Holiday Wine Trail Stops At These Jersey Shore Wineries

NEW JERSEY — Looking for a fun way to celebrate the holiday weekend and maybe get some Christmas shopping done as well? The statewide Holiday Wine Trail is stopping at several South Jersey wineries on the weekend of Nov. 25-27, including two in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

Wine-lovers of all varieties are invited to sip and shop deals by the Garden State Wine Growers Association.

Bellview Winery in Landisville encourages everyone to come out and sip red wine hot chocolate by their firepits. Shop wine deals on their holiday four-pack, which the winery says is bigger and better this year.

For $45, the bundle will consist of Merry Christmas White, Merry Christmas Red, Winter Spice and Pet-Nat, per the winery.

Sip drink specials of red wine hot chocolate and warm winter spice, or try their limited Apple-y Ever After Cocktail, combining their Apple and Cristallina wine. Their Fall Wine-Tail menu will be available all weekend.

Lite fare will be available, but outside food is also welcome, as long as there are no large catering trays or large desserts.

On Nov. 26, John Rossi will play live music in the veranda from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Nov. 27, Zach Runfolo will play in the veranda from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Bellview Winery is located at 150 Atlantic St.

Natali Vineyards in Cape May Court House is the next stop, offering discounts on full and half cases of wine on Nov. 26.

From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., kick off your shopping while listening to live music on the patio performed by Dan Barry.

Also, RaGin Grill Food Truck will be present to purchase something to eat.

Natali Vineyards is located at 221 N. Delsea Dr.

The trail also stops in Burlington and Gloucester counties.

There are more than 60 wineries and vineyards in the state, said the Garden State Wine Growers Association. Related article: Toast These Wineries In South Jersey For Winning Governor's Cup Awards

The holiday season revolves around family and friends; every New Jersey winery is family-owned, said executive director Devon Perry of the Garden State Wine Growers Association.

“There is no better way to support growers and small businesses than to visit a local winery,” said Perry in a news release. “The Holiday Wine Trail is local, family-friendly and a wonderful opportunity to discover New Jersey’s wine country.”

New Jersey vineyards produce more than 80 kinds of grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Albarino and Chardonnay, the Garden State Wine Growers Association said.

This article contains additional reporting by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson.