A close-up look at the people, products and techniques behind New Jersey’s fast-growing drink local movement.
WINE MAKERS PROFILES
AUBURN ROAD VINEYARDS
117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd.
Pilesgrove
215.625.4863
auburnroadvineyards.com
HOURS:
Sun-Wed 12-5pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9pm
Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery was founded in 2004 by former Philadelphia-based lawyers Scott and Julianne Donnini. A long way from life in the city, Julianne is now an entrepreneur, mother, and self-taught winemaker with a passion for creating high-quality wine—the centerpiece of the agritourism experience at Auburn Road. Hers is an old-world style: small batch fermentation, gentle use of oak, and a keen sense of balance as a frame to present the fruit’s beauty. Along with Auburn Road’s world class wine, you’ll find The Enoteca—a European-style wine bar and patio with a cool, down-to-earth vibe. Relax and escape to a table among the vines while you’re served amazing woodfired pizza, gelato, and cappuccino.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Dry Rosé
- Gaia
- Barrel Reserve Chardonnay
“I realize sometimes I am recognized because a woman winemaker is not the usual thing. But I don’t want false accolades because I am a woman. I just want real accolades because I’m making freaking good wine…”
—Julianne Donnini, Owner and Winemaker
SHARROTT WINERY
370 S Egg Harbor Rd.,
Hammonton
609.567.9463
sharrottwinery.com
HOURS:
Sun 10am-5pm; Mon-Tues 12-6pm; Wed-Sat 12-9pm
At Sharrott Winery, visitors can indulge in more than just wine—Sharrott’s scratch kitchen offers artisanal cheese plates and plenty of gourmet dishes. Sharrott Winery is one of the few in New Jersey to offer table service; plus, customers can enjoy live entertainment while sipping wine on a patio overlooking the vineyard.
Sharrott looks forward to continuing to grow and build the reputation of the New Jersey wine industry and now offers a full line of sparkling wines. Whether you’re a sommelier searching for the perfect vintage for your menu, or you simply want to enjoy a beautiful day in the countryside, Sharrott Winery offers it all.
WHEN YOU VISIT
- Come hungry—great food in the wine bar
- Live entertainment 5 days a week
- Check sharrottwinery.com/events for details
“There is nothing better than sharing our hard work with our customers. Awards are great, but nothing is better than someone sharing how our wines played a part in one of their celebrations.”
— Larry Sharrott III, Founder
REBEL SHEEP WINE CO.
15 North Rd., Chester
908.955.3851
rebelsheepwineco.com
HOURS:
Thurs 1-6pm, Fri 1-7pm, Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-6pm
Stony Hill Farms has been in operation for more than 25 years, but after being left with an abundance of fresh apples at the end of the 2021 harvest, the farm decided to explore the avenue of fruit wines and hard ciders. Opened in 2024, Rebel Sheep Wine Co. hopes to bring recognition to fruit wines, as well as to New Jersey’s wine industry, and change the perception that fruit wines and cider are always sweet or not as complex as traditional wines. Rebel Sheep makes all of its wines and ciders using fruit grown right on its own farm, with no use of traditional wine grapes. Visit the tasting room to experience unique flavors of this fruit wine and hard cider.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Hopposites Attract: Strawberry Hopped Cider
- Apple Sauced: Bourbon Barrel Aged Cider
- Ice Queen: Apple Ice Wine
“Everyone should give cider a chance.”
—Dana Ronyack-Davis, Winemaker
BREW & CIDER MAKERS PROFILES
THE CIDERHOUSE AT IRONBOUND FARM
360 County Rd. 579, Asbury
908.940.4115
ironboundfarm.com
HOURS:
Thurs 5-9pm, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-8pm
Ironbound Farm crafts perfectly balanced ciders that honor New Jersey’s history as a cidermaking powerhouse and celebrate the bounty of our state’s orchards, woodlands, and fields. At the heart of our cider portfolio, and our orchard, is the Harrison—18th century Newark’s legendary cider apple. Our cidermaker (an award-winning, Napa-trained winemaker) designed our Heritage Collection to showcase the Harrison’s complexity, versatility, and tart-sweet-tannic perfection. Visit the Ciderhouse to enjoy our unique hard ciders, fortified ciders, farmhouse wines, and cider and wine cocktails—paired with our farmed-up street food—all made with ingredients from our 108-acre regenerative farm and our regional network of grower-partners.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Newark Cider: An aromatic dry cider made from 18th century Newark’s Harrison, Canfield, and Graniwinkle apples
- New Ark Cider Royal: A blend of applejack and naturally fermented pure Harrison cider–barrel aged one year in toasted oak
- Harrison’s Sparkling Newark Cider: A complex, well-structured, naturally sparkling pét-nat cider with notes of pear and tangerine and just a hint of funk
“We see the Ciderhouse at Ironbound Farm as the heart of an alternative local food system that created resiliency and viability for a closed network of farmers, food producers, chefs, and local citizens.”
—Charles Rosen, Founder
MUDHEN BREWING COMPANY
127 W Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood
609.846.7918
mudhenbrew.com
HOURS:
Open daily—check website for hours
Located in Wildwood, MudHen Brewing Company is Cape May County’s top destination brewpub and proudly named the 2025 Best of Jersey Shore Gold Winner for Best Brewery. Once a Harley Davidson dealership, the space is now home to an award-winning brewery pouring 10 to 12 rotating craft beers brewed right on site.
Open year-round, MudHen has become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike, offering live music, seasonal events, and both indoor and outdoor dining. The property also features a brand-new event venue, The Station House, perfect for weddings and private celebrations. With six fully stocked bars, a rooftop-covered biergarten, cozy firepits, and a menu full of craft cocktails and elevated pub fare MudHen is more than a brewery; it’s an experience.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Wildwood Haze: New England IPA
- Nummy Pumpkin Ale
- Apple Cider Crush: Van Gogh Wild Apple Vodka, Triple Sec, apple cider, and Sprite
“Cape May County may be small, but it’s home to 10 incredible breweries crafting some of the finest beer on the market. At MudHen Brewing Company, we’re proud to be part of this thriving community and excited to continue growing with the state of New Jersey and the craft beer industry as a whole.”
—Lee Porter, Director of Sales & Distribution
TRIUMPH BREWING COMPANY
Locations in Princeton,
Red Bank (NJ), and New Hope (PA)
triumphbrewing.com
HOURS:
Vary by location; visit triumphbrewing.com
For nearly three decades, Triumph Restaurant & Brewery has provided patrons with high-quality craft beer, locally sourced food, and live entertainment. Its first Princeton location opened in 1995; since then, Triumph has expanded to New Hope, PA and Red Bank, all while maintaining its reputation for brewing traditional ales and lagers and offering exceptional food across all three locations. Triumph is pleased to announce the reopening of its Princeton location in the former post office building on Palmer Square!
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Keller Pilsner
- Bengal Gold IPA
- Vienna Lager
