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| 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 1.800. Laurita 609.758.8000 Fax: 609.758.8101 manager@lauritawinery.com |
| Laurita Vineyards & Winery Opening in Summer 2008 |
Laurita
Vineyards is a central New Jersey coastal plain Farm Winery dedicated
to creating wines that derive as much character from the fruit as possible.
It is our philosophy that a good winemaker allows the quality of the fruit
to come out in the wine. Our responsibility as stewards of the land is
to devote ourselves to intensive care when thinning and pruning the vines,
during the hand harvesting and at the wine making stage, when the necessary
attention to detail can only be achieved one vat at a time.
In 1998 through 2000, the first 20 acres of Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot were planted; and in 2002, the second 20 acres of vineyards received the cuttings for the Pinot Gris, Lemberger, Chambourcin, Norton and Zweigelt. In the interest of research and experimentation, five acres have been set aside for growing grapes that, contrary to popular belief, may not fare so well in the New Jersey soil and climate. It is our determination that the proper tending of these acres will indeed produce an excellent bottle of wine as well. The vineyards overlook The Walkabout at Laurita Winery and the horse paddocks that accommodate the standardbred racehorses that are stabled and train on the vast property. A newly restored and renovated farmhouse, the Dancer Farm Bed & Breakfast Inn, offers guests the rustic appeal and setting of the original homestead as well as the elegance of designer appointed guest rooms and the comforts of all modern amenities. Situated on 45 acres, the vineyard will be producing 14,000 cases of wine that will be exclusive to the winery. The Laurita Winery, which will open its doors in Summer 2008, will offer wine tasting, vineyard and winery tours, educational seminars and retail sales. Our mission at Laurita Vineyards and Winery is to capture in our wines the ultimate flavor and character of each grape variety planted, and to consistently produce premium wines that reflect our dedication to the stewardship of the vineyards and to the coastal plain region in which they are located. |