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Reviews for 2024

October 2024 - 2024 New Jersey Governor's Cup

October 2024 - 2024 New Jersey Governor's Cup
This month's Wine feature is 2024 New Jersey Governor's Cup Wines

2024 New Jersey Governor's Cup Reviews

White Horse Winery 2023 Painted Estate Grown Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
92 points
$22
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'
White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Merlot
91 points
$35
A very well-executed cool climate Merlot that shows dark fruit and crunchy tannins; pair with grilled fare and various roasts.
Meadowbrook 2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc
91 points
$45
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
Meadowbrook 2022  Cabernet Franc
90 points
$32
Very pleasing and food friendly; would be a delightful BTG pour on any local restaurant menu.
Meadowbrook 2022  Chardonnay
89 points
$30
A Chardonnay that is rich and full without feeling heavy; an easy sell for local restaurants as a BTG.
Cape May Winery 2022 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$45
A solid representation of cooler climate Cab Sauv with a balanced oak regiment and good fruit.
White Horse Winery 2023 Estate Albarino
88 points
$26
An easy drinking Albarino with good acidity and minerality and an air of freshness and nuanced fruit that lingers on the palate.
White Horse Winery NV Painted White Estate White Blend Outer Coastal Plain
87 points
$23
Fruity and almost tropical with some ethereal floral notes and nice acid to balance; a lovely aperitif wine.
Cape May Winery 2023 Estate Grown Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
87 points
$35
Light and crisp with enough acid to cut through grilled meat dishes; a lovely patio option for warm Summer days.
Saddlehill 2022 Ashenfelter Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$36
Bold yet pretty and bright, and good for pairing with rich, grilled foods.
Cape May Winery 2023 Estate Grown Pinot Noir
87 points
$38
A nice cooler climate representation of Pinot Noir with crunchy red fruits and a pleasing baking spice counterpoint.
Cape May Winery 2022 Estate Grown Cabernet Franc
87 points
$60
Good fruit quality in a nice balance with the oak influence; an elevated choice with a mixture of fruit and earth.
White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Chambourcin
86 points
$20
A red wine with light tannins, fresh acidity, and dark red fruit; a good wine for large gatherings.
Cape May Winery 2023 Estate Grown Stone Series White Field Blend Cape May Peninsula
86 points
$35
A nice table wine with tropical fruit essence and a food friendly herbaceousness, with the Sauvignon Blanc characteristics most prominent in the blend.
White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc
86 points
$42
A nice regional expression of Cab Franc.
White Horse Winery 2023 Estate Chardonnay
85 points
$19
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.
White Horse Winery 2023 Estate Vidal Blanc
85 points
$25
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.
White Horse Winery 2021 Painted Red Estate Red Blend Outer Coastal Plain
85 points
$26
A nice Bordeaux blend of red fruit, cedar, and a Cab Franc lead; pair with a meaty pizza or pasta.
White Horse Winery 2023 Estate Reserve Rosé Outer Coastal Plain
84 points
$29
A rustic Provincial-style Rosé to pair with a fruit and cheese plate.
Meadowbrook 2023  Albarino
84 points
$30
An everyday white wine with good acidity and minerality that is reminiscent of coastal Albarino from the Old World.
White Horse Winery 2022 Estate Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
84 points
$32
A fall spice, tropical fruited Chardonnay that is something to drink while carving pumpkins and getting ready for the colder season.
Cape May Winery 2022 Estate Grown Red Field Blend Cape May Peninsula
84 points
$40
Pair with a Bolognese sauce on pasta night.
White Horse Winery 2021 Estate Reserve Syrah
83 points
$36
Tart red fruit and earth driven, a cool climate expression of Syrah; would like to see the black fruit and pepper develop here over time.
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