In short: We run chauffeured winery tours from Mercer County to wineries in the Hopewell Valley, Hunterdon County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. You choose the wineries and reserve tastings; we plan the route, drive, and bring everyone home. Every booking starts with a written quote, and no one in your group has to be the designated driver.
Wine country is close to home here. Several wineries sit inside Mercer County, a cluster of well-known vineyards lies a short drive north in Hunterdon County, and across the Delaware, Bucks County has its own wine trail. The roads between them are narrow and winding, which is part of their charm and exactly why a chauffeur makes sense.
Wineries within reach of Mercer County
Below are wineries near Mercer County that we can include on winery tours. Hours and tasting formats change through the year, so confirm with each winery before your visit.
| Winery | Location | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Terhune Orchards | Cold Soil Road, Princeton (Lawrence Township), NJ | Farm winery with a tasting room in an old barn; tastings are mainly Friday through Sunday |
| Hopewell Valley Vineyards | Yard Road, Pennington, NJ | General visits and weekend live music do not take reservations; arrive early on busy weekends |
| Working Dog Winery | Windsor-Perrineville Road, East Windsor (Hightstown address), NJ | Vineyard in eastern Mercer County with regular weekend events |
| Unionville Vineyards | Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ | Reservations required for groups of six or more |
| Old York Cellars | Ringoes, NJ | Hunterdon County winery with live music events; call ahead for group tastings |
| Laurita Winery | Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ | Large estate southeast of Mercer County with seasonal festivals |
| Crossing Vineyards and Winery | Wrightstown Road, near Washington Crossing, PA | Bucks County Wine Trail member; some areas close for private parties |
| Buckingham Valley Vineyards | Route 413, Buckingham, PA | Bucks County Wine Trail member, established in 1966 |
Three winery tour routes to start from
Close to home: Hopewell Valley and Princeton
Hopewell Valley Vineyards in Pennington and Terhune Orchards on the Princeton–Lawrence line are close together, which makes an easy half-day for a birthday or a relaxed Sunday. Add lunch in Pennington or Princeton and you are home by early evening.
Hunterdon County: a Ringoes afternoon
Unionville Vineyards and Old York Cellars are both in Ringoes, north of Hopewell, so the drive between them is short. This route rewards an early start, especially for groups of six or more who need a reservation at Unionville.
Bucks County: across the Delaware
Crossing Vineyards near Washington Crossing and Buckingham Valley Vineyards on Route 413 pair well with a lunch stop in New Hope. From Yardley or Newtown, the first tasting room is only minutes away. Both are members of the Bucks County Wine Trail, whose website lists the other member wineries if you want to add a stop.
Planning the wider day? Our NJ winery tour planning guide covers reservations, pacing and seasonal events.
When to plan a winery tour
Fall weekends are the busiest time in local wine country, with harvest events, fall festivals and the most visitors. Book the car and the tastings early if you want a Saturday in September or October. Summer brings outdoor seating and live music at many tasting rooms, while winter is quieter but often comes with shorter hours or weekend-only openings.
Weekday visits are calmer and easier to reserve, which suits a corporate team day or a small birthday group. Companies planning a group outing can combine a winery afternoon with dinner through our meeting and event transportation service.
Reservations and group rules
Every winery sets its own rules, and they differ more than most people expect. Some require reservations for groups above a certain size, some take walk-ins only, and some limit how limousine or bus groups arrive. Tasting formats range from guided flights to self-pour.
- Call each winery once you know your date and headcount, and mention that you are arriving by chauffeured vehicle.
- Ask about food: whether picnics are allowed, or whether food is sold on site.
- Send us the reservation times. We build the route and departure times around them.
- Ask whether anyone under 21 may come onto the property if your group includes younger guests.
Drinking responsibly on a wine tour
A chauffeured winery tour removes the drive home from the equation, but it does not remove the need for good judgment. A few rules keep the day enjoyable:
- Everyone who tastes must be 21 or older, and wineries may ask for ID.
- Passengers under 21 may not have alcohol in our vehicles.
- The chauffeur does not drink at any point during the booking.
- Pace yourself: eat lunch, drink water between tastings, and skip a pour when you have had enough.
- Unopened bottles ride in the trunk or cargo area. What may be opened in the cabin is stated in your quote.
Vehicles and booking
Couples often choose a luxury sedan. Small groups fit an SUV, which also has room for bottles. Larger parties ride in an executive van or a stretch limousine. Compare seating and cargo space on our fleet page.
- Choose your wineries and check their reservation rules.
- Send your plan through the booking form: date, pickup addresses, headcount and tasting times.
- Get a written quote with the vehicle, the hourly terms, and any tolls and gratuity.
- Confirm, and enjoy the day. Nothing is charged online.
We pick up across Mercer County and nearby, including Pennington and Hopewell, Princeton, East Windsor and Newtown, PA. Questions? Call or text (609) 598-2992.