NJ Wine Month Is Off to a Roaring Start: 15 Winery Events Across New Jersey
Reading Time: 6 minutes NJ Wine Month is off to a roaring start. Wineries across all five Access Wine Country regions have special events planned for November, from new wine releases and harvest dinners to sushi workshops, holiday shopping and Christmas tree outings.
Start in Central Jersey with Old York Cellars’ Anniversary Weekend and a visit from Darryl DMC McDaniels, then explore what’s happening in North Jersey, South Jersey | Philly, the Jersey Shore and Cape May. These November 2026 NJ winery events give you plenty of reasons to get friends together, take a day trip or spend a weekend in New Jersey wine country.
Central Jersey
1. Anniversary Weekend at Old York Cellars
November 13–15 | Ringoes, Hunterdon County
Cake, sparkling wine toasts and new wines headline Old York Cellars’ Anniversary Weekend. Taste the newly released 2025 Malbec, preview the King DMC Reserve Red and White wines and sample Vintner’s Club Red Blend XI.
Make an evening of it with Friday Night Wine & Flicks on November 13 or Chef José’s Wine Pairing Dinner on November 14. Located near Flemington, Lambertville and Princeton, the winery makes a convenient stop for a Central Jersey day trip.
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2. King DMC Reserve Wine Release Weekend and Meet and Greet
November 27–29 | Old York Cellars, Ringoes
Darryl DMC McDaniels meet and greet: Sunday, November 29, 1–3 PM
Skip the malls and bring the family to Old York Cellars for the release of King DMC Reserve Red and White wines, beginning Black Friday.
On Sunday, meet Darryl DMC McDaniels of Run-DMC, who will sign wine labels. His Christmas book and cookies will also be available to purchase for holiday gifts and keepsakes. Add wine tasting and food to make it a holiday weekend outing in Hunterdon County.
Visit Old York Cellars for event details
3. Holiday Wine Trail Weekend at Terhune Orchards
November 27–29 | Noon–5 PM | Princeton, Mercer County
Head to Terhune Orchards for wine tastings, hot mulled wine and time around the firepits, weather permitting. Hot chocolate and s’mores kits add to the family outing, while the farm offers another setting for exploring Central Jersey wine country over Thanksgiving weekend.
See Terhune Orchards’ Holiday Wine Trail details
North Jersey
4. Harvest Dinner at Alba Vineyard
November 14 | 5–9 PM | Milford, Warren County
Alba Vineyard’s harvest dinner pairs five courses prepared over open fire by Chef Pablo of Haute Feast with Alba wines. The evening begins with a sparkling wine reception and passed hors d’oeuvres before guests gather at one long table in the tasting room. Seasonal ingredients from New Jersey farmers and producers anchor the menu.
Visit Alba Vineyard for dinner details and reservations
5. Sushi Making Workshop at Rebel Sheep Wine Co.
November 13 | 6:30–8:30 PM | Chester, Morris County
Try something different for date night or an evening with friends. Rebel Sheep’s workshop with The Sushi Class teaches guests to make sushi rolls while enjoying the farm winery’s wine or hard cider.
See Rebel Sheep’s event calendar and ticket details
6. Pies & Pours at Rebel Sheep Wine Co.
November 14–15 | Noon–5 PM | Chester, Morris County
Thanksgiving preparation gets a more delicious setting at this collaboration between Rebel Sheep Wine Co. and Stony Hill Farms. Sample five homemade pies, explore wines and hard ciders in the heated tasting room and choose favorites for your holiday table.
7. Holiday Wine Release Parties at Villa Milagro Vineyards
November 14–15 and November 21–22 | Phillipsburg, Warren County
Villa Milagro introduces two wines for holiday hosting and gifting: Gracias, a white wine, and Feliz Navidad, a spiced wine served warm. The November 14–15 release weekend includes complimentary holiday appetizers with the tasting.
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8. Feliz Navidad Holiday Wine Trail at Villa Milagro
November 27–29 | Phillipsburg, Warren County
Villa Milagro gives Thanksgiving weekend a Southern California Christmas theme with colorful decorations, a Christmas cactus photo opportunity and complimentary holiday bites with wine tasting. A wine purchase includes a gift tree ornament.
Check Villa Milagro’s holiday event details
South Jersey | Philly
9. Wicks at the Winery at Tomasello Winery
November 12 | 6–8:30 PM | Hammonton, Atlantic County
Make your own custom-scented soy candle during a workshop led by Wildcrafted by Aly. The ticket includes candle-making supplies and dinner, with Tomasello wines and wine cocktails available separately. Take home your creation for yourself or get an early start on holiday gifts.
See Tomasello’s event details and tickets
10. Thanksgiving Eve Live Music at Sharrott Winery
November 25 | 6–9 PM | Hammonton, Camden County
Get friends together before the holiday for live music by Jeff Twardzik at Sharrott’s Wine Bar. Order from the Wine Bar Kitchen and explore the wines through a tasting, flight, glass or bottle. Reservations are recommended.
See Sharrott Winery’s event details and reservations
11. “Back in the Day” Dance Party at Tomasello Winery
November 27 | 7–11 PM | Hammonton, Atlantic County
Take Black Friday into the evening with music from the ’70s and ’80s. Tony Macrie hosts Tomasello’s dance party, with a cash wine bar and light food available for purchase. Tickets are $10.
See Tomasello’s dance party ticket details
Jersey Shore
12. Wine and Christmas Trees at 4JG’s Winery
November 21–22 and November 27–29 | 11 AM–3 PM | Colts Neck, Monmouth County
Pick your Christmas tree and let the farm cut it, then enjoy wine and the vineyard’s holiday setting. Wine tastings, wine by the glass and firepit seating make this more than a tree-shopping stop. Families are welcome for tree shopping; wine tastings are for guests 21 and older.
See 4JG’s Christmas tree season information
13. Decades of Divas at Fox Hollow Vineyards
November 22 | 2–5 PM | Holmdel, Monmouth County
Make Sunday afternoon a music outing at Fox Hollow Vineyards. The Decades of Divas show has a $5 cash entrance fee, with wine and food available to purchase. Fox Hollow welcomes guests 21 and older.
Visit Fox Hollow Vineyards for current event information
Cape May
14. Harvest Wine Dinner at Cape May Winery
November 13 | 6 PM | Cape May, Cape May County
Spend an evening in Cape May Winery’s candlelit port cellar with four courses featuring ingredients from local farms and winemaker-selected wine pairings. The seasonal menu is revealed during dinner. Advance reservations are required, and the winery cannot accommodate dietary restrictions for this event.
See Cape May Winery’s dinner information and reservations
15. Thanksgiving Tasting at Cape May Winery
November 20 | 3–6 PM | Cape May, Cape May County
Find New Jersey wines for Thanksgiving during Cape May Winery’s holiday happy hour. A special $5 flight features three one-ounce pours selected for Thanksgiving pairings. Live music by Bill Caterini, a special tapas menu and wine specials round out the afternoon.
See Cape May Winery’s Thanksgiving tasting details
Plan your November wine-country outing
Which New Jersey wine region will you explore this November? Find an event near home or use it as the starting point for a day trip from Philadelphia, New York City or northern New Jersey. Explore Access Wine Country’s regional winery guides for more wineries and nearby stops, and reserve directly with each winery for ticketed events.
Event availability and winery visiting policies vary. Check the linked winery pages before traveling.
Sponsorship disclosure: Access Wine Country Marketing LLC and Old York Cellars are separate businesses under common ownership. Old York Cellars is a sponsor of Access Wine Country.
