Saddlehill Winery

Saddlehill Winery: A Historic Estate Reimagined for the Modern Wine Enthusiast

Nestled on a historic 70-acre property in Voorhees, New Jersey, Saddlehill Winery offers a captivating blend of deep roots and modern winemaking. Formerly known as Stafford Farm, this land boasts a legacy dating back to 1773 when it was granted by General George Washington to his personal guard. Acquired by Amy and Bill Green in March 2021, Saddlehill has undergone significant revitalization, breathing new life into this cherished agricultural land with the official opening of its tasting room on April 10, 2024.

Key Features that Set Saddlehill Apart:

• Rich History & Beautiful Grounds: The winery embraces its storied past, with the property’s agricultural history preserved and enhanced. Guests can explore the beautiful grounds, which feature vineyards, a historic farmhouse (built around 1853), and even friendly alpacas and horses.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: While honoring its heritage, Saddlehill boasts a modern, state-of-the-art winemaking facility and a stunning tasting room designed for an exceptional guest experience.
• Diverse Wine Portfolio: Saddlehill crafts a variety of wines from their estate-grown grapes, planted in 2021, and also sources grapes from other local growers. Their offerings include red, white, rosé, dessert, and fruit wines, with sparkling wines planned for future release. Reviews highlight the excellent quality of their wines.
• Farm-to-Table Culinary Experience: The winery features a farmhouse kitchen offering a food pairing menu that primarily uses ingredients grown right on the farm, creating a true farm-to-table experience. Guests can enjoy wines by the flight, glass, or bottle, perfectly paired with selections from their culinary menu.
• Variety of Seating Options: The tasting room provides a spacious indoor area and a covered, heated patio, both offering stunning vineyard views. During warmer months, a relaxed lawn area is also available.
• Guided Tastings & Winery Tours: Visitors can delve deeper into the winemaking process with guided wine tastings led by knowledgeable wine ambassadors at a stand-up bar. Additionally, 45-minute wagon tours provide a memorable journey through the vineyards and farm, offering an exclusive look at the winemaking facility.
• Family-Friendly (with considerations): While the tasting room and patio generally require guests to be 21+, the lawn area is often welcoming to all ages on seasonal days, and the property has a play area for children.
• Farmhouse Market: Located within the tasting room, the market offers bottles of wine, house-made candles (from beeswax cultivated on-site), honey, lotions, salves, and other merchandise.

Regular Events:

Saddlehill Winery offers a diverse calendar of engaging events and classes, making it a vibrant community destination. These regularly include:

• Creative Workshops: Frequent “Sip & Sculpt” pottery workshops, “Paint & Sip” sessions, floral arrangement classes, candle making, and charcuterie board classes are popular.
• Fitness & Wellness: Events like “Sunday Morning Yoga” and “Run the Vineyard 5K Run/Walk” combine wellness with wine.
• Specialty Food & Wine Pairings: Beyond their regular menu, they host dedicated wine and cheese pairing classes and other culinary experiences.
• Live Music: Reviews indicate they often feature live music.
• Farm-Related Activities: Events like “Walk the Historic Race Track” and “Farm Animal Tours” highlight the property’s agricultural roots.

Website:

For their most up-to-date event calendar, reservations, and information on their wines and offerings, visit their official website: Saddlehill Cellars