Beneduce Vineyards facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beneduce Winery
Location	1 Jeremiah Lane, Pittstown, NJ, USA
Coordinates	40.572459 N, 74.975295 W
First vines planted	2009
Opened to the public	2012
Key people	Michael Beneduce Sr., Michael Beneduce Jr., Justen Beneduce Hiles (owners)
Acres cultivated	10
Cases/yr	4,000 (2014)
Other attractions	Picnicking permitted
Distribution	On-site, NJ restaurants, home shipment
Tasting	Tastings Wednesday to Sunday
Website	http://beneducevineyards.com/

Beneduce Vineyards ( BEN-ə-DOO-chee) is a winery in the Pittstown section of Alexandria Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. A family farm since 2000, the vineyard was first planted in 2009, and opened to the public in 2012. Beneduce has 10 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces 4,000 cases of wine per year. The winery is named after the family that owns it.

Wines

Beneduce Vineyards primarily grows and produces wine from aromatic varietals, including Blaufränkisch (Lemberger), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Corot noir, Gewürztraminer, Malbec, Noiret, Pinot noir, Riesling, and Syrah. It is the only winery in New Jersey that produces wine from Noiret, which is a red hybrid grape developed in New York in 1973. Beneduce is not located in one of New Jersey's three viticultural areas.

Formerly used for growing plants for a garden center, this greenhouse is now used for hosting special events.

Licensing and associations

Beneduce has a plenary winery license from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which allows it to produce an unrestricted amount of wine, operate up to 15 off-premises sales rooms, and ship up to 12 cases per year to consumers in-state or out-of-state. The winery is a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association and its subsidiary, Vintage North Jersey.