Your Questions, Answered
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Winery
Monday-Thursday: 11-3 PM
Friday & Saturday: 12-9:00PM
Sunday: 1-6 PM
"Music & Vino" (Live Music)
Friday: 5:30-8:30 PM
Saturday: 1-4 PM & 5:30-8:30 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, till closing.
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46 Yard Road, Pennington, NJ 08534. We are easily accessible directly from Route 31.
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For general visits and our weekend live music (Music & Vino), reservations are neither required nor accepted. All seating is first come, first served.
We offer reservations for two types of experiences only:
Large Group Wine Tastings — Available for 10–20 guests, with a choice of three tasting options, booked in advance.
Reservation Celebrations — Table reservations for up to 20 guests, booked in advance with a $150 reservation fee.
For more information about either option, please contact our Event Coordinator at hvvevents@gmail.com. All initial event details are provided via email.
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Walk-in wine tastings are not currently available.
For large group tastings (10–20 guests), reservations must be made in advance by emailing our Event Coordinator at hvvevents@gmail.com.
We also offer flights of four wines for $16 + tax. Sparkling and Vintner’s Collection wines are not included but may be purchased by the bottle.
Please note that flights may be unavailable during peak weekend hours.
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We do not offer walk-in tours. Private tours for groups of 10 or more are available for $15 per person and must be booked in advance by emailing our Event Coordinator at hvvevents@gmail.com
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No outside food, beverages, or alcohol are permitted—no exceptions.
We offer a full pizza and light fare menu, along with non-alcoholic beverages.
If outside food is brought, guests will be asked to put it away or we can store it during your visit.
Our light fare menu is available throughout the week, with our full pizza and expanded menu available Friday starting at 3 PM and all day Saturday and Sunday. Check out what we proudly make in our kitchen here. -
While we offer ample parking, including space for RVs during your visit, overnight parking is not permitted.
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Guests are not permitted to enter the vineyards or pick grapes, as they are harvested for our wines and private property. You are welcome to take photos from designated areas, but please do not disturb the vines. Guests found picking grapes will be asked to leave.
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Please email our Event Coordinator at hvvevents@gmail.com. All initial event information is provided via email, and it is the quickest way to connect due to a busy event schedule.
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Please complete the music inquiry. Emails, phone calls, and social media messages will not be returned.
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Yes—venue tours are available by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance. Please email hvvevents@gmail.com to coordinate a time with owner, Violetta Neri, or our Event Coordinator, Kellye Jones.
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We host a wide range of events, including bridal and baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and weddings. Our spaces include three tasting rooms and a 40' x 80' covered tent (available May through October).
Please note that as a winery, wine service is central to all events, and specific wine purchase requirements apply. -
Yes—leashed dogs are welcome in outdoor areas only, unless they are certified service animals. Dogs must be well-behaved and guests are responsible for cleaning up after them.
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Yes, we are a very family-friendly winery! However, as a working farm, we ask that children are supervised at all times and do not climb on equipment, enter the vines, or pick grapes. Unsupervised behavior may result in the party being asked to leave.
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Monday through Thursday, we offer light fare including cheese plates, pizzettes, taralli, trail mix, wellness bars, cookies, brownie bites, and Ferrero Rocher.
From Friday through Sunday, we also serve our best-selling brick-oven pizza and an expanded menu with items such as salads, spanakopita, burrata, chips and salsa, and more.
Beverages include soda and canned iced tea, bottled water, and San Pellegrino.
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As a vineyard and winery, we are only permitted to serve our own wine. In accordance with New Jersey Alcohol & Beverage Control regulations, outside alcohol is strictly prohibited—no exceptions. This includes flasks, thermoses, and unopened bottles for favors or displays. Guests found with outside alcohol will be asked to leave, and we reserve the right to inspect bottles and containers. We do not offer wine slushies.
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During colder months, a limited number of propane heaters may be available in select areas, such as under our archway. Due to the vast size of our outdoor spaces—including the courtyard, covered deck, and field—we are unable to provide heating throughout.
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Yes—while we offer seating in our courtyard, on our covered deck, and under our 40' x 80' tent (May through October), guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets.
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Firstly, congratulations! While we’re honored you’d consider our property as the backdrop of such special photos, all professional or posed photography—including wedding attire—requires prior approval from ownership. Please email our Event Coordinator at hvvevents@gmail.com with details for review.
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Yes—we currently ship to California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
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Yes—case discounts are available in-store:
10% off 1–2 cases
15% off 3–4 cases
20% off 5+ cases
We also offer free shipping on one or more cases ordered online. Please note that case discounts do not apply to private events.
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Thank you for your interest in visiting Hopewell Valley Vineyards. These FAQs are here to help you plan your visit, know what to expect, and enjoy a safe, relaxed, and memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you to the vineyard.