Fox Hollow Vineyards

Fox Hollow Vineyards: A Sixth-Generation Farm’s Modern Terroir in Holmdel, NJ

For the wine enthusiast seeking a blend of rich agricultural history and contemporary winemaking, Fox Hollow Vineyards in Holmdel, New Jersey, offers a captivating experience. Rooted in over 60 years of farming tradition by the Casola family, this vineyard and winery opened its doors to the public in October 2016, diversifying the family’s six-generation legacy in Monmouth County agriculture.

Key Features that Define Fox Hollow Vineyards:

• Estate-Grown Wines: Fox Hollow prides itself on producing high-quality, estate-grown wines from grapes cultivated on their meticulously maintained 94-acre historic farm, some of which dates back to the 1700s. Their first wines were produced in 2013, with larger scale production beginning in 2014.
• Diverse Wine Portfolio: They offer a variety of wines including white, semi-sweet white, rosé, red, semi-sweet red, and reserve red, with unique profiles achieved through different fermentation and aging processes. Notable offerings include their Traminette, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and the signature Field Master Blend.
• Award-Winning Wines: Despite being a relatively newer winery, Fox Hollow has quickly garnered recognition, winning multiple awards including Silver Medals at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition for their Barrel Aged Riesling, Riesling, Traminette, and Autumn Harvest Dessert Wine, and Bronze Medals for their Barrel Aged Chardonnay, Chambourcin, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Attractive Tasting Room & Grounds: The winery features an attractive, spacious tasting room that integrates with the winemaking equipment, allowing visitors to glimpse the production process. Outside, guests can enjoy a lovely setting with a large patio, seating around fire pits, and a covered area for colder months. The beautifully landscaped grounds offer gorgeous views.
• Wine Tastings and Food Pairings: Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, typically offering a sampling of wines, and can purchase wine by the glass. They also offer cheese and fine meat spreads, and sometimes lunch specials, along with chocolate & wine pairings and gourmet cheese boxes.
• Relaxing Atmosphere: The setting is designed for relaxation and connecting with family and friends, offering both indoor and outdoor seating, fire pits, and games.
• Sustainability Practices: The historic farm is maintained with a focus on sustainable farming practices.

Regular Events:

Fox Hollow Vineyards is known for its vibrant event schedule, particularly:

• Live Music: They consistently host live music events, typically every Friday evening (6:00 PM-9:00 PM), and Saturday and Sunday afternoons (2:00 PM-5:00 PM).
• Happy Hour: They offer Happy Hour events on certain weekdays.
• Annual Easter Cork Hunt: A popular annual event where participants search for hidden corks, including a “Golden Cork” for a grand prize, with live music and other giveaways.
• Special Events: They also host various other special events, such as wine tasting events with local groups.

Website:

For the most current information on their wines, events, and hours of operation, visit their official website: https://www.foxhollowvineyard.com/