New Jersey Stage Issue 58 | Page 16

Wine Trail, Vintage North Jersey, Vintage Atlantic Wine Region, and the Garden State Wine Growers Association runs special wine trail weekends for certain times of the year like Mother’s Day Weekend and Valentine’s Day Weekend. The book provides a list of tips including what to look for while tasting wines, a reminder to consider companies that offer wine trail tours (via van, limo or bus services), and advises not to plan more than visits to three or four wineries in a single day. It is divided into three sections (North, Central, and South Jersey) with a look at wineries in each particular region of the state. Mullen provides a little about the history of each winery, what varieties they offer, and his impressions and recommendations for what to try. He also provides notes on the ambience of each winery, whether or not they offer live entertainment or events, and his overall view on the value of their wine. Watch Wine Etiquette: 10 Tips Before Going Tasting NJ STAGE - ISSUE 58 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 16