Establishes New Jersey Wine and Grape Institute; appropriates $500,000.

This bill creates the New Jersey Wine and Grape Institute within the Department of Agriculture and allocates $500,000 in funding to support its operations. The institute will be led by a seven-member board appointed by the Governor, including representatives from various sectors of the wine and grape industry such as wineries, grape producers, retailers, and educational institutions. Its main functions include conducting research on wine and grape production, developing marketing strategies to strengthen the industry's market position, and providing education about grape uses within the state. The institute will work alongside the existing New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council to assess industry conditions and review wine certifications.