiglia Vineyards, Wantage 2014 Chambourcin
  • White Horse Winery, Hammonton 2016 Chambourcin
  • Working Dog Winery,  East Windsor 2014 Cab. Franc
  • Working Dog Winery, East Windsor 2014 Cabernet Franc Reserve
  • Working Dog Winery, East Windsor  2016 Viognier

Bronze Medals

  • Bellview Winery, Landisville 2013 Syrah
  • Bellview Winery, Landisville nv Port
  • Beneduce Vineyards, 2014 Cab Franc
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown 2016 Three Windows White
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown 2016 Rows End Rose
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown  2015 White Space
  • Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge nv Chambourcin
  • Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge nv Jersey Berry
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton nv Blueberry
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton nv Cab Franc
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Hawk Haven Vineyards, Rio Grande 2016 Gewurtraminer
  • Hawk Haven Vineyards, Rio Grande 2016 Pinot Grigio
  • Hawk Haven Vineyards, Rio Grande 2014 Tempranillo
  • Hawk Haven Vineyards, Rio Grande 2016 Viognier
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2015 Chardonnay Reserve
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill 2015 Semillon
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington  2015 Barbera
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington 2013 Chambourcin
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington 2015 Chardonnay
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington nv     Chocolate Port
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington nv Dolce Vita
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington nv Pinot Grigio
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington 2013 Rosso della Valle 2015 Pinot Grigio
  • Jessie Creek Winery, Cape May
  • Jessie Creek Winery, Cape May nv Stratus
  • Laurita Winery, New Egypt 2014 Merlot
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Asian Pear
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Basil
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Blueberry
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Chardonnay
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Richwood Red
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Sangria
  • Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Monroeville nv Stillwater White
  • Mount Salem Vineyards, Pittstown 2015  Barbera
  • Mount Salem Vineyards, Pittstown  2015 Blau/Zwei/St.Laurent
  • Mount Salem Vineyards, Pittstown 2015 Cab. Franc
  • Mount Salem Vineyards, Pittstown 2015 Dry Riesling
  • Mount Salem Vineyards, Pittstown 2015 Gruner Veltliner
  • Mount Salem Vineyards, Pittstown 2015 Viognier
  • Mount Salem Vineyards, Pittstown 2015 Zweigelt
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse nv Barbera
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse nv Syrah
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse nv Viognier
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton nv Chambourcin
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton 2015 Cab Franc/Merlot
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton nv Niagara
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2014 Chambourcin
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2015 Vidal Blanc
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2014 Sharrott
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2014 Syrah
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor nv Tango
  • Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor 2013 Trio
  • Terhune Orchards & Winery, Princeton nv Apple
  • Terhune Orchards & Winery, Princeton nv Barn Red
  • Terhune Orchards & Winery, Princeton  nv Farmhouse White
  • Terhune Orchards & Winery, Princeton nv Rooster Red
  • Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes 2014 Cab Franc
  • Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes 2016 Hunterdon Mistral Rose
  • Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes 2014 Mountain Road Chardonnay
  • Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes 2014 The Big O
  • Ventimiglia Vineyards, Wantage 2013 Cab Franc
  • Ventimiglia Vineyards, Wantage 2013 Pinot Noir
  • White Horse Winery, Hammonton 2016 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
  • Working Dog Winery, East Windsor 2015 Barrel Fermented Char
  • Working Dog Winery, East Windsor 2105 Chardonnay Reserve
  • Working Dog Winery, East Windsor 2015 Pinot Grigio

Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Double Gold Medal

Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton 2015 Coeur d’Est

Gold Medal

  • Cape May Winery, Cape May, 2015  Isaac Smith Albarino
  • Old York Cellars, Ringoes, NV Blueberry
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton, 2015  Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton, 2015  Cabernet Merlot Blend
  • Sharrott Winery, Hammonton, NV Tango

Silver Medal

  • Auburn Road Vineyards, Pilesgrove, NV   Sole
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown, 2015 Chardonnay
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown, 2014   Blue 2     Blaufrankisch (Lemberger)
  • Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown, 2015  Shotgun Red
  • Cape May Winery, Cape May, 2015  Cape May Chardonnay
  • Cape May Winery, Cape May, NV  Isaac Smith
  • Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge, NV  Sauvignon Blanc
  • Cream Ridge Winery, Cream Ridge, NV Peach Wine
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton 2015 Merlot
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton, 2015  Cab Franc
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton, 2016  Blueberry
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton, 2015  Crantasia
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton, 2016  Black Eye
  • DiMatteo Vineyards, Hammonton, 2016  Chocolate Raz
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel, 2015  Barrel Aged Chardonnay
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel, 2014  Cabernet Franc
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel, 2014  Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, Cape May, 2016 Dry Riesling
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, Cape May  Dry Rose 2016
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, Cape May  Cabernet Franc  2015
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, Cape May  Shiraz    2015      Syrah
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, Cape May  Cabernet Sauvignon   2015
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, Cape May  Talon     2014
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  NV   Jersey White
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill, NV  Jersey Apple
  • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill, NV Jersey Blue
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May, 2015   Tempranillo
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May, NV   Blueberry
  • Natali Vineyards, Cape May, NV Aronia
  • Old York Cellars, Ringoes, 2015 Pinot Gris
  • Old York Cellars, Ringoes, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton, 2015 Cabernet Franc
  • Sharrott Winery, Hammonton, 2015 Unoaked Chardonnay
  • Sharrott Winery, Hammonton, 2015 Barrel Reserve Chardonnay
  • Sharrott Winery, Hammonton, NV Riesling
  • Sharrott Winery, Hammonton, NV Pinot Grigio
  • Sharrott Winery, Hammonton, 2016 Vidal Blanc
  • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton  Palmaris 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Valenzano Winery,Shamong, 2015  Sauvignon Blanc
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong, 2015  Vidal Blanc
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong, 2015     Chambourcin
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong,  2015  Old Indian Mills Blend
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong, 2015     Cynthiana

Bronze Medal

  • Auburn Road Vineyards   The White Bottle              2015      Chardonnay
  • Auburn Road Vineyards   Classico               2014      Sangiovese
  • Auburn Road Vineyards   Eidolon 2013
  • Beneduce Vineyards        Gewurztraminer 2015
  • Beneduce Vineyards        Pinot Noir 2014  2014
  • Cape May Winery             Cape May  Sauvignon Blanc          2016
  • Cape May Winery             Cape May            NV
  • Cream Ridge Winery        Chambourcin      NV
  • Cream Ridge Winery        99 Rows               NV
  • Cream Ridge Winery        Jersey Berry        NV
  • DiMatteo Vineyards         Jersey Red           2015
  • DiMatteo Vineyards         Pasquale Red      2016
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards      Riesling 2015
  • Fox Hollow Vineyards      Field Master Blend
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery  Viognier               2016
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery  Gewurztraminer 2015
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery  Hawk Haven Signature Series        2016      Albarino
  • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery  Malbec  2015
  • Heritage Vineyards           Jersey Blush        NV
  • Heritage Vineyards           Jersey Red           NV
  • Heritage Vineyards           Jersey Sugar Plum             NV
  • Natali Vineyards               Barbera 2015
  • Old York Cellars Red Zinfandel     NV          Red Zinfandel
  • Sharrott Winery Dry Riesling         NV
  • Sharrott Winery Dry Rose              NV
  • Tomasello Winery Inc.    Palmaris 2013 Estate Petit Verdot
  • Tomasello Winery Inc.    Palmaris 2014 Estate Pinot Noir   2014
  • Valenzano Winery LLC     Shamong White NV
  • Valenzano Winery LLC     Sangiovese          2015
  • Valenzano Winery LLC     Malbec  2014
  • Valenzano Winery LLC     Zinfandel             2014
  • Valenzano Winery LLC     Shamong Red Reserve     NV
  • Ventimiglia Vineyards      Pinot Noir            2013
  • Ventimiglia Vineyards      Cabernet Sauvignon         2014

 

Great American International Wine Competition

Double Gold Medal

  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton 2015 Cabernet Franc
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong 2014 Malbec
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong 2015 Sangiovese

Gold Medal

  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammongton 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver

  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville 2015 Chardonnay
  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville 2015 Riesling
  • Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton, 2015 Cabernet/Merlot Blend
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong, 2015 Chambourcin

Bronze Medal

  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville 2013 Heritage Cabernet Franc
  • Alba Vineyard, Finesville 2014 Pinot Noir
  • Old York Cellars, Ringoes 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Old York Cellars, Ringoes, 2014 Riesling
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong 2014 Old Indian Mills Blend
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong NV Red Reserve
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong 2015 Vidal Blanc
  • Valenzano Winery, Shamong 2014 Zinfandel

 

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Double Gold Medal

– Sharrott Winery, Hammonton 2013 Port style Wicked

Gold Medals

– 4 JG’s Winery, Colts Neck 2014 Chambourcin

– Sharrott Winery

– Sky Acres Winery, Far Hills, 2015 Cabernet Franc

– Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes  2014 Mountain Road Vineyard, Single Vineyard Series       Chardonnay

Silver Medals

– Bellview Winery, Landisville NV Capella

– Bellview Winery, Landisville NV Cygnus

– Heritage Vineyard, Mullica Hill 2015 Muscat/Albarino/Chenin Blanc

– Old York Cellars, Ringoes 2014  Syrah/Shiraz

– Sharrott Winery, Hammonton  NV   Tango

– Sharrott Winery, Hammonton 2015 Chardonnay

– Sharrott Winery 2013 Petit Verdot

– Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes, 2013  Single Vineyard Series, Pheasant Hill Vineyard Syrah

– White  Horse Winery, Hammonton 2013 Cabernet Franc

– White Horse Winery, Hammonton 2015 Chardonnay

Bronze medals

– 4JGs Winery, Colts Neck 2014 Cabernet Franc

– Bellview Winery, Landisville 2014  Coeur d’Est

– Bellview  Winery, Landisville 2014 Cabernet Franc

– Bellview Winery, Landisville NV Pollux

– Bellview Winery, Landisville 2013 Syrah/Shiraz

– Bellview Winery, Landisville NV Cayuga

– Heritage Vineyard, Mullica Hill 2013 Brut

– Old York Cellars, Ringoes 2015 Pinot Gris/Grigio

– Sharrott  Winery, Hammonton 2013 Trio

– Sharrott Winery, Hammonton 2015 Vidal Blanc

– Sharrott Winery, Hammonton 2014 Cab Franc

– Sharrott Winery, Hammonton 2015 Chardonnay

– Sky Acres Winery, Far Hills 2015 Petite Sirah

– Unionville Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir

– White Horse Winery, Hammonton 2013 American Vintner’s Blend

– White Horse Winery, Hammonton 2015 Dry Rose/Blush

2016

Beverage Tasting Institute Regional Competition

Gold medals

– Auburn Road Vineyards NV American Red “Winemaker’s Red”

– Tomasello Winery 2013 Blaufrankisch

– Tomasello Winery 2013 Palmaris Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver medals

– Auburn Road Vineyards, 2014 Chambourcin

– Auburn Road Vineyards, 2014 Gaia

– Auburn Road Vineyards, 2013 Eidolon Coeur d’ est

– Auburn Road Vineyards, 2013 Classico

– Tomasello Winery 2013 Palmaris Reserve Cabernet Franc

– Tomasello Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon

– Tomasello Winery 2015 Rkatsiteli

– Tomasello Winery 2014 Sangiovese

Bronze medals

– Auburn Road Vineyards, 2007 Classico

– Tomasello Winery 2014 Palmaris Reserve Chardonnay

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition

Best of Show, Best Pinot Noir

Alba Vineyard 2013 Pinot Noir

Gold

Alba Vineyard – 2013 Pinot Noir

Hopewell Vally Vineyard – 2006 Porto Rosso

Silver

Alba Vineyard – 2013 Heritage – Cabernet Franc

Heritage Vineyard – 2014 Chardonnay

Heritage Vineyard – 2013 Limited Release Vintage Brut

Hopewell Valley Vineyard – NV Porto Rosso Chocolate

Natali Vineyard – 2015 Aronia

Tomasello Winery – 2012 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon

Tomasello Winery – 2013 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon

Tomasello Winery – 2013 Palmaris Petit Verdot

Tomasello Winery- 2014 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine

Turdo Vineyards – 2015 Turis Barbera

Bronze

Alba Vineyard – 2013 Chambourcin

Alba Vineyard – 2015 Dry Riesling

New Jersey State Fair 1st Annual Commercial Wine Competition

  •  Best of Show, Best Dessert Wine
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, winemaker Charlie & Jack Tomasello, 2014 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, 100% Vidal Blanc
  • Best White Wine, Gold
    • Heritage Vineyard, Mullica Hill, winemaker Sean Comninos, NV Jersey White, Riesling 52%, Chenin Blanc 32%, Muscat 12%
  • Double Gold, Best Red Wine
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, 2012 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Petit Verdot 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%
  • Double Gold, Best Fruit wine
    • Heritage Vineyard, Mullica Hill, winemaker Sean Comninos,  NV Jersey Peach, 100% Peach
  • Gold
    • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse, winemaker Al Natali 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Silver +
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill, 2013 Norman’s Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc 100%
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  NV Jersey Blush, Chenin Blanc 41%, Barbera 32%, Muscat 27%
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton,  2010 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Petit Verdot 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%
  • Silver
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  2013 BDX: 42% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  2013 Limited Reserve Malbec: Malbec 76%, Cabernet Franc 12%, Petit Verdot 8%,Cabernet Sauvignon 4%
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill, 2014 Estate Reserve Chardonnay 100% Dijon Clone Chardonnay
    •  Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  2013 Vintage Brut, Chardonnay 72%, Pinot Noir 28%
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  NV Jersey Apple, 100% Apple
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill, NV Jersey Blue,  Blueberry 100%
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, 2013 Palmaris Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Petit Verdot 20%, Cabernet Franc 5%
    • Tomasello Winery Hammonton,  2013 Chambourcin, 100% Chambourcin
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, NV Blackberry Wine, 100% Blackberry
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton,  NV Cranberry Moscato, Cranberry 90%, Moscato 5%, Other ingredients 5%
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, 2014 Sangiovese, Sangiovese 100%
    • Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, NV Daffodil White, Moscato 85%, Chardonnay 10%, Vidal Blanc 5%
    • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse, 2015 Blueberry 100%
    • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse, 2013  Raspberry Fusion, Merlot 85%, Raspberry 15%   2013
  • Bronze
    • Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  Jersey Red Concord 50%, Barbera 50%  NV
    •  Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hill,  Jersey Sugar Plum, Sugar Plum 100%    NV
    •  Tomasello Winery, Hammonton, Palmaris Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc 77%, Cabernet Sauvignon 18%, Petit Verdot 5%     2013
    • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Couthouse, 2015 Chardonnay 100%
    • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse,  2013 Nonno’s Cellar,  Syrah 66%, Merlot 34%
    • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse,  2015 Beach Plum 100% Semi Dry
    • Natali Vineyards, Cape May Courthouse,  2014 Barbera 100%

New Jersey Wine Competition

Best Vinifera Hawk Haven 2012 Cabernet Franc

Best Hybrid Heritage Vineyards 2012 Late Harvest Chambourcin

Best American Coda Rossa NV Concord

Best Sparkling Heritage Vineyard 2013 Brut

Governor’s Cup Winners:

Best Grape Wine – Hawk Haven Vineyard, 2012 Cab Franc

Best Fruit Wine – DiMatteo Vineyard, NV Blueberry

Best Dessert Wine – Hopewell Valley Vineyard, Porto Russo

Winery of the Year – Plagido’s Winery

  • Gold
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Cab Franc
    • Coda Rossa NV Harmony
    • DiMatteo Vineyards, NV Blueberry
    • DiMatteo Vineyards NV Diamond
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2012 Cab Franc
    • Heritage Vineyard 2012 Late Harvest Chambourcin
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyard 2013 Barbera
    • Plagido’s Winery 2013 Cour d’Est
    • Plagido’s Winery 2014 Cab Franc
    • Unionville Vineyards 2012 Pheasant Hill Syrah
  • Silver
    • Alba Vineyard, 2013 Pinot Noir
    • Alba Vineyard NV Old Mill Red
    • Alba Vineyard 2015 Chelsea Dry Rose
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2015 Gewurtraminer
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2015 Rows End Rose
    • Cape May Winery 2015 Cape May White
    • Coda Rossa Winery NV Ameritage
    • Coda Rossa Winery NV Peach O
    • Coda Rossa Winery NV Cour d’Est
    • DiMatteo Vineyards NV Blackberry
    • Heritage Vineyard 2014 Chenin Blanc
    • Heritage Vineyard NV Cuvee Rouge
    • Heritage Vineyard 2013 Chambourcin
    • Heritage Vineyard 2014 Cour d’Est
    • Heritage Vineyard NV Jersey Apple
    • Heritage Vineyard 2013 Heritage Brut
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyard 2006 Port
    • Plagido’s Winery NV Chambourcin
    • Plagido’s Winery NV Concetta’s Casalinga
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Cour d’Est
    • Terhune Orchards NV Just Peachy
    • Terhune Orchards NV Front Porch Breeze
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 Pheasant Hill Syrah
    • Unionville Vineyards NV Vat 21
    • Working Dog Winery 2015 Traminette
  • Bronze
    • Alba Vineyard 2011 Port
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Chambourcin
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Barbera
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Chardonnay Estate Reserved
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Riesling
    • Alba Vineyard NV Blueberry
    • Alba Vineyard NV Mainsail White
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2014 Cab Franc
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2015 Shot Gun Red
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2015 Three Windows White
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 Blue 2
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Cape May Cab Franc
    • Cape May Winery 2011 CM3
    • Cape May Winery 2013 Isaac Smith Red Reserve
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Cape May Merlot
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Cape May Cab
    • Cape May Winery 2015 Cape May Pinot Grigio
    • Cape May Winery 2015 Chardonnay
    • Cape May Winery NV Isaac Smith Port
    • Cedarvale Winery 2013 Cab Franc
    • Coda Rossa NV Chambourcin
    • Coda Rossa NV Tempesta
    • Coda Rossa NV Blackbird
    • Coda Rossa NV Sweet Jane
    • Coda Rossa NV Raspberry Rose
    • Coda Rossa NV 1526
    • Coda Rossa NV Blue Moon
    • Cream Ridge Winery NV Cranberry Wine
    • Cream Ridge Winery NV Good Time Apple
    • DiMatteo Vineyards NV Crantasia
    • DiMatteo Vineyards NV Chocolate Raz
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2015 Pinot Grigio
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2014 Vignoles
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2014 Chardonnay
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2013 Merlot
    • Heritage Vineyard 2014 Cab Franc
    • Heritage Vineyard 2013 Syrah
    • Heritage Vineyard 2014 Chardonnay Reserved
    • Heritage Vineyard 2014 BDX
    • Heritage Vineyard 2013 Malbec
    • Heritage Vineyard 2013 Merlot
    • Heritage Vineyard 2013 Dry Rose
    • Heritage Vineyard NV Sparkling Apple
    • Heritage Vineyard 2014 Semillon
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards NV Chocolate Port
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards NV Dolce Vita
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2012 Chambourcin
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2014 Chardonnay
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards NV Porto Bianco
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards NV Vidal Blanc
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards NV Pinot Grigio
    • Melicks Town Farm 2013 Pinot Noir
    • Melicks Town Farm NV Apple
    • Melicks Town Farm 2014 Chardonnay
    • Natali Vineyards NV Blueberry
    • Natali Vineyards NV Albarino
    • Natali Vineyards NV Pinot Grigio
    • Natali Vineyards NV Chardonnay
    • Plagido’s Winery NV Blackberry Vigoroso
    • Plagido’s Winery 2013 Cab Franc/Merlot
    • Plagido’s Winery NV Niagara
    • Sharrott Winery 2012 Wicked
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Trio
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Barrel Reserve Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery NV Vignoles
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Sharrott
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Syrah
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Vidal Blanc
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Unoaked Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery NV Tango
    • Southwind Vineyard & Winery 2014 Blood, Sweat and Tears
    • Terhune Orchards NV Farm House White
    • Terhune Orchards NV Blossom White
    • Terhune Orchards NV Rooster Red
    • Terhune Orchards NV Harvest Blues
    • Terhune Orchards NV Cold Soil White
    • Terhune Orchards NV Apple
    • Terhune Orchards NV Chambourcin
    • Terhune Orchards NV Barn Red
    • Unionville Vineyards 2014 Eureka
    • Unionville Vineyards 2012 The Big O
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 Mountain Road Chardonnay
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Merlot
    • Working Dog Winery 2014 Sangiovese
    • Working Dog Winery 2014 Chardonnay
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Retriever
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Cab Franc
    • Working Dog Winery 2015 Pinot Grigio

Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

  • Double Gold
    • Auburn Road Vineyards Vidal Blanc NV Sole
    • Natali Vineyards Other White Varietal – Vinifera 2015 Albarino
    • Villari Vineyards 2013 Chambourcin
  • Gold
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Estate Pinot Noir
    • Chestnut Run Farm NV Spiced Sweet Asian Pear
    • Old York Cellars  2014 Syrah
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Unoaked Chardonnay
    • Sharrot Winery NV Dry Riesling
  • Silver
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Barbera
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Dry Riesling
    • Auburn Road Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Franc Gaia
    • Auburn Road Vineyards Red blend Vinifera 2013 Classico
    • Auburn Road Vineyards Red Blend – Vinifera + Non-vinifera   2012 Eidolon
    • Bellview Winery NV Cranberry
    • Bellview Winery NV Jersey Blues Blueberry
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Merlot
    • Beneduce Vineyards Riesling – Semi Dry  2014 Three Windows White
    • Beneduce Vineyards Chardonnay 2014 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
    • Beneduce Vineyards Riesling Dry 2014 Riesling
    • Cape May Winery  2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Cape May Winery Other White Varietal – Non-vinifera   NV Cape May White
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2014
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Cabernet Franc
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Merlot
    • Cape May Winery  Red Blend – Vinifera + Non-vinifera   2014 Cape May Red
    • Cape May Winery NV Isaac Smith White Port
    • DiMatteo Vineyard  Fruit Blend   2015 Cran Cherry
    • DiMatteo Vineyard Cayuga 2014 Jersey White
    • DiMatteo Vineyard Concord 2014 Pasquale Red
    • DiMatteo Vineyard Other Red Varietal – Non-vinifera   2015 Jersey Red
    • DiMatteo Vineyard  2014 Niagara
    • DiMatteo Vineyard Fruit Blend 2015 Black Eye
    • Heritage Vineyards 2013 Malbec
    • Heritage Vineyards Other White Varietal – Vinifera   2014 Semillion
    • Heritage Vineyards Red Blend – Vinifera   2013 BDX
    • Heritage Vineyards 2014 Chenin Blanc
    • Natali Vineyards Red Blend – Vinifera   2014 Cedar Hammock
    • Old York Cellars 2014 Vidal Blanc
    • Old York Cellars NV Peach
    • Plagido’s Winery NV Chambourcin
    • Plagido’s Winery 2014 Cabernet Franc
    • Plagido’s Winery OTHER Dessert Wine   2013 Pole Dancer
    • Renault Winery Fruit Sparkling  Blueberry Champagne
    • Renault Winery  Baco Noir  2012 NJ Garden State Red
    • Sky Acres Winery Marechal Foch  2014 Black River Red
    • Sky Acres Winery 2014 Petite Sirah
    • Tomasello Winery Fruit Sparkling  NV Blueberry Sparkling Wine
    • Tomasello Winery Icewine 2014 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
    • Tomasello Winery Fruit Blend NV Cranberry Moscato
    • Tomasello Winery FruitBlend NV Cherry Moscato
    • Tomasello Winery Dessert Sparkling  NV Sparkling Rkatsiteli
    • Unionville Vineyards Port NV Vat #21  Port
    • Unionville Vineyards White Blend – Vinifera   2014 Eureka
    • Unionville Vineyards OTHER Dessert Wine   2014 Cool Foxy Lady
    • Valenzano Winery 2104 Malbec
    • Villari Vineyards Fruit Blend NV One Nation Blue  Apple and Blueberry
    • Working Dog Winery 2014 Sangiovese
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Cabernet Franc
  • Bronze
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Estate Reserve Chardonnay
    • Alba Vineyard Riesling Semi-Sweet 2014 Riesling
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Chardonnay
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2014 Gewurztraminer
    • Beneduce Vineyards Lemberger 2013 Blue 2
    • Cape May Winery  NV Isaac Smith Port
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Chardonnay Reserve
    • Chestnut Run Farm Apple NV Semi-Sweet Fuji Apple
    • Chestnut Run Farm OTHER Fruit Varieties  NV Shiro Plum
    • DiMatteo Vineyards Flavored Wines  2015 Chocolate Raz
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2015 Traminette
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2014 Apple
    • Heritage Vineyards 2014 Estate Reserve Chardonnay
    • Heritage Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Franc
    • Natali Vineyards 2014 Tempranillo
    • Natali Vineyards 2013 Nebbiolo
    • Natali Vineyards Flavored Wines  2015 Raspberry Fusion
    • Old York Cellars NV Merlot
    • Old York Cellars 2014 Malbec
    • Old York Cellars Port 2013 Southpaw White Port
    • Plagido’s Winery 2014 Chardonnay
    • Renault Winery NV American Port
    • Renault Winery Red Blend – Vinifera + Non-vinifera   NV Royal Rouge
    • Sharrott Winery Red Blend – Vinifera + Non-vinifera   2013 Coeur d’est
    • Sharrott Winery Port 2012 Wicked
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Cabernet Franc
    • Sharrott Winery  Red Blend – Vinifera + Non-vinifera   NV Tango
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Southwind Vineyard Meritage 2014 Blood, Sweat & Tears
    • Southwind Vineyard 2014 Cabernet Franc
    • Tomasello Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Palmaris Reserve
    • Tomasello Winery Fruit Blend NV Red Raspberry Moscato
    • Tomasello Winery Fruit Blend NV Blueberry Moscato
    • Tomasello Winery 2013 Palmaris Reserve Chardonnay
    • Unionville Vineyards 2012 Pheasant Hill Syrah
    • Unionville Vineyards 2014 Pinot Noir Reserve
    • Valenzano Winery Pinot Noir Reserve  2014 Old Indian Mills Blend
    • Valenzano Winery Mead NV Jersey Devil Honey Wine
    • Valenzano Winery Flavored Wines  NV White Sangria
    • Valenzano Winery Flavored Wines NV Bine & Vine
    • Working Dog Winery 2014 Chardonnay

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • Best in Class
    • Valenzano Winery Red Native Hybrid Blends 2014 Old Indian Mills Blend
  • Double Gold
    • Alba Vineyard 2012 Warren Hills Alba Estate Chambourcin
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 New Jersey Chardonnay
  • Gold
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Outer Coastal Plain  Cab Franc
    • Heritage Vineyard 2014 Outer Coastal Plain Chardonnay
    • Valenzano Winery nv Shamong White
    • Valenzano Winery 2013 Malbec
  • Silver
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Outer Coastal Plain  Chambourcin
    • Bellview Winery 2014 Outer Coastal Plain Vidal Blanc
    • Old York Cellars nv New Jersey Blackberry wine
    • Sharrott Winery nv Outer Coastal Plain Tango
    • Valenzano Winery 2013 Sangiovese
    • Valenzano Winery 2013 Zinfandel
  • Bronze
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Warren Hills Alba Estate Chardonnay
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Outer Coastal Plain Merlot
    • Bellview Winery 2014 Outer Coastal Plain Traminette
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Outer Coastal Plain Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Outer Coastal Plain Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Outer Coastal Plain Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery nv Outer Coastal Plain Port Wicked
    • Sharrott Winery 2014 Outer Coastal Plain Chardonnay
    • Valenzano Winery 2014 Vidal Blanc
    • 4JGS Winery 2014 New Jersey White Vinifera “Celebration”

Tasters Guild International

  • Double Gold
    • Chestnut Run Farm, Shiro Plum
  • Gold
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Heritage
    • Old York Cellars 2015 Chardonnay
    • Tomasello Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Tomasello Winery 2014 Vidal Blanc I.W.
  • Silver
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Barbera
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Chardonnay
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Gewurztraminer
    • Alba Vineyard 2013 Pinot Noir
    • Alba Vineyard 2014 Riesling
    • Old York Cellars NV Merlot
    • Tomasello Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Tomasello Winery 2015 Pinot Grigio
  • Bronze
    • Chestnut Run Farn Apple Reserve NV
    • Chestnut Run Farm NV Pear
    • Old York Cellars 2015 Pinot Gris
    • Old York Cellars 2014 Syrah
    • Tomasello Winery 2013 Chardonnay

2015

American Wine Society Competition

  • Double Gold
    • Tomasello Winery 2014 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
  • Gold
    • Tomasello Winery 2012 ‘Palmaris’ Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Silver
    • Tomasello Winery nv Cranberry Moscato
  • Bronze
    • Tomasello Winery 2014 Rkatsiteli

Finger Lakes International

  • Double Gold
    • Valenzano Winery nv ‘Shamong White’ Niagra
  • Gold
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Petit Verdot
    • Sharrott Winery nv Dry Riesling
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Cool Foxy Lady’ Dessert
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2014 ‘Crantasia’ Fruit Blend
    • Natali Vineyards Nebbiolo & Banana
  • Silver
    • Bellview Winery 2012 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Bellview Winery nv ‘Leo’ White Blend
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Blaufrankisch
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Cabernet Franc
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Dry Riesling
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Barrel Fermented’ Chardonnay
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Three Windows White’ (Riesling)
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2013 ‘Sweet Jane’ Niagra
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2013 ‘Harmony’ Concord
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2013 ‘Ameritage’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2013 ‘1526’ Red Blend
    • DiMatteo Vineyards nv Diamond
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 ‘Pasquale Red’ Red Blend
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2012 Cabernet Franc
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards Porto Rosso Chocolate Port Wine
    • Natali Vineyards Raspberry Fusion
    • Renault Winery nv ‘Louis Nicholas Renault’ Champagne
    • Renault Winery 2012 Merlot
    • Renault Winery nv White Port
    • Renault Winery nv Blueberry Champagne
    • Sharrott Winery nv Pinot Grigio
    • Sharrott Winery nv Riesling
    • Sharrott Winery 2012 ‘Wicked’ Port Wine
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Eureka’ (White Blend)
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay
  • Bronze
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Gewurtztraminer
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Shotgun Red (Red Blend)
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2013 ‘Blue Moon’ Dessert Wine
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2013 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Shiraz
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Blackberry
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Blueberry
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Peardonnay
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 ‘Chocolate Raz’ Blend
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2013 Chardonnay
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2013 Pinot Grigio
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2013 Viognier
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard ‘Q’ Red Blend
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2010 Rosso della Valle Red Blend
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2012 Merlot
    • Natali Vineyards Nonno’s Cellar, Tempranillo & Goshen White
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 ‘Barrel Reserve’ Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 unoaked Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery 2011 Cabernet Franc
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Sharrott Winery 2012 ‘Couer d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Dry Rose
    • Unionville Vineyards 2012 “Pheasant Hill Vineyard” Syrah

Beverage Tasting Institute World Wine Championship

  • Gold
    • Tomasello Winery nv Cranberry Moscato
    • Tomasello Winery nv Blueberry Moscato
    • Tomasello Winery nv Cherry Moscato
    • Tomasello Winery nv Raspberry Moscato
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Mountain Road Vineyard’ Chardonnay
  • Silver
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Home Vineyard’ Chardonnay

 International Eastern Wine Competition

  • Silver
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Barrel Fermented’ Chardonnay
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec (Red Blend)
  • Bronze
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Three Windows White’ Riesling

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • Gold
    • Sharrott Winery nv Pinot Grigio
    • Sharrott Winery nv Dry Riesling
  • Silver
    • 4JG’s Vineyard & Winery nv ‘Patriot’ Chambourcin
    • Sharrott Winery nv Riesling
    • Sharrott Winery 2012 ‘Wicked’ Port
  • Bronze
    • Sharrott Winery nv Vignoles
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 unoaked Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Sharrott Winery nv Dry Rose

Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition

  • Gold
    • Natali Vineyards 2014 Trebbiano
    • Best of Category for Other White Vinifera Varietals

New Jersey Wine  Competition

  • Gold
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Viognier
    • Hawk Haven Vineyards 2012 ‘Flying Press’ Red Blend
    • Heritage Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay
    • Heritage Vineyards 2013 Brut Sparkling Wine
    • Heritage Vineyards 2013 Chenin Blanc
    • Heritage Vineyards 2012 ‘BDX Reserve’ Red Blend
    • Renault Winery 2012 Merlot
    • Sharrott Winery 2012 ‘Wicked’ Port
    • Terhune Orchards & Vineyard ‘Cold Soil’ White Blend
    • Tomasello Winery Sparkling Rkatzitelli
    • Tomasello Winery 2010 ‘Palmaris’ Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Silver
    • Auburn Road Vineyards 2012 ‘Eiodolon’ Red Blend
    • Auburn Road Vineyards 2013 ‘Good Karma’ Red Blend
    • Bellview Winery 2013 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Bellview Winery nv Cranberry Wine
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay
    • Cedarvale Winery nv Strawberry Wine
    • Cedarvale Winery nv Cherry Wine
    • DiMatteo Blueberry Wine
    • Heritage Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Heritage Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Franc
    • Heritage Vineyards 2012 Syrah
    • Heritage Vineyards nv ‘Painted Horse’ Red Blend
    • Heritage Vineyards 2013 Dry Rosé
    • Jersey Wines nv Sugar Plum
    • Jersey Wines nv Jersey Red
    • Jersey Wines nv Jersey Blueberry
    • Monroeville Vineyard 2013 Cabernet Franc
    • Natali Vineyards nv Trebbiano
    • Natali Vineyards nv Merlot
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 unoaked Chardonnay
    • Tomasello Winery 2010 ‘Palmaris’ Cabernet Franc
    • Tomasello Winery 2010 ‘Palmaris’ Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Tomasello Winery nv Sparkling Blueberry
    • Tomasello Winery nv Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
    • Tomasello Winery nv Blackberry
    • Valenzano Winery nv ‘Plumbs Up’ Plum
  • Bronze
    • 4JG’s Orchards & Vineyard nv ‘Patriot’ Red Blend
    • 4JG’s Orchards & Vineyard 2013 Chambourcin ‘Reserve’
    • 4JG’s Orchards & Vineyard 2011 Cayuga
    • Auburn Road Vineyards 2012 ‘Classico’ Red Blend
    • Auburn Road Vineyards 2014 ‘Roxanne’ Red Blend
    • Auburn Road Vineyards 2014 ‘Rosalita’ Rosé
    • Auburn Road Vineyards 2014 ‘Kind of Blue’ Blueberry Wine
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Blaufrankisch
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Petit Verdot
    • Bellview Winery nv ‘Leo’ Cayuga
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 Gewurtztraminer
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2014 ‘Row’s End’ Rosé
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Three Windows White’ Riesling
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 Dry Riesling
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Shotgun’ Red Blend
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Franc
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Riesling
    • Cape May Winery 2014 Pinot Grigio
    • Cape May Winery 2013 Pinot Noir
    • Cape May Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Cape May Winery 2013 Cabernet Franc
    • Cape May Winery 2013 Zinfandel
    • Cape May Winery 2013 ‘Barrel Fermented’ Chardonnay
    • Cape May 2013 ‘CM3’ Red Blend
    • Cape May Winery 2012 ‘Issac Smith Red Reserve’ Red Blend
    • Cape May Winery nv ‘Issac Smith’ White Port
    • Cape May Winery nv ‘Issac Smith’ Port
    • Cedarvale Winery 2011 Cabernet Franc
    • Cedarvale Winery nv Nectarine Wine
    • Coda Rossa 2013 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa 2013 ‘Ameritage’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa 2013 ‘Tempesta’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa 2013 ‘1526’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa 2013 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa 2013 ‘Blackberry’ Fruit Blend
    • Coda Rossa 2013 ‘Blue Moon’ Fruit Blend
    • Cream Ridge Winery nv Cabernet Franc
    • Cream Ridge Winery nv Chambourcin
    • DiMatteo Vineyards nv Niagra
    • DiMatteo Vineyards nv ‘Pasquale’ Red Blend
    • DiMatteo Vineyards nv Diamond
    • DiMatteo Vineyards nv ‘Crantasia’ Fruit Blend
    • DiMatteo Vineyards nv Blackberry
    • Four Sisters Winery 2014 Vidal Blanc
    • Four Sisters Winery nv ‘Merrill’ Blush
    • Four Sisters Winery nv ‘Warren Hills’ Red Blend
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2014 Gewurtztraminer
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2012 Cabernet Franc
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2012 ‘Quill’ Red Blend
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2013 Pinot Grigio
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2012 Merlot
    • Hawk Haven Vineyard 2013 Chardonnay
    • Heritage Vineyards 2013 Malbec
    • Heritage Vineyards 2012 Merlot
    • Heritage Vineyards 2012 Chambourcin
    • Heritage Vineyards 2012 ‘Late Harvest’ Chambourcin Dessert Wine
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2010 ‘Rossa della Valle’ Red Blend
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2012 Barbera
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards 2007 Porto Bianco
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards nv Pinot Grigio
    • Hopewell Valley Vineyards nv ‘Dolce Vita’ Vidal Blanc
    • Jersey Wines nv Jersey White
    • Jersey Wines nv Jersey Moscato
    • Jersey Wines nv Jersey Peach
    • Monroeville Vineyard nv ‘Richwood’ Red Blend
    • Monroeville Vineyard nv “Stillwater’ Red Blend
    • Monroeville Vineyard nv Cranberry
    • Monroeville Vineyard nv Asian Pear
    • Natali Vineyards nv Chardonnay
    • Natali Vineyards nv Merlot
    • Natali Vineyards nv Nebbiolo
    • Natali Vineyards nv Tempranillo
    • Natali Vineyards nv Moscato
    • Natali Vineyards nv Blueberry
    • Old York Cellars nv Blackberry
    • Plagido’s Winery 2012 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Plagido’s Winery nv ‘Concetta’s Casalinga’ Red Blend
    • Plagido’s nv Winery Cabernet Franc/Merlot Red Blend
    • Plagido’s Winery nv Cabernet Franc
    • Plagido’s Winery nv Merlot
    • Plagido’s Winery nv Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Plagido’s Winery nv ‘Homestead’ Concord
    • Plagido’s Winery nv ‘Reverence’ White Blend
    • Plagido’s Winery nv ‘Empire’ Chambourcin
    • Plagido’s Winery nv ‘5.8 Earthquake’ Fredonia
    • Plagido’s Winery nv Vidal Blanc
    • Renault Winery 2013 Noah
    • Renault Winery 2013 Chardonnay
    • Renault Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Renault Winery nv American Champagne
    • Renault Winery nv Blueberry Champagne
    • Renault Winery nv ‘May Wine’ Fruit Blend
    • Renault Winery nv ‘Pink Lady’ Blush
    • Renault Winery nv ‘Red Fresello’ Blend
    • Sharrott Winery nv Vignoles
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Vidal Blanc
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 ‘Barrel Reserve’ Chardonnay
    • Sharrott Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Sharrott Winery 2012 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Sharrott Winery nv Dry Rosé
    • Southwind Vineyard ‘Hunter Pace Red’ Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Terhune Orchards & Vineyard ‘Just Peachy’ Peach
    • Terhune Orchards & Vineyard ‘Harvest Blues’ Blueberry
    • Terhune Orchards & Vineyard ‘Barn Red’ Fruit Blend
    • Tomasello Winery 2012 Pinot Noir
    • Tomasello Winery 2012 Sangiovese
    • Tomasello Winery 2013 Blaufrankisch
    • Tomasello Winery nv Cranberry
    • Tomasello Winery nv Cherry
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Mountain Road Vineyard’ Chardonnay
    • Unionville Vineyards 2012 ‘Pheasant Hill Vineyard’ Syrah
    • Unionville Vineyards ‘Fox Series’ Chardonnay
    • Valenzano Winery 2013 ‘Old Indian Mills’ Red Blend
    • Valenzano Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Valenzano Winery 2013 Vidal Blanc
    • Valenzano Winery nv ‘Shamong White’ Blend
    • Valenzano Winery nv ‘Shamong Red Reserve’ Blend
    • Valenzano Winery nv ‘Hard Pressed’ Apple
    • Working Dog Winery 2011 Dry Rose
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Chardonnay
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Chambourcin
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Cabernet Franc
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Traminette
    • Working Dog Winery 2013 Sangiovese
    • Working Dog Winery 2014 Riesling

2014

BTI World Wine Championship

  • Gold
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2012 ‘Blue Moon’ Dessert Wine
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2012 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2012 ‘Harmony’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2011 ‘Meritage’ Red Blend
    • Unionville Vineyards 2012 ‘The Big O’ Red Blend
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Cool Foxy Lady’ Dessert Wine
  • Silver
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2011 ‘Ameritage’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2012 Cabernet Franc
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2011 ‘1526’ Red Blend
    • Coda Rossa Winery 2011 ‘Super Tuscan’ Red Blend
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 Chardonnay
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Home Vineyard’ Chardonnay
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 Dry Riesling

2013

Alba Vineyard Named Winery of the Year in New Jersey Wine Competition

Princeton’s Terhune Orchards, Logan Township’s Cedarvale Winery and Unionville Vineyards of Ringoes win the Prestigious Governor’s Cup

May 28, 2013 – Alba Vineyard of Milford has won Winery of the Year in the New Jersey Wine Competition. Alba, along with 24 members of the Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA), won medals in the competition, conducted annually by the Rutgers University Cooperative Extension under the supervision of Rutgers University wine expert, Dr. Gary Pavlis. The 2013 New Jersey Wine Competition awarded over 140 medals and featured 250 wines.

The medals were awarded this Monday in a special awards ceremony at the Garden State Wine Growers Association’s Blues & Wine Festival at Natirar Park in Peapack-Gladstone in Somerset County.

Alba Vineyard earned six gold medals in the competition for its 2010 Port, which also won Best Dessert Wine, as well as gold medals for the 2010 Chambourcin, 2010 Pinot Noir, non-vintage Raspberry, 2012 Riesling and 2011 Gewurtraminer. The 2010 Chambourcin also took home the honor of Best Hybrid wine. The gold medal and Governor’s Cup for grape wine went to Cedarvale Winery of Logan Township for its 2010 Cabernet Franc. Cedarvale also won a gold medal for its 2012 Strawberry wine and a bronze for its 2012 Nectarine.

Terhune Orchards in Princeton won a gold medal and the Governor’s Cup for Fruit Wine for its non-vintage Peach wine. Terhune also earned three silver medals for the non-vintage Barn Red, Front Porch Breeze and Harvest Blues and three bronze medals for the Cold Soil White, Apple and Vidal Blanc wins. Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes won the Governor’s Cup for Dessert Wine for their non-vintage Port vat#18. They also won bronze for the White Montage blend.

Other major award winners were:

  • Best Hybrid – Alba Vineyard, 2010 Chambourcin
  • Best American – Westfall Winery, NV Skylands Blush
  • Best Sparkling – Heritage Vineyard, Mullica Hill, NV Brut Rose
  • Best Dessert – Alba Vineyard, 2010 Port

Judges utilized in the NJ Wine Competition are certified wine judges, sommeliers, wine buyers, wine educators, and wine retailers. Many have been judging in this competition for over 20 years.

The Best American Wine award went to Westfall Winery for their Non-vintage Skylands Blush, which also captured a silver medal. Westfall also won bronze medals for its non-vintage Spanish Passion and Midsummer White.

The Best Sparkling Wine award went to Heritage Vineyards in Mullica Hill for its non-vintage Brut Rose which also won gold. Heritage won a silver for its 2011 Malbec and eight bronze medals for 2010 Syrah, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Merlot, 2012 Chardonnay, 2010 Chambourcin, 2010 BDX, non-vintage Sugar Plum and 2012 Sauvignon Blanc. Other Wineries that took awards included:

4 JG’s Orchards & Vineyards of Colts Neck took a silver medal for its 2007 Chambourcin and two bronze medals for the 2011 Chardonnay and 2011 Monmouth Blush wines.

Bellview Winery, Landisville earned a silver medal for the 2008 Port and four bronze medals: NV Fiesta, NV Lettizzia, NV Jersey Devil White and 2011 Chambourcin.

Cape May Winery, Cape May won silver medals for the NV Isaac Smith Port and 2012 Vidal Blanc and eight bronze medals: 2012 Riesling, 2011 Isaac Smith Red, 2011 Outer Coastal Plain Red, 2011 Zinfandel, 2011 Pinot Noir, 2011 Barrel Oak Chardonnay, 2011 Merlot and 2010 Isaac Smith Red Reserve.

Coda Rossa of Franklinville won silver medals for the non-vintage Sweet Jane and Blue Moon and four bronze medals for the non-vintage Cab Franc, Tempest, Blackbird and Ameritage.

DiMatteo Vineyards in Hammonton won a silver medal for the 2012 Diamond American wine and two bronze medals for the 2012 Niagara and 2012 White Sangria.

Four Sisters Winery at Matarazzo Farms in Belvidere won three bronze medals for their non-vintage Holiday Seasoned, Papa’s Red and Cedar Hill Rose.

Hawk Haven Vineyards in Rio Grande won a silver for the 2010 Cab Franc and six bronze medals: 2010 Quill, 2012 Albarino, 2011 Chardonnay, non-vintage American Kestrel White, 2010 Petite Verdot and 2011 Chardonnay Reserve.

Heritage Vineyards, Mullica Hills won gold for non-vintage Brut Rose, silver for the 2011 Malbec and eight bronze medals: 2010 Syrah, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Merlot, 2012 Chardonnay, 2010 Chambourcin, 2010 BDX, non-vintage Sugar Plum and 2012 Sauvignon Blanc.

Hopewell Valley Vineyards in Pennington won a silver medal for the 2006 Port and four bronze medals: 2008 Barbera, 2010 Chambourcin, 2009 Cab QWA and non-vintage Dolce Vita.

Jessie’s Creek Winery in Cape May Country took home a silver medal for its 2010 Merlot and bronze medals for the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2010 Chardonnay.

Monroeville Vineyards, Monroeville earned silver for the 2011 Cab Franc and six bronze medals: non-vintage blueberry, non-vintage nectarine, 2012 Muscato, 2011 Strawberry, 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2011 Syrah.

Natali Vineyards in Cape May Court House took bronze medals for three non-vintage wines including a Tempranillo, a Dolcetta, and Blackberry.

Old York Cellars, Ringoes won a bronze medal for the 2011 Southpaw Red.

Plagido’s Winery, Hammonton earned a silver medal for the non-vintage Antonio Rosso and bronze medals for the non-vintage Concetta’s Casalinga and Empire.

Renault Winery in Egg Harbor won three silver medals for the non-vintage Riesling, Royal Rouge and Noah and 10 bronze medals: non-vintage Blue Champagne, 2011 Burgundy, 2011 Chianti, 2011 Cynthiana Reserve, non-vintage Fresello Red, non-vintage American Champagne Chablis, May Wine and White Port and 2011 Chardonnay Premium.

Sharrott Winery in Blue Anchor captured a gold medal for the non-vintage Wicked, three silver medals for the 2010 Chardonnay Unoaked, 2011 Barrel Reserve Chardonnay and 2011 Dry Rose and four bronze medals for the non-vintage Blueberry, 2010 Cab Franc, 2010 Trio and non-vintage Vignoles.

Tomasello Winery, Hammonton won a gold medal for the non-vintage Blackberry, two silver medals for the 2010 Vintage Port and 2010 Chambourcin and bronze medals for the 2010 Cab Franc, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, non-vintage Cherry.

Turdo Vineyards, Cape May won three bronze medals for the 2011 Turis Sangiovese, 2008 Turis Nebbiolo and 2011 Turis Persara.

Valenzano Winery, Shamong earned two silver medals for the non-vintage Shamong Red Reserve and Jersey Devil Port and four bronze medals for the 2009 Merlot Reserve, non-vintage Labrusca and Shamong White and 2010 Cabernet/Merlot blend.

Ventimiglia Vineyard in Wantage took a silver medal for the 2010 Cab Franc and four bronze medals for 2010 Merlot/Cab Franc blend, 2011 Chardonnay, 2010 Chambourcin and non-vintage High Pointe White.

Finger Lakes International

  • Double Gold
    • Valenzano Winery nv ‘Shamong White’ Niagra
  • Gold
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Petit Verdot
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Cool Foxy Lady’ Dessert
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2014 ‘Crantasia’ Fruit Blend
  • Silver
    • Bellview Winery 2012 ‘Coeur d’Est’ Red Blend
    • Bellview Winery nv ‘Leo’ White Blend
    • Bellview Winery 2013 Blaufrankisch
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Cabernet Franc
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Dry Riesling
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Barrel Fermented’ Chardonnay
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Three Windows White’ (Riesling)
    • DiMatteo Vineyards nv Diamond
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 ‘Pasquale Red’ Red Blend
    • Unionville Vineyards 2013 ‘Eureka’ (White Blend)
  • Bronze
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Gewurtztraminer
    • Beneduce Vineyards 2013 ‘Estate Grown’ Shotgun Red (Red Blend)
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Shiraz
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Blackberry
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Blueberry
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 Peardonnay
    • DiMatteo Vineyards 2013 ‘Chocolate Raz’ Blend