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One review for Four JG's Vineyards
1 review in English
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Review from Patrick M.
Holmdel, NJ
12/4/2007
Wineries are not the first thing that comes to mind when people think New Jersey. However, calling New Jersey "The Garden State" is not an oxymoron. In the early 90s I discovered a bunch of wineries out in western New Jersey. Many of them were fruit and vegetable farms that figured that if they could grow world class tomatoes then they could grow world class grapes. At the time most of the wines produced by these wineries were the fruity kind.
Lately, I have noticed more wineries showing up in Monmouth County. My usual training ride snakes through Colts, NJ and right by 4 JG's Winery. The property is well maintained and is located in the middle of NJ horse country.
I usually admire the farm as I am riding by it but I have rode up to the winery when the Wine tasting sign is out in front. I have not actually taste the wine but I asked a couple people what they thought. The response is "It's New Jersey ...". Since these very same people had a case of wine in there hands I am assuming that they do not want to lose their wine snob cred by giving to much praise to a local wine. Based on that I am giving 4 JG's 5 stars.
I do not usually drink but I do like to taste wines. It helps me select wines when I am out with a group.
There is another vineyard over in Middletown, NJ on Navesink River Road. I am not sure what they are doing with the grapes. They might be selling them or planning on making wine in the future.
