Old York Cellars

Old York Cellars
Location80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ, USA
Coordinates40.449705 N, 74.838132 W
FormerlyAmwell Valley Vineyard
Other labelsWhat Exit Wines, Darryl Mack Cellars
First vines planted1978
Opened to the public2010
Key peopleDavid Wolin (owner)
Scott Gares (winemaker)
Chris O'Brien (Chief Financial Officer)[1]
Acres cultivated12
Cases/yr3,600 (estimated, 2012)
Other attractionswine tasting, winery tours, private events, pairing menu, picnicking permitted
DistributionOn-site, NJ Wegmans, NJ liquor stores, NJ restaurants, home shipment
TastingDaily tastings, wine pairing menu, winery tours, picnicking permitted
Websiteoldyorkcellars.com

Old York Cellars is a winery in the Ringoes section of East Amwell in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[2][3][4][5] Originally owned and established by the Fishers of Ringoes, the winery was purchased by David Wolin in 2008 and opened to the public in 2010.[1][6] Old York Cellars has 12 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces an estimated 3,600 cases of wine per year.[7][8] The winery is named for the road where it is located.[1]

Wines

Old York Cellars produces wine from Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga White, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Colobel, Landot noir, Malbec, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Pinot gris, Riesling, Seyval blanc, Syrah, Vidal blanc, and Vignoles (Ravat 51) grapes. Old York also makes fruit wines from blackberries and peaches.[9][10] The winery has a separate brand of New Jersey-themed vintages (named "What Exit Wines") that are used to raise money for special events, including Hurricane Sandy relief in 2012.[10][11] Old York is the only winery in New Jersey that produces wine from Colobel, a red hybrid grape developed in France in the early twentieth century that is often used for wine coloration.[12][13] The winery is not located in one of New Jersey's three viticultural areas.[7]

Old York Cellars offers a variety of event spaces including an indoor tasting room, ten cabanas, patio seating, gazebo lawn space and their Terrace Tent that holds 100 guests.
Old York Cellars offers a variety of event spaces to enjoy year-round.

Events and Experiences

Located in the foothills of the Sourland Mountains of Central New Jersey, the winery offers a variety of event spaces for groups small and large. Their menu, inspired by the rich spices and culture of Spain offers everything from Tapas, to Sandwiches, to Paella.

The winery offers a variety of wine centered experiences including guided wine tasting, wine and food pairings, Wine and Comedy series (April - Dec.), Hunterdon Wine Train (June-August) and Vintner's Club Exclusive Events. [14][15]

Specialty Wines

Darryl DMC McDaniels, legendary Hip Hop icon and founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Run-DMC has partnered with Old York Cellars to create a collection of wines and gifts under the label Darryl Mack Cellars. A portion of the proceeds will support the Felix Organization a non-profit started by Darryl in 2006 to help create inspiring experiences and opportunities for children growing up in the foster care system.

Where to Find Their Wines

Old York Cellars wines can be purchased at their Ringoes vineyard, online, at the nine NJ Wegmans locations and at their restaurant partners locations.

Awards and Accolades

Old York Cellars has been recognized for its world-class winery and wines. Their wines have earned more than 30 distinctive awards including American Wine Society, The Winemakers Challenge International Wine Competition, San Diego, California, International Eastern Wine Competition, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, New York International Wine Competition, California NextGen Wine Competition, Denver International Wine Competition, Tasters Guild International Wine Competition, San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition, Riverside California International Wine Competition, Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, AWS Commercial Wine Competition, Denver International Wine Competition, Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, Tasters Guild International Wine Competition and Dallas Morning News Wine Competition.

Licensing and Associations

Old York Cellars has a plenary winery license from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which allows it to produce an unrestricted amount of wine, operate up to 15 off-premises sales rooms, and ship wine throughout NJ and to 20 states.[16][17] The winery is a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association and its subsidiary, Vintage North Jersey.[18][19]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Old York Cellars. "Drink in the view at Old York Cellars" (commercial website) (November 15, 2011). Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  2. ^ Peskoe, Ashley. "New Jersey wineries showcase selections at annual festival" in The Star-Ledger (April 8, 2013). Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  3. ^ Westrich, Sal. New Jersey Wine: A Remarkable History. (Charleston, SC: The History Press, 2012). ISBN 9781609491833.
  4. ^ Schmidt, R. Marilyn. Wines and Wineries of New Jersey. (Chatsworth, NJ: Pine Barrens Press, 1999). ISBN 9780937996386.
  5. ^ DeVito, Carlo. "Old York Winery (Ringoes, NJ)" on East Coast Wineries (blog) (February 20, 2012). Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  6. ^ Zernike, Kate. "From Garden State to Vineyard State" in The New York Times (May 2, 2013). Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  7. ^ a b Jackson, Bart. Garden State Wineries Guide. (South San Francisco, CA: Wine Appreciation Guild, 2011). ISBN 9781934259573.
  8. ^ Mack, Danielle. "New Jersey's Top Wineries" in NJBIZ (March 11, 2013). Retrieved May 18, 2013. Old York Cellars produced 8,500 gallons of wine in 2012, which is equivalent to 3,600 cases, assuming standard case and bottle sizes.
  9. ^ Old York Cellars. "Old York Cellars: Wine Shop" Archived April 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine (commercial website). Retrieved October 6, 2013.
  10. ^ a b Staikos, George. "Old York Rolls Out Jersey-Centric Wines" Archived July 11, 2013, at the Wayback Machine in New Jersey Monthly (July 3, 2013). Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  11. ^ Das, Arun Kristian. "New Jersey wines raise money for storm relief with every bottle" on WNYW (Fox New York) (June 24, 2013). Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  12. ^ Robinson, Jancis, et al. Wine Grapes. (New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2013). ISBN 9780062325518. A review of the wines made by New Jersey's 46 wineries found no other establishment using Colobel grapes.[original research?]
  13. ^ Reisch, B.I., et al. "French-American and Other Interspecific Varieties" on Cornell Cooperative Extension (academic website) (February 1, 2001). Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  14. ^ Arceo, Linda. "Old York Cellars Virtual Tasting Party — Tonight!" on Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps (blog) (August 15, 2013). Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  15. ^ Jackson, Bart. "Wine to Please This Artist's Palate & Palette" in U.S. 1 Newspaper (October 10, 2012). Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  16. ^ New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. "New Jersey ABC license update" (April 16, 2013). Retrieved August 24, 2013.[dead link‍]
  17. ^ New Jersey General Assembly. "N.J.S.A. 33:1-10". Statutes of New Jersey. New Jersey.
  18. ^ Garden State Wine Growers Association. "GSWGA Wineries." Archived June 21, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  19. ^ Vintage North Jersey. "Participating Wineries on the Vintage North Jersey Wine Trail." Retrieved May 18, 2013.

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