Frequently Asked Questions
What are your current hours?
Winery
Monday-Thursday: 11-3 PM
Friday & Saturday: 12-8:30 PM
Sunday: 1-6 PM
"Music & Vino" (Live Music)
Friday: 5-8 PM
Saturday: 5-8 PM
Sunday: 2:30-5:30 PM
We're closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Year's Day. We do close occasionally for private events so please refer to our online event calendar or our Facebook & Instagram pages.
You may purchase wine by the glass or bottle at anytime during our hours of operation. Our brick oven pizza is offered at 3 PM on Friday, 12 PM on Saturday & 1 PM on Sunday.
Can I make a reservation?
For a general visit or for our weekend live music (Music & Vino), we don't accept reservations. Tables are first come, first served.
We only offer reservations for one of two mini-events:
1. A large group wine tasting (one of three tasting options) for 10-20 guests, booked in advance.
2. A paid reservation celebration (for tables only) for up to 25 guests, booked in advance.
For additional information regarding either of the above, please email Jess, our Event Coordinator, at hvvevents@gmail.com for more information. All initial event info is provided via email.
How much are your tastings?
Walk-in wine tastings are not currently available.
If you'd like to reserve a large group tasting in advance for 10-20 guests, please email Jess, our Event Coordinator, at hvvevents@gmail.com.
We also offer flights of four wines for $16 + tax. Sparkling & Vintner's Collection wines are not included unless you'd like to purchase the bottle.
Flights may be unavailable during peak weekend hours.
Can we get a tour?
We don't offer walk-in tours. Private tours of 10 or more guests can be booked through Jess, our Event Coordinator, via email at hvvevents@gmail.com.
Where are you located?
46 Yard Road Pennington, NJ 08534. You can get to us directly from Route 31.
Can we bring outside food?
Because we offer a full pizza & light fare menu, along with non-alcoholic beverages, outside food & drinks are not permitted, no exceptions. If a guest is seen with outside food, they'll be asked to put it away or we can store it in our walk-in fridge during their visit. Some items from our light fare menu are available throughout the week. Our full food & pizza menus are available Friday starting at 3 PM & all day Saturday & Sunday.
Can I park my RV overnight?
While we have adequate parking, including for an RV for a general visit, overnight parking is not permitted.
Can we walk through the vineyards and pick the grapes on the vines?
Guests are not permitted to walk through the vineyards, nor do we allow guests to pick their own grapes. The vineyards are private property. Guests may take pictures in front of the vineyards, but please take care not to disturb the grapes. If we observe you picking grapes, you will be asked to leave the winery. Thank you for your cooperation.
Who can I speak to in regards to a private event/wedding/reserved large group tasting?
Please email Jess, our Event Coordinator, at hvvevents@gmail.com. All initial private event information is provided via email. Due to a busy event schedule, email the quickest & best way to reach her.
Who can I speak to in regards to potentially playing at the winery as a musician?
Please email Jess, our Music Coordinator, at hvvineyardmusic@gmail.com. We're currently fully-booked for 2023.
Can I come in for a venue tour?
Absolutely! Venue tours are by appointment only & are to be scheduled in advance with Jess, our Event Coordinator, to ensure she or our owner Violetta are available on the day you'd like to visit. Venue tours can be scheduled by emailing Jess at hvvevents@gmail.com.
What kind of events do you host?
We host a wide range of events such as bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, rehearsal dinners, etc, along with corporate events & weddings. We have three tasting rooms & a 40'x80' covered tent (May through October).
For additional information, click here. Please note, because we're a winery & vineyard & not a catering hall, wine is our primary business. To host an event with us, specific wine fees & purchase requirements will be imposed.
Are dogs allowed?
We love dogs! Leashed dogs are permitted outside only, unless they're a service animal (with identification). They must be well-trained & people-friendly. Please be sure to clean up after them.
Are children permitted at the winery?
While guests may wish to include children at the winery, we're an adult establishment. In order to provide exceptional service & safety to all of our guests, children must be supervised at all times by an adult inside & outside the winery. If unsupervised children are seen running around or picking grapes, the party will be asked to leave the winery.
What kind of food do you serve?
From Monday through Thursday, we offer cheese plates, taralli, trail mix, wellness bars, cookies, brownie bites & Ferrero Rocher candy. From Friday through Sunday, we also offer our brick oven pizza & a light fare menu, which includes items such as salad, spanakopita, burrata, chips & salsa & more. We also have soda & canned iced tea for $2, bottled water for $1 & San Pellegrino for $2.50. Please click on the link below to view our food menu:
Can I bring other alcohol or do you serve any kind of other alcohol?
We're a vineyard & winery & cannot legally serve or permit alcohol other than our wine. According to NJ Alcohol & Beverage Control’s regulations, consumption of any alcohol besides Hopewell Valley Vineyards wine is strictly prohibited & illegal on our premises. No exceptions. This includes flasks/thermoses & unopened bottles for favors/displays/etc. If a guest is observed with outside alcohol, they'll be asked to leave the winery. We reserve the right to inspect water bottles & thermoses. We do not offer wine slushies.
Do you have outdoor heaters?
In colder months, we may have a few small tables under our archway with two propane heaters. However, we cannot, in a reasonable manner, provide enough heaters for our expansive outdoor space (large courtyard, covered deck & field).
Can I bring my own lawn chairs?
We have seating in our courtyard, on our covered deck & under our 40'x80' covered tent (May through October), but guests are also welcome to bring their own chairs & blankets.
I just got married! Can we come to the winery to take photographs?
We're very excited for your wonderful event! However, guests, such as a bride & groom, are not permitted to come to Hopewell Valley Vineyards to take photographs around the winery or vineyards without prior communication & approval from the owner. Please email Jess, our Event Coordinator, at hvvevents@gmail.com & provide details to be discussed with the owner in regards to professional/amateur photographs at the winery.
Can you ship wine to my location?
We can ship to the following locations: California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Washington, D.C.. Any questions regarding ordering/shipping wine, please email Liz, our Office Manager, at wine@hopewellvalleyvineyards.com.
Do you offer case discounts?
We offer 10% off 1-2 cases, 15% off 3-4 cases & 20% off 5+ cases in-store only & free shipping on a case or more online. Case discounts do not apply to private events.
Where can I buy your wines other than visiting the winery?
Wegman's in Parsippany, Woodbridge & Bridgewater, Greek Taverna in Edgewater & Montclair, Luca's Ristorante in Somerset, Ocean Wine & Spirits in Ocean Township, Valley Wine & Spirits in Pennington, Hanover Wine, Liquor & Beer in Parsippany-Troy Hills & Hayek's Market in Newton.