Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery

Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery: A Coastal Gem in Cape May Wine Country

For the dedicated wine enthusiast seeking a true estate experience, Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, nestled in Rio Grande (Lower Township), Cape May County, New Jersey, offers a captivating destination. This family-owned and operated winery, on land held by the Wuerker family since the 1940s, first planted vines in 1997 and officially opened their tasting room to the public in 2009 with their first vintage from 2007.

Key Features that Define the Hawk Haven Experience:

• Estate-Grown & Award-Winning Wines: Hawk Haven cultivates 16 acres of grapes, producing approximately 5,000 cases of wine per year. They are committed to crafting fine artisan wines primarily from vinifera grapes, focusing on dry wines, with all grapes harvested, pressed, fermented, aged, blended, and bottled on-site. Their diverse portfolio includes a range of red, white, and rosé wines, along with sparkling wines and ciders.
• Ideal Terroir: The vineyard benefits from sandy soils, cool ocean summer breezes, and temperate winter waters, creating optimal conditions for high-quality wine production.
• Welcoming & Expansive Setting: Located on a beautiful hundred-acre farm, Hawk Haven offers a serene vineyard setting. Visitors can enjoy their wines in a handsomely appointed tasting room, a serving room for wines by the glass or bottle, a large covered seating area, or on the expansive backyard overlooking the main vineyard with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs.
• Pet-Friendly: Leashed pets are welcome, adding to the relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.
• Wine Flights & Charcuterie: Guests can choose from curated wine flights or purchase wines a la carte, complemented by seasonal cheeses, charcuterie boards, and other gourmet goodies available from their market to create a vineyard picnic.
• Wine Club: Hawk Haven offers a wine club with various membership tiers, providing discounts, exclusive access to special events (like barrel tastings and winemaker tastings), and limited-release wines.

Regular Events to Enjoy:

• Daily Guided Wine Tastings: Guided wine tastings are offered every day, year-round, led by knowledgeable team members.
• Live Music & Food Trucks: Enjoy live music and diverse food trucks every Saturday and Sunday, typically from 12 PM – 5 PM, creating a vibrant weekend atmosphere.
• Club Member Exclusive Events: These include “Barrel Tasting & Pre-Release Sales” and “Quarterly Allotment” tasting events with the wine team.
• Seasonal & Pop-Up Events: Hawk Haven regularly hosts specialty tasting events, wine pairings, and other pop-up events throughout the year.

Website:

For their current offerings, event schedule, and to plan your visit, explore their official website: https://www.hawkhavenvineyard.com/