This bill amends New Jersey's winery licensing laws to enhance the production and sale of wine by plenary and farm winery license holders. It allows these licensees, who produce no more than 250,000 gallons of wine annually, to sell their wine to other wineries both within and outside of New Jersey, with the stipulation that such sales do not count towards the seller's production total but do count for the purchasing winery. Additionally, the bill mandates that at least 50 percent of the wine sold by a license holder must be produced on their licensed premises, ensuring a focus on local production while providing flexibility in sales.

The legislation introduces a supplemental wine production facility sublicense, enabling winery license holders to produce wine at an additional facility they own or lease, provided it is operated by them. Wine produced at this supplemental facility can be transferred to the main winery for retail sale and will be included in the total production calculations for licensing purposes. The bill also clarifies definitions related to wine production and sales, establishes fees for the new sublicense at $750, and prohibits retail sales directly on the premises of the supplemental facility. Overall, these changes aim to foster collaboration among wineries and expand their market opportunities while maintaining regulatory oversight.