Great Wine Begins with Great Vineyards
At Kennedy Cellars, we’re committed to bringing the world’s leading grapes to our region. Through our partnerships with premier vineyards around the world, we’re able to build an unparalleled wine portfolio.
We work hand-in-hand with our importer to select the best grapes in the best vintages and transport them to Hammonton, NJ to craft evolutionary wines truly unique to our region. OOwner, Jack Kennedy, and his team of expert winemakers travel to our sourcing sites in South Africa, South America and across the United States, to consult with and learn from the viticulturalists firsthand. It is our mission to continue to discover new vineyard sites and build lasting relationships with wine growers across the globe to grow in our expertise and create a truly unique and personalized wine experience for our customers.
South Africa
The hilly terrain and climate of the Western Cape is renowned as an incredible grape-growing region. Here, the intense heat is balanced by a mountainous landscape and the moderating influences of the Southern Atlantic and Indian Oceans making it ideal for growing grapes such as Pinotage, Marselan and Chenin Blanc.
Chilè
The warm, flat region of Central Valley, Chilé offers an ideal climate for grape growing. The warmth allows grapes such as Chardonnay to ripen easily which will impart intense fruit flavors into the finished wine. Also, the Pacific Ocean has a cooling influence on the vineyards, which helps grapes such as Pinot Grigio retain acidity and purity of their fruit characteristics.
Argentina
Our Malbec hails from the Argentine foothills of Tupungato, one of the highest peaks in the Andes Mountains, in the Mendoza region. The vineyard’s exceptionally high altitude enjoys sun filled days and cool, windy nights. This produces thicker skins, resulting in grapes of deep color and character, layered dark fruit, and medium tannins.
California
The vineyard sites of California experience nearly 365 days of sunlight. This coupled with the varied aspects from mountains, valley floors, dense fog and ocean influences provide a climate ideal for growing a large assortment of grapes. Our grapes are sourced from multiple locations including the Lodi, AVA (American Viticulture Area), the Suisun Valley AVA and Paso Robles AVA.
New Jersey
We partner with growers and winemakers within our local region in southeastern New Jersey, the Outer Coastal Plain AVA. This region in characterized by well-drained sandy soils and a relatively long growing season. The climate is moderated by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay making it an ideal area for growing both Vitis Vinifera and hybrid grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Traminette and Chambourcin.