Summer is the perfect time to pull a chilled bottle from the wine rack, especially on a warm, sunny afternoon. This week, my wife and I opened a bottle of Jersey White from DiMatteo Vineyards while spending some time relaxing outside. We also wanted to continue working on our tasting skills, making this week’s selection a great choice for another entry in my Weekly Wine Review series.
If you’re looking for a sweet New Jersey white wine for summer, this one is definitely worth taking a closer look at.
What Grapes Are Used in DiMatteo Vineyards Jersey White?
Jersey White is an interesting blend made from 80% Cayuga and 20% peach wine. Cayuga is a hybrid grape that has become popular throughout the Northeast because it produces refreshing, fruit-forward wines. Adding peach wine gives this blend an extra layer of sweetness and makes it an easy-drinking option for warm weather.
From the first pour, it was clear this wine was going to be different from a traditional dry white.
Appearance: A Deep Golden Pour That Hints at Sweetness
The first thing that caught my attention was the wine’s rich golden color. After swirling the glass, you could easily see the residual sugar slowly clinging to the sides. It immediately suggested that this would be a sweeter style of wine.
The body falls somewhere between light and medium, making it easy to sip without feeling too heavy.
Tasting Notes for DiMatteo Vineyards Jersey White
On the nose, Jersey White opens with inviting aromas of:
- Peach
- Melon
- Honey
- A subtle tropical fruit character that’s difficult to pinpoint but definitely noticeable
Those aromas carried nicely into the palate.
The wine is sweet from the first sip, confirming what the appearance suggested. Ripe peach flavors lead the way, followed by tropical fruit and touches of honey. There’s also a slight tartness that helps balance the sweetness, keeping the wine from becoming overly sugary.
If you enjoy sweeter wines, this blend offers plenty of fruit while still maintaining enough acidity to stay refreshing.
Weekly Wine Review Breakdown
- Wine: Jersey White
- Producer: DiMatteo Vineyards
- Varietal: 80% Cayuga, 20% Peach Wine
- Alcohol: 12% ABV
- Style: Sweet
- Body: Light to Medium
- Acidity: Mild
Food Pairing Ideas for Sweet New Jersey White Wine
Jersey White pairs well with a variety of lighter summer meals.
Some good pairing ideas include:
- Grilled chicken
- Seafood dishes
- Fresh summer salads
- Mild cheeses
- Fresh fruit
We actually enjoyed this bottle by itself while relaxing in the backyard on a warm afternoon. Looking back, it also would have been an excellent match with the grilled chicken salads we had earlier that day.
About DiMatteo Vineyards in Hammonton, New Jersey
DiMatteo Vineyards, located in Hammonton, New Jersey, offers a wide selection of wines that appeal to many different tastes. Along with traditional grape wines, they’re also well known for producing a variety of fruit wines, giving visitors plenty of options during a tasting.
Whether you’re new to New Jersey wine or already enjoy exploring local wineries, DiMatteo is worth adding to your list.
Final Thoughts on DiMatteo Vineyards Jersey White
Jersey White is an easy-drinking wine that’s well suited for warm weather. The combination of Cayuga and peach wine creates a sweet, fruit-forward blend with just enough acidity to keep each sip refreshing.
If you enjoy sweeter white wines, this one is worth trying during the summer months.
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