Celebrate New Jersey Wine Month at the NJ Wine Expo 🎉
Hosted at Bell Works, Holmdel, NJ
Why You Can’t Miss This
Mark your calendar: the second-annual NJ Wine Expo is happening on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Bell Works in Holmdel.
If you love wine, this is your moment. And if you’re skeptical about wines from the Garden State, this is the perfect chance to see for yourself how our local wines stack up against other regions in the country and the world.
What’s New This Year
This year promises to be even better than the premiere event. Organizers are bringing together dozens of New Jersey vineyards for a showcase of what the state’s wine industry can do.
From the official site:
“More than 30 New Jersey wineries and vineyards will come together… for a historic tasting event that showcases the burgeoning local wine scene of our state.”
Featured Wineries to Look For
Here are some of the participants listed by the Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA):
Alba Vineyard, Angelico Winery, Auburn Road Vineyards, Autumn Lake Winery, Bellview Winery, Beneduce Vineyards, Cedar Rose Vineyard, Chestnut Run Farm, Cream Ridge Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Federal Twist Vineyard, Four Sisters Winery, Kennedy Cellars, Laurita Winery, Meadowbrook Winery, Ocean City Winery, Plagido’s Winery, Rebel Sheep Wine Co., Saddlehill Cellars, Salem Oak Vineyards, Sharrott Winery, Stokelan Estate Winery, Tomasello Winery, Unionville Vineyards, Valenzano Winery, Villa Milagro Vineyards, Villari Vineyards, Wagonhouse Winery, White Horse Winery, and Working Dog Winery
Extras: Speakers & Atmosphere
The event will also feature speakers and is being emceed by none other than Hank Zona, wine writer and long-time advocate of New Jersey’s wine industry.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet winemakers, sample wines from across the four AVAs in NJ, check out open-source blends, fruit wines, and more.
My Experience Last Year
I was at the inaugural event and had a blast. I met winery owners from across the state — including folks from Cedar Rose and Bellview — and even chatted with Larry Coia about the “Coeur d’ Est” project in the Outer Coastal Plain AVA.
There were dozens of wineries representing every major NJ AVA. We tried everything from traditional whites and reds to creative fruit wines and experimental blends.
How to Join
There are three ticketed sessions available:
Early Access: 11 am – 3 pm Session 1: 12 pm – 3 pm Session 2: 4 pm – 7 pm Tickets are live now. Get your tickets here
I promise you’ll walk away with a satisfied palate and some bottles of real New Jersey wine.
Join the Conversation
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And if you’d like to explore more about NJ wine trails, tastings, or map resources — check out my posts on StevieStompsTheGrape.com.
