(RINGOES, NJ) -- With tickets selling briskly for the 2025 Hunterdon Wine Express, Old York Cellars and Black River & Western Railroad have added four new dates to the 2025 schedule, June 21-22 and July 26-27. Three of the original dates have already sold out and a few more are close to selling out completely.
The Hunterdon Wine Express has been selling out since its first maiden trip in the fall of 2022. This experience has continued to grow in popularity for those looking for a unique winery experience combined with the nostalgia of riding on one of New Jersey's most beloved vintage trains.
“The Hunterdon Wine Express experience makes a great gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any occasion. Since some of the early 2025 season dates have already sold out, we have added four additional dates to ensure that more folks have a chance to enjoy this popular event.” shared 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, an Old York Cellars wine ambassador shares a brief history of the Winery and wines in New Jersey. Upon arrival at the historic train station in Ringoes, guests are shuttled by coach to the vineyard.
At the picturesque winery, guests enjoy a Charcuterie, Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Experience with six of the winery’s award-winning wines, followed by lunch, prepared by Old York Cellars’ in-house chef, José Diaz. Guests then have time to explore the vineyard at their leisure or relax with a glass of wine and listen to live music before the return trip to Flemington on the train.
This 3 ½ hour event costs $99/per person. Tickets are available for purchase online.
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 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.
The Black River & Western (BR&W) Railroad is the little-railroad-that-could, serving Hunterdon County 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.
