South Jersey is known for its remarkable, picture-perfect vineyards, and there’s no better way to savor the fall season than with some of SJ’s best wines.
Stafford Township Fall Wine Festival
Take in lakefront views with wine in hand to celebrate fall at the Jersey Shore. Try nearly 100 Jersey wines and explore crafters and vendors while live music plays.
October 22-23
Noon
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at gate
Manahawkin Lake Park
31 North Main Street, Manahawkin
609-597-1000
eventbrite.com
Opera Gala
Enjoy a four-course menu while you listen to the unique operatic sounds of Tomasello Winery’s guest performers in an intimate setting.
October 23
2 pm
Cost: $75
Tomasello Winery
225 North White Horse Pike, Hammonton
800-MMM-WINE
tomasellowinery.com
Fire Pit Friday
Enjoy a cozy fire pit outside while you taste wine, tapas and sangria by the glass or bottle. And if you get too cold, head inside for some live entertainment. Reservations are recommended for guaranteed seating.
October 28
5:30 pm
Cost: Free
Willow Creek Winery
168 Stevens Street, West Cape May
609-770-8782
willowcreekwinerycapemay.com
Halloween Wine Event
Put on your favorite Halloween costume and head to Natali Vineyards for spooky sangrias and live music by Arianne Rox. Taste by the glass or the bottle, and enter the costume contest for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Natali Vineyards.
October 29
Noon
Cost: Free
Natali Vineyards
221 North Delsea Drive, Cape May Court House
609-465-0075
natalivineyards.com
Wine and Pie Pairing
The best way to get into the holiday spirit is with a glass of wine. Enjoy seven wine and pie pairings in the Monroeville Winery’s barrel room, then take home a souvenir glass.
November 12
11 am, 1:30 pm or 4 pm
Cost: $15
Monroeville Winery
314 Richwood Road, Monroville
856-521-0523
monroevillewinery.net
Jeeps in the Vineyard
It’s a day packed with wine, live music and Jeeps. Browse more than 400 Jeeps and enjoy a tasting while taking in the views of Valenzano Winery.
November 12
8:30 am
Cost: $5 tasting fee, $5 parking fee
Valenzano Winery
1320 Old Indian Mills Road, Shamong
609-268-6731
valenzanowine.com
