Laurita Winery
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About the Winery
The name “Laurita” derives from the first names of owners Randy Johnson’s and Ray Shea’s mothers, Laura and Rita, to whom the winery is dedicated.
Laurtia Winery has many festivals, events and classes throughout the year. It is a wonderful place to gather with friends and family for a fun filled day of music, food and wine. Ray and Randy work hard on making their customers have the best experience possible!
Philosophy: Local, Authentic, Sustainable
Laurita Winery is a sustainable alternative, linked to the local area through tradition, culture and respect for its natural resources. It is committed to creating wines that derive as much character, from the fruit, as possible and intensive care is devoted to the vines and grapes when thinning, pruning, hand harvesting and processing.
About the Vineyards & the Winery
Production focuses on making wines from grapes that are recognized and accepted worldwide, concentrating on the Vinifera, the classic European noble varieties. From 1998 through 2000, the first 20 acres of Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot were planted; in 2002 the second 20 acres of vineyards received the cuttings for the Pinot Gris, Lemberger, Chambourcin, Norton and Zweigelt. The first harvest and bottling was of the Merlot and Chardonnay in 2003.
Laurita, with its structure and interior built mostly from recycled or reclaimed materials, is also an eco destination. The skeleton of the building, which dictated the size of the winery and is 20,000 square feet, was formed through the merging of two 150 year old barns that had been destined for demolition. The winery utilizes solar systems to produce clean energy for heat, hot water, steam, cooling and refrigeration.
The landscaping surrounding the winery emphasizes the value of water retention and conservation as does the method by which the vineyards are irrigated. Johnson and Shea have preserved and enhanced the existing natural environment with the intent of providing habitat for wildlife including birds, mammals and amphibians.
Laurita Winery produces 14,000-16,000 cases of wine that are exclusive to the winery and offers wine tastings and vineyard and winery tours. Laurita Winery is a regional destination for the enjoyment of diverse musical and cultural entertainment from country line dancing and outdoor movie nights, to jazz and blues to multi-media art displays.
CONTACT LAURITA WINERY
85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Toll Free: 1.800.LAURITA
Local: 609.752.0200
Fax: 609.752.0226
Visit Laurita Winery on the web:
www.lauritawinery.com