Cape May Peninsula AVA
The Cape May Peninsula AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in extreme southern New Jersey. The 126,635 acres (51,000 ha) wine appellation includes most of Cape May county and a small portion of Cumberland county. The region is characterized by well-drained sandy or sandy loam soils of low to moderate fertility, and a relatively long growing season. The climate is strongly moderated by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. The region is in hardiness zones 6b, 7a, and 7b. The AVA is entirely contained within the larger Outer Coastal Plain AVA, but is distinguished from it primarily by a more moderate temperature, providing for a longer growing season.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | New Jersey, Outer Coastal Plain AVA |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical |
| Soil conditions | Downer, Evesboro, Sassafras, Fort Mott , Hooksan, Swainton, Aura |
| Total area | 126,635 acres (51,247 ha) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 115 acres (47 ha) |
| Grapes produced | Albariño, Dolcetto, Tempranillo, Nebbiolo, Merlot, Barbera, Moscato, Malvasia, Viognier |
| No. of wineries | 7 |
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