Experience the first wine, spirit and ale trail in New Jersey. A one-of-a-kind trail combining internationally recognized wine, locally crafted beer, and small batch distilled spirits. With something for everyone, the Wine & Ale Trail of South Jersey takes you from barrel to bottle and back, on a full tasting experience of this emerging region, young in age but established in expression.
WINERIES & BREWERIES
Cape May Brewing Company
From our humble beginnings hand-delivering the first keg of Cape May IPA to a local beach bar to the hundreds of accounts offering cans and drafts of our brews throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and eastern Pennsylvania, Cape May Brewing Co. is where the brews are!
Cape May Winery and Vineyard
Vineyards, tasting rooms, an upstairs deck and patio make this winery a great place. Select from more than 20 choices including a barrel-fermented chardonnay or enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking. The winery is open year-round with a blazing fireplace inside or a firepit outside to help take the chill off on cooler days.
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
The farmland has been in the Wuerker family since the 1940s when Todd’s grandfather emigrated from Germany to start a family in Cape May County. Though the landscape has changed through the years, from cattle to vegetables to vinifera, there is a dedication to quality and a passion for excellence that has been as constant as the namesake hawks that soar overhead.
Jessie Creek Vineyard & Winery
As a boutique winery we specialize in production of our estate grown white and red varietals. This includes our Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and hybrid grape Chambourcin. There are 5 acres total with 1 acre dedicated to each varietal. Since our first wines were released we have brought in other varietals and fruit wines to meet customer demand. We have extended our outsourcing to the best local growers and West Coast affiliates. This assures us the best grown fruit beyond our 5 acre estate.
Lazy Eye Distillery
For the first time since Prohibition, hand-crafted vodka is being distilled here in New Jersey. Nestled in the heart of the Pinelands, the Nation’s First National Reserve, Lazy Eye Distillery believes in the virtues of old: Pride, Patience, Hard Work, and Tradition. So slow down, sit back, and take a sip… we hope you enjoy “A Taste of Nature’s Spirit”.
Natali Vineyards LLC
Recognized over the ensuing years as a maker of world-class wines, Natali Vineyards was purchased, in June 2021, by Richard Caplan; a retired attorney with many years of vineyard and winery operational experience. Natali Vineyards has ambitious plans to grow and diversify our business. They are building a large gazebo to serve as a bandstand for weekly lawn concerts and to accommodate private parties and special public events.
Nauti Spirits Distillery
Nauti Spirits Distillery offers artisan spirits, handcrafted from ingredients harvested from area farms. A true farm-to-bottle distillery handcrafting internationally-acclaimed spirits born in our fields, serving up delicious cocktails, captivating tours, great music and fun for all on our beautiful coastal farm.
Turdo Vineyard and Winery
Turdo Vineyards is a family owned and run operation. It all begins with Sal, he is the owner, as well as master wine maker. His vision, commitment, and determination is what turned just over 5 acres of woods he purchased over ten years ago, into a very successful fully operational vineyard and winery. It took a lot work and time, not only from Sal, but from his family to make Turdo Vineyards what it has become.
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Willow Creek Farm Vineyard
Situated on a beautiful and bucolic 58-acre farm, White Horse Winery combines the most refined techniques of new and old world style wines. White Horse Winery offers 3 artisan food boards; we have cheese, antipasto, and goat cheese and bruschetta boards, each made especially for you to enjoy! We treat our wine with the same care and attention as we do our guests, so stop by for an unforgettable experience!
Cedar Rose Vineyards
The philosophy at Cedar Rose Vineyards is that wine is made to be enjoyed and shared. The pouring staff is trained to answer questions from guests in the tasting room, so go ahead and ask them. Or, if you want to simply enjoy the wine and not ask questions that’s fine too. 431 Kenyon Ave., Millville
7 Mile Brewery
It’s not about the miles, it’s about the destination. Grains to glass. We are a craft brewery that seeks to produce great beers. We make recipes with all kinds of malts, grains, hops, fruits, and other flavors. Our goal is make beer as interesting as the people who drink it . We focus on delivering a product that reflects the tastes of the community that we serve. Something for everybody to enjoy, and do so repeatedly. “Great Beer for Great People”
Avalon Brew Pub
Brewing just steps from Avalon’s beach, the Avalon Brew Pub features pub dining in an upscale casual atmosphere. It’s open year-round featuring classic options such as soups, salads & sandwiches alongside hearty entrées, seafood favorites and even pizza! Not a beer lover? Worry not, Avalon Brew Pub offers hand crafted signature cocktails and a full bar as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
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Cold Spring Brewery
Cold Spring Brewery located on the grounds of Historic Cold Spring Village serves up a bit of the local history as soon as you enter. The brewery and tasting room is located in a barn c.1804, constructed in the time of Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. In keeping with the historic mission of the Village, the three barrel microbrewery features such brews with names that honor the county’s ancestors.
Whale Tale Brewing Company
The ocean meets exceptional craft beer in the heart of Cape May County, New Jersey. Our brewery is not just a place to enjoy finely crafted brews; it’s a celebration of the majestic sea and a commitment to ocean conservation, as well as a proud supporter of our community, including nonprofits and law enforcement/first responders.
Bucket Brigade Brewery
Bucket Brigade Brewery serves a variety of Ales, Pilsners and Lagers in a firefighter-themed tasting room that reflects owners and brothers Karl and Kurt Hughes career. The Hughes brothers also pay tribute to Cape May County’s history using reclaimed wood from the MV Twin Capes, a retired ferry from the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal to create the bar top. The bar rail was created using wood from former, longtime businesses in Cape May County.
Glasstown Brewing Company
A small craft microbrewery named for the rich history of Millville, once the glass making center for the country. Located at the Millville Airport within the Army Airfield District at 10 Peterson Street.
Gusto Brewing Company
Ready to go for the gusto – whatever that means? Gusto Brewing Company is the newest kid of the block in North Cape May, just a stone throw’s from the Cape May Lewes Ferry with a fun slogan – “keep it small, keep it weird” with beer names just as offbeat.
Ludlam Island Brewing
Big things are happening at this little brewery. Open 7 days a week Noon to 8 p.m. for tours and tastings.
Mudhen Brewing Company
MudHen Brewing Company officially opened in 2018 featuring craft beer recipes made with the most unique yeast strains, American whole flower Hops and select malted barley. The brewing Company will also feature a Smokehouse on the brewery grounds, with seating inside and out, where customers can dine on fish, oysters and meats smoked to perfection.
Slack Tide Brewing
Before the turn of the tide there is a time of slack water when the tide water is completely unstressed. Sounds like a great name for a brewery, which is probably what the owners, two brothers raised in Cape May County, must have thought when they named their company. The brothers have created a diverse and high quality line of beers made with all natural ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible.