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[180] wineries, breweries & distilleries<br />
natali vineyards<br />
Expertly made wine in a beautiful setting on <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>May</strong> County’s acclaimed wine trail!<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
WHERE IS IT? A scenic 20-minute drive from <strong>Cape</strong><br />
<strong>May</strong> to Goshen, via rustic Route 47.<br />
WHY SHOULD I GO? Secret’s out: The <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>May</strong><br />
peninsula, federally recognized as an American<br />
Viticultural Area in 2018, is a wine-lover’s dream.<br />
Our loamy soil combined with our climate makes<br />
this an ideal place for the growing of vitis vinifera, or<br />
European, wine grapes. This is the specialty of Natali<br />
Vineyards’ owner/founder Alfred Natali.<br />
As a history student at Columbia University, Al<br />
completed dissertation research in France and Italy,<br />
where his love affair began. Then, in 2000, after a<br />
19-year career on Wall Street, he purchased a <strong>22</strong>-acre<br />
horse pasture in Goshen and began converting the<br />
land into a bountiful vineyard.<br />
This passion project has grown by leaps and<br />
bounds since its launch — Natali added an airy, rusticmodern<br />
tasting room to seat up to 50 people. Or,<br />
if you prefer, relax outside on the lovely patio area,<br />
overlooking the grounds as you sip.<br />
Part of the reason Natali is so well-loved is that<br />
customers can taste the care with which his grapes<br />
are grown. As a vigneron — the French word for a<br />
person who tends vines AND makes wine — Al is<br />
hands-on at every stage. He studied his craft via<br />
courses and workshops at Virginia Tech, Rutgers,<br />
Penn State, the University of California (Davis) and<br />
Cornell’s Research Station in Geneva, New York.<br />
INSIDER TIP Natali now hosts five-course wine<br />
pairing dinners with new chef Mark Kalla. And why<br />
not schedule a cooking class with Chef Kalla for<br />
groups of four or more — choose your own date and<br />
menu!<br />
Erotic Aronia<br />
This blend of the Aronia<br />
Berry, Chardonnay and<br />
Trebbiano is super-high in<br />
antioxidants. Smells fresh<br />
with a hint of dried flowers,<br />
and is savory in the mouth.<br />
Take an adventure and try<br />
Natali’s best-selling wine!<br />
Rosé<br />
It’s off-dry, so just a hint of<br />
sugar. Pairs great with a<br />
cobb salad and a beautiful<br />
summer night.<br />
Sauvignon Blanc<br />
Aroma of mangoes and<br />
a floral bouquet — a<br />
refreshing drink at day’s<br />
end. Goes well with shellfish<br />
and the Jersey Shore!<br />
Nonna’s Cucina<br />
A Riesling that should be<br />
served chilled. Try it with<br />
any shellfish or chicken dish.<br />
Cedar Hammock<br />
Paying homage to the<br />
Native Americans’ original<br />
name for Goshen, this is a<br />
blend of Cabernet Franc<br />
and Cabernet Sauvignon.<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon<br />
Pepper notes on the nose,<br />
spice on the palate and soft,<br />
silky tannins. Perfect for red<br />
meat or big pasta dishes.<br />
Nonno’s Cellar<br />
A three-grape blend, but we<br />
can’t tell which three — it’s a<br />
secret. At 14% alcohol, the<br />
wine’s nickname — “Party in<br />
a bottle” — is fitting.<br />
<strong>22</strong>1 NORTH DELSEA DRIVE [RTE 47] l CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE l 609-465-0075 l natalivineyards.com
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