It's nice to know that I have a winery local to me! Fox Hollow Vineyards is located in Holmdel, NJ…read more I visited on a warm Sunday in August with a group of ladies from a social club I'm apart of. There's several different seating areas indoors and outdoors. They have a few different areas where you can purchase drinks as well. Inside, you can order food. I decided to go with a white wine flight and a Margherita pizza. The pizza was okay, nothing spectacular, but it was satisfying. I enjoyed the wine and the ambiance of the place. My favorite thing, however, was the wine slushies! I probably should've started with those. If you're looking for a place to have a relaxing day out, Fox Hollow is the place!

HOLMDEL: We were long overdue for another visit to Fox Hollow Vineyards and, wow, it is even more…read morestunning than before! The recent updates made us feel like we have been transported straight to California wine country. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome, and there are three levels of fun to explore while enjoying incredible wine, food, and live entertainment. The staff shared that doggy guests can relax in the indoor patio, the flower-filled outdoor patio, or out on the lawn with picnic tables and games. For wine and food from the main menu, head inside to order, but do not miss the extra spots offering unique treats like the brown sugar cider float, spritzers, BBQ, and a market area with more bites, drinks, and souvenirs. Management really prioritizes a relaxing experience for everyone, so be sure to check out their policies on the website before your visit. We loved the brown sugar cider float, Cayuga White, and the meze platter, all delicious! Brie made so many new friends, and every staff member we met was incredibly professional, kind, and welcoming.

Visited in November for my birthday and had such a great experience! The winery was so nicely…read moredecorated with wood and bright colored chairs. It felt very homey. We went to the back to do some wine tasting and you get 10 wines to taste! None of the ones I've visited gives that many choices. The lady who helped us was very social and attentive. She made the experience even better. We ended up buying glasses of wine. I think I got peach riesling but they were all good. We also purchased crackers, cheese, meats, and chips to have a little charcuterie set up. It's a bummer they don't offer it in a menu! Since we visited right before Thanksgiving we bought a bottle of Jersey Berry and it was a hit! I will definitely be back.

Excellent service, great local wines and a beautiful venue. We went for the wine tasting and was…read morenot disappointed!

Nice wine tasting flights. Not really much of a view. Small vineyards maybe good for a daytime dateread more

A cute, calm venue for drinks. They have cheese boards and pretzels for purchase but also allow you…read moreto bring your own food--no other alcoholic drinks though. Wine is by the glass and the first one comes with a glass, so it's a couple of dollars more, while subsequent ones are cheaper. So I wonder if you bring the glass back on your next visit, they'll charge you the glass-less price. We got a white, I forget which one, but it wasn't too sweet, which I liked. Our second round we got slushees, which are sweet so they mask how potent the wine can be. The band was also an appropriate volume, which I appreciated, because sometimes you can be yelling in order to hear each other.

I'd been here once before and loved it, so I decided to bring my girlfriends for a night out. I…read moremade a reservation just because there were four of us and I'd always rather play it safe. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. On Friday evenings, there's even live music! We enjoyed listening to the guitar player, and the music wasn't so loud that we couldn't hear each other. We all did the build your own tasting flight, which I highly recommend. We got to pick 6 wines for only $18! My favorite that I tried was the Shore House White, but all the wines were delicious. You have the option to order wine by the glass as well, which we did after our tastings. We also ordered some food to share. The bavarian pretzel board was outstanding. I sadly didn't get a picture of the smoked gouda and chorizo flatbread because of how quickly we ate it! I highly recommend this spot for a chill night out with a beautiful atmosphere and great food!

Wonderful little wine shop with live music and delicious selection of wines. Enjoyed talking to…read moreserver about the wine selection they offer here and from Tomasello, and although it's not spacious it offers a comfortable and relaxing brunch spot or quick snack and wine for any Saturday!

Great place, the Black Feather Chard is really very lovely, as is the NJ Chard. Sooo much better…read morethan other local wines. The cozy atmosphere is great, the entertainment top notch, and being able to bring your own food is awesome and price conscious too. Highly recommend the Dog, living here almost 30 years, wish we had found it sooner.

We spent a beautiful afternoon here - the outdoor area is spacious though you need to bring your…read moreown lawn chairs, blankets, and there is limited shade. They do a wine tasting and also offer wine flights of 3, 4, or 5 different wines. The traminette was sweet and refreshing and one of my favorites. I also tried the riesling which was not as sweet as some rieslings are but also not super tart. The sunrise blush was also nice. Finally, the berry and mango peach sangria were both delicious and perfect for a hot day. There are some limited food and snack options - there's a deli food truck out back. Most people brought their own snacks.

Grape beginnings is a hands- on winery located in Eatontown. If you want to make your own wine:…read moresuch as California or Washington State Reds, whites, red blends and Italian style, this might be the place to try. You get access, according to them, some of the finest grapes from Premier Wine making regions. You use the winery grade equipment and winemaking techniques. This includes bottles, corks and decorative caps in a variety of colors. You get five hands on winemaking sessions over a 10 month period assisted by their experienced and award-winning winemaker, again, according to them. This experience will cost you, depending on how many bottles you want to buy. For example if you want to make/buy 12 bottles, it will cost you $240 or $20 per bottle. On the other end of that spectrum if you want to make/buy a full barrel, it will cost you $3000 which translates to 240 bottles at $12.50 per bottle. Both of these examples are called the Signature Series. There is a more expensive option called the Vineyard Series. In this series you cannot make/buy 12 bottles but must make/buy a qtr, half, or full barrel. Caveat: all monies must be paid up front. Read the fine print and go make some vino. For me? No!!!!!!!! really not interested.

Never knew that there were people who paid to do the hard work of wine making. Yes, my friend paid…read morethis winery for the "privilege" of making wine himself. The experience was surprisingly fun! We got to crush grapes in a machine, then pour it into a barrel, then come back to put pressure on the barrel to squeeze the wine out, and we're now waiting to go back for bottling. Prices are okay per bottle, but that's if you buy an entire barrel or half a barrel, which can end up being quite a bit of money. Good luck drinking all that wine - good thing wine usually gets better with time.

Great to visit. Real Jersey…read more The service is A-class. Gale, the hostess is great. Very friendly. The store attached to the winery is phenomenal. The ambience of a real country store. Some of the wines are good and some of them not so good. The facility doesn't have a bathroom. That is the only issue. There is a port-a-potty outside somewhere.

Went for a tasting, suggested by my boyfriend's mother, and I'm glad I went. Very spacious and…read moreplenty of wine to taste from. They had a roasted pork that was delicious and other small apps to choose from. A little niche I'm glad I found. We walked away with 4 different kinds of wine and enjoyed it all! Definately hope to come back soon!

This was my first time at the Beach Bee Meadery, as well as having mead and cider. Right when you…read morewalk-in, you are greeted with holiday decorations, as well as a wall with board games. Before I ordered, I asked the staff member for recommendations as this was my first time trying mead and cider. She was so helpful and gave many recommendations. I ordered a flight to ensure I was able to try a few different ones. I ordered the Blueberry Pomegranate Cider, 1780 Traditional Cider, Strawberry Rhubarb Mead, and the Key Lime Pie Mead. They all were delicious, however, my favorites were the Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry Rhubarb ones. It was definitely a great experience!

I've had mead only once before, and I couldn't recall my experience. Being that an entire…read moreestablishment for it was so close to home, we came on a free Saturday. It was empty, save for another couple and a group of four. Their service was super friendly, and they have games inside that you can play. We opted to sit outside under the umbrellas, as it was nice outside. We decided to start off with a tasting of four, which was $15. It ended being enough for the two of us, as it was quite sweet. The coffee mead was a bit whiskey tasting and I wasn't a fan of the traditional, it had a mouthwash like aftertaste.

Such a nice property lots of outdoor seating. Its on a quiet area. They have live music sometimes…read more Wine is great. Pricey. Food isnt good. Also pricey and not good. But go for the wine and the vibes.

Sorry was not impressed at the wine selection in the winter months. Instead we ordered the sangria…read morewithout taste testing it. We are snobs since we eat at Portuguese restaurants and their sangria is always the bomb! Iron Plow was barely a 2 out of 10. Please work on it!

I didn't realize that there was such a cute little winery in this location. The wine tasting…read moreselections were good and the service was also attentive and nice. Would love to return.

The wine and food was delicious. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They gave…read morerecommendations on the wines they thought we would like. The music was a good level and gave the evening a nice vibe.