Now that winter is safely out of the picture and the cool weather has given way to warm and sunny days, it is time to start planning out fun weekend events. If you are a wine connoisseur, South Jersey is the place to live! The state of New Jersey has about 50 wineries and South Jersey alone has about 20! If you live in the Washington Township this means there are tasty wines just a short drive from your house and not just when a festival is in town.
New Jersey has been building quite the reputation for quality wine over recent years. According to an article written by the New York Times – there is even a panel that has met to compare wines of New Jersey with those of France called the “Judgment of Princeton.” “A panel of respected wine critics, including two from France, compared New Jersey wines with some of the best French ones in a blind tasting.” The verdict: it was a near tie. The New Jersey wines scored nearly as well as some of the best French wines and rang in at several hundred dollars less per bottle. If that isn’t incentive enough to get out and try some local wines, I don’t know what is!
If you find yourself searching for something fun or new to do in the area, try visiting one of the local South Jersey vineyards. We have compiled a list that is just a short drive from the Washington Township area. Some are even on your way to your favorite shore destination. You will have a chance to see how wine is made, enjoy sample tastings, explore the area and maybe even find your new favorite wine!
South Jersey Vineyards
Click on red markers for vineyard information. A list of the wineries are also located below the map.
Amalthea Cellars
$6 Wine Flights
209 Vineyard Rd
Atco, NJ 08004
(856) 768-8585
http://www.amaltheacellars.com
Auburn Road Vineyard and Winery
$5 Tastings, Tours, Menu & Wine Bar
117 Sharptown- Auburn Rd
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
(856) 769-WINE
http://www.auburnroadvineyards.com
Bellview Winery
$5 Tastings, Tour, Light Fare
150 Atlantic St
Landisville, NJ 08326
(856) 697-7172
http://www.BellviewWinery.com
Cedarvale Winery
205 Repaupo Station Rd
Logan Township, NJ 08085
(856) 467-3088
http://www.cedarvalewinery.com
Chestnut Run Farms
Asian Pear Wine
No tastings – purchase wines by appointment
66 Stewart Rd
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
(856) 769-2158
http://www.chestnutrunfarms.com
Coda Rossa Winery
Tastings
1526 Dutch Mil Road
Franklinville, NJ 08322
(856) 697-9463
http://www.CodaRossa.com
DiMatteo Vineyards
Tastings
779 11th Street
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-3909
http://www.DimatteoWinery.com
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
$25 Tasting with Cheese Plate & Tour
600 South Railroad Avenue
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
(609) 846-7347
http://hawkhavenvineyard.com
Heritage Vineyards
$5-$10 Tastings, Guided Tours
480 Mullica Hill Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
(856) 589-4474
http://www.heritagewinenj.com
Jesse Creek Winery
$7 Wine Tastings
1 North Delsea Drive
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 536-2092
http://www.jessiecreekwinery.com
Monroeville Vineyard & Winery
$10 Tastings, Live Music
314 Richwood Rd
Monroeville, NJ 08343
(856) 521-0523
http://www.monroevillewinery.net
Natali Vineyards
Tastings, Wine it Down Wednesday through summer
221 North Delsea Drive
Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210
(609) 465-0075
http://natalivineyards.com
Plagido’s Winery
570 N 1st Rd
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 567-4633
http://www.PlagidosWinery.com
Renault Winery
$10 Tasting and Tour
72 N. Breman Avenue
Galloway, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2111
http://www.RenaultWinery.com
Salem Oak Vineyards
$5 Dollar Tastings, Thirsty Thursdays, Live Acoustic Music Saturday Nights
Menu Options or Bring Your Own Food
60 N Railroad Ave
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 889-2121
http://www.salemoakvineyards.com
Sharrott Winery
Tastings, Tours & Live Music
320 South Egg Harbor Rd
Blue Anchor, NJ 08037
(609) 567-9463
http://www.SharrottWinery.com
Southwind Vineyard
$5 Tastings
385 Lebanon Rd
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 391-5524
http://www.southwindvineyardllc.com
Sylvin Farms Winery
Appointment Only
24 N. Vienna Avenue
Egg Harbor City, NJ
(609) 965-1548
http://www.sylvinfarmswinery.com
Tomasello Winery
Tastings
225 White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(800) MMM-WINE
http://www.TomaselloWinery.com
Valenzano Winery
Tasting, Live Entertainment, Bring Your Own Picnic
1090 Route 206
Shamong, NJ 08088
(609) 268-6731
http://www.ValenzanoWine.com
Wagonhouse Winery
$5-$10 Tastings
1401 Route 45
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(609) 780-8019
http://www.wagonhousewinery.com
Willow Creek Winery
$10 Tastings, Tapas, Fire Pit Fridays
160-168 Stevens Street
West Cape May, NJ
(609) 770-8782
http://willowcreekwinerycapemay.com/
