The potential for Blaufränkisch in NJ

Mike Beneduce, owner and winemaker at Beneduce Vineyards in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is one of the state’s biggest proponents of Blaufränkisch. The signature red grape of Austria, Blaufrankisch  is indigenous to Central Europe and known for producing lively,...
Meet Mike Beneduce – Vineyard Manager and Winemaker

Meet Mike Beneduce – Vineyard Manager and Winemaker

Mike Beneduce, vineyard manager and winemaker of Beneduce Vineyards in Pittstown, has a lengthy and an impressive resume. Not only has he made numerous highly regarded wines, Beneduce is a Certified Sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers and served as chairman...
A Toast to Local Sparkling Wines

A Toast to Local Sparkling Wines

While the overall quality of New Jersey wine has improved greatly over the last decade, its sparkling wines are playing catch-up. Many producers—including top-tier labels like Unionville, Hawk Haven and Beneduce—have only recently begun releasing bottles of bubbly....