Many of us associate fine wine with the rolling hills of Tuscany, Bordeaux, South Africa, Patagonia or Napa Valley. But what if we told you right here in southern New Jersey, there’s a delightful and palate-satisfying wine trail you can follow, too?
The Wine & Ale Trail of South Jersey is a magic, one-of-a-kind trail that combines internationally recognized wine, and the artistry of locally brewed ale. Throwing down roots between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Garden State grapes offer flavors not sampled elsewhere that are wowing both visitors to the region and doubting locals. Indeed, there’s something for everyone with an experience that will take you from barrel to bottle on a full spectrum of flavors that are young in age yet fully established in expression. The twelve wineries and breweries along the Wine and Ale Trail traverse a handful of towns nestled within and around the preserved wild places of the New Jersey Pinelands. These include Autumn Lake, Coda Rossa, Bellview, Sharrott, and Plagido’s wineries, as well as Vinyl, Three 3’s, Chimney breweries, and a few distilleries. When you stay at Seaview, you’ll be right next door to the trail whose curators suggest splitting the tour between two days. The entire area could be covered within a couple hours of driving, but why rush? Stay with us for a long weekend and taste the best South Jersey has to offer.
