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Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard
We arrived at Britain Hill Venue and Vineyard just after opening on a Friday afternoon so we were fully able to appreciate its peaceful...

Dawn LeFevre
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Stargazers Vineyard
Over the years of traveling the wine trails, the most important lesson I’ve learned is that it’s not the size of the winery but rather...

Dawn LeFevre
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Atomic Dog Cidery
Jack’s Hard Cider has long been a personal favorite of mine, not just to imbibe but also to visit as I adored their tasting...

Dawn LeFevre
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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Angry Orchard Cider House
No self-respecting hard cider blog would be complete without a visit to the Angry Orchard Cider House located in Walden, NY. This was our...

Dawn LeFevre
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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The Top Five Most Beautiful Wineries of New Jersey
So you finished your tasting and now you want to kick back and relax with a glass of wine and a scenic view. While everyone has his or...

Dawn LeFevre
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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Willow Creek Winery & Farm
If you’re seeking a true drink-wine-by-the-vines experience, then look no further than Willow Creek Winery & Farm in West Cape May, NJ....

Dawn LeFevre
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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Alba Vineyard
My main goal for my blog is to promote the positive aspects of each winery, especially those located in my home state of New Jersey. Even...

Dawn LeFevre
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Brooklyn Ciderhouse at Twin Star Orchards
“Ugly apples taste better.” That’s the motto for the Brooklyn Ciderhouse at Twin Star Orchards so naturally, I was obligated to put that...

Dawn LeFevre
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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The Quest for Hard Cider in New Jersey
So you’re visiting the Garden State and want to know where to go to sample some Jersey-made hard cider. Unfortunately, New Jersey’s cider...

Dawn LeFevre
May 5, 20232 min read
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KingView Meadhouse and Winery
KingView Meadhouse and Winery is advertised as a “Place to eat and drink like a Viking” so of course we just had to check it out during a...

Dawn LeFevre
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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Stone Villa Wine Cellars
Long road trips can be a double-edged sword for wine trail enthusiasts such as ourselves. While we love finding fantastic wineries...

Dawn LeFevre
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Angelico Winery
When I started the Tales from the Wine Trails Blog back in 2018 my main goal was to promote the smaller wineries that often get...

Dawn LeFevre
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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Manatawny Creek Winery
The first time we encountered Manatawny Creek Winery was during a wine trail weekend several years ago. Manatawny Creek had gone all out...

Dawn LeFevre
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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Black River Farms Vineyard & Winery
There’s nothing I love more than finding a hidden diamond when traversing a wine trail. And indeed, Black River Farms Vineyard and Winery...

Dawn LeFevre
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery
Vynecrest Vineyards is the perfect winter winery because, as Dr. Who likes to say, it’s bigger on the inside! No, seriously, while...

Dawn LeFevre
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Talon Winery
While the majority of my blogs feature the wineries of my home state, New Jersey, the very first winery I ever visited was actually not...

Dawn LeFevre
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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Best New Jersey Wineries To Visit in the Winter
1. Renault Winery – While Renault Winery is gorgeous no matter what time of year you visit, it transforms into a true wonderland in...

Dawn LeFevre
Dec 16, 20222 min read
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Blue Toad Hard Cider
We first visited Blue Toad Cidery back in August 2021 after a long day of traveling the Virginia wine and cider trails. After indulging...

Dawn LeFevre
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Valley Road Vineyards
It was on a drizzly, gloomy afternoon when we alighted on Valley Road Vineyards after 4 hours on the road and the jovial vibe of this...

Dawn LeFevre
Nov 11, 20222 min read
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Hardball Cider
Nothing goes better with a sun-drenched autumn day than cider – or, even better, hard cider. And there was plenty of that on tap at...

Dawn LeFevre
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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