Discover the New Jersey Wine Scene
New Jersey wineries offer experiences as memorable as the wines themselves.
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF GARDEN STATE WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Welcome to your insider guide to the New Jersey wine scene! Across the state, wineries are producing standout wines that are earning national and international recognition—bottles that reflect both a sense of place and the passion behind them.
But it’s not just about what’s in the glass. From chef dinners and vineyard concerts to food trucks, craft workshops, and scenic tastings, New Jersey wineries offer experiences as memorable as the wines themselves.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious to try something new, you’ll find thoughtfully craft ed wines, welcoming staff, and inviting spaces across the state. Some wineries focus on quiet tastings and vineyard views, while others mix in music, seasonal events, or a bite to eat.
Use this guide to discover what’s pouring—and don’t forget to bring a few bottles home to share. Introducing friends and family to New Jersey wine is one of the best ways to support local winemakers and keep the experience going long after your visit.
Keep reading to kick off your NJ wine adventure!
COME AS YOU ARE:
What It’s Like to Visit a New Jersey Winery
You don’t need a strict itinerary or deep wine knowledge to enjoy a New Jersey winery. Most are relaxed, come-as-you-are spaces where you can stop in, grab a glass, and take in the view. Walk-ins are generally welcome—you don’t need to book a tour or commit to a tasting. For larger groups or special outings, it’s always worth checking the winery’s policies ahead of time to help ensure the best possible experience.
Some wineries feel like countryside escapes, with picnic tables under the trees and wide-open vineyard views. Others lean more modern, with indoor tasting bars, curated wine flights, and small plates from a professional kitchen. While many host live music or seasonal events, the real draw is the wine—thoughtfully made, regionally produced, and ready to be shared.
You might find yourself creating a bouquet at a floral design class, painting a vineyard sunset at a sip-and-paint, or sitting down for a chef-led dinner that highlights local ingredients and perfect pairings.
Stay for a flight, open a bottle with friends, or simply enjoy a quiet moment in a beautiful setting. Staffare happy to guide you if you’re curious—but there’s no pressure, and never any pretension.
Each winery has its own personality—some quiet and scenic, others bustling and social—but all are built around a simple idea: good wine and a good time.
So whether you pop in for an hour or linger for the afternoon, you’ll find something worth discovering. With so many welcoming spots across the state, the only hard part is choosing where to start.
BEYOND THE GLASS:
Unique Experiences at New Jersey Wineries
New Jersey wineries are earning serious recognition for the wines they’re producing—but the experience doesn’t stop there.
Across the state, wineries are pairing their bottles with hands-on, memorable moments. You might find yourself creating a bouquet at a floral design class, painting a vineyard sunset at a sip-and-paint, or sitting down for a chef-led dinner that highlights local ingredients and perfect pairings. These aren’t just events—they’re opportunities to connect in a more personal, meaningful way.
For those curious to dive deeper, many wineries offer demonstrations, vineyard tours, and educational classes on everything from grape growing to blending techniques. Others lean into fun and festivity with craft fairs, live music, outdoor movie nights, and harvest or holiday celebrations that bring the whole community together.
And when it’s time to celebrate something personal, many wineries offer stunning backdrops for private events—weddings, birthdays, showers, or company gatherings—each with its own style and hospitality. Be sure to reach out to your local winery to learn more about what they offer.
Whether you’re coming for the wine or staying for the experience, you’ll find plenty to explore at a New Jersey winery. The question isn’t whether there’s something happening—it’s how soon you can make it out!
New Jersey has emerged as a premier wine region, thanks to the talent and expertise of Garden State winemakers. Combined with the state’s rich soil, favorable climate, and geography, our vineyards support a wide diversity of grape varieties and an ever-growing portfolio of world-class wines.
Here, you’ll discover New Jersey’s distinct wine regions, stretching from the northern hills of Sussex County all the way to the southern shores of Cape May. Each region boasts its own unique terroir, shaping the flavors, aromas, and styles of the wines produced. From crisp whites and bold reds to delicate rosés, fruit wines and vibrant sparkling wines, there is truly something to satisfy every wine lover’s palate.
Visiting New Jersey Wine Country isn’t just about the wine—it’s about the experience. Wander through scenic vineyards, unwind in welcoming tasting rooms, and take part in seasonal trails and events throughout the year. Savor the harvest, explore award-winning wines, and feel right at home in New Jersey Wine Country.
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NORTH
1 ALBA VINEYARD
269 County Rd. 627, Milford, NJ | albavineyard.com | 908.995.7800
This vineyard estate crafts premium grapes into exceptional wines. Open daily.
2 BROOK HOLLOW WINERY
594 State Rt. 94, Columbia, NJ | brookhollowwinery.com | 908.496.8200
This small farm winery offers quality wines—and an event facility.
3 FOUR SISTERS WINERY
783 Rt. 519, Belvidere, NJ | foursisterswinery.com | 908.475.3671
This charming winery near the Delaware Water Gap features live music and a bistro menu.
4 LITTLE RIDGE VINEYARDS
607 Ridge Rd., Phillipsburg, NJ | littleridgenj.com | 908.319.4032
This family farm proudly shares their picturesque vineyard, amazing views, and wine.
5 REBEL SHEEP WINE CO.
15 North Road, Chester, NJ | rebelsheepwineco.com | 908.955.3851
Here at Rebel Sheep Wine Co., wines and ciders are created with the fruits and vegetables grown and picked by the winemaers themselves on their family farm in Morris County. Not your traditional winery in any sense, come and join the “rebelution” at this farm winery.
6 SKY ACRES WINERY
1680 Black River Rd., Far Hills, NJ | skyacreswinery.com
This winery is devoted to research into wine making. Not open to the public.
7 VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD
101 Layton Rd., Wantage, NJ | ventivines.com | 973.875.4333
Sample and purchase wines, picnic, or hike the trails at this rustic farm.
8 VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS
33 County Road 627, Phillipsburg, NJ | villamilagrovineyards.com | 908.995.2072
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.
CENTRAL
9 4 JG’S ORCHARDS & VINEYARDS
127 Hillsdale Rd., Colts Neck, NJ | 4jgswinery.com | 908.930.8066
Enjoy hospitality and award-winning wines at this historic farm in NJ horse country.
10 ANGELICO WINERY
20 Hamp Rd., Lambertville, NJ | angelicowinery.com | 732.947.4262
Enjoy the vines in all their glory along with live music on weekends.
11 BENEDUCE VINEYARDS
1 Jeremiah Ln., Pittstown, NJ | beneducevineyards.com | 908.996.3823
Nestled in Hunterdon County, this 77-acre farm makes estate-grown, food-friendly wines.
12 CREAM RIDGE WINERY
145 Rt. 539, Cream Ridge, NJ | creamridgewinery.com | 609.259.9797
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 joy.
13 FEDERAL TWIST VINEYARD
8 Federal Twist Rd., Stockton, NJ | federaltwistvineyard.com | 609.773.6066
Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River, Federal Twist Vineyard is a small boutique winery run by a large family. Located just north of Lambertville and New Hope, Federal Twist cares for the land and crafts its wines with dedication. Visit their beautiful new tasting room!
14 FOX HOLLOW VINEYARDS
939 Holmdel Rd., Holmdel, NJ | foxhollowvineyard.com | 732.772.0330
Visit to enjoy award-winning wines, tastings, events, and a locally-sourced food menu.
15 HOPEWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS
46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ | hopewellvalleyvineyards.com | 609.737.4465
Savor Old World traditions with New World flair at this third-generation winery.
16 IRON PLOW VINEYARDS
26750 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Columbus, NJ | ironplowvineyards.com | 609.200.6032
Take in picturesque views while sipping wines on farmland dating back to 1690.
17 LAURITA WINERY
85 Archertown Rd., New Egypt, NJ | lauritawinery.com | 609.758.8000
Local, authentic, sustainable. Enjoy live music, food trucks, tastings, and more.
18 MEADOWBROOK WINERY
18 King St., Oldwick, NJ | meadowbrookwinery.com
One of NJ’s newest wineries, award-winning Meadowbrook is conveniently located off Route 78.
19 MOUNT SALEM VINEYARDS
54 Mount Salem Rd., NJ | mountsalemvineyards.com | 908.735.9359
Come, taste and see the difference. Private tastings also available.
20 OLD YORK CELLARS
\80 Old York Rd., Ringoes, NJ | oldyorkcellars.com | 908.284.9463
Sip. Savor. Escape. Enjoy guided wine tastings, curated wine and food pairings, live music every weekend, and sweeping vineyard views in the heart of scenic Hunterdon County. Savor events or simply relax with friends over a glass of award-winning wine.
21 STOKELAN ESTATE WINERY
50-52 Eayrestown Rd., Medford, NJ | stokelanwinery.com | 609.451.5535
This small family-owned boutique winery provides exemplary wines and family experiences.
22 TERHUNE ORCHARDS VINEYARD & WINERY
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ | terhuneorchards.com | 609.924.2310
Owned and operated by the Mount family since 1975, Terhune Orchards expanded to a vineyard and winery in 2003. Enjoy 18 varieties of estate wine, including fruit varieties made from their own apple cider. Also winery music series, special events, pick-your-own and more. Admission tickets required on fall weekends.
23 UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS
9 Rocktown Rd., East Amwell, NJ | unionvillevineyards.com | 908.788.0400
Estate-grown wines earning 90+ points from Decanter, Wine Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast.
24 VALENZANO FAMILY WINERY
1090 Rt. 206, Shamong, NJ | valenzanowine.com | 609.268.6731
Producing award-winning wine since 1996. Enjoy wine tastings, culinary pairings, and more.
25 WORKING DOG WINERY
610 Perrineville Rd., Hightstown, NJ | workingdogwinerynj.com | 609.371.6000
Visit Working Dog Winery for live music, guided wine tastings, and relaxing vibes.
SOUTH
26 AMALTHEA CELLARS
209 Vineyard Rd., Atco, NJ | amaltheacellars.com | 856.768.8585
For nearly 50 years, Amalthea Cellars crafts Old World wines with New World styles.
27 AUBURN ROAD VINEYARD & WINERY
117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd., Pilesgrove, NJ | auburnroadvineyards.com | 856.769.9463
Welcome to The Enoteca, Auburn Road’s warm, sophisticated wine bar and outdoor café in the vines. Relax as their knowledgeable, friendly staff serve eclectic, terroir-driven wines that belong on the table with the world’s best. Enjoy gourmet wood-fired pizza and live original music.
28 AUTUMN LAKE WINERY
870 W Malaga Rd., Williamstown, NJ | autumnlakewinery.com | 856.516.4594
Savor Autumn Lake Winery’s award-winning wines in their relaxing lakeside tasting room.
29 BALIC WINERY
6623 Harding Hwy., Mays Landing, NJ | balicwinery.com | 609.625.2166
Home to grapes since the early 1900s, Balic produces award-winning handcrafted wines.
30 BELLVIEW WINERY
150 Atlantic St., Landisville, NJ | bellviewwinery.com | 856.697.7172
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.
31 BLUE CORK WINERY & VINEYARD
1093 Blue Bell Rd., Williamstown, NJ | bluecorkwine.com | 856.885.2545
This Italian-Greek owned winery grows, farms, and bottles distinctive natural wines onsite.
32 BRIGANTI BY THE BAY VINEYARD AND WINERY
(formerly Natali Vineyards)
221 N. Delsea Dr., Cape May Court House, NJ | natalivineyards.com | 609.465.0075
Enjoy the mystique of Cape May Peninsula with wines crafted from European vinifera.
33 CAPE MAY WINERY
711 Townbank Rd., Cape May, NJ | capemaywinery.com | 609.884.1169
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.
34 CEDAR ROSE VINEYARDS
431 Kenyon Ave., Millville, NJ | cedarrosevineyards.com | 856.221.3131
Along with estate-grown wines, Cedar Rose offers a full dining menu and charcuterie platters.
35 CEDARVALE WINERY
205 Repaupo Station Rd., Logan Twp., NJ | cedarvalewinery.com | 856.467.3088
The Gaventa family’s fourth-generation farm produces wines made with locally grown fruit.
36 CODA ROSSA WINERY
1526 Dutch Mill Rd., Franklinville, NJ | codarossa.com | 856.697.9463
Dubbed “Franklinville’s Hidden Gem,” this picturesque property is the perfect getaway.
37 DIBELLA WINERY
229 Davidson Rd., Woolwich Twp., NJ | dibellawinery.com | 609.221.6201
Will and Julie DiBella’s estate-grown wine varieties include Blaufrankisch and Traminette.
38 DiMATTEO VINEYARDS
951 8th St., Hammonton, NJ | dimatteovineyards.com | 609.704.1414
Discover DiMatteo’s unexpected wine selections, such as Vidal Blanc, Traminette, and Pasquale Red.
39 FRIGHTENED TURTLE VINEYARD & WINERY
400 Greenwich Rd., Bridgeton, NJ | sunnyslope.com | 856.451.0025
Frightened Turtle specializes in both grape and fruit wines, including apple and peach varieties.
40 HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD & WINERY
600 S Railroad Ave., Rio Grande, NJ | hawkhavenvineyard.com | 609.846.7347
Hawk Haven Winery is a popular destination for wine enthusiasts, offering a variety of wine tastings and live music events. The winery’s welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable staff make it a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable wine experience.
41 JESSIE CREEK WINERY
1 Rt. 47 N, Cape May Court House, NJ | jessiecreekwinery.com | 609.536.2023
Home to estate-grown varietals, Jessie Creek was one of Travel + Leisure’s top 15 NJ wineries in 2023.
42 KENNEDY CELLARS
839 13th St., Hammonton, NJ | kennedycellarswine.com | 609.941.2000
A winery devoted to the art of winemaking—and the tradition of sharing great wine experiences.
43 OCEAN CITY WINERY
Marmora, NJ | oceancitywinery.com | 856.854.4272
Taste Ocean City Winery’s unique NJ bi-coastal wines at select farmers markets or order online.
44 PLAGIDO’S WINERY
594 N 1st Rd., Hammonton, NJ | plagidoswinery.com | 609.567.4633
This family-owned and -operated boutique winery specializes in small artisanal handcrafted wines.
45 SADDLEHILL CELLARS
1407 White Horse Rd., Voorhees, NJ | saddlehill.com | 856.229.0007
A mere 12 miles from Philadelphia, Saddlehill offers enchanting vineyards and preserved farmland.
46 SALEM OAK VINEYARDS
60 N Railroad Ave., Pedricktown, NJ | salemoakvineyards.com | 856.889.2121
Open Tues–Sun, the vineyard is well worth a visit to taste wines and local cuisine.
47 SHARROTT WINERY
370 S Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton, NJ | sharrottwinery.com | 609.567.9463
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.
48 SUMMIT CITY WINERY
500 University Blvd., Glassboro, NJ | summitcityfarms.com | 856.881.2930
Summit City specializes in non-grape fruit wines in addition to red, white, and rosé grape varieties.
49 TERRA NONNO WINERY
370 Garrison Rd., Millville, NJ | terranonno.com | 856.575.1459
The Pipitone family has produced wine since 2018 on land inherited from their grandfather.
50 TOMASELLO WINERY
225 N White Horse Pke., Hammonton, NJ | tomasellowinery.com | 800.666.9463
One of NJ’s oldest vineyards, Tomasello produces award-winning varietals in the Outer Coastal Plain.
51 TURDO VINEYARDS & WINERY
3911 Bayshore Rd., North Cape May, NJ | turdovineyards.com | 609.884.5591
Turdo’s Old World, hand-crafted wines have won over 90 medals from international competitions.
52 VILLARI VINEYARDS
1116 Tanyard Rd., Sewell, NJ | villarivineyards.com | 888.495.3330
The Villari family farm, first purchased in 1925, is now home to Villari Vineyards.
53 WAGONHOUSE WINERY
1401 Rt 45, Swedesboro, NJ | wagonhousewinery.com | 856.408.1401
Located on century-old farmland, Wagonhouse is open for tastings, Fridays through Sundays.
54 WHITE HORSE WINERY
106 Hall St., Hammonton, NJ | whitehorsewinery.com | 609.270.1411
Winner of four coveted Governor’s Cup Awards and “Best of Philly.” Enjoy White Horse Winery’s passion for wine by experiencing its award-winning wines, beautiful grounds, and stunning farmhouse, with live music and food trucks onsite most weekends.
55 WILLIAM HERITAGE WINERY
480 Mullica Hill Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ or 127 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield, NJ heritagewinerynj.com | 856.589.4474
One of NJ’s benchmark producers, William Heritage consistently earns 90+ point national ratings.
56 WILLOW CREEK WINERY
168 Stevens St., West Cape May, NJ | willowcreekwinerycapemay.com | 609.770.8782
Pair estate-grown and blended wines with charcuterie boards and full grill menu. Open year-round.
