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THE BIG J LAUNCHES BATTLESHIP WINE
BATTLESHIP RED AND BATTLESHIP WHITE WINES, AVAILABLE DURING EVENTS AND ONLINE, WILL ALSO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SHIP
CAMDEN, NJ – May 5, 2010 – Two new recruits have arrived at the Battleship New Jersey. The non-profit museum and
memorial announced that Battleship Red and Battleship White wines are now available for catered events aboard the
Battleship and for purchase at the ship or online.
The Battleship wines – grown, produced and bottled in New Jersey by Auburn Road Vineyards in Salem County – will be featured at all private and public events on board the ship. The wines can also be purchased by the bottle at any event that takes place aboard the Battleship, or online at www.auburnroadvineyards.com. A portion of each bottle sold will go directly
to the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, located on the Camden Waterfront, NJ.
“The Battleship Red and Battleship White wines will compliment any meal or reception aboard the Big J,” said Jim Schuck, CEO/President of the Battleship New Jersey. “These wines are high quality and delicious. We expect guests at events on board the ship to purchase some bottles to bring home.” Schuck added that the Battleship is working with Auburn Road and the State of New Jersey to sell the wine at retail liquor stores, restaurants and even the ship’s gift shop – the “Battleshop” –
in the very near future.
“We are extremely proud and excited to help support the Battleship New Jersey,” said Scott Donnini, co-owner of Auburn Road. “We will be taking Battleship Red and White with us to festivals and events all across the state to help promote the Battleship and make sure people are aware of her amazing history. She has had a truly extraordinary career – and she’s still
here for people to experience.”
The Battleship White Wine, made from the Cayuga grape, is a light, dry white wine with great fruit flavors and a hint of apricot. Terrific with all types of seafood, cheeses or just to have a glass by itself. Best if served chilled.
Battleship Red is a dry, medium bodied red wine with a beautiful ruby color and nice, rounded tannins. It is made primarily from Merlot grapes blended with a small amount of Chambourcin and is great served with meats, pasta and cheeses.
A Wine Tasting event is scheduled for Thursday, May 20 at 7 pm on the forecastle (forward deck) of the Battleship. Tickets are $10 per person and include one sample glass of each wine, some cheese and fruit appetizers, and live music. To reserve a ticket, contact the Battleship Ticket Office at 1-866-877-6262 ext 107.
A special dinner and wine presentation will also take place at The Enoteca at Auburn Road Vineyards on the evening of June 3. Enjoy a classic Italian seafood dinner, samples of the Battleship Red and Battleship White Wine and a tour of Auburn Road Vineyards for $35 per person. To make reservations for this special dinner, wine tasting and winery tour, call 1-856-769-WINE or visit www.auburnroadvineyards.com.
Auburn Road Vineyard and Winery is located on 16 beautiful acres surrounded by the farmlands and pastures of Salem County, New Jersey - an easy drive from Philadelphia, Wilmington and their suburbs. Auburn Road, a relatively young winery having
opened its doors in the fall of 2007, grows and produces award-wining wines lead by the region's only female winemaker, Julianne Donnini. At the heart of Auburn Road lies The Enoteca, their relaxed and sophisticated vineyard wine bar. The Enoteca at Auburn Road features full dinners on Fridays, live music every Saturday evening and tours every Sunday. Learn more by visiting their website at www.auburnroadvineyards.com or calling
856-769-WINE.
The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial offers guided and audio tours daily, beginning at 9:30 am with the last tour departing at 5pm. The annual Battleship Blast fundraiser, featuring a Surf n Turf BBQ, live music, entertainment, food and beverage concessions and the best view of the fireworks over the Delaware River at dusk, will take place on Saturday, July 3 from 6pm – 10pm. Tickets for the BBQ are $175 per person, for On-Board Fireworks viewing, tickets are $10 per person. Call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 144 for more details. Spend the night aboard the Battleship as part of the Overnight Encampment program. Guests experience dinner and lunch from the crew’s mess, a tour of the ship, a ride on the 4D flight simulator and the opportunity to sleep in the bunks that the crew of the USS New Jersey once did. Also, special group packages and
event/meeting space are available. For more information, call 856-966-1652 or visit the Battleship at www.battleshipnewjersey.org.
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