Natali Vineyards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Natali Vineyards |
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| Location | 221 North Delsea Drive (Route 47), Cape May Court House, NJ, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.127139 N, 74.858285 W |
| Appellation | Cape May Peninsula |
| First vines planted | 2001 |
| Opened to the public | 2007 |
| Key people | Al Natali, (owner) |
| Acres cultivated | 7 |
| Cases/yr | 1,800 (2013) |
| Other attractions | Picnicking permitted, pet-friendly |
| Distribution | On-site, wine festivals, NJ restaurants, home shipment, delivery (in Cape May County) |
| Tasting | Daily tastings, tours by appointment |
| Website | http://www.natalivineyards.com/ |
Natali Vineyards is a winery in the Goshen section of Middle Township (mailing address is Cape May Court House) in Cape May County, New Jersey. Formerly a pasture for horses, the vineyard was first planted in 2001, and opened to the public in 2007. Natali has 7 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces 1,800 cases of wine per year. The winery is named after the vintner and co-owner of the winery.
Wines
Natali Vineyards is located in the Outer Coastal Plain AVA, and produces wine from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Merlot, Muscat blanc, Nebbiolo, Pinot gris, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, Viognier, and Zinfandel grapes. Natali also makes fruit wines from bananas, beach plums, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, cranberries, peaches, pineapples, plums, and strawberries. It is the only winery in the world that produces wine from beach plums (Prunus maritima), a fruit that grows in coastal areas, and is often used to make jams. Natali is also the only New Jersey winery that uses bananas.
Licensing and associations
Natali 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 the Outer Coastal Plain Vineyard Association.
