Auburn Road Vineyards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Auburn Road Vineyards |
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| Location | 117 Sharptown-Auburn Road, Pilesgrove, New Jersey, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.680020 N, 75.367188 W |
| Appellation | Outer Coastal Plain AVA |
| First vines planted | 2004 |
| Opened to the public | 2007 |
| Key people | Julianne Donnini and Scott Donnini (owners) |
| Acres cultivated | 23 |
| Cases/yr | 5,200 (2018) |
| Known for | Good Karma merlot blend |
| Varietals | Gaia Cabernet Franc blend, Give Peach A Chance peach white wine blend, Pinot Grigio, the White Bottle Burgundian style Chardonnay, Dry Rose |
| Other attractions | Bistro |
| Distribution | On-site, wine festivals, NJ farmers' markets, liquor stores (DE, NJ, PA), restaurants (DE, NJ), home shipment |
| Tasting | Tastings everyday, tours on weekends by reservation |
| Website | http://www.auburnroadvineyards.com/ |
Auburn Road Vineyards is a place in Pilesgrove Township, New Jersey, where grapes are grown to make wine. It's located in Salem County. The first grapevines were planted here in 2004. The vineyard then opened its doors to visitors in 2007.
Auburn Road Vineyards has 19 acres of land where grapes are grown. Each year, they produce about 4,200 cases of wine. A "case" usually means 12 bottles. The vineyard is named after the road it's on.
What Wines Are Made Here?
Auburn Road Vineyards is part of a special wine-growing area called the Outer Coastal Plain AVA. An AVA is an "American Viticultural Area," which is a specific region known for growing grapes.
They use many different types of grapes to make their wines, including:
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cayuga White
- Chambourcin
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Niagara
- Pinot gris
- Sangiovese
- Vidal blanc
Besides grape wines, Auburn Road also makes fruit wines. These are wines made from other fruits like apples and peaches.
More About Auburn Road Vineyards
Auburn Road Vineyards does more than just make wine. They also have a special place called a bistro. This bistro sells tasty foods like cheeses, soups, and breads. On Friday nights, they even serve dinner.
The vineyard also has a special permit called a "plenary winery license." This license allows them to make as much wine as they want. It also lets them have up to 15 other places to sell their wine. They can even ship up to 12 cases of wine per year directly to customers. This can be to people in New Jersey or in other states.
Auburn Road Vineyards is a member of two important groups:
- The Garden State Wine Growers Association
- The Outer Coastal Plain Vineyard Association
These groups help vineyards work together and promote New Jersey wines.
See Also
- New Jersey wine
