Owner and Winemaker

Mike Beneduce is the owner, vineyard manager, and winemaker at Beneduce Vineyards in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He oversees 27 acres of estate vineyards dedicated to producing 100% estate-grown wines, with a focus on northern European aromatic varieties. A graduate of Cornell University with a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology, Mike is also a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. His work is driven by a commitment to sustainable farming, thoughtful vineyard stewardship, and artisanal winemaking. In 2022, he was honored as New Jersey’s Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year.