Terhune Orchards is a winery in Lawrence Township (mailing address is Princeton) in Mercer County, New Jersey.[2][3] A family produce farm since 1975, the vineyard was first planted in 2003, and opened to the public in 2010.[2][4] Terhune has 5 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces an estimated 1,100 cases of wine per year.[1][5] The winery is named for the family that formerly owned the farm.[2][6]
Terhune Orchards | |
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Location | 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, New Jersey, USA |
Coordinates | 40.331434 N, 74.725325 W |
First vines planted | 2003 |
Opened to the public | 2010 |
Key people | Gary & Pam Mount, Tannwen Mount (owners)[1] |
Acres cultivated | 5 |
Cases/yr | 1,100 (estimated, 2013) |
Other products | Bread, cider, doughnuts, flowers, fruits, herbs, pies, vegetables |
Other attractions | Apple picking, wagon rides, picnicking permitted |
Distribution | On-site, NJ farmers' markets, home shipment |
Tasting | Tastings Friday and Sunday |
Website | http://www.terhuneorchards.com/ |
Terhune produces wine from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Niagara, Orange Muscat, Traminette, and Vidal blanc grapes. Terhune also makes fruit wines from apples, blueberries, and peaches.[5][7] Additionally, the farm produces and sells bread, cider, doughnuts, flowers, fruits, herbs, pies, and vegetables.[8][9] It is the only winery in New Jersey that produces wine from Orange Muscat, which is a white vinifera grape of unknown origin that is often used to make dessert wines.[10] Terhune is not located in one of New Jersey's three viticultural areas.[5]
During the autumn harvest season, the winery offers apple picking and wagon rides.[11][12] Terhune 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 up to 12 cases per year to consumers in-state or out-of-state.[13][14] The winery is a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association and its subsidiary, Vintage North Jersey.[15][16]
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