Old York Cellars celebrates 15 years with wine, art, and community in Hunterdon County
RINGOES, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Old York Cellars is raising a glass to 15 years of wine, art, and community with a weekend-long celebration featuring $5 throwback tastings, live performances, art demonstrations, comedy, music, and chef-curated dining.
The anniversary festivities will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, at the award-winning winery’s scenic vineyard in Ringoes. The event coincides with New Jersey Wine Month, honoring the state’s growing reputation for world-class, locally crafted wines.
“From day one, Old York Cellars has been about more than wine. It’s about creating a place where good wine, music, food, art, and community come together,” said David Wolin, owner of Old York Cellars. “This anniversary is both a celebration of how far the New Jersey wine industry has come and a toast to what’s next.”
Since opening in 2010, Old York Cellars has grown from a single tasting room into a statewide destination, with 15 satellite tasting rooms inside restaurants across New Jersey. Its wines are also sold at all Wegmans Wine Shops throughout the state. The winery’s partnerships — including collaborations with chefs, artists, and even hip-hop legend Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC — have helped redefine the winery experience by blending culture, creativity, and community.
Weekend Highlights
- Roxey Ballet Presents “NJ Ballad” — Saturday, Nov. 15, with performances at 12:30, 2:00, and 3:30 p.m., each paired with a pour of Old York Cellars wine.
- Wine Painting Demonstration — Artist Mark Schreiber will create a live wine painting to be raffled as the Grand Prize Giveaway.
- Wine & Comedy Night — Saturday evening double-headliner show featuring Matt Bergman and Joe Bublewicz.
- Chef José’s Brunch & Menu — Spanish-inspired cuisine served both days from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Live Music — Friday 6–9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1–5 p.m.
- 15 Giveaways for 15 Years — Prizes include dining experiences, Wine Club memberships, and winery events.
Midweek Kickoff Events
Guests can start celebrating early with $5 tastings and 15% off four or more bottles from Nov. 12–16, a Wine & Trivia Night on Thursday, Nov. 13, and a Chef’s Dinner on Friday, Nov. 14.
The celebration will blend the arts with winemaking, featuring live ballet set against the vineyard and art painted with wine — a fitting tribute to a winery that has become a cultural cornerstone in Hunterdon County.
