Spread Holiday Cheer at New Jersey Wineries Dec 12 – 18

The Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ wineries and vineyards across New Jersey – invites you to indulge the state’s flourishing wine country through unique events and experiences happening every week, but most importantly, during the holiday season!

There’s no doubt that New Jersey’s award-winning wineries and vineyards offer something truly special for everyone to enjoy. This holiday season, New Jersey wine country invites you to sip, savor, and explore weekends among the vines. Discover new wineries you’ve never visited before, or unwind with a glass of your favorites. You never know, your next favorite bottle might be just a tasting away. You can even wrap one up to take home for the perfect holiday gifting. No matter how you choose to celebrate the season, there’s always a reason to raise a glass to New Jersey wine!

Sip, savor, and stroll your way through the vines this week!

Featured Events week of December 12, 2025 – December 18, 2025 – More events are available to view here

• Friday, December 12, 2025:

  • Christmas Tree Farm at Beneduce Vineyards – You have between now and December 21 to visit the Christmas Tree Farm at Beneduce Vineyards and purchase a locally grown tree from their family-owned Great Swamp Greenhouse in Gillette. While there, enjoy a glass of wine by a firepit.

  • Holiday Arrangements and Wine Tastings at Terhune Orchards – Create a Festive Holiday Arrangement with fresh greens, flowers, berries, and other seasonal touches at Terhune Orchards from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

  • Holiday Sip and Shop at Willow Creek Winery – Relax at the Holiday Sip and Shop at Willow Creek Winery from 11:30 am to 5 pm each day. The open-air market in the vines (rain or shine) is free to attend all weekend long.

• Saturday, December 13, 2025:

  • Cupcakes and Wine Pairing at Valenzano Winery – Discover how to Pair Cupcakes and Wine at Valenzano Winery throughout this weekend. Book your reservations now for the sweetest pairing experience!

  • Wooden Flower Book Vase at Working Dog Winery – Books bloom into art at this Wooden Flower Book Vase event at Working Dog Winery. Transform a book into a charming vase and fill it with handcrafted wooden flowers from 5 pm to 7 pm.

• Sunday, December 14, 2025: Afternoon Tea & Wine – Christmas Edition at Stokela Winery – Enjoy a Christmas Edition Afternoon Tea with a wine pairing flight at Stokelan Winery, where the farmhouse is decked out for the holidays from 11 am to 3 pm.

• Monday, December 15, 2025: Wine and Design: Cake Decorating Class at Autumn Lake Winery – Wine and Design your very own cake from 6 pm to 8 pm at Autumn Lake Winery. Finish off the experience and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while you learn.

• Wednesday, December 17, 2025: Library Wine Tasting with Winemaker at White Horse Winery – Join White Horse Winery and winemaker Edward Sparks for a Guided Library Tasting of past vintages from 6 pm to 8 pm, when he shares the stories, craft, and character behind every pour.

Special Highlight: Check out Saddlehill Cellars’ new kiosk pop-up at the Cherry Hill Mall, open now through December 31! Stop by to explore wine tastings, bottles of their locally crafted wines, and thoughtfully curated gift sets, including the Saddlehill x DiBrunos charcuterie box. It’s an easy way to wrap up your holiday shopping all in one spot and the perfect chance to take home a bottle (or two) of Saddlehill Cellars wine for the season.

Note: The kiosk is located by The North Face store and follows Cherry Hill Mall hours

View the full calendar of winery events to find out what’s happening at New Jersey wineries near you, and plan your next escape today!

Here are some quick links and resources to help plan your week in the vines:

• Visit www.NewJerseyWines.com to explore our interactive winery map

• Subscribe to our In the Vines newsletter for weekly highlights, featured wineries, and more delivered directly to your inbox.

• Follow @newjerseywines for updates, highlights, and exclusive event previews for a weekend in the vines.

Cheers to New Jersey wine!

About Garden State Wine Growers Association
The Garden State Wine Growers Association is a non-profit organization of New Jersey-based wineries, vineyards, and allied businesses. It serves as a centralized information repository, resource, and clearing house for industry members, and offers a unified voice advocating for issues important to the entire range of New Jersey winery and vineyard operations. Central to this mission are efforts toward branding, marketing, public relations, education, and legislation and regulation for the furtherance of the vineyard and wine industries in the Garden State. For more information, visit https://www.newjerseywines.com.