Sharrott Winery has become one of my favorite wineries in the state (or any state for that matter). Sharrott is located in Hammonton, NJ, a town long famous for its blueberries – now a hotbed for really good wineries. There is much to like about Sharrott. I wrote a post a few weeks ago about Sharrott’s great Wine and Music Festival (See “Wine and Music Festival Weekend”). Sharrott does a lot of things well. They offer many different varietals to choose from with something to please nearly anyone. Their wines have won numerous state, national, and international awards, including 11 medals at the recent 2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition and nine medals at this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. They have live music Four times a week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and many other special events on their attractive grounds.
Sharrott offers the following Dry White Wines: Dry Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Vidal Blanc, Unoaked Chardonnay, Barrel Reserve Chardonnay and a Dry Rose. Their dry reds include Coeur d’est (red blend), Cab Franc, Tango (red blend), Merlot, Trio, Chambourcin and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their sweet wines include Winter Spice Wine, Wicked (red Port Style wine), Summer Sangria, Just Peachy Sangria, Vignoles, Riesling and Crimson Sky.
My favorite Sharrott wines vary from year to year, but I would have to say their Chardonnays (one oaked and one unoaked) are my favorite whites; Chambourcin (a French-American hybrid grape) and Merlot are my favorite reds this year. Their Wicked (Port Style Wine) and Just Peachy (the best Sangria I have ever tasted) are my favorite sweet wines.
Sharrott also has one of the best wine clubs around. Members receive 20% off all of their wines. A member and up to three guests can have free tastings all year (regularly $8 per person per visit). Members get invitations to members only events like Barrel Tasting Nights and Holiday Parties. The membership is free, though you must commit to receiving four bottles of their wine three times a year (either “mostly dry” or mostly sweet”). With their deep bench selection this is a no brainer.
Sharrott serves snacks (cheese plates, etc.) and they also have food trucks at some of their special events. However, they encourage you to bring your own picnic lunch, dinner or snack. There is no cover or minimum charges for any of their regularly scheduled music events. Combine all of these factors with Sharrott’s reasonably priced wines and you have an inexpensive afternoon or evening at a beautiful setting and for only the cost of your favorite bottle of wine. Hard to beat! See you there.
Check out their website for up-to-date info at sharrottwinery.com.
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