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New Winery Opening At Morris County Farm Market
The market will re-open for spring and introduce the Rebel Sheep Wine Co., which focuses on Jersey Fresh produce in its wines and ciders.
CHESTER, NJ — When the Stony Hill Farm Market opens back up later this spring in Chester, they'll be unveiling a new addition — The Rebel Sheep Wine Company, which uses homegrown produce for its ciders and wines.
Stony Hill has been working on getting the wine company set up for several years, and will welcome customers in for a tasting on opening day in June. This will be Morris County's first farm-based winery, with ingredients grown right on the farm, Stony Hill said.
The farm market and winery are located at 15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930.
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Opening day at the farm market will be Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m. for people to stock up on Jersey-fresh fruits and veggies, specialty local goods, and bakery treats. There will be free ice cream and product samples, and kids can also look for gemstones free of charge on opening day.
The Rebel Sheep tasting room will also open on June 1, with a selection of wines and ciders to sample for $9.99 (21 and up only).
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Rebel Sheep Wine Company's offerings include Blue Collar Blueberry Wine, Peachy Green Fruit Wine, Dirt Road Red Fruit Wine with strawberries and apples, Dead Flowers Hard Cider with lavender, Bog Romance Fruit Wine with cranberry, and Rhumor Me Fruit Wine with rhubarb.
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Stony Hill Gardens will open up daily on April 18 at 8 Rte 24 (Rt 513), Chester, NJ 07930.
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