New Jersey wine trails
- New Jersey has four AVAs: Cape May Peninsula (approved May 2018), Central Delaware Valley (shared with Pennsylvania), Outer Coastal Plain (9 southern counties) and Warren Hills.
- The state has over 1,500 acres of vineyards, per the Garden State Wine Growers Association.
- Leading whites include Albariño, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Petit Manseng and Riesling; leading reds include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Blaufränkisch; Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc and Vignoles are the main hybrids.
- Cape May has the longest growing season of any New Jersey region, according to the association.
All wine trails in New Jersey
| Trail | Region | Wineries | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May Wine Trail | Cape May Peninsula | 7 | Official site |
| Hunterdon County Wine Trail | Hunterdon County | 4 | Official site |
| Monmouth-Ocean County Wine Trail | Monmouth and Ocean Counties | 4 | Official site |
| SJ Wine Trails unconfirmed | Cape May, Atlantic and Camden Counties | – | – |
| Two Bridges Wine Trail unconfirmed | Gloucester and Salem Counties | – | – |
| Vintage North Jersey | Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties | 10 | Official site |
| Wine & Ale Trail of South Jersey | Hammonton area, Atlantic and Camden Counties | – | Official site |
Frequently asked questions
How many wine trails are in New Jersey?
We list 7 wine trails in New Jersey (5 confirmed active). A trail counts only if it has its own website or an official tourism page.
Sources
- https://www.newjerseywines.com/about-nj-wine/
- https://www.newjerseywines.com/wine-trails-2/
- https://www.newjerseywines.com/winetrails/
- https://www.newjerseywines.com/cape-may-wine-trail/
- https://www.newjerseywines.com/monmouth-ocean-trail/
- https://www.newjerseywines.com/hunterdon-county-wine-trail-2/
- https://www.newjerseywines.com/wine-and-ale-trail-of-south-jersey/
- https://vintagenorthjersey.com/