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7 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in New Jersey.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Working Dog Winery

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Hawk Haven

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

William Heritage

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Beneduce

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Heritage

Cited by Decanter · Vinous

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Unionville Vineyards

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Amalthea Cellars

Cited by Vinous · Vivino

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The New Jersey reading

New Jersey's winemakers chase ripeness in a climate that won't always cooperate, leaning into hybrid vigor and late-harvest sweetness where vinifera struggles to fully mature.

Warren HillsOuter Coastal PlainCentral Delaware Valley New Jersey
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Region DNA

The character of New Jersey

Based on 524 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Consistent

Tight, signature style across producers

New Jersey
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
1
80–89 Great
28
70–79 Good
9
<70 Other
0

Based on 38 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakRed fruitTree fruitBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

New Jersey Red
464
New Jersey White
310
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
6
Californian Red Blend
5
Californian Zinfandel
5
Californian Merlot
3
Californian Pinot Noir
3
Californian Chardonnay
3

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon117Cabernet Franc106Merlot104Chardonnay103Chambourcin72Shiraz/Syrah55Riesling47Pinot Noir41Sauvignon Blanc34Vidal Blanc31

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of New Jersey

Old York Cellars

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About New Jersey

New Jersey is a wine region in United States, home to 83 producers tracked on Femente, 1 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, producing New Jersey Red and New Jersey White wines with notes of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit. It takes in Warren Hills, Outer Coastal Plain, and Central Delaware Valley New Jersey.

New Jersey — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in New Jersey?
The most planted varieties in New Jersey are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Chardonnay, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is New Jersey known for?
New Jersey is known for New Jersey Red, New Jersey White, and Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Oak, Red fruit, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in New Jersey?
Femente tracks 83 producers in New Jersey, of which 1 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is New Jersey?
New Jersey is a wine region in United States, taking in Warren Hills, Outer Coastal Plain, and Central Delaware Valley New Jersey.

New Jersey

New Jersey's winemakers chase ripeness in a climate that won't always cooperate, leaning into hybrid vigor and late-harvest sweetness where vinifera struggles to fully mature.

Producers in New Jersey

Restaurants in New Jersey

Restaurants in New Jersey