2024 New Jersey Governor's Cup Reviews

2023 Ice Cider Outer Coastal Plain

Walks the fine wine line between apple cider and apple wine and is quite delicious in its well-executed balance of sugar and acid; like drinking a fresh apple.

Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Dessert Wine' 2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Governor's Cup Best Dessert Wine

$38

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2023 Painted Estate Grown Rosé Outer Coastal Plain

$22

2023 Painted Estate Grown Rosé Outer Coastal Plain

Refreshing acidity, tart red berry-forward flavor, and a touch of herbal lift for complexity allow for maximum food friendly pairing versatility.

Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Rose Wine'

$22

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2023 Limited Release Chenin Blanc

$34

2023 Limited Release Chenin Blanc

A beautiful example of cooler climate Chenin Blanc with only a light touch from the winemaker that allows the grapes to shine on their own.

Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Vinifera White Wine' 2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Governor's Cup for Best White Vinifera

$34

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2022 Burn Pile Vineyard Reserve Chambourcin

$48

2022 Burn Pile Vineyard Reserve Chambourcin

A classic Chambourcin with bold, black fruit notes and an underlying earthy and spicy character that will be great with richer food pairings.

Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Hybrid Red Wine'

$48

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Merlot

$35

2020 Estate Reserve Merlot

A very well-executed cool climate Merlot that shows dark fruit and crunchy tannins; pair with grilled fare and various roasts.

$35

» Read Full Review

$45

2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc

With fresh acidity and tart red fruit, this is delicious and of a quality that is competitive with the global standards of Cabernet Franc.

Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Vinifera Red Wine' 2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Governor's Cup for Best Red Vinifera

$45

» Read Full Review

$32

2022 Cabernet Franc

Very pleasing and food friendly; would be a delightful BTG pour on any local restaurant menu.

$32

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2022 Reserve BDX Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain

$50

2022 Reserve BDX Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain

Nicely ripe and rounded from the region, and then well-executed in production with red and black fruits and cocoa notes.

$50

» Read Full Review

$30

2022 Chardonnay

A Chardonnay that is rich and full without feeling heavy; an easy sell for local restaurants as a BTG.

$30

» Read Full Review

Cape May Winery 2022 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

$45

2022 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

A solid representation of cooler climate Cab Sauv with a balanced oak regiment and good fruit.

$45

» Read Full Review

$26

2023 Estate Albarino

An easy drinking Albarino with good acidity and minerality and an air of freshness and nuanced fruit that lingers on the palate.

$26

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

$36

2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

A lovely example of Cabernet Sauvignon coming out of NJ.

$36

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2023 Reserve BDX Blanc White Blend Outer Coastal Plain

$40

2023 Reserve BDX Blanc White Blend Outer Coastal Plain

An interesting Bordeaux style Sauvignon Blanc from the Outer Coastal Plain that leaves you curious about what flavor you will discover next.

$40

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery NV Painted White Estate White Blend Outer Coastal Plain

$23

NV Painted White Estate White Blend Outer Coastal Plain

Fruity and almost tropical with some ethereal floral notes and nice acid to balance; a lovely aperitif wine.

$23

» Read Full Review

Cape May Winery 2023 Estate Grown Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

$35

2023 Estate Grown Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

Light and crisp with enough acid to cut through grilled meat dishes; a lovely patio option for warm Summer days.

$35

» Read Full Review

Saddlehill 2022 Ashenfelter Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

$36

Saddlehill

2022 Ashenfelter Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Bold yet pretty and bright, and good for pairing with rich, grilled foods.

$36

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2023 Limited Release Pinot Blanc

$36

2023 Limited Release Pinot Blanc

A bit demure with a round, rich texture and weight on the palate leading into pleasant orchard fruit flavor and a clean, zippy citrus finish.

$36

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2023 Limited Release Chardonnay Musque

$36

2023 Limited Release Chardonnay Musque

Fun and fruity with an underlying savory character, this would be a fun Sunday brunch pairing with a bowl of fruit and some pork sausage.

$36

» Read Full Review

Cape May Winery 2023 Estate Grown Pinot Noir

$38

2023 Estate Grown Pinot Noir

A nice cooler climate representation of Pinot Noir with crunchy red fruits and a pleasing baking spice counterpoint.

$38

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2020 Reserve Brut Outer Coastal Plain

$46

2020 Reserve Brut Outer Coastal Plain

Think pretty, classic stone fruit aromas with light florals and citrus zest highlighted on the palate.

$46

» Read Full Review

Cape May Winery 2022 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc

$60

2022 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc

Good fruit quality in a nice balance with the oak influence; an elevated choice with a mixture of fruit and earth.

$60

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Chambourcin

$20

2020 Estate Chambourcin

A red wine with light tannins, fresh acidity, and dark red fruit; a good wine for large gatherings.

$20

» Read Full Review

Cape May Winery 2023 Estate Grown Stone Series White Field Blend Cape May Peninsula

$35

2023 Estate Grown Stone Series White Field Blend Cape May Peninsula

A nice table wine with tropical fruit essence and a food friendly herbaceousness, with the Sauvignon Blanc characteristics most prominent in the blend.

$35

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc

$42

2020 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc

A nice regional expression of Cab Franc.

$42

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2023 Estate Chardonnay

$19

2023 Estate Chardonnay

Light, crisp, and food friendly; the traditional now turned modern style of Chardonnay that appeals to those that don't like the barrel-forward California style.

$19

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2023 Estate Vidal Blanc

$25

2023 Estate Vidal Blanc

Zippy acidity with some vanilla confected fruits and a very rich and creamy texture; serve with leafy greens tossed in a lemon vinaigrette before dinner and flan or custards for dessert for an acidic lift.

$25

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2021 Painted Red Estate Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain

$26

2021 Painted Red Estate Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain

A nice Bordeaux blend of red fruit, cedar, and a Cab Franc lead; pair with a meaty pizza or pasta.

$26

» Read Full Review

William Heritage 2023 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

$38

2023 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

A richer, rounder style of Sauvignon Blanc that showcases the grape's earthier side.

$38

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2023 Estate Reserve Rosé Outer Coastal Plain

$29

2023 Estate Reserve Rosé Outer Coastal Plain

A rustic Provincial-style Rosé to pair with a fruit and cheese plate.

$29

» Read Full Review

$30

2023 Albarino

An everyday white wine with good acidity and minerality that is reminiscent of coastal Albarino from the Old World.

$30

» Read Full Review

White Horse Winery 2022 Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

$32

2022 Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

A fall spice, tropical fruited Chardonnay that is something to drink while carving pumpkins and getting ready for the colder season.

$32

» Read Full Review

Cape May Winery 2022 Estate Grown Red Field Blend Cape May Peninsula

$40

2022 Estate Grown Red Field Blend Cape May Peninsula

Pair with a Bolognese sauce on pasta night.

$40

» Read Full Review

William Heritage NV Sticky Dessert-Style Wine Outer Coastal Plain

$40