| Winery Name: | Old York Cellars |
| Winery Logo: | Old York Cellars logo.png |
| Location Place: | 80 Old York Road |
| Location City: | Ringoes |
| Location State: | NJ |
| Location Country: | USA |
| Coordinates: | 40.449705 N, 74.838132 W |
| Former Name: | Amwell Valley Vineyard |
| Other Labels: | What Exit Wines, Darryl Mack Cellars |
| First Vines: | 1978 |
| Year Public Opening: | 2010 |
| Key People: | David Wolin (owner) Scott Gares (winemaker) Chris O'Brien (Chief Financial Officer)[1] |
| Acres Cultivated: | 12 |
| Cases Per Year: | 3,600 (estimated, 2012) |
| Other Attractions: | wine tasting, winery tours, private events, pairing menu, picnicking permitted |
| Distribution: | On-site, NJ Wegmans, NJ liquor stores, NJ restaurants, home shipment |
| Tasting: | Daily tastings, wine pairing menu, winery tours, picnicking permitted |
Old York Cellars is a winery in the Ringoes section of East Amwell in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[2] [3] [4] [5] Originally owned and established by the Fishers of Ringoes, the winery was purchased by David Wolin in 2008 and opened to the public in 2010.[6] Old York Cellars has 12 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces an estimated 3,600 cases of wine per year.[7] [8] The winery is named for the road where it is located.[1]
Old York Cellars produces wine from Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga White, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Colobel, Landot noir, Malbec, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Pinot gris, Riesling, Seyval blanc, Syrah, Vidal blanc, and Vignoles (Ravat 51) grapes. Old York also makes fruit wines from blackberries and peaches.[9] [10] The winery has a separate brand of New Jersey-themed vintages (named "What Exit Wines") that are used to raise money for special events, including Hurricane Sandy relief in 2012.[10] [11] Old York is the only winery in New Jersey that produces wine from Colobel, a red hybrid grape developed in France in the early twentieth century that is often used for wine coloration.[12] [13] The winery is not located in one of New Jersey's three viticultural areas.[7]
Located in the foothills of the Sourland Mountains of Central New Jersey, the winery offers a variety of event spaces for groups small and large. Their menu, inspired by the rich spices and culture of Spain offers everything from Tapas, to Sandwiches, to Paella.
The winery offers a variety of wine centered experiences including guided wine tasting, wine and food pairings, Wine and Comedy series (April - Dec.), Hunterdon Wine Train (June-August) and Vintner's Club Exclusive Events. [14] [15]
Darryl DMC McDaniels, legendary Hip Hop icon and founding member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Run-DMC has partnered with Old York Cellars to create a collection of wines and gifts under the label Darryl Mack Cellars. A portion of the proceeds will support the Felix Organization a non-profit started by Darryl in 2006 to help create inspiring experiences and opportunities for children growing up in the foster care system.
Old York Cellars wines can be purchased at their Ringoes vineyard, online, at the nine NJ Wegmans locations and at their restaurant partners locations.
Old York Cellars has been recognized for its world-class winery and wines. Their wines have earned more than 30 distinctive awards including American Wine Society, The Winemakers Challenge International Wine Competition, San Diego, California, International Eastern Wine Competition, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, New York International Wine Competition, California NextGen Wine Competition, Denver International Wine Competition, Tasters Guild International Wine Competition, San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition, Riverside California International Wine Competition, Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, AWS Commercial Wine Competition, Denver International Wine Competition, Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, Tasters Guild International Wine Competition and Dallas Morning News Wine Competition.
Old York Cellars has a plenary winery license from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which allows it to produce an unrestricted amount of wine, operate up to 15 off-premises sales rooms, and ship wine throughout NJ and to 20 states.[16] 33. 1. 10. true. The winery is a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association and its subsidiary, Vintage North Jersey.[17] [18]