New Jersey Winery Named One Of The Best For A Fall Visit
Fall just feels like the right time to be at a vineyard. The Travel named the best wineries to visit on the East Coast this fall, and a New Jersey spot was named.
“September and October is peak season for harvesting the grapes in many parts of the country, and the vineyards take on a golden hue that enhances the magic,” The Travel explains.
Furthermore, many of these wineries listed offer tours, tastings, and their own bottles of wine for you to bring home. If you are looking for an adventure or group activity to indulge in the Garden State autumn air, this winery has everything you need. They even have their own tasting room.
Unionville Vineyards
Located at 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, New Jersey, Unionville Vineyards is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. This is an 88-acre farm that was originally part of a peach orchard dating back to the 1850’s. In 1987, the first vines were planted. Then, in April of 1993, the wineries officially opened.
Present day, they are open seven days a week from 12 pm-5 pm. They offer 14 different wines in red, white, and rosé variations. Unionville allows you to shop online or at the property. They also have a quarterly wine club called STAMPED. In addition, you can partake in their social club that enables guests “to learn about grape growing, winemaking, or just get the inside look at the goings on at Unionville.”
If you want to tour the property, the Cave Room is a spot not to be missed. It’s a rustic space filled with wine barrels, tables, and stools fully equipped for small gatherings. Lastly, if you are interested in having a fall wedding at this New Jersey destination named among the best wineries on the East Coast, they also offer that.
These Famous Athletes Also Own Spirits Brands
It’s become increasingly common to see some of the biggest names in sports become successful business owners and investors outside of their ballgame. In fact, a good number of professional athletes now own spirits brands. Here, we will look at some tequila, whiskey, and bourbon drinks you may not have known were launched or owned by such players.
Tequila
Michael Jordan and LeBron James are often compared as two of the greatest basketball players to ever play in the NBA. But did you know they also compete in the tequila arena? Jordan is a founder of Cincoro Tequila, and James holds the same title for Lobos 1707. While he is not a founder, Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, is a major investor in Casa Azul’s tequila soda. Lastly, we have to give a nod to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. An actor and former professional wrestler, Johnson’s Teremana Tequila was the fastest growing tequila brand in the country.
Whiskey and Bourbon
Derek Jeter is part of the Bespoken Spirits team that is infamous for the wood-spoken Whiskey products. Peyton Manning is always up for a good time. He launched a Tennessee and Kentucky-style bourbon with Sweetens Cove in 2021. Joining his Bulls teammate, Scottie Pippen linked up with Savage and Cooke distillery to launch DIGITS bourbon in 2022. Finally, Pittsburgh Steelers’ legend Terry Bradshaw has been well-known for his Kentucky Straights whiskey bourbon brand. He even lends his name to the labeling.
Stephen Curry
One of the latest NBA players to step into the scene is Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry. This month, Curry announced the launch of his official Bourbon Whiskey. Moreover, Curry has proven to be an MVP on and off the court with the work of his SC30 enterprises.
With Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut being the newest addition to soon hit the shelves, here is a closer look at some NBA athletes and their spirits brands.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.