Vineyards and Wine Tasting in the Garden State

New Jersey may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of wineries, but the Garden State has a thriving wine industry that's worth exploring. With over 50 wineries spread throughout the state, there's something for every wine lover to discover.

Here are a few of our local wineries for relaxing, adult time:

1.Alba Vineyard & Winery - 269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848. Located in Milford, Alba Vineyard is known for its award-winning wines and scenic views of the Musconetcong River. Visitors can take a guided tour of the vineyard, taste a variety of wines, and enjoy live music on weekends.

2. Bellview Winery - 150 Atlantic St, Landisville, NJ 08326. Nestled in the heart of southern New Jersey's Outer Coastal Plain AVA, Bellview Winery produces a range of red, white, and fruit wines. Visitors can tour the vineyard, participate in wine tastings, and enjoy live music on weekends.

3. Cape May Winery & Vineyard - 711 Townbank Road, Cape May, NJ 08204. Cape May Winery & Vineyard is a popular destination for wine lovers visiting the Jersey Shore. The winery offers tours of the vineyard, tastings of their award-winning wines, and a relaxing outdoor patio overlooking the vineyard.

4. Old York Cellars - 80 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ 08551. Located in Ringoes, Old York Cellars produces a range of red, white, and dessert wines. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, take a tour of the vineyard, and participate in fun events like wine and cheese pairings or painting classes.

5. Tomasello Winery - 225 North White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Founded in 1933, Tomasello Winery is one of NJ’s oldest wineries. Located in Hammonton, the winery offers tours of the vineyard, wine tastings, and a gourmet restaurant serving Italian cuisine.

6. Working Dog Winery - 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd, Hightstown NJ 08520. Working Dog Winery is a family-owned and operated winery located in Robbinsville. Visitors can sample a variety of wines, take a tour of the vineyard, and enjoy live music on weekends.

7. Sharrott Winery - 370 S Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Sharrott Winery, located in Hammonton, is known for its award-winning red, white, and fruit wines. Visitors can enjoy a tasting of their wines, participate in a guided tour of the vineyard, and indulge in delicious food pairings.

8. Valenzano Winery - 1090 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088 Valenzano Winery in Shamong offers tastings of their red, white, and fruit wines, as well as a seasonal menu of gourmet bites. Visitors can enjoy live music on weekends and participate in special events like grape stomping and wine festivals.

9. Unionville Vineyards - 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ 08551. Located in Ringoes, Unionville Vineyards produces a range of estate-grown red, white, and sparkling wines. Visitors can take a tour of the vineyard, enjoy a tasting of their wines, and relax on the winery's scenic outdoor patio.

10. Plagido's Winery - 570 N 1st Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037. Plagido's Winery in Hammonton is a family-owned and operated winery that produces a range of red, white, and fruit wines. Visitors can participate in a tasting of their wines, take a tour of the vineyard, and enjoy live music on weekends.

New Jersey wineries offer a unique and enjoyable experience for all wine enthusiasts. With various vineyards spread throughout the state, visitors can enjoy tours, tastings, live music, food pairings, and much more. Don't miss out on exploring the beauty of our New Jersey wineries.

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