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Hunterdon Wine Express returns in 2025 with 16 dates starting April 26; tickets on sale February 4

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – The popular Hunterdon Wine Express will be back in 2025, with 16 dates, starting Saturday, April 26th. Tickets go on sale February 4th at 10:00 am.

The Hunterdon Wine 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.

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. To purchase tickets, click here.

For reservations and more information about the winery visit www.oldyorkcellars.com.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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