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Cava Winery & Vineyard
Cava Winery logo.png
Location 3619 Route 94, Hamburg, New Jersey, USA
Coordinates 41.163300 N, 74.565297 W
Other labels Ceci Bella
First vines planted 2005
Opened to the public 2008
Key people Anthony Riccio (owner)
Jeff Blake (winemaker)
Acres cultivated 5
Cases/yr 3000 (2012)
Other attractions Bistro
Distribution On-site, wine festivals, NJ liquor stores, home shipment
Tasting Tastings and tours on weekends
Website http://www.cavawinery.com/

Cava Winery & Vineyard is a special place in Hardyston Township, New Jersey. It's a winery where they make different kinds of wines. The first grapevines were planted in 2005. The winery officially opened its doors to visitors in 2008.

Cava Winery grows grapes on about 5 acres of land. They make around 3000 cases of wine every year. The name "Cava" comes from an Italian word meaning "cave". This name reminds us of the mining history in Sussex County.

What Kinds of Wines Does Cava Make?

Cava Winery makes wine from many different types of grapes. These include popular ones like Chardonnay and Merlot. They also use grapes like Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Muscat blanc, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Trebbiano, and Zinfandel.

Special Grape Varieties

Cava Winery is unique because it uses some rare grape types. These include Ciliegiolo, Grechetto, and Sagrantino. These grapes are originally from the Umbria region of Italy. Cava is the only winery in New Jersey that uses these specific Italian grapes.

Fun Fruit Wines

Besides grape wines, Cava Winery also makes delicious fruit wines. They use many different fruits, such as:

Cava is the only winery in New Jersey that makes wines from açaí berries, pears, and watermelons. They even have a special name for their fruit wines: "Ceci Bella." This name is a tribute to the owner's dog!

Things to Do at Cava Winery

Cava Winery has a bistro where you can enjoy tasty appetizers and pizzas. It's a great place to relax and try some of their wines.

Visiting and Events

The winery is part of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. This group helps promote wineries in New Jersey. Cava Winery offers tastings and tours on weekends. This lets visitors learn how wine is made and try different kinds.

In 2012, Cava Winery was even featured on a TV show called Road Trip with G. Garvin. This helped more people learn about this special New Jersey winery.