Laurita Winery

The grounds here are beautiful and lend itself well to watching the perfect sunset. However, the wine is bad to mediocre and the food is nothing to write home about. So, why come here… for their special events.
We attended the Awesome 80s event this past weekend and it was lots of fun. The DJ rocked the house with all of the hits that will take you back in time to the decade of shoulder pads, big hair, and jelly bracelets! And the true 80s enthusiasts even dressed the part.
Laurita holds several other events throughout the summer months such as Food Truck Festivals, Vintage Car Shows and even Country line dancing. Check Laurita out if you are looking for something fun and different to do, but don’t expect much in the way of wine from this Winery.

What an adorable place! The hubster and I came here with my best friend, her husband and my nieces for the Irish festival they were having. Unfortunately the weather was fairly crappy so there wasn’t a lot going on or a lot of people there, but we made the best out of it!
It’s got a separate almost campground like area where there are fire pits and jungle gym for the kids to play on, as well as a stage and dance floor where they had a band playing to basically just the kids that were with our group. It was kind of chilly but as soon as the guys got the fire going in the pit we were fine!
A bunch of us girls decided to walk up to the main building to check out what was going on. They had a bunch of small booths selling Irish items as well as their own little store to buy wine related little knick knacks and such.
We had a bunch of their bottles of wine which wasn’t too bad and they had 3 or 4 food trucks set up outside plus the restaurant in the main building eat at. It’s a beautiful place to have a party or wedding.
My one gripe, I get that it’s a winery but they need to serve some other stuff as well! There are plenty of wineries that also sell craft beers or regular beers. Laurita needs to jump on that band wagon too!

I’ve been here a couple of times for their food truck events and I can tell you my family had a good time. Laurita is always holding events such as the food truck festival, movie night, girls night out, and line dancing. It’s a nice way to spend the day with family and friends all the while drinking wine which is a bonus.
They do charge $ 8 for admission, which includes a complementary wine glass, but it’s worth it. For the food truck festival, there were free petting zoos, kids playground, pony /​camel rides (extra), wine tasting (extra), and live entertainment. This time there were over 25 food truck and vendors. Some were good, some were so-​so, but it’s nice to try variety of foods and make a day of it. There’s even a complimentary tractor wagon tour of the grounds which is very nice.
In surprised I haven’t tried any of their wines so far. From the reviews, it sounds like it’s not that great. They grow their own grapes and keep their wines in oak in the basement of their main building. Also from their tour, the guide said their wines are low in sulfates which means you’ll less likely to get a headache. Next time I’ll bite the bullet and try it. The wine tasting is located all over the winery for extra cost.
If coming for the food truck festival, don’t forget to bring bags to carry take out and souvenirs. Also you can bring in lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Next time I’m remember to do so.

Mixed feelings. I’ve been here at least 4 times, each experience a little different. They can do a little better with posting updates on their web site. You MUST check and call them to see if they’re open even if their hours state they are open as they sometimes close the entire winery for wedding events. This happened to me twice unfortunately while travelling from 1 hr away — once this yr and another time last yr.
Once you do manage to get in, they are usually packed. The bar tenders are a hit or miss. $ 7 for 6 tastings. Some staff are friendlier than others. They can certainly use more people to man the bar, though the guy who served us today (didn’t get his name) was very professional and able to serve everyone at the bar. Steve (host or manager?) was nice in greeting us and directing us to the tasting area.
The grounds are expansive, and they sometimes host events to keep you entertained if you just want to sit and drink. They have a good selection of whites, reds and even a chocolate dessert wine. Some of the wines are slightly pricey. (I think the prices went up from 2 yrs ago.)

I struggled a bit with my star-​rating for Laurita —
Laurita Winey is situated on the most beautiful piece of property. When you are at the top of the hill at the building and looking down over the lush vineyards and the beautiful trees, it’s undeniable how amazing it is.
One of our friends told us that they have multiple bat houses on their property, which if that’s true I think is really awesome.
Their events are so much fun — we have enjoyed every single one that we have gone to! Even in the chillier months with the fire pits going and you get home and your hair smells a bit smokey, it’s so much fun. There are food trucks with great options for food, bounce houses for kids, and bands playing music.
The con?
Their wine! My husband and I did a tasting while we attended one of their events which (shockingly) had really low attendance and we could actually get to the tasting tent. We each got all different wines so that we could taste a wider variety, and unfortunately we did not find one wine that we actually liked.
They sell mason jars with sangria for $ 25! The sangria isn’t great, but it definitely tastes better than any single bottle of their wine, but the price is a little steep in my opinion. We had taken one of our friends with us to one of the food truck festivals and he got a mason jar of sangria and something was wrong with the lid, and the wine had over fermented and tasted like it was a mason jar filled with vinegar.
So my dilemma is this: a winery that hosts really amazing events (and houses bats!), but their wine isn’t that great.
At the end of the day, my husband and I will absolutely continue to go to Laurita and we will absolutely bring our friends when they are in town, but we will be skipping the wine
3.5 stars, rounds up to 4 stars

My husband took me for a wine tasting on Valentine’s Day. We found the staff friendly and informed about the various wine choices.
The onsite deli made amazing sandwiches. My husband gave the roast beef high praise.
The highlight is the Chocolate Therapy. You can use it to mix cocktails or have it straight. Its so yummy I went back for a case.
Definitely looking forward to visiting the vineyard in the summer.

Thia place held a BACONNFEST this past weekend… They said no refunds because it was a rain or shine event. I bought tickets for Sunday I even double checked asking if it was rain or shine because I worked Saturday and couldn’t make it. Well… Sunday rolls around and it is raining … And guess who cancels their event! Ohhhh laurita does. You can’t email the manager because it bounces back. They aren’t picking up their phone they aren’t returning my message on FB. This place is not close to me. I don’t like wine… I was going for the festival. It’s not like I didn’t go because of the rain they canceled it. And are playing games when it comes to giving refunds. Well wen YOU canceled your event your «no refunds» is voided! Even if I did like wine I wouldn’t go back because they are playing games!

I came for their first bacon and wine festival. Overall, it was a fun experience with a lot of people and food trucks. This is my first time having their wine, which was good but not amazing. I had lobster empanadas and jersey devil BBQ from food trucks and they were very good.

If I could, I’d leave zero stars.
Attended «Bacon Fest» which went on until 9:00pm. Arrived around 6:30pm or so. Charged $ 8 to enter and every. Single. Food stand was completely sold out. No bacon, no fries, no nothing. Food sells out — I get that — but this event was specifically called «Bacon Fest» and no bacon at all was available. Additionally, at least 20% of the wine choices were sold out. I realize it was late in the day, but don’t charge people to attend an event that doesn’t have anything promises actually available.

What a beautiful place for a venue! This place has a country feel that has live music and wine tastings super cheap! We had 6 tastings for 7 bucks! That’s the cheapest I’ve ever seen. My favorite was their home made sangria. Definitely a great place to hang out, take a date, and relax. They also sell cheese platters to add to your wine tasting experience.

I came here while in the area on Saturday afternoon. I was surprised how hopping this winery was, as compared to most I have been to. It certainly is a gorgeous setting and the amenities are very classy. Some of the larger wineries tend to be gaudy or over the top, but I found this one to be rustic and beautiful. They had a chocolate and wine weekend going on, we didn’t stay long to check it out, we really just did our tasting. This is a place I would definitely like to come back to with friends when they have a big event going on during the warmer months — I think it would be a really fun place!

Came by for the ice sculpture festival and it did not disappoint. I wore my rain boots in anticipation for the muddy/​slushy grounds, and I’m so glad I did. I don’t understand why people complained otherwise… the blizzard happened a week ago — the conditions were expected.
We started off at the bar and got a large mason jar filled with sangria. It’s good for 2 share, or for 1 if you’re daring. It was sweet yet strong, just how I like it. I couldn’t imagine having an entire jar for myself, I started to get a wine headache after my 4^th glass lol. We also tried the chocolate shots, which lived up to their name.
There was a wide variety of food trucks to select from, but we settled for the Sister’s food truck serving fat sandwiches. It was heavenly after having several glasses of wine. Luckily we got seating on a bench outside.
I loved the fact they had seating indoors, with their bars fully stocked just in case you were not up for the outdoors. They have indoor restrooms too! I am not a port-​a-​potty girl lol. I’ve been to wineries in Napa Valley, and this is a solid option for NE people. I would definitely return in the warmer months.

This place is huge! The building itself where you do the tasting is giant and well decorated with a rustic feel. The landscaping is gorgeous. The winding path from the parking lot brought us to the patio behind the building, which had an incredible view overlooking the vineyards. Before we went inside for the tasting, we decided to wander the property and explore.
There is sand castle sculptor in residence so we checked that out. We met the sculptor and he told us his story. The sand castle was amazing but still being built. He wants to claim back the Guiness World Record.
After this, we explored the abandoned barn and buildings and climbed the playground. After all this exploration, it was finally time for a drink. We headed back to the building for a glass of vino and were met with a slightly impatient woman who didn’t seem to want to answer any questions about the wine or wait for us to make a choice. She warmed up a little as we drank a glass but after one glass we were on our way. Quick browse of the gift shop that has exactly the same stuff as any winery gift shop, and it was time to move on.
Loved the grounds, loved the view. The wine was good. I can see why people choose this place as a wedding venue. We’d maybe come back for a weekend event.

Stopped in with the wife on a Saturday during their grape stomp. $ 8 admission, $ 7 for wine tasting. Nice festival area with lots of shade and seating. Food was available for reasonable prices. We had Sangria Slushies ($ 6.50) which were awesome ! Live bands with tunes in between sets. Lots of huge fire pits around for upcoming festivals. Will come back again.

Laurita winery wine stomp offers an awesome event for all ages. The Sangria slushy is a banging beverage requiring you to get more then one. The bands play a great variety to enjoy your selection of beverage. The shot of chocolate therapy we sampled called for a full bottle purchase. So glad the hubby and I came for an afternoon jaunt. Even grabbed a little lunch which was also very good.

I’ve only been to Laurita Winery for their food truck summer events and I love it every time! Beautifully kept, very easy transportation up to the winery from the parking lot, so many food trucks, delicious sangria, and it’s very well organized. My niece was there with us and it was definitely fun for her with the bounce house, playgrounds, face painting and I believe I saw pony rides (which I’m actually against that.)
$ 8 bucks for admission and a nice wine glass for you to keep.
Best gyro I’ve had in a long time, tasty corn nuggets, artisan pizzas, and mile high shaved ice cones. My friend highly enjoyed the cigars I picked up for him at the cigar tent, which was pretty cool to have there.
Get there early and claim a picnic table near the stage for some great live music.

Came here this past weekend for their monthly Food Trucks Festival. Boy, it was HOT! It was an $ 8 admission which I’d hope get you something but nope, just the entrance. They had a $ 7 for 6 wine tastings/​5 if you had sangria. All the wines that I tried were just okay, I dont think I would necessarily buy a bottle but it was fun trying them. The sangria was okay, I have definitely had better ones.
The festival in itself was nice. Tons of trucks, music, and places where you can bring your chair/​blankets to hang at.
I think I would come back again but just not on such a hot day.

Laurita Winery is a nice day getaway in the heart of Central Jersey. Go up to the tasting room and just look out the patio. The view is gorgeous!
I recently came here for the Food Truck festival. I have heard nothing but good things about this festival and I thought it was great. There were many trucks and different types of foods and desserts to choose from. There was also live music and some inflatables for kids. This is something that the whole family can come to and have a good time. Bring a lawn or beach chair, get a spot and enjoy eating and drinking all day long!
There is an $ 8 entrance fee to the winery but the fee you are given a complimentary Laurita Winery etched wine glass. I assumed that since I already paid an entrance that the wine tasting would be free. I was wrong. I was disappointed to find out that I still had to pay $ 7 for a tasting of 6 different wines. I also did not care for a lot of the wines. I found that most of the wines tasted watered down and did not have a strong «wine» flavor. The two that I thought were the best were the Pinot Gris and Norton. I heard great things about the mason jar Sangria. The sangria was good but very sweet for my taste. I couldn’t see myself drinking more than a glass. I saw people putting away multiple mason jars so I see I am the minority in my opinion.
It seems that Laurita is a winery that hosts various events to keep people coming back. There is a food truck festival one weekend a month, a girls night out on Wednesdays and outdoor movies shown throughout the summer months. I would come back to the winery for future events.

I technically wouldn’t say three stars nor would I say four… probably in between. I’ve only been here twice and both times it was for the Food Truck Festival. The winery itself and the land is nice. Very well kept and lots of space to hang out and relax. Even though I don’t agree with bringing kids to a winery they do have a little playground area for them to play at. The festival is a chill setting and at night they have fire pits to sit around, although people get there early to claim a spot and stay practically all day. At the end of the festival they have fireworks but I never stayed for them. It’s about an hour away so a bit of a drive home to stay late and fight the crowd to get out.
What I don’t really like about the winery/​festival is that they charge you $ 8 per person as an entrance fee and yet you pay for everything once you are in there. At least give you one free glass of wine. To me it’s a bit of a rip off… yes they give you a souvenir wine glass you are too use the whole time you’re their but with the price of what seems like the most popular drink there, sangria, they make PLENTY of money!!! A mason jar of sangria is $ 25 and you can purchase their wine by the glass or the bottle. Bottles ranged from about $ 15 to $ 25. The food trucks aren’t allowed to sell drinks… you have ton purchase all drinks from the winery themselves. I wonder, but wouldn’t be surprised, if the food trucks that are there have to pay a fee to be there as well.
I would like to experience the winery another time other then the Food Truck Festival to get a different experience. All staff I encounter were very friendly and it really is a nice place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the company you’re with!

I came here for a food truck festival and had a wonderful time with friends. We parked our car and got a shuttle to the festival. Its an $ 8 admission and you get a free wine glass. Once we got in, there was a bunch of food trucks with many different cuisines.
I had the paella $ 15– Good but a pit pricey for the portion.
Empanada guy– cuban sandwich — bangin!!! very good! $ 10
We also bought a bottle of pinto gris $ 20– I love that you can just get your bottle and hang outside with your buddies. The wine itself was ok. We also did a wine tasting inside. Try 6 wines for $ 7– i enjoyed doing that.
Theres a nice little indoor and outdoor area if you want to hang there. We brought our own chairs and stayed my the live music.
Overall, we had a good experience.