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NJ Wine Industry Survey Results

April 6, 2018 by Daniel Ward

Annual New Jersey Wine Industry Survey – A Brief Summary of the 2016 Vintage By: Daniel Ward Grape Varieties  In our survey of the New Jersey wine industry, of the 2016 vintage, five grape varieties are leading production in the state – Chambourcin, Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay – each with more than […]

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Wine Grape Workshop

January 2, 2018 by Daniel Ward

Educational Program for Grape Growers Moderator: Hemant Gohil, Gloucester County Ag Agent The 2018 Ag Convention & Trade Show features a Wine Grape session on Wednesday morning, February 7, 2018. Wine grape experts will present topics related to growing wine grapes in New Jersey. Wine grape presentations are being held from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Topics […]

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Chardonnay Tasting Workshop Recap

March 18, 2016 by Daniel Ward

Notes from the Chardonnay Wine Workshop Presented by: Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward Summary A ‘Chardonnay Wine Workshop’ was held on November 18, 2015 at Working Dog Winery, located in East Windsor, a small town in central New Jersey. The purpose of the meeting was to taste and evaluate Chardonnay wines produced in NJ. […]

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When to Harvest

August 24, 2015 by Daniel Ward

Determining Grape Fruit Maturity for Harvest To make quality wine, it is crucial to know when to harvest. The following information details steps to sample, measure, and assess wine grapes for readiness. Use a grape maturity assessment form to record details each year. Sampling Collect a separate sample for each block of grapes that will […]

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The New Jersey Wine Renaissance

July 29, 2015 by Daniel Ward

The New Jersey Wine Renaissance Written by: Dr. Gary Pavlis Originally published by: Atlantic County Sun, November 2003 Who would have guessed that when the Farm Winery act was passed in the New Jersey legislature thirty two years ago it would ignite a renaissance of the wine industry in this state? Before that piece of legislation, […]

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Vineyard Nutrition Monitoring

June 8, 2015 by Daniel Ward

Monitoring Grapevine Nutritional Status Bloom is here and it is a great time to get an accurate assessment of the nutritional status of your grapevines. What to sample? Soil or leaf petioles. Soil sampling should be performed before planting and every 3 years, primarily to track the pH. Sample each block as you would for other […]

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