Walt was EXTREMELY helpful!! would definitely come back just for him! Hoping the vineyard tour is…read moreopen when I come back next! 10/10!

Spent my Mother's Day just how I liked outside. Sun, wine and food trucks right up my alley. Yes it…read morewas very crowded but hey the event was outside. I enjoyed me a lobster roll, truffle fries and Sangria. Lines were long but thank god L'Acqario food truck was right next to the wine tasting trailer. I ordered my food then hopped on the wine line so probably between the two lines I stood for 25 mins while my son was stuck getting wings for about an hour. I also got to see a surprise proposal so congrats to the lovely couple.

This was my first time at the Beach Bee Meadery, as well as having mead and cider. Right when you…read morewalk-in, you are greeted with holiday decorations, as well as a wall with board games. Before I ordered, I asked the staff member for recommendations as this was my first time trying mead and cider. She was so helpful and gave many recommendations. I ordered a flight to ensure I was able to try a few different ones. I ordered the Blueberry Pomegranate Cider, 1780 Traditional Cider, Strawberry Rhubarb Mead, and the Key Lime Pie Mead. They all were delicious, however, my favorites were the Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry Rhubarb ones. It was definitely a great experience!

I've had mead only once before, and I couldn't recall my experience. Being that an entire…read moreestablishment for it was so close to home, we came on a free Saturday. It was empty, save for another couple and a group of four. Their service was super friendly, and they have games inside that you can play. We opted to sit outside under the umbrellas, as it was nice outside. We decided to start off with a tasting of four, which was $15. It ended being enough for the two of us, as it was quite sweet. The coffee mead was a bit whiskey tasting and I wasn't a fan of the traditional, it had a mouthwash like aftertaste.

We spent a beautiful afternoon here - the outdoor area is spacious though you need to bring your…read moreown lawn chairs, blankets, and there is limited shade. They do a wine tasting and also offer wine flights of 3, 4, or 5 different wines. The traminette was sweet and refreshing and one of my favorites. I also tried the riesling which was not as sweet as some rieslings are but also not super tart. The sunrise blush was also nice. Finally, the berry and mango peach sangria were both delicious and perfect for a hot day. There are some limited food and snack options - there's a deli food truck out back. Most people brought their own snacks.

I signed up for a sea glass Christmas tree art night with my friend. Having never been to this…read morewinery before. It was dark and winter but I'd imagine in the summer it's a beautiful view of the vineyard. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They offered samples before we picked wines to taste, offered to take photos of us. The workshop was fun and unique. The wines, delicious. Blueberry was a favorite. Parking lot is large, you get a discount if you pay with cash. Clean, and nicely decorated winery. They had a cute store with nice Christmas baskets and decor. They let us bring our own snacks, cheese tray and water bottles (I read in previous reviews they weren't allowed outside drinks but no one said anything about our water bottles). They had live music (it was a Friday night). Everything was a decent price, even the art night ($35 where other places charge $45 and up) I definitely recommend and I'll be back soon.

Great to visit. Real Jersey…read more The service is A-class. Gale, the hostess is great. Very friendly. The store attached to the winery is phenomenal. The ambience of a real country store. Some of the wines are good and some of them not so good. The facility doesn't have a bathroom. That is the only issue. There is a port-a-potty outside somewhere.

Went for a tasting, suggested by my boyfriend's mother, and I'm glad I went. Very spacious and…read moreplenty of wine to taste from. They had a roasted pork that was delicious and other small apps to choose from. A little niche I'm glad I found. We walked away with 4 different kinds of wine and enjoyed it all! Definately hope to come back soon!

Valenzano Winery in Shamong, NJ is a family operated business, ran by the sweetest and most…read morewelcoming staff! I came on a cold winters day, so we obviously had to sit inside. Their tasting room is beautiful but super cozy. I immediately felt relaxed the second I walked in. The winery is surrounded by forest and farmland. A picturesque landscape to admire while you drink wine! We sampled a bunch of their wines, and I finally tried their famous Shamong Blush and I get the hype now. It was smooth, sweet and went down easily. I really also enjoyed the Shamong Red and the Perfect Pear! Highly recommend doing a flight to sample different types of wines. They do have food onsite which they get from Summit Catering -- at the time of our visit (February 2025), we got the flatbread, cheeseboard, mac & cheese bites, and baked brie. Everything paired so well with the wine and just made it feel like a whole experience, not just a tasting. This is such a good spot to spend the day with your people. Date night, girls' day, family time -- you could easily hang here for hours like we did! And their event space is so pretty. If you're planning a wedding, shower, birthday -- this would be such a dreamy place to celebrate. If you need weekend plans, this is your sign. This was totally worth the hour drive!

The food was delicious. We had two small plates, the buratta spread and the whipped feta cheese…read morewith butternut squash. The service was great and attentive. The place was nicely decorated for Christmas and there was a Santa near the entrance as well. A holiday market was happening as well which was a nice activity after eating and drinking! There was a calendar of events near the front. The wine selection was decent and they had some great holiday specials. I got the mulled wine and it was well seasoned and at the perfect temperature. My fiance got the holiday wine flight and they were all so unique. My favorite was the plum wine.

This is one of my favorite NJ wineries. Reserve your own cabana, $15/pp but it has a fire pit and…read morethe scenery is beautiful. We had a tasting and then ordered 2 bottles of wine and some food. Service was great and the empanadas were delicious. I wish the meatballs had more salt and seasonings. You can bring your own snacks if you like, we brought a small speaker and played some board games. We even watched a couple get engaged, it was a great day.

RINGOES: set amongst the gorgeous NJ countryside, Old York Cellars Winery has been a well-known…read morewinery in Hunterdon County for the last 15 years and elegantly serves fresh wine made from the grapes of their vineyard and chef inspired fare! We appreciate the invitation from Karin, the Marketing Director, to explore and admire the space, indulge in wine and food, and enjoy live entertainment at this peaceful place. Views of the vineyard and Sourland Mountains are stunning and I couldn't stop gazing at all the beauty. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed in the outdoor spaces which includes a seasonal tented area, the cabanas along the building, and they can walk around the property. The vineyard tent provides great shade from the sun and weather conditions and is an expansive space with lots of tables and waiter service. Come hungry and thirsty because the menu has so much to offer including Spanish-inspired tapas and entrees. We cleaned off our plates like Brie cleans off her bowl showing how much we enjoyed the pan con tomate, potato leek soup, and patatas bravas. Options include ordering items individually or opt for a wine & food pairing. On Saturdays and Sundays between 11:30am-2:30pm, brunch is also served with some nice specials and offerings. The wine selection is extensive too and we highly recommend a wine tasting flight to sample six varieties and I really enjoyed the reds, with Darryl Mack Cellars Red being my favorite. In addition to tastings, you can order a glass, or a bottle to enjoy with your meal. Live music and other events round out a wonderful experience and makes for a nice day out! We chatted with the manager, Omar, who is very friendly and attentive and was intrigued by Brie's doggy dance to get attention. This place is popular and reservations are recommended as seating cannot be guaranteed for walk-ins. Easily book your visit on their website and check out all that Old York Cellars has to offer. Nearby is the dog friendly attraction, Black River & Western Railroad, with train rides through Ringoes and Flemington.

Nice wine tasting flights. Not really much of a view. Small vineyards maybe good for a daytime dateread more

A cute, calm venue for drinks. They have cheese boards and pretzels for purchase but also allow you…read moreto bring your own food--no other alcoholic drinks though. Wine is by the glass and the first one comes with a glass, so it's a couple of dollars more, while subsequent ones are cheaper. So I wonder if you bring the glass back on your next visit, they'll charge you the glass-less price. We got a white, I forget which one, but it wasn't too sweet, which I liked. Our second round we got slushees, which are sweet so they mask how potent the wine can be. The band was also an appropriate volume, which I appreciated, because sometimes you can be yelling in order to hear each other.