The Guv'nor Red Wine 75cl 14% ABV

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Barboursville Vineyards (4) — 2018 Paxxito, 2019 Nebbiolo Reserve, 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve & 2020 Vermentino Reserve Vineyards across New Jersey grow more than 80 grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Albarino and Chardonnay. New Jersey’s wineries also produce a wide array of fruit wines. The state has American Viticultural Areas suited for grape-growing, including the Central Delaware Valley AVA, the Warren Hills AVA, the Outer Coastal Plain AVA and the Cape May Peninsula AVA. A 2019 Grenache from McLaren Vale and a 2017 Riesling from Eden Valley will take pride of place on the dinner table at South Australia’s Government House after winning the Governor’s Trophies at this year’s Royal Adelaide Wine Show.

Margaret River’s Deep Woods Estate also took home the Best Dry White Blend for their 2020 Ivory Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and Xanadu took home Best Rosé for their 2020 DJL Rose. New Jersey wines have received critical acclaim in national and international competitions like the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. They’ve also garnered praise in major publications like Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate. In addition to Cana Vineyards’ winning wine, the 2019 Unitè Reserve, the wines voted into the Governor’s Cup Case include: Other red wines to win trophies included St Hugo Cabernet Shiraz 2018 (Best Traditional Australian Red Blend), Pipers Brook Estate Pinot Noir 2019 (Pinot Noir), Deep Woods Estate Shiraz Et Al 2019 (Best Other Varietal Red Blend), and Bleasdale Generations Malbec 2019 (Best Other Varietal Red). I’m proud to celebrate our growing viticulture industry,” said Governor Murphy. “The wineries recognized from all across the state produce some of the finest wines in the world, and we’re committed to continue supporting our small business community to build a stronger, fairer New Jersey economy.”The Gramp, Hardy, Hill Smith Outstanding Wine of Provenance was awarded to Leo Buring for their Leonay Riesling 2005, 2015 and 2020 vintages, while Margaret River’s Flametree took out the Most Outstanding White Wine in Show and Best Chardonnay in Show trophies with 2019 SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay.

Fox Hollow Vineyards, Holmdel – 2020 Autumn Harvest Dessert Wine, Best New Jersey Sweet Wine 2021 – 87 points Staging a wine show during the pandemic required a significant amount of extra work, with new procedures introduced to make sure the wines were treated fairly, and that people involved in the event were safe.”Autumn Lake Winery of Williamstown won Best of Show Overall and the Governor’s Cup for Red Wine with a score of 94 for their 2019 Estate Petit Verdot. TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced the 2021 Governor’s Cups and Best of Show winners among New Jersey wineries. The featured winners were selected from the 2021 Garden State Wine Growers Association competition and judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards (4) — 2017 Meritage, 2019 Meritage, 2019 Petit Manseng & 2020 Cascina Out of the 12 wines selected for the 2022 Governor’s Cup Case, seven are Meritage, a name for Bordeaux-style blends. These wines characterize Virginia’s distinctive winemaking ability, marrying the prestige and sophistication of the old world with the daring and fearlessness of the new. Elegant white varietals of Chardonnay, Vermentino, Albariño, a sparkling and a dessert wine rounded out this year’s Case. Trump Winery (4) — 2015 Brut Reserve, 2015 Sparkling Rosé, 2016 Blanc de Blanc & 2019 New World Reserve

Ms Rose said the judging panel tasted between 100 and 120 wines per day, with panels often revisiting 20 to 30 percent of each class with fresh pours and discussion.Michael Shaps Wineworks (7) — 2016 Meritage, 2018 Petit Manseng, 2019 Cabernet Franc, 2019 Chardonnay, 2019 L. Scott, 2019 Meritage & 2019 Petit Manseng Introduced in 2019, the Governor’s Trophies recognise the importance of the South Australian wine industry to the history and economy of the State. The winning wines will be served at Government House to international, interstate and local visitors in the following 12 months. New Jersey is one of the top producers of wine in the country, having produced almost 2 million gallons of wine across its over 50 licensed wineries in 2016.

William Heritage Winery, Mullica Hill – 2018 Blanc de Noirs, Best New Jersey Sparkling Wine 2021 – 92 points Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery, Pilesgrove – 2020 Solé, Best New Jersey Hybrid White 2021 – 90 pointsThe Royal Adelaide Wine Show committee and RA&HS should be commended for persevering and holding a complete competition,” she said. New Jersey wine growers dot our state with beautiful vineyards showcasing the many wines produced here,” New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher said. “New Jersey wines are appreciated by consumers not only here in the Garden State, but across the country.” Silver Hand Meadery (5) — 2020 Dream By the Fire, 2021 Let it Linger, 2021 Soak Up the Sun, 2021 Strawberry Swing & 2021 Virginia Tonight The Royal Adelaide Wine Show was one of few wine shows around Australia to proceed in 2020 due to Covid-19. Henschke 2017 Julius Riesling won the Governor’s Trophy for Best South Australian White Wine, as well as the Best Riesling title, while Robert Oatley 2019 Signature Series G-19 McLaren Vale Grenache took out the Governor’s Trophy for Best South Australian Red Wine, as well as the Best Grenache title.