About Unionville Vineyards
Unionville Vineyards farms land in the Amwell Valley that was once part of a large peach orchard, then an apple orchard, then a dairy. The farmhouse and the oldest part of the winery building date to 1858. The property was bought in 1980 to save the farm, the first vines went in in 1987, and the winery opened to the public on April 1, 1993. Today it grows more than 40 acres of vines across four preserved farms totaling over 300 acres, and is known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rhône-style blends.
The tasting room is open every day from noon to 5. Guided tastings of six wines run Thursday through Monday and take 45 to 60 minutes, following the wine from vineyard to barrel to bottle. Wine by the glass, flights and bottles are available daily. Walk-ins are welcome when there is space, but groups of six or more need a reservation, and private tasting tours can be arranged by phone.
In season the picnic grounds are open noon to 5, and you can bring your own food there, though not indoors, along with leashed, quiet dogs. Children are welcome on the picnic grounds with their parents and can join a parent's guided tasting. Light snacks are sold in the tasting room, and the events calendar lists music and seasonal gatherings.
Pleasant Valley Lavender in Morganville is about an hour east. It offers pick-your-own lavender and picnics in its fields during the bloom, so a summer day can start there and end with a picnic at Unionville.
What to do
- Take a guided six-wine tasting, Thursday–Monday ($22 per person for parties of five or fewer)
- Order a flight or glass of estate Chardonnay or Pinot Noir
- Picnic on the grounds with your own food in season
- Book a private tasting tour by phone
- Check the events calendar for music and seasonal events
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open daily; picnic grounds open in the warmer months
- Hours
- 2026: tasting room daily noon–5 PM; guided tastings Thu–Mon noon–4 PM
- Admission
- Guided tasting $22 per person (parties of 5 or fewer), $25 per person (6 or more); posted 2026
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed on picnic grounds only, not in the tasting room
- Accessibility
- Call ahead if stairs or barstools are hard for you; staff will arrange seating
- Reservations
- Walk-in when space allows; required for groups of 6 or more
Tips for your visit
- Groups of six or more must reserve by calling ext. 2.
- Picnic grounds are for parties of 12 or fewer; outside alcohol is confiscated.
- Plan a designated driver.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Pleasant Valley Lavender · about 60 minutes away
Pleasant Valley Lavender in Morganville is about an hour east, with pick-your-own lavender in summer; follow it with an afternoon picnic and tasting here.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring a picnic to Unionville Vineyards?
Yes. Outside food is allowed on the picnic grounds in season but not indoors, and outside alcohol is not allowed.
Are dogs welcome?
Leashed, quiet dogs are welcome on the picnic grounds but not in the tasting room.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome when space allows; groups of six or more must reserve.
🗺️ 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
