Sharrott Winery (pronounced ) is a winery in the

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section of Winslow Township in Camden County, New Jersey.Westrich, Sal. ''New Jersey Wine: A Remarkable History.'' (Charleston, SC: The History Press, 2012).
. Formerly an apple orchard, the vineyard was first planted in 2005, and opened to the public in 2008.Jackson, Bart. ''Garden State Wineries Guide.'' (South San Francisco, CA: Wine Appreciation Guild, 2011).
. Sharrott has 20 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces 12,000 cases of wine per year.Toms, Charlie
"Sharrott Winery Review"
in '' American Winery Guide'' (2 November 2013). Retrieved 21 November 2013. The winery is named after the family that owns it.Duhart, Bill
"Winslow welcomes winery"
in ''

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'' (reprinted article) (29 April 2008). Retrieved 1 November 2013.

Wines

Sharrott Winery is in the Outer Coastal Plain AVA, and produces wine from

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc is one of the major black grape varieties worldwide. It is principally grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style, but can also be vinified alone, as in the Loire's Chinon. In addition to being us ...

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon () is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates from Australia and British Columbia, Canada to Lebanon' ...

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, Fredonia,

Merlot Merlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name ''Merlot'' is thought to be a diminutive of ''merle'', the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the ...

, Pinot gris, Riesling, Vidal blanc, and Vignoles (Ravat 51) grapes. Sharrott Winery Entrance Sign

Features, licensing, associations, and outlets

The entire winery facility is powered using

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. Sharrott 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. The winery is a member of the

Garden State Wine Growers Association The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) is an industry trade association established as an advocate for New Jersey's wine grape growers, providing leadership on research and education programs, public policies, sustainable farming practic ...

and the Outer Coastal Plain Vineyard Association. In 2013, Sharrott became the first winery in the state to have a theatre as an outlet where its wine is sold by the glass to patrons.Wills, Caitlin
"Wine and pee: Urinetown the Musical opens at Eagle Theatre in Hammonton"
in '' The South Jersey Times'' (6 June 2013). Retrieved 1 November 2013.

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Garden State Wine Growers AssociationOuter Coastal Plain Vineyard Association
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