Hopewell Valley Vineyards of Irvington

Hopewell Valley Vineyards of Irvington is a winery in Irvington, New Jersey. The vineyard hosts private events and welcomes weekend visitors for wine tastings, brick-oven pizza, live music, and a rotating calendar of seasonal gatherings including sangria-making classes, Sunday brunch pop-ups, goat yoga, board game nights, open mics, comedy shows, and festivals. The property has earned a rating of 4.50 from its guests.

The winery has been bringing Old World winemaking tradition to New Jersey since 2001. Set at the base of the Sourland Mountains near the Delaware Valley, the 75-acre estate includes 20 acres of vineyards planted in clay-loam soils. The team cultivates vinifera varieties such as Pinot, Chardonnay, and Barbera alongside regionally suited grapes including Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, and Traminette. Three generations of Tuscan winemaking experience shape the handcrafted wines, and the farm has become a gathering place for the surrounding community.

Lead staff include owner and viticulturist Sergio Neri, owner and hospitality director Violetta Neri, office manager Liz Radzki, private events director Tammy Castadot, and head of marketing and operations Alexandra Hunt. The kitchen centers on brick-oven pizza made with the winery's own specialty dough, with named pies like the Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Barbera, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Rosso, Greca, and Rucola. Light fare includes a bread and spread plate, chips and salsa, a cheese plate with salami and Castelvetrano olives, burrata caprese, and an Aegean salad. Ingredients feature organic greens and extra virgin olive oil imported from Italian sources.

The vineyard sits on Yard Road, within reach of Pennington and the broader Hopewell Valley, and its longstanding presence in the community is reflected in the steady stream of returning guests who visit for the wine, the food, and the events held throughout the year.