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HAWK HAVEN VINEYARD AND WINERY Take a trip out to this fun, inspiring spot, where the fine wine is only part of an unmissable experience WHERE IS IT? Off the beaten path, but only a 10-minute drive from Cape May, on Railroad Avenue in nearby Rio Grande. WHY SHOULD I GO? Because it is so worth a visit, whether you indulge in vino or not. Todd and Kenna Wuerker have created a casual place that is intimate and fun, warm and cool all at once. Situated on a sprawling 100-acre farm that has been in their family for generations, this relatively new enterprise has been a huge success. The emphasis is on fun — there is no sense of the stuffiness that one can find at some wineries. It’s a comfortable, casual place, with a welcoming bar that invites you to sit down and sample a glass of one of their awardwinning vintages. Relax and unwind with a bottle of wine and a gourmet cheese plate in the Barrel Room or on the Crushpad with an amazing view of the vineyard. INSIDER TIP Interested in some one-on-one time with the knowledgeable staff or the wine maker? Stop in midweek for a more intimate and educational wine-tasting experience.
Winery Highlights TASTE Wine tasting and wine by the glass. TOUR Educational vineyard and winery tours. RELAX Breathtaking vineyard-view seating. SPECIAL WEEKLY EVENTS Gourmet lunch menu, live music, Sangria Sundays and winepairing dinners. HAWK SERIES WINES American Kestrel White, Northern Harrier Red, and Redtailed Rose. EUROPEAN-STYLE RED BLENDS Quill and Talon. HAND-NUMBERED SIGNATURE SERIES LABEL Viognier, Gewurztraminer, Albarino, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo and Malbec. GOURMET CHEESE & CHOCOLATE PLATES The perfect accompaniments. HOURS Open every day all year — summer 11-7; spring/fall 11-6; winter 12-5.
Hawk haven vineyard & winery « 600 s. railroad avenue, rio grande « (609) 846-7347 « hawkhavenvineyard.com