New Jersey is well known for its tomatoes, white corn, peaches, and cranberries, but there is more.
With more than 50 wineries, New Jersey wines are fast becoming internationally recognized as premium wines.
The Garden State wine industry has received countless awards locally, nationally and internationally, and is now a significant part of the New Jersey agricultural sector.
Ideal grape varietals for New Jersey wineries are largely dictated by the weather and terrain that characterizes NJ wine country.
Classifications have been implemented by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) designating American Viticultural Areas (AVA) as a specified grape-growing area with distinct geographic features, and labeling requirements.
In order to use the designation of an AVA on the label at least 85% of the grapes must come from that region.
New Jersey has three federally designated American Viticultural Areas with operating wineries: The Outer Coastal Plains, Cape May Peninsula, and Warren Hills. However, a fourth AVA the Central Delaware Valley AVA (covering parts of Mercer and Hunterdon counties near the Delaware River exists with no NJ operating wineries).
The three New Jersey AVAs with operating wineries include:
While there are more than 40 varieties of wine growing in New Jersey, the top ten NJ wines produced are:
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Syrah, and Concord
While there are more than 40 varieties of wine growing in New Jersey, the top ten NJ wines produced are:
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Syrah, and Concord.
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
Laurita Winery Final Food Truck Festival
Saturday, November 18th and Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd
New Eqypt, NJ 08533
Website/Tickets
This event features
an outdoor, fun filled day of relaxing fun on the grounds of Laurita Winery -- a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair their delicious wines with the many delicious food offerings available from onsite food trucks. Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists.
Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery
117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Website
Bellview Winery
150 Atlantic Street
Landisville, NJ 08326
Website
Cape May Winery & Vineyard
711 Townbank Road
Cape May, NJ 08204
Website
Coda Rossa Winery
1526 Dutch Mill Road
Franklinville, NJ 08322
Website
Cream Ridge Winery
145 Rt 539
Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Website
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 South Railroad Ave
Rio Grande, NJ 08246
Website
Heritage Vineyards
480 Mullica Hill Rd.
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Website
Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Road
Pennington NJ 08534
Website
Iron Plow Vineyards
26750 Mount Pleasant Rd
Columbus, NJ
Website
Laurita Winery
35 Archertown Road
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Website
Plagido's Winery
570 N. First Rd.,
Hammonton, NJ
Website
Renault Winery
72 N. Breman Avenue
Egg Harbor/Galloway, NJ 08215
Website
Sharrott Winery
370 South Egg Harbor Rd
Hammonton, NJ
Website
Southwind Winery
385 Lebanon Rd
Millville, New Jersey
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Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Website
Valenzano Winery
1090 Route 206
Shamong, NJ 08088
Website
Villa Milagro Vineyards
33 Warren Glen Road
Finnesville, NJ
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Westfall Winery
141 Clove Road
Montague, NJ 07827
Website
Willow Creek Farm & Winery
168 Stevens St.,
West Cape May, NJ
Website
4JG's Vineyard
127 Hillsdale Road
Colts Neck, NJ
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