HADDONFIELD, N.J. — New Jersey wineries were announced at the Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) annual Governor’s Cup competition as fine wine producers, with William Heritage Winery taking the 2022 Governor’s Cup for Best in Show.
The Governor’s Cup is an annual competition that honors New Jersey wine and respective wineries. This year’s Governor’s Cup Awards Event and Wine Tasting Reception was held on November 14 at the Governor’s Mansion at Drumthwacket in Princeton. Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy gave out the Governor’s Cups for Best Red, Best White, and Best Dessert wines, along with winners in several other categories.
The eight wines and their wineries honored in the competition include:
William Heritage Winery, Mullica Hill (2019 Reserve BDX Red Blend)
Auburn Road Winery, Pilesgrove (2020 Barrel Reserve Chardonnay)
Tomasello Winery, Hammonton (2020 Epilogue Ice Wine Riesling)
White Horse Winery, Hammonton (2021 Estate Vidal Blanc)
Beneduce Vineyards, Pittstown (2021 Estate Grown Rosé Pet Nat, Blaufränkisch)
William Heritage Winery, Mullica Hill (2021 Rosé)
Sharrott Winery, Hammonton (NV Tango Red Blend)
Auburn Road, Pilesgrove (2019 Vintage Ruby, Chambourcin)
Click here for more information on winning wines.
QUOTE: “I am proud to recognize and celebrate the winners of the Governor’s Cup and New Jersey’s thriving wine industry,” said Governor Murphy. “Our wineries help to keep the Garden State’s agricultural heritage alive, allowing it to flourish into the future. New Jersey wineries have not only displayed their talent, but have proved their resiliency throughout the pandemic and I look forward to their continued success.”
–Garden State Wine Growers Association