If spending the day among the grapes tasting delicious wines is on your radar, Laurita Winery in New Egypt is the place to go when you want to unwind and relax with a glass in hand. With 44 acres of vineyards, surrounded by over 200 acres of woods, meadows, and horse farms, this picturesque winery is filled with special events, delicious food and wine, an inn, and, spoiler alert—a place you can bring the kids, especially during a weekend family-themed event (which happens often). Read on to learn more about what to expect when you visit Laurita Winery. Looking for another winery? Check out our top picks for wineries in NJ. (featured photo credit: Laurita Winery)
Spend the day in the vineyard
Be a part of the wine process at Laurita Winery. Photo Credit: Laurita Winery
Enjoy delicious wine from the vineyard
Whether you savor a rich cabernet or a crisp chardonnay, Laurita Winery has a comprehensive selection of wine varietals made from the grapes grown on-site. In fact, the winery produces between 14,000 and 16,000 cases of wine, creating the slogan—local, authentic, and sustainable—and all the wines are sold exclusively at the winery. With an emphasis on Vinifera, the classic European noble variety grapes, you can savor favorite blends like Chardonnay and Merlot or indulge in decadent dessert wines like Chocolate Peanut Butter Therapy, a rich blend of, you guessed it—chocolate and PB. Not sure what you like? Stop by Laurita for a wine tasting, where you will have the chance to taste six of the wine selections with the help of trained wine producers.
Make sure you bring your appetite
Sure, a winery is the perfect place to relax with a glass in your hand, but Laurita Winery also has delicious food to go with your drinks. Comfort food favorites like Bacon Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwich, and Turkey Club are on the menu. Wine tasters will love the Charcuterie Board, a medley of cheese, olives, dates, apricots, and crackers. And bonus—Laurita suggests a wine pairing for every item on the menu (including snacks like the Bavarian Pretzel).
Join special classes like yoga near the vineyards. Photo Credit: Laurita Winery
Events for every season
From food trucks and fire pits to Comedy Night, the event calendar at Laurita Winery is always full of upcoming things to do among their gorgeous vineyards. And most events are family-friendly, such as the fall Pumpkin Pick and Sip, where you take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, and decorate it, so go ahead and bring the kids to enjoy all the festivities too (we call that a parenting win). Other events are fun for couples or even a mom’s night out—events are always from Thursday to Sunday, and keep an eye out on the events calendar to see what’s coming up.
Book a room at the cozy Inn at Laurita Winery
If you have your eye on one of the events at Laurita Winery and want to make it a true getaway weekend, book a room at the Inn at Laurita Winery. Located half a mile down the road from the winery, this Inn has cute rooms and suites to relax and enjoy time among the vineyards. Each room sports a different theme, ranging from The Vineyard, which has a private sitting room and porch overlooking the front lawn, to The Lighthouse, which is decorated like the coastline with a nautical bedroom loft and reading nook. In the morning, feast on a complimentary buffet gourmet breakfast made with organic and local produce. (The Inn is only open for overnight stays on specific weekends that coincide with the 2024 Laurita Winery Events and Festivals schedule).
Visit Laurita Winery anytime for events year-round. Photo Credit: Laurita Winery
You can have fun with everyone
Want to spend the day sipping wine but don’t have a sitter? Make it a family affair, and bring your crew. During events, kids can do plenty to keep busy with face painting, live music, and food trucks, but even without an event, there’s a playground on-site where your littles can congregate. Keep in mind that kids need supervision and that some of the events or happenings at the winery will be adult-only—most 21+ events happen at night, so check the calendar before you go.
What to know before you go
With its location in Central Jersey, Laurita Winery is easy to get to from all over the state and is an excellent choice for a day out with friends, a romantic date night, or a family-friendly event. Events happen all year round, so check the calendar for food truck festivals, wine tastings, workshops, classes, live music, and more. For those who want to hit up all the food trucks, grab a 2024 Food Truck Fest Season Pass for $74.64. The winery is closed Monday-Wednesday and open 12:00-9:30 PM Thursday and Friday, 12:00-9:00 PM Saturday and 12:00-6:00 PM Sunday. Some weekend hours are based on scheduled events. Don’t want to go inside for your wine? You can order curbside pickup Thursday-Sunday by calling the winery or ordering online.
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Road
New Egypt, NJ 08533
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