But the Garden State Wine Growers are getting out there, they've hired a publicist, which is great. We have a lot of festivals that introduce people to our wines, and that's a great marketing tool. Related Items Garden State Winegrowers Musconetcong Valley Strange as it may seem, New Jersey can market its wines with extra confidence this year due to the long drought that hit the state this past summer. While the rivers were drying up and farmers sought federal aid, the grapes blossomed in full vigor. If you don't feed them, they will let their roots down 10 to 15 feet into the solid rock, seeking that moisture.
Roots are just like humans.
The complexity of the grape itself matures a little better with the dryer weather. At Alba, holes up to four feet deep were drilled into the soil, providing an easier path for the roots to grow deep if necessary. It really will add rich deep textures for the fruit. We're excited about the flavors that have developed in our grapes. Hesington notes that while fewer grapes may be produced because of the arid climate, the ones that have been harvested will taste that much better.