You can follow the trails of
David Mullen every week at
NewJerseyUncorked.com - new
posts are generally available on
Sundays. His book is currently
available from online book sellers.
The future is definitely bright for
New Jersey wineries - especially
since Governor Murphy is doing
what he can to help the industry.
In August 2018, he launched
the Department of Agriculture’s
Jersey Fresh Wine Program,
which is a new initiative aimed at
educating consumers about the
large varieties of wine produced
in the state. And he followed this
up by presenting the Governor’s
Cups and Best of Show Awards for
the 2018 NJ Wine Competition
at Drumthwacket (the governor’s
official residence in Princeton)
along with First Lady Tammy
Murphy on November 16th.
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Before the awards were handed
out, the First Lady announced that
“starting tonight we will only serve
New Jersey wines in this house.”
New Jersey’s wine industry has
become a $320 million industry
that provides nearly 2,000 jobs, so
it makes sense that the Governor
is paying attention. But his actions
may signal a new era for New
Jersey wines. Not only are they
winning awards, but the wines are
getting better each year and there
is now a very prominent supporter
behind them. We are still a long
ways away from getting rid of
the stigma of “wine from New
Jersey?” but with each award,
more wine lovers take notice.
“I think things are going to
continue to go New Jersey’s way
when it comes to wine,” said
Mullen. “I think the time has
definitely come. It’s here.”
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