Due to the anticipated snowfall this weekend, wine trail events may be cancelled in your area. Please call the winery you intend to visit to confirm they will be open.

Join us throughout the state at Garden State Wineries:

4 JG’s ORCHARDS & VINEYARDS

Colts Neck Wine Workshop
February 16th (Provocative Spanish Wines), March 23rd, April 20th, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 pm
$30 per person, per session.
Join Craig Donofrio, Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers), as he discusses major grape varietals, regions, wine styles, blind-tasting techniques, food and wine pairing tips and other wine-related themes to improve your wine knowledge.. The admission charge includes food and wine samplings as well as an informative seminar in a casual, fun setting. Cheers! For more information contact us at cnvintner@optonline.net.

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: $5.00 per person includes etched souvenir glass.
Share the love at New Jersey’s finest vineyard. Sample decadent, hand-crafted chocolates by Chocolate Legends paired with award-winning wines from Four JG’s Orchards & Vineyards. Caramel marshmallows, chocolate bars, and even chocolate infused with Chambourcin….making you hungry? Be the first to try a sneak peak (barrel tasting) of Chambourcin 2007 to be released this Spring.

ALBA VINEYARD

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Wine Tastings $10
Come warm up at romantic Alba Vineyard, 2009 New Jersey Winery of the Year as we host our 9th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekends. Learn more about wine, wine making, and wine pairings. Stock up on award-winning Alba wines. Take a cellar tour with nationally recognized winemaker, John Altmaier. Enjoy a signature appetizer prepared by Cliff Cababe of Country Picnic, Bedminster, NJ and Michele Pulaski from DiSh Catering. Or indulge in Tuscan style chocolates crafted by Donna & Company, a unique artisan chocolate shop in Cranford, N.J.

GPS and Mapping programs do not recognize our address. For best directions please visit our website www.albavineyard.com.

AMALTHEA CELLARS

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Wine trail weekend at Amalthea Cellars has become a tradition for many – and it’s no wonder. We offer free tastings of award-winning wines, gourmet chocolates, and imported cheeses. Try our vintage and barrel tasting ($10 fee). The winemaker selects an assortment of his favorite vintages of dry white, dry red, and dessert wines from his private library. Also included in this tasting are two barrel tastings along with gourmet chocolates, imported cheeses, and a selection of handmade hors d’oeuvres. Come make the Amalthea Cellars tradition yours!

AUBURN ROAD VINEYARDS

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free. $10 for Wine and Chocolate and a souvenir glass
Tours will be offered each day. Live music each Sat. night will top off the great trail day. Check our website for more details: www.auburnroadvineyards.com or call us at (856) 769-WINE.

BELLVIEW WINERY

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: $5.00 per person, children are free
Sample our wide assortment of fine estate wines in our beautiful new tasting room. Enjoy tasty chocolates from Vineland’s Chocolates on Occasion. Pair our delicious dessert wines, like Raspberry or Black Currant, with delectable chocolatey baked goods. Tour the winery or relax with your valentine and a glass of wine in our new seating area. Admission includes tours, tasting, chocolates and wine glass. No reservations necessary. For directions, visit www.BellviewWinery.com or call 856-697-7172 daily, 11am to 5pm.

BROOK HOLLOW WINERY

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: Event is free and Wine tasting is $3.00
Taste delicious chocolates from the Chocolate Lovers Emporium, our famous triple chocolate cake and your favorite Brook Hollow Wine. If you are looking for that perfect custom Valentines Day wine label visit www.brookhollowwinery.com to preorder your bottle and let us surprise that someone special when you visit the winery.

CAPE MAY WINERY

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 4:00 PM
No fee
Join us this weekend as we feature a local chocolate maker’s decadent delights that pair great with our red wines! On the 2nd weekend we’ll also be celebrating the release of our 2007 Cape May Cabernet Sauvignon and our NEW Isaac Smith Pinot Noir. Limited quantities of each wine are available.

CAVA WINERY & VINEYARD

Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekends
February 6th, 7th & 13th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
$5.00 per 4 wine tasting
Offering 3 wine flights— and a handmade chocolate truffle to enjoy with each flight purchase. All chocolate truffles are made with Cava wine.

CEDARVALE VINEYARD/WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM

CODA ROSSA WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM

CREAM RIDGE WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Cream Ridge Winery will have wine tasting, tours and a sampling of delicious chocolates. We will be dipping cookies, marshmallows, pretzels in milk and dark chocolate as well as sampling Raspberry chocolate dipped in pretzels.

DIMATTEO VINEYARDS

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Celebrate romantic weekends with wine – and chocolate covered strawberries as well as flowers for the ladies.

FOUR SISTERS WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Follow your heart to Four Sisters Winery. What can be more decadent than sparkling wine and chocolate? Sample Chocolate Wine, Chocolate Wine Balls and Chocolate Fondue along with more than 20 varieties of Four Sisters Winery award-winning red, white, rosé and fruit wines. Complimentary cellar tours and wine tastings are offered. Also appearing these two weekends, is our featured artist, Jeff Eschevarria whose artwork has appeared in commercial advertisements, magazines, catalogs, as well as featured on book covers, and wine labels including one for our very own Four Sisters Winery wines. His work will be displayed Wine Trail Weekends until the end of March.

HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD & WINERY

Wine Bar
Every Friday
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
Sick of the the bar scene? Come and enjoy a relaxing Friday evening at Hawk Haven. Live music, wine by the glass, Seaside cheese and a warm fire, need we say more? Music starts at 6:45 every Friday.

Wine Pairing Dinner – Special Valentine’s Themed Menu
February 12 & 13, 2010
7:00 PM
Reservations Required, $48

Eat Red, Drink Red for Valentine’s. Private Chef, Ewa Nadolczak will prepare a special 3-course wine pairing dinner for Valentine’s Day Weekend, featuring pasta nests with shrimp, red wine vinegarette, feta cheese and olives and red pepper stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in proscuitto. Live music by herbmoorejazz.com.

Wine Pairing Dinner – Chef Geoff Johnson, The Copper Fish Restaurant
February 19th & 26th, 2010
7:00 PM
Reservations Required, $48
Each of the three petite entrée courses, prepared by a local area chef, is paired with a half glass of our wine. Learn about wine pairing, enjoy the live music and experience the local culinary talent. Live music by herbmoorejazz.com and gregoryjohnmusic.com. Join us for dinner, reservations required 609-846-7347. Email info@hawkhavenvineyard.com for more information.

Cape May Wine Trail
February 21st, 2010
$75 per person, includes tastings, transportation and a gourmet lunch.
Spend the afternoon visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. First, enjoy lunch at one of Cape May’s fine restaurants, and then board the MAC trolley, which will shuttle you on a tour to visit at least three vineyards – Cape May Winery, Turdo Vineyard, Hawk Haven Vineyard, or Natali Vineyard. Learn about viticulture and visit the tasting rooms. Visit capemaymac.org or call 609-884-5404 for reservations.

HERITAGE VINEYARDS

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: $10 per person
A spectacular display of wine and chocolate spanning over two weekends! Enjoy special pairings of dark chocolate and Heritage Estate Grown Red Wines and milk chocolate with Heritage sweet wines. Expect an array of desert pairings from our bakery and a chocolate fountain along with chocolate fondue. Enjoy LIVE music by Gregg Parker, who brings an acoustic set of soft, class rock. We will also be offering winery tours where guests can learn about the winemaking process and taste wine straight from the barrel for an additional $5.

HOPEWELL VALLEY VINEYARDS

Friday Night Happier Hours
Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, 2010
5-8 pm
Admission: Free
Enjoy an end of the week break with us! Live Music, Brick Oven Pizza and Wine by the glass or bottle available for sale.

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM each day!
Admission: $5 includes sampling of 6 wines and complimentary tasting glass.
Treat your special someone to a wonderful Tuscan Experience. Chocolate & Cheese sampling. A light lunch and snacks will be available for sale. For more information, please call us at 609-737-4465.

Saturday Night Music Night
Feb. 27th, 2010
7-10 pm
Admission: $10
Enjoy a relaxing Saturday Night at the vineyard. This month’s music provided by the Eric Daab Jazz Trio back with us by popular demand. Brick Oven Pizza and Wine by the glass or bottle available for sale.

LAURITA WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
A Garden State Wine Growers Association event. For more information, call 609.758.8000.

Valentine Country Night
February 12, 2010
6:30 – 10:30pm
Admission: $5.00 in advance before February 11 OR $7.00 after February 11 OR $7.00 at the door.
Presented by DJ Mark Country Music & Dancing and Laurita Winery. A night of country music and dancing with sweethearts in mind. 3 lessons, 1 couple lesson, 2 line lessons. For an additional cost, a “new country style menu” will be offered as will award winning Laurita Wines. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lauritawinery.com, while visiting the winery or by calling 609.758.8000.

Italian Night
Friday February 19, 2010
Admission: $30.00 per person.
More information to follow at www.lauritawinery.com or by calling 609.758.8000.

NATALI VINEYARDS

“Feast in February” Wine Festival a taste of South Jersey
February 27, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Free Admission
During this fantastic annual event, guests will pair our wines with 8 LOCAL restaurants, live music from the “Ravioli Shanker Band”, enjoy vineyard & barrel room tours, shop with one of our many unique “LOCAL” vendors and taste foods from bakeries to Cheese Shops. Sample & purchase some of our seasonal wines like beach plum, blueberry or our award winning Cabernet Sauvignon — or take home one of our aged classics. Enjoy this month’s special release Strawberry Wine! For more information call 609-465-0075.

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (we are open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Free Admission
Bring your sweetheart, friends and family and enjoy a relaxing romantic afternoon touring our “Old World Farm Winery”. We will be offering 1 free sample of our New Strawberry wine paired with complimentary bakery items from Victory Bakery, as well as Chocolate Fondue samples from the Melting Pot (Feb 6th & 7th) and Healthy Chocolates from Xocai (Feb. 13th & 14th). Don’t forget every woman receives a Complimentary fresh cut rose! For more info 609-465-0075.

PLAGIDO’S WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission: $5.00 (includes souvenir glass)
Sample our award winning wines along with a wide variety of luscious desserts from milk and white chocolate dipped strawberries and other dipped desserts to éclairs, cream puffs, cakes and cookies. The owners of Sassy Sweets will be here both Saturdays with sweet creations for sampling and for sale. You will have the chance to pair delicious desserts along with award winning wines.

RENAULT WINERY RESORT & GOLF

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend
February 12th to February 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Once again, Renault offers the perfect way to celebrate your love with a special Valentine’s Day Brunch and Dinner at their two distinctive, voted “Most Romantic” restaurants The Gourmet Restaurant and Joseph’s at the Tuscany House Hotel with special “Romantic Getaway” Valentine’s Day Weekend Hotel Packages. Extended hours at both restaurants. Make your reservations early!

SHARROTT WINERY

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
The Valentine’s Wine Trail weekends savor wine & cheese pairings and decadent chocolates. Our cheese pairings will be led by Candace Sporer, the Fromage Liaision from the Carriage Trade Cheese Shoppe in Medford, NJ. A sommelier with experience in NYC restaurants, Candace will be featuring personally selected cheeses to sample with our award winning wines. Love songs playing in the background, free flowers for all of the ladies along with samplings of our internationally recognized wines will make for a perfect Valentine’s date.

SILVER DECOY

Wine and Chocolate Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Join us in our spectacular, warm Club Room while you enjoy assorted chocolates and other decadent treats while tasting our estate bottled wines and recent releases. Sample the spectacular 2008 reds from the barrel hourly with the winemaker and taste one of Brian’s famous kielbasa sandwiches, always a crowd favorite! If you require any additional information, look on our website, www.silverdecoywinery.com, call us at 609-371-6000.

SWANSEA VINEYARDS

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM

SYLVIN FARMS

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM

TOMASELLO WINERY

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Paired with our famous Tomasello Fruit wines, especially our Red Rasberry, our featured February wine, enjoy a luscious chocolate fondue fountain. For more information, visit www.tomasellowinery.com.

Winter Opera Gala
February 7, 2010
2:00 pm
Admission: $65.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
Tomasello Winery celebrates it’s annual Winter Gala with artists that include: Sopranos Jessica Julin and Corinne Winters, Tenors Sean Arnold and Taylor Stayton, Baritones Markus Beam and Eric Dubin with Michele Scanlon on piano. Accompanied by a 4-course gourmet dinner served with Tomasello wines, enjoy exciting opera selections. Please call for complete menu, and to indicate entrée selection when reserving your seat. Please call 1-800-MMM-WINE for reservations and subscriber information. For more information, visit www.tomasellowinery.com.

Wine Lovers Valentine’s Dinner
February 13, 2010
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Admission: $59.95 per couple (includes tax and gratuity)
Bring your sweetheart for an Valentine’s evening of “Wine-ing”, Dining and Dancing with music by the Diamond DJ’s and a luscious sit-down dinner that includes Harvest Bounty Bisque, Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon or Chicken Breast with Wild Shitake Mushrooms and of course scrumptious Chocolate truffle Torte. Cash bar features award-winning Tomasello Wines and Champagne cocktails. Please call 1-800-MMM-WINE for reservations and subscriber information. For more information, visit www.tomasellowinery.com.

TURDO VINEYARDS & WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM

UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6 & 7, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE. Wine Tasting $5 for a Classic Tasting and $10 for a Premium Tasting
Wine and Chocolate tasting in Unionville Vineyards 1858 Tasting Room. Complimentary winery tours at 2:30 PM.

Valentine’s Day Taste & Tango at the Winery
February 14, 2010
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Admission: $25.00 per couple, reservation required
Learn the Argentine Tango for Beginners to Intermediates with the latest Tango music. The 45 minute Tango lesson begins at 1:30 PM in the Historic Cave Room, followed by an open Milonga from 2:15 PM to 3:30 PM and a tasting of five Unionville Vineyards wines. Complimentary winery tour at 2:30 PM.

Cheese Tasting with Olsson’s Fine Foods
February 14, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE. Wine Tasting $5 for a Classic Tasting and $10 for a Premium Tasting
Wine and Cheese tasting in the 1858 Tasting Room.

Art Exhibit with Local Artist Ellen Veeden and Live Music with the Lifters
February 20, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE. Wine Tasting $5 for a Classic Tasting and $10 for a Premium Tasting
Wine tasting in our 1858 Tasting Room, Barrel Cave Room and art exhibit by artist Ellen Veeden. Enjoy the sounds of the 60’s through the 90’s live music in the Barrel Cave Room by The Lifter’ complete with casual barrel pub tables and stools. Complimentary winery at 2:30 PM.

Swing & Dixieland Jazz with the Hot Taters
February 20, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Admission: FREE. Wine Tasting $5 for a Classic Tasting and $10 for a Premium Tasting
Join us for wine tasting in our 1858 Tasting Room and the Barrel Cave Room with the Hot Taters Band performing swing, big band sounds and Dixieland jazz music. Complimentary winery tour at 2:30 PM.

VALENZANO WINERY

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
$5.00 or NO CHARGE if purchase is made
Visit for live entertainment and chocolate tasting paired with our dessert wines.
* Specialty chocolate sampling by ‘Our Sweet Place’ * Live Entertainment both weekends * Sample our new releases * Cheese tasting by Cabot Creamery * Sample our new Cabernet/Merlot Reserve and our 2008 Merlot * Light foods and hor dourves will be served.

VENTIMIGLIA VINEYARD

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6 & 7, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: $ 5.00 includes wine tasting, specialty chocolate tasting, and complimentary wine glass
A local chocolate maker, Diane Ross of “Chocolate Inspirations”, will offer delectable chocolate truffles made with a selection of our most flavorful wines for sampling and purchase. Our delicious wines make a romantic meal … from appetizers through dessert. Enjoy the special winter beauty of our Sussex County farm.

VILLA MILAGRO VINEYARDS

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
ADMISSION: $ 5.00
Succumb to the sublime taste of chocolate treats and tidbits and scrumptious Villa Milagro wines. $5 admission includes tastings, gift monogrammed glass and a special gift for sweethearts.

WAGONHOUSE WINERY

Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Wagonhouse Winery will be open for complimentary tastings and sales at Grasso Girl’s Farm Market on Wolfert Station Road in Mullica Hill. Email at inquire@wagonhousewinery.com, call 609-780-8019 for more information.

WESTFALL WINERY

Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekends
February 6th & 7th and February 13th & 14th, 2010
Noon – 5:00 PM
Wine Sampling – Free of Charge
$5 per person for admission to our Party Room
Visit our Party Room and for $5 per person enjoy homemade chocolate treats, complimentary glass of wine (Merlot or Blueberry), gourmet cheeses from Lafayette Cheese Shop and discounted wines by the glass. Raspberry Wine now available.