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New Jersey - the Garden State - is known for its tomatoes, peaches, cranberries and tomatoes. No surprise, then, that Garden State is also becoming well-known for its award-winning wines.

Actually, winemaking has been a tradition in New Jersey for well over 200 years. Local wines began receiving awards as early as 1767 when London's Royal Society of the Arts recognized two colonial New Jersey vintners.

Today, more than two dozen wineries flourish in New Jersey. The oldest, dating back to 1864, is Renault Winery in southern New Jersey.

In total, New Jersey wineries produce over 40 different varieties of wines ranging from dry to semi-dry table wines to sparkling, fruit and dessert wines. (Above, the Alba Vineyard in Milford, New Jersey).

More information about NJ wineries around the Web:

Garden State Wine Growers Association - The complete background history of New Jersey winemaking, with a directory of wineries and suggested tours of New Jersey wine trails, a festival and event calendar, wind and food tips, related links, downloadable photos and more.

Message in a Bottle - A story article and online tour of wineries in northwest New Jersey featuring the Alba Vineyard, Four Sisters Winery, Kings Road and Westfall wineries with a link to more Winemaking in New Jersey.

Wineries in New Jersey - Are We There Yet? - A suggested list with brief overviews and contact info to favorite New Jersey wineries including Renault, Cape May and and Unionville Vineyards.

Princeton Online : New Jersey Wineries - Links to wineries within a short distance of Princeton including the Four Sisters, King's Road and La Follette Winery and contact info for other major wineries throughout the state.

New Jersey Wine Tasting and Dinners - Current listings of events and wine happenings with descriptions, locations and contact info.

Calendar of NJ Events - Things to Do in NJ - Check out current and upcoming food and wine festivals around the Garden State.

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