The Garden State White Wine Growers Association (GSWGA), a union of more than 60 wineries and vineyards throughout the state, is kicking of a week-long event of winemaking and grape-growing.
Special events are prepared in support of growers and wine makers in between Nov. 14 and 21 throughout the state, including:
- Gov. Phil Murphy and First Woman Tammy Murphy honoring wineries at the Guv’s Cup celebration;
- A Tennessee Avenue toast in Atlantic City by GSWGA executive director Devon Perry;
- “Cheers to New Jersey White wine” toasts across the state on social networks by tagging an image #cheersNJwine for a possibility to win a six-bottle white wine carry bag and other goodies.
A full list of 2022 New Jersey White wine Week events is posted here.
Garden State Red Wine Growers Association Executive Director Devon Perry– GARDEN STATE WHITE WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
New Jersey’s budding wine industry represents the fastest-growing segment of farming in the state and includes over 50 licensed wineries from Sussex to Cape Might counties, according to GSWGA.
GSWGA Executive Director Devon Perry stated, “The New Jersey red wine industry is a major magnet for tourists and tourism-driven expenses. New Jersey’s ‘white wine country’ produces 272,500 traveler gos to and $92.48 million in yearly tourist expenditures, benefiting local economies and tax bases. The red wine industry promotes agritourism and sustainability in the Garden State.”
The celebration of New Jersey wine and agritourism continues through next month, when the GSWGA sponsors the New Jersey Conference on Tourist on Dec. 1 and 2.
“The New Jersey Tourist Market Association (NJTIA) recognizes the difference red wines grown in New Jersey give occasions, activities and turning points around our state,” stated Lori Pepenella, board president, NJTIA. “It is with great enjoyment that the Garden State Wine Growers Association is supporting our 2022 Tourism Conference as a Premium Sponsor and will also be presenting our much anticipated Thursday Evening Network Reception in Resorts Atlantic City. We have actually had the continued benefit to work along with this dedicated group growing tourist into one of the Garden State’s crucial assets.”