It’s picnic time at the vineyard. The vines are lookin’ mighty fine! Spring flowers are up. The hillside vistas are covered in 50 shades of green! And Gary Staples performs Saturday for you. BYO picnic or select handmade cheese and date-nut treats from our local vendors for your charcuterie plate of fruit and crackers.
Fall is a fantastic time to visit New Jersey’s wineries. The culmination of the hard work done in the vineyards during the growing season (it was a good season, by the way) is underway. The harvest is happening in the fields, and visitors will find vineyard workers picking grapes to be turned into this year’s…
There are few more idyllic settings for live music than a vineyard. Picture it: you’re sitting at a table with friends, your family or a special someone. You’re sharing a bottle or two of wine made from the vines right in view while snacking from a cheese plate or enjoying an artisanal pizza. A local…
The Garden State Wine Growers Association, recently hosted a Zoom presentation April 30, 2021 on the history of the Blaufränkisch/Lemberger grape by noted wine grape geneticist Dr. José Vouillamoz, best known for his foundational contribution to Wine Grapes. In addition to his talk about the history and unique characteristics of the grape Dr. Vouillamoz also…
This February, every day will be Valentine’s Day in New Jersey Wine Country when the Garden State Wine Growers Association presents the Wine and Chocolate Celebration at participating wineries throughout the state. With Valentine’s weekend Feb 12-14 highlighting the month-long celebration, consumers will be able to visit wineries throughout February and experience wine and…
With Thanksgiving upon us launching the start of the holiday season, the Garden State Wine Growers Association is kicking off its “Holiday Wine Experience,” a month-long celebration at wineries throughout the state. The Holiday Wine Experience is designed to encourage visits to NJ wineries throughout the holiday season, purchasing wines for the dinner table and…
Summer and Father’s Day Arrive and Wineries are Now Open! Since many of our wineries have reopened for outdoor service this week, now is the time to get out and enjoy a safe and fun experience by visiting them and enjoying the first day of summer this Saturday and of course, Father’s Day. Dad’s big…
After weeks of drinking Cabernet Franc within your own four walls, get ready to take a drive and have a vineyard experience once again. Most New Jersey wineries will finally begin to welcome guests back to their beautiful vineyards starting June 15th. Wineries will be open for outside service only providing customers with tastings, wine…
Here are winery offers and schedules for curbside sales, take out orders and direct shipping from June 4 through June 8. NJ Virtual Wine Experience, June 5 from 6-8 pm Wineries across New Jersey will participate in the first-of-its-kind NJ Virtual Wine Experience this Friday, June 5 from 6-8pm. The event is presented by East…
