The popular Hunterdon Wine Train Express will be back in 2025, with 16 dates, starting Saturday, April 26th. Tickets go on sale February 4th at 10:00 am.
About The Hunterdon Wine Express
The Hunterdon Wine Train Express has been sold out since its first maiden trip in the fall of 2022. Old York Cellars and Black & Western River Railroad were awarded the 2023 Tourism Initiative of the Year Award by the Hunterdon County Economic Development and Tourism Summit & the 2024 Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Award.
“We are thrilled that the Hunterdon Wine Express has been so well received by the public and are excited to expand this initiative with the Black & Western River Railroad. The Hunterdon Wine Express has become an integral component of agritourism in Hunterdon County,” said David Wolin, owner of Old York Cellars.
About The Event
Passengers begin their journey at the Black River & Western Railroad Station in Flemington, NJ where they board the historic train for the 25-minute trip to the Ringoes, NJ station. Along the journey, the Wine Ambassador from Old York Cellars shares a brief history of the Winery and wines in New Jersey. Upon arrival in Ringoes, the guests are shuttled by coach to the vineyard.
At the picturesque winery, guests will enjoy a guided Wine, Charcuterie, Cheese, and Chocolate Pairing Experience with the winery’s award-winning wines, followed by lunch prepared by Old York Cellars’ in-house chef, José Diaz. Guests can explore the vineyard, relax with a glass of wine, or just sit back and listen to live music provided before the return trip to Flemington on the train.
This 3 ½ hour event costs $99/per person.
Ticket can be purchased on the Old York Cellars website.
Old York Cellars was founded on the vision to create world-class wines in New Jersey. Nestled in the heart of Hunterdon County, Old York Cellars offers a perfect wine country escape in Central New Jersey. With a view of the winery and the foothills of the Sourland Mountains, the winery offers a full winery experience, including guided wine tastings, food and wine pairings, weekend music, wine and comedy shows, private cabanas, and large event seating. Less than an hour from both New York City and Philadelphia, the winery is only minutes from many major NJ highways.
About The BR&W Railroad
Black River & Western Railroad is the little-railroad-that-could that has been serving the community for over 50 years. With a volunteer staff dedicated to preserving railroad history, the railroad offers guests the opportunity to experience old-fashioned steam railroading. In addition to their collaboration with Old York Cellars for the Hunterdon Wine Express, the BR&W hosts a variety of rail excursions, including their Pumpkin Trail, North Pole Express, Black River Limited, and Easter Bunny Express. Railcars are available for a variety of private events and special occasions.
Old York Cellars
80 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ 08551
(908) 284-9463
https://www.oldyorkcellars.com/