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Cape May County,
New Jersey
Think you're in Napa
Valley or the wine region of Italy? Think again
- it's Cape May County, New Jersey...
The whoosh of the cork pulled expertly from a
bottle, the deep garnet color of a Cabernet
Sauvignon or the clear sparkle of a crisp, white
Chardonnay. Swirl the wine around the glass,
hold it up to the light, and savor the bouquet
and first sip.
Think you're in Napa Valley or the wine
region of Italy? Think again - it's Cape May
County, New Jersey, an area blessed with a
moderate climate, gentle winds and sandy soil.
The Cape May Winery is New Jersey’s southernmost
winery, within a few miles of both the Atlantic
Ocean and the Delaware Bay, creating moderate
temperatures that are perfect for growing
grapes.
Locally produced wines from grapes grown in
Cape May can satisfy anyone's palette for great
wines at moderate prices. Tours and tastings
take place throughout the year, especially
during the late summer and early fall when acres
of vineyards are heavy with perfect grapes,
ready for harvest.
For more than 10 years, Cape May Winery has
been producing award-winning wines, mainly from
grapes grown in their own vineyards. Sample a
glass of Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Savignon. Check
out the Cape May Wine School, a joint venture of
the Washington Inn and the Mid-Atlantic Center
for the Arts and a great way to learn about
wines, food pairings and special insights.
Many restaurants offer wines produced at the
Cape May Winery on their menus which is a great
way to decide on your favorites to take home. Or
visit
www.capemaywinery.com for ways to create
your own tour in Cape May County, New Jersey.
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