2021 DRINK LOCAL WINERY GUIDE

The Garden State Wine Growers Association and Edible Jersey are pleased to once again present this annual New Jersey Winery Guide. With more than 50 wineries currently open and more in development, New Jersey is fast on its way to becoming one of the premier wine regions in the Mid-Atlantic. Here you will learn about the state’s newly designated six wine regions that extend from as far north as Sussex County down to the tip of Cape May.

Our wines are winning accolades in prominent wine competitions across the country, consistently winning Best of Show, Double Gold, and Gold medals in blind taste tests. They also have received acclaim in noted wine publications like Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Wine Business, among others.

New Jersey winemakers harvest a wide diversity of grapes that grow across multiple micro-climates and soil conditions. There are currently over 1,800 acres of vineyards in the state.

Winemakers specialize in growing and producing wine from the Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca or French hybrid grape varietals. Leading white varietals are Albariño, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Petit Manseng, and Riesling. Leading red varietals include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Blaufränkish. Major French-American hybrids that flourish in New Jersey include Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, and Vignoles, among others.

There are four American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in New Jersey. For a region to be approved as an AVA, it must be able to prove its identity as a region that is beneficial to grape growing. The four New Jersey AVAs are: Cape May Peninsula, the Central Delaware Valley AVA (shared with portions of Eastern Pennsylvania), the Outer Coastal Plain AVA covering nine southern counties, and the Warren Hills AVA.

As the wine industry expands rapidly, the GSWGA decided earlier this year to make it easier for consumers to navigate where all the wineries are located so they can plan excursions to visit them. Thus, taking into consideration where clusters of wineries are located, the GSWGA identified six wine regions that are easy to locate and follow.

These six wine regions are: Northern region featuring wineries in Warren and Sussex counties; Central region with Hunterdon, Mercer County, and Upper Burlington County wineries; Central Shore region encompassing Monmouth and Ocean counties; Southern region one for Atlantic and Camden County wineries; Southern region two for Salem and Gloucester counties; and Southern region three for Cumberland and Cape May counties.

Since reopening in June 2020, our wineries have become destinations of choice for many new consumers who have discovered the beautiful vineyards, great wines, and entertainment they offer. Come out this fall and explore New Jersey’s wine regions. Experience the grape harvest, enjoy a glass or a flight of some of the award-winning wines being produced here, and make yourself feel at home.

We encourage you to use this Guide to learn where our wineries are in the state and plan your visits to our six wine regions.

The Garden State Wine Growers Association is a nonprofit organization of New Jersey—based wineries, vineyards, and allied businesses. It serves as a centralized information repository, resource, and clearinghouse for industry members, and offers a unified voice advocating for issues important to the entire range of New Jersey winery and vineyard operations. Central to this mission are efforts toward Statewide branding, marketing, public relations, education, and legislation and regulation for the furtherance of the vineyard and wine industries in the Garden State. Learn more at newjerseywines.com.

NORTHERN REGION

1 Brook Hollow Winery
2 Four Sisters Winery at Matarazzo Farms
3 Little Ridge Vineyards
4 Sky Acres Winery
5 Ventimiglia Vineyard
6 Villa Milagro Vineyards

 NORTHERN REGION 
 (Warren, Sussex & Somerset Counties) 

BROOK HOLLOW WINERY | Brook Hollow Winery is a small farm winery producing wine from its own fruit. The winery is dedicated to creating quality wines—some with fruity undertones, including hints of apples, raspberries, and citrus. Brook Hollow also has an event facility for weddings, parties, and business meetings. 594 State Rt. 94, Columbia. brookhollowwinery.com. 908.496.8200

FOUR SISTERS WINERY | Four Sisters Winery is a boutique winery offering wine tastings on the covered deck, plus live music and a bistro menu on weekends. Wines are available by the glass, bottle, or case, and no reservations are needed. Four Sisters also offers barefoot grape stomping and murder mystery dinners. 783 Rt. 519, Belvidere. foursisterswinery.com. 908.475.3671

LITTLE RIDGE VINEYARDS | A farm with generations of roots. Both William and Abigail grew up on family dairy farms in Warren County. Shared passion for agriculture, sustaining farmland and pride in their farming heritage has led them and their daughter on a journey to fulfill a dream they call Little Ridge Vineyards. 607 Ridge Rd., Phillipsburg. littleridgenj.com. 908.319.4032

SKY ACRES WINERY | Awarded NJ Winery of the Year 2018, 2019 and 2020 Cab Franc Winery by the NY International Wine Competition, Sky Acres Winery is used for research into new and more sustainable ways to make better quality wine. Wines are available online, but the winery is not open to the public. 1680 Black River Rd., Far Hills. skyacreswinery.com

VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD | Nestled on a rustic farm in the Appalachian Foothills, Ventimiglia Vineyard welcomes wine lovers who appreciate fine, classic wines in a casual atmosphere. Guests can sample and purchase the wines, bring a meal and use the picnic area, or take a walk in the woods on the nearby hiking trails. 101 Layton Rd., Wantage. ventivines.com. 973.875.4333

VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS | Travel a rustic road along the Delaware River to panoramic vineyard views overlooking two states. Sip delicious wines made from hand-tended, picked, and processed grapes. Experience early California style hospitality at the hacienda, Villa Milagro, the place of miracles. 33 County Road 627, Phillipsburg. villamilagrovineyards.com. 908.995.2072

ALSO: ALBA VINEYARD | 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Rd., Milford. albavineyard.com. 908.995.7800

CENTRAL REGION

7 Beneduce Vineyards
8 Federal Twist Vineyard
9 Hopewell Valley Vineyards
10 Iron Plow Vineyards
11 Mount Salem Vineyards
12 Old York Cellars
13 Terhune Orchards
14 Unionville Vineyards
15 Working Dog Winery

 CENTRAL REGION 
 (Hunterdon, Mercer & Northern Burlington Counties )

BENEDUCE VINEYARDS | Nestled in the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, this 77-acre farm makes estate-grown, food-friendly wines from northern European varieties that are as equally delicious enjoyed in their vineyard beneath the hot air balloons as they are on your own table. 1 Jeremiah Ln., Pittstown. beneducevineyards.com. 908.996.3823

THE FEDERAL TWIST VINEYARD | The Federal Twist Vineyard is a large family with a small boutique winery nestled along the banks of the Delaware River. Conveniently located just north of popular river towns Lambertville and New Hope, Federal Twist cares for the land and crafts its wines with dedication. 8 Federal Twist Rd., Stockton. federaltwistvineyard.com. 609.773.6066

HOPEWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS | Hopewell Valley Vineyards blends old-world traditions with new world flair. The winery is located at the base of the Sourland Mountains near the Delaware Valley, where three generations of winemaking experience help craft award-winning wines, such as Barbera and Porto Rosso. 46 Yard Rd., Pennington. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. 609.737.4465

IRON PLOW VINEYARDS | Iron Plow Vineyards is nestled on a Burlington County farm dating back to 1690. Iron Plow invites guests to take in sunsets and picturesque views, explore the property, or enjoy a picnic on the lawn while sipping wines such as Iron Plow Red or Grüner Veltliner. 26750 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Columbus. ironplowvineyards.com. 732.306.9111

MOUNT SALEM VINEYARDS | Since first planting vines on their southwest-facing slope in Hunterdon County in 2005, the owners of Mount Salem Vineyards have had a commitment to healthy land and healthy people. They invite you to come, taste and see the difference. Private tastings also available. 54 Mount Salem Rd., Pittstown. mountsalemvineyards.com. 908.735.9359

OLD YORK CELLARS | Old York Cellars has created a destination where guests enjoy food and wine pairings, award-winning wines, beautiful covered and open seating areas, wine cabanas, music, comedy and seasonal fireside experiences. Located less than an hour from NYC & Philadelphia. 80 Old York Rd., Ringoes. oldyorkcellars.com. 908.284.9463

TERHUNE ORCHARDS VINEYARD AND WINERY | Terhune Orchards, owned and operated by the Mount family since 1975, expanded to a vineyard and winery in 2003. Enjoy 16 varieties of wine, the winery music series, and special events, plus pick-your-own, farmyard activities, and the farm store. Fall weekend admission tickets required. 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton. terhuneorchards.com. 609.924.2310

UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS | Come to Unionville’s corner of wine country, where highway yields to hay bale and horse pasture. Enjoy estate-grown fine wines such as Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Taste three wines scored 90 points by Wine Enthusiast in July 2021. 9 Rocktown Rd., East Amwell, unionvillevineyards.com. 908.788.0400

WORKING DOG WINERY | Working Dog Winery offers award-winning, estate-grown wines. Visit the winery and enjoy live music and relaxing vibes. Working Dog’s wines can be enjoyed year-round at the winery or taken home. Check the website for the winery’s rules and policies. 610 Perrineville Rd., Hightstown. workingdogwinerynj.com. 609.371.6000

CENTRAL SHORE REGION

16 4 JG’s Orchards & Vineyards
17 Cream Ridge Winery
18 Fox Hollow Vineyards
19 Laurita Winery

 CENTRAL SHORE REGION 
 (Monmouth, Somerset & Ocean Counties) 

4 JG’S WINERY | Located in a historic farming area in Central NJ, 4JG’s Winery is named after the four founding family members. The Giunco family offers red, white, and rosé varietals, including the vineyard’s Chambourcin Reserva, an award-winning wine that has made the family proud since its 2004 conception. 127 Hillsdale Rd., Colts Neck. 4jgswinery.com. 908.930.8066

CREAM RIDGE WINERY | Cream Ridge Winery produces diverse wines for diverse living—and has been doing so for more than 30 years. Cream Ridge strives to maintain a positive space to work and visit, where the winemakers can share their life’s passion with creativity, integrity, and love for the joy of work. 145 Rt. 539, Cream Ridge. creamridgewinery.com. 609.259.9797

 FOX HOLLOW VINEYARDS | Fox Hollow prides itself on the cultivation of premium grapes—all hand-tended and harvested, then skillfully crafted into its fine wines. Visit the winery to have a relaxing afternoon overlooking the vineyards while sipping award-winning wines such as the 2015 Autumn Harvest, a Governor’s Cup winner. 939 Holmdel Rd., Holmdel. foxhollowvineyards.com. 732.772.0330

LAURITA WINERY | The name “Laurita” derives from the first names of owners Randy Johnson’s and Ray Shea’s mothers, Laura and Rita, to whom the winery is dedicated. Laurita’s philosophy can be described in a trifecta of words: local, authentic, and sustainable. Enjoy various events, such as live music and girls’ night out. 85 Archertown Rd., New Egypt. lauritawinery.com. 609.758.8000

SOUTHERN 1 REGION

20 Amalthea Cellars
21 Bellview Winery
22 DiMatteo Vineyards
23 Plagido’s Winery
24 Renault Winery
25 Sharrott Winery
26 Tomasello Winery
27 Valenzano Winery
28 White Horse Winery

 SOUTHERN 1 REGION 
 (Atlantic, Camden & Southern Burlington Counties) 

AMALTHEA CELLARS | All they hear is, “Why does it seem Amalthea wines always get better?.” 2022 marks 40 years of Amalthea Cellars. In all that time, their commitment has never changed... To craft fine “Old World” wines along with “New World” styles. 209 Vineyard Rd., Atco. amaltheacellars.com. 856.768.8585

BELLVIEW WINERY | With more than 20 estate-grown grape varietals and 30 wines to choose from, Bellview has a bottle for everyone—from the connoisseur to the casual wine drinker. Come see and taste the quality of New Jersey grown wines. 150 Atlantic St., Landisville. bellviewwinery.com. 856.697.7172

DiMATTEO VINEYARDS | DiMatteo Vineyards and Winery is located in Hammonton and offers unexpected wine selections, such as Vidal Blanc, Traminette, and Pasquale Red. The winery’s location offers the perfect climate and soil to produce some of the best wines on the East Coast. 951 8th St., Hammonton. dimatteowinery.com. 609.704.1414

PLAGIDO’S WINERY | Plagido’s Winery is a family-owned and operated winery with a cozy, inviting atmosphere. This fourth generation farm is located in Hammonton and has been awarded Winery of the Year. It’s truly a hidden gem among the giants. 570 N 1st Rd., Hammonton. plagidoswinery.com. 609.567.4633

RENAULT WINERY | Renault Winery has been in operation for nearly 160 years, earning the title of NJ’s oldest winery. Located on a resort property, the winery offers wines by the glass and bottle as well as sangria by the pitcher. Guests can also indulge in light fare and shared plates. 72 N Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City. renaultwinery.com. 609.965.2111

SHARROTT WINERY | Sharrott Winery’s tasting room and wine bar are open year-round with a range of tours, tastings, live music events, and great food. With more than 20 award-winning wines, there is a lot to love. Try the Barrel Reserve Chardonnay or Reserve Vignoles. 370 S Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton. sharrottwinery.com. 609.567.9463

TOMASELLO WINERY | Founded in 1933, Tomasello Winery is one of NJ’s oldest vineyards. The fourth-generation business is proud to produce nearly 30 award-winning varietals, all grown on their 70-acre vineyard in the heart of the Outer Coastal Plain. With tasting rooms throughout the state, guests never have to travel far for a great glass of wine! 225 N White Horse Pke., Hammonton. tomasellowinery.com 1.800. 666.9463

VALENZANO FAMILY WINERY | Valenzano Winery has been producing quality wine since 1996. Valenzano wines have won gold medals from the Indy International Wine Competition and Finger Lakes International Wine Competition as well as received the coveted NJ Governor’s Cup, among other prestigious awards. Visit to sample the award-winning wines. 1090 Rt. 206, Shamong. valenzanowine.com. 609.268.6731

WHITE HORSE WINERY | Voted ‘Best of Philly — Best Local Red Wine’ in 2019! White Horse’s passion for wine and attention to every detail can be experienced in their award-winning wines, welcoming tasting room, beautiful grounds and stunning Farmhouse. Open Tuesday through Sunday with live music and food trucks most weekends. Come and experience. 106 Hall St., Hammonton. whitehorsewinery.com. 609.270.1411

ALSO: BALIC WINERY | 6623 Harding Hwy., Mays Landing. balicwinery.com. 609.625.2166

SOUTHERN 2 REGION

29 Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery
30 Autumn Lake Winery
31 Cedarvale Vineyard
32 Chestnut Run Farm
33 Coda Rossa Winery
34 DiBella Winery
35 Monroeville Vineyard & Winery
36 Salem Oaks Vinyards
37 Summit City Farms & Winery
38 Villari Vineyards
39 William Heritage Winery

 SOUTHERN 2 REGION 
 (Gloucester & Salem Counties) 

AUBURN ROAD VINEYARD & WINERY | Welcome to The Enoteca, Auburn Road’s European-style wine bar, courtyard and patio surrounded by their vineyard. Table service, wine flights, delicious Buddha Baskets, gelato, cappuccino plus live music, woodfire pizza and flatbreads on the weekends. Reservations recommended. Open daily. 117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd., Pilesgrove. auburnroadvineyards.com. 856.769.9463

AUTUMN LAKE WINERY | With vineyards established in 2012, Autumn Lake Winery was born with the ambition of creating wines of superior quality from its own cultivated grapes. The winery has now produced award-winning wines and serves them with pride. 870 W Malaga Rd., Williamstown. autumnlakewinery.com. 609.364.0717

 CEDARVALE WINERY | The Gaventa family is a fourth-generation farm family, producing fruit wines made with locally grown fruit. Established in 2008, the winery offers wine tastings along with wines available by the glass and bottle. Outside seating is available as well. Cedarvale is open year round, Thurs-Sun. 205 Repaupo Station Rd., Logan Twp. cedarvalewinery.com. 856.467.3088

CHESTNUT RUN FARM | Bob and Lise Clark have been growing fruit at Chestnut Run for over 35 years. Only fruit grown there goes into their award-winning Asian pear, Fuji apple, and Japanese plum wines. Tastings only on Wine Trail weekends or wine festivals. 66 Stewart Road, Pilesgrove. chestnutrunfarm.com

 CODA ROSSA WINERY | Coda Rossa’s wines are created with passion from start to finish. Named for the red-tail hawks that live in the vineyard, Coda Rossa Winery is an award-winning winery located in the heart of Franklinville. The winery features both New Jersey and California wines. 1526 Dutch Mill Rd., Franklinville. codarossa.com. 856.697.9463

 DIBELLA WINERY | Will and Julie DiBella run DiBella Winery while also caring for their two young daughters. The family-owned establishment offers varieties such as Lemon Pomegranate, a semi-sweet red wine, and Traminette, a light, crisp, sweet white wine with hints of honey and apricot. 229 Davidson Rd., Woolwich Twp. dibellawinery.com. 609.221.6201

 MONROEVILLE VINEYARD & WINERY | John and Debra Basile purchased their farm back in 2009, planting four acres’ worth of grapes the following year. Since then, the Basile family has been navigating the excitement of winemaking, including opening a tasting room in 2012. Guests can indulge in Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Grüner Veltliner, and Chardonnay. 314 Richwood Rd., Monroeville. monroevillewinery.com. 856.521.0523

SALEM OAK VINEYARDS | Salem Oak Vineyards is a small family farm nestled in Salem County. The vineyard is open Tues-Sun, beginning at noon, and is well worth a visit to taste local wines, wonderful cuisine, and homemade chocolates. Try the Christopher Andrew 2016 Chambourcin, a Best of New Jersey Silver Medalist in 2019. 60 N Railroad Ave., Pedricktown. salemoakvineyards.com. 856.889.2121

SUMMIT CITY WINERY | Summit City Winery is celebrating its eighth vintage and specializes in non-grape fruit wines. Additionally, Summit City’s menu includes classical white and red grape wines, with more than 30 total wine varieties. Wines are served in a tasting room adorned with regionally unique memorabilia. 500 University Blvd., Glassboro. summitcityfarms.com. 856.881.2930

 VILLARI VINEYARDS | The Villari family farm was purchased by Salvatore Villari back in 1925. It has remained in the family ever since, now serving as the site of Villari Vineyards. The Villari family invites guests to enjoy several varieties of wine, including its One Nation options, along with Moscato, Chardonnay, and more. 1116 Tanyard Rd., Sewell. villarivineyards.com. 888.495.3330

WILLIAM HERITAGE WINERY | As the recent recipient of multiple 90-point ratings from the Wine Enthusiast, the Wine Advocate, and Wine & Spirits Magazine, William Heritage Winery has begun cementing itself as a benchmark producer in NJ’s largest wine growing region. 480 Mullica Hill Rd., Mullica Hill. williamheritagewine.com. 856.589.4474

ALSO:

BLUE CORK WINERY & VINEYARD | 1093 Blue Bell Rd., Williamstown. bluecorkwine.com. 856.885.2545

WAGONHOUSE WINERY | 1401 Rt. 45, Swedesboro. wagonhousewinery.com. 856.408.1401

SOUTHERN 3 REGION

40 Cape May Winery
41 Cedar Rose Vineyards
42 Frightened Turtle Winery
43 Hawk Haven Vineyard
44 Jessie Creek Winery
45 Natali Vineyards
46 Terra Nonno Winery
47 Willow Creek Winery

 SOUTHERN 3 REGION 
 (Cumberland & Cape May Counties) 

CAPE MAY WINERY | Home to the oldest vines in Cape May County, Cape May Winery invites visitors to be a part of its story and take a journey through one of its tastings or flights. The winery wants to help visitors discover their own passion for wine. 711 Townbank Rd., Cape May. capemaywinery.com. 609.884.1169

CEDAR ROSE VINEYARDS | Cedar Rose Vineyards is located in rural South Jersey and specializes in production of estate-grown red, white, and rosé wines in a variety of styles ranging from traditional dry wines to sweet and dessert wines. Sandwiches and charcuterie platters are available. 431 Kenyon Ave., Millville. cedarrosevineyards.com. 856.221.3131

 THE FRIGHTENED TURTLE VINEYARD & WINERY | The Frightened Turtle began when the principals of Sunny Slope Orchards, a grower of tree fruits for more than 90 years, established a vineyard in 1997. The establishment expanded into a winery in 2018. Frightened Turtle specializes in both grape and fruit wines, including apple and peach varieties. 400 Greenwich Rd., Bridgeton. sunnyslope.com. 856.451.0025

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD | Hawk Haven Vineyard is nestled in lower Cape May County, between the tempering waters of the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Sandy soils and cool ocean breezes create the perfect growing conditions for crafting fine wines. Open daily year-round. 600 S Railroad Ave., Rio Grande. hawkhavenvineyard.com. 609.846.7347

JESSIE CREEK WINERY | The Winery, Inn, Gallery, and Vineyard are all limbs of one central entity: Jessie Creek. Through these limbs, Jessie Creek aims to create a space and product that provides exceptional and memorable moments for visitors. The winery specializes in estate-grown white and red varietals, including Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Merlot. 1 Rt. 47 N, Cape May Court House. jessiecreekwinery.com. 609.536.2023

NATALI VINEYARDS | The New Jersey climate makes Natali Vineyards an ideal place for growing European wine grapes, which are Natali’s specialty. Visitors can taste the care that goes into each bottle of wine— the reason it’s so loved. Check their Facebook and website for upcoming events. 221 N Delsea Dr., Cape May Court House. natalivineyards.com. 609.465.0075

TERRA NONNO | When translated from Italian to English, Terra Nonno means “father’s land.” The Pipitone family inherited the land from their grandfather and turned part of it into the vineyard, producing their first batch of wine in 2018. Now, guests can taste various locally-made wines such as Blue Eyes and Godfather’s Blend. 370 Garrison Rd., Millville. terranonno.com. 856.575.1459

WILLOW CREEK WINERY | The unique climate of the Cape May Peninsula allows Willow Creek to produce some of the finest handcrafted wines found this side of Europe. Enjoy vineyard views from the post & beam tasting room paired with the winery’s delicious grill menu. 168 Stevens St., West Cape May. willowcreekwinery.com. 609.770.8782

ALSO: TURDO VINEYARDS & WINERY | 3911 Bayshore Rd., North Cape May. turdovineyards.com. 609.884.5591

DISCOVER NJ'S SIX WINE REGIONS WITH THE NJ WINE PASSPORT APP
 

Enjoy the excitement of locating your favorite wineries throughout New Jersey. The Garden State Wine Growers Association’s new app will allow you all the advantages of their passport program in addition to locating events at specific locations.

Go to the iTunes App Store or Google Play to download the app. Just search for “New Jersey Wines.”

The Passport Program is designed to show you the wonderful winery experiences that New Jersey has to offer. Wineries are listed by region. Visit any of the listed wineries, check in, and you will be on your way to earning prizes for finishing each region. If you visit all the wineries, you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a grand prize of a trip for two to a renowned wine destination.

Explore the wonderful wineries of New Jersey. Take in the musical events and tasting specials. Plan your visit by easily discovering winery locations near you; get directions and enjoy a fun-filled day visiting them. You can also discover food and lodging partners in the region.

You’ll take your winery experience to the next level by saving photos of your visit, recording the wines you have tasted, and noting your favorites. All while enjoying exclusive deals from Garden State wineries.

Highlights of the app include:

• Plan and save your wine country adventure to an itinerary.
• Easily find, view, and follow regional wine country trails.
• View pictures, websites, and contact information for all wineries.
• Instantly make a reservation for a wine tasting or a meal.
• Record notes, add photos, and privately rate the wines you find most memorable.
• Share winery information with friends and family via social media or text.
• Take advantage of the special deals that can be claimed upon your winery visit.
• Search for restaurants and lodging local to the wineries you are visiting.

Note: App requires iPhone iOS 12 or later or Android Phone 5.0 (API 21) or later.