The New Jersey Fine Wine Group Releases Open Source Pinot Blend 2023
New Jersey – October 21, 2024 — The Winemakers Co-Op; a collective dedicated to driving the burgeoning fine wine movement in New Jersey, is happy to announce the release of our Open Source Pinot Blend 2023. The blend, which incorporates all four variations of the Pinot grape is their seventh release in the collaborative wine series, a signature project of the group.
Every harvest each member winery brings 1,000 pounds of designated grapes to a member crush pad to kick off a day of collaboration. After the grapes are crushed; the juice is divided equally, with which each winemaker returns to their own winery. This source material – the shared juice from collectively grown grapes – is an open platform for each winemaker to build their own expression of their Open Source wine.
The Open Source Pinot Blend series is comprised of 56% Pinot Gris, 28% Pinot Noir, 8% Pinot Meunier, 8% Pinot Blanc and includes grapes from:
- Auburn Road Vineyards & Winery in Pilesgrove, NJ (Salem County)
- Beneduce Vineyards in Pittstown, NJ (Hunterdon County)
- Hawk Haven Vineyard in Cape May, NJ (Cape May County)
- Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, NJ (Hunterdon County)
- William Heritage Winery in Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County)
- Working Dog Winery in Hightstown NJ (Mercer County)
The Winemakers Co-Op is celebrating the release of their Open Source Pinot Blend 2023 at their upcoming Fall Portfolio Tasting; where they will kick off the day with a panel discussion and tasting featuring all six Open Source wines, moderated by Keith Wallace, Founder, Wine School of Philadelphia. The event is taking place Sunday November 3 at Hawk Haven Vineyards & Winery in Cape May, New Jersey. VIP tickets (including panel discussion) are $100 / General Admission tickets are $60.
About The Winemakers Co-Op
The Winemaker’s Co-Op was founded in 2015 with the common goal of increasing the quality and perception of the fine wines of New Jersey. Member wineries aim to produce benchmark dry wines from estate‑grown vinifera (European) varieties that illuminate the differences in soil and climate that exist throughout the Garden State. Through a series of intimate tasting events, industry outreach and communication with the press, these wineries have established themselves as leaders of fine wine production on the East Coast. By spearheading essential industry research and development, Co-Op members are striving to push the boundaries of quality with each new vintage. For more information, please visit thewinemakersco-op.com.
More Information:
The Open Source Pinot Blend 2023 series is line priced at $35; and is available at special events and the winery’s respective tasting rooms until sold out.
Tickets are available to the November 3 event at Hawk Haven Vineyards & Winery in Cape May here- eventbrite.com/e/the-winemakers-co-op-fall-portfolio-tasting-
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