WINE & WINERIES

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Total Wine & More, one of America’s largest independent retailers of wine, beer, and spirits, has officially opened its newest New Jersey location, bringing an expansive selection of beverages and a unique shopping experience to North Brunswick. The grand opening took place on September 30 at 871 Route 1 in the North Village Shopping Center, a prominent retail hub anchored by Trader Joe’s. Spanning 32,000 square feet, the North Brunswick store offers an impressive collection of over 8,000 wines, 4,500 spirits, and 2,500 beers, including a diverse mix of domestic, imported, and craft brands, along with locally made New Jersey brews. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the climate-controlled wine cellar housing rare selections, while cigar aficionados can...

As autumn sweeps across the Garden State, New Jersey’s vineyards are basking in the glow of an extraordinary harvest season. This fall has blessed the region with abundant sunshine, dry weather, and cool nights—conditions that are perfect for producing exceptionally sweet and flavorful grapes. According to local wine experts, this year’s harvest is shaping up to be one of the best in a decade. A Bountiful Harvest In Monmouth County, renowned for its flourishing vineyards, the 2024 grape harvest has been met with widespread enthusiasm. “Should be a very good vintage for New Jersey wines,” predicts Craig Donofrio, manager at 4JG Orchards and Vineyards in Colts Neck. Joe Casola of Fox Hollow Vineyards in Holmdel echoes this...