About Hopewell Valley Vineyards
Hopewell Valley Vineyards has been making wine in Pennington since 2001. Owners Sergio and Violetta Neri bring three generations of Tuscan winemaking to a 75-acre estate at the base of the Sourland Mountains, where 20 acres of vines grow in clay-loam soil. The plantings mix classic European grapes such as Chardonnay, Pinot and Barbera with varieties suited to New Jersey, including Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin and Traminette.
Flights of four wines are $16 plus tax, and wine is sold by the glass and bottle; flights may not be offered at peak weekend times, and walk-in guided tastings are not currently offered. Groups of 10 to 20 can book a tasting in advance, and private tours for groups of 10 or more cost $15 per person. Seating for everyday visits is first come, first served.
Weekends are lively here. Live music plays every weekend, and brick-oven pizza is served from 3 PM Friday, noon Saturday and 1 PM Sunday, with salads, burrata and other plates added Friday through Sunday and lighter fare during the week. The calendar also includes sangria-making classes, Sunday brunch pop-ups, goat yoga, board game nights, comedy and seasonal festivals. Children are welcome with close supervision but must stay out of the vines, and leashed dogs may join you outdoors.
Pleasant Valley Lavender in Morganville, about 50 minutes east, offers pick-your-own lavender and picnics in its fields, which pairs well with an evening of pizza and music here.
What to do
- Order a flight of four estate wines ($16)
- Eat brick-oven pizza Friday through Sunday
- Hear live music every weekend
- Join a sangria-making class or goat yoga session
- Book a private vineyard tour for a group of 10 or more ($15 per person)
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; covered tent May through October
- Hours
- 2026: Mon–Thu 11 AM–3 PM, Fri–Sat noon–9 PM, Sun 1–6 PM
- Admission
- Free entry; flight of four wines $16 plus tax (2026 listing)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed, outdoor areas only
- Reservations
- Walk-in seating; groups book ahead
Tips for your visit
- Outside food, drinks and alcohol are not allowed.
- Come early on weekend evenings; seating is first come, first served.
- Keep children out of the vines and off equipment.
- Plan a designated driver.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Pleasant Valley Lavender · about 50 minutes away
Pleasant Valley Lavender in Morganville is about 50 minutes east; pick lavender in the morning and come back for pizza and weekend music.
Getting there
Questions
Are kids allowed at Hopewell Valley Vineyards?
Yes, it is family friendly, but children must be supervised and may not enter the vines or pick grapes.
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor areas only.
Can I bring my own food?
No. Outside food and drinks are not allowed; the winery serves pizza and light fare.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Marlboro & Monmouth County, New Jersey
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
