Hunterdon Wine Express

Rail. Wine. Lunch. A Complete Day Out.

Old York Cellars • Ringoes • Flemington • And Back

2026 Season Now Open
The Hunterdon Wine Express combines a scenic train ride, guided tasting, lunch and time at the vineyard.

🎟️Pricing

Early Access — $99 | $94 Club Member
Available through April 12

Standard — $125 | $110 Club Member

This experience sells out every season.

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🚂Your Day, Step by Step

Begin at Old York Cellars

Your experience starts at the winery. Check in at Old York Cellars before boarding a private chartered coach for a quick five-minute transfer to the historic Ringoes Depot. No separate meeting point. No complicated logistics. It all begins here.

Ringoes to Flemington — Guided Wine Pairing Onboard

Board the Black River & Western Railroad for a scenic round-trip rail journey. During the ride, our team leads a guided wine pairing onboard, sharing the story of Old York Cellars and the wines you’re tasting. Reserved seating. Structured tasting. Relaxed atmosphere.

Return to Old York Cellars for Vineyard Views & Lunch

After the train ride, your coach returns you to Old York Cellars. Your experience continues with an additional wine pairing and a chef-curated lunch at the vineyard. Enjoy time on property before concluding your day.

What’s Included 🚐🚂🍷🍽️

• Chartered shuttle from Old York Cellars to Ringoes Depot (5 minutes each way)
• Reserved round-trip train seating
• Guided wine pairings onboard
• Additional wine pairing at the winery
• Chef-curated lunch at Old York Cellars

Reservations are required.

Seats are limited per departure.

Perfect For 🥂🎁🌿

• Birthdays
• Anniversaries
• Friend groups
• Corporate outings
• Experiential gifts

A structured, seamless day without the need for overnight travel.

Reserve now to secure early access pricing before rates increase.

This event fills quickly every season.

➡️ Reserve Your Seat

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 2026 Hunterdon Wine Express dates?

Saturdays: April 25, May 2 & 16, June 13 & 27, July 11, 18 & 25, August 1 & 22, and September 12

Sundays: April 26, May 3 & 17, June 14 & 28, July 12, 19 & 26, August 2 & 23, and September 13

Where does the experience begin?

All guests check-in at Old York Cellars before boarding the private chartered coach to Ringoes Depot.

Is transportation included?

Yes. A private chartered coach provides a short five-minute transfer between Old York Cellars and the historic Ringoes Depot.

How long is the experience?

Arrive at the winery between 9:30 &10 am for check-in. Please plan for approximately 4–5 hours from check-in through lunch at the winery.

Are seats assigned?

Each reservation is seated together. Parties wishing to sit together should reserve under one booking whenever possible.

Is the event rain or shine?

Yes. The rail ride and winery experience operate rain or shine. ☔☀️

9:30am – Arrive at the winery & check in for your Wine Train Adventure

What is the day’s itinerary look like?

10:05 am – Shuttles to the Ringoes train station begin

10:45 am – Enjoy a round trip ride on the Black River & Western Railroad with two wine pairings onboard

12:15pm – Continue the Guided Wine Tasting & Lunch in our Vineyard Tent.

2:00pm – Time to enjoy the winery, visit our wine shop & relax.

What are the lunch choices?

Guest will need to pre-select the lunch when they purchase their tickets. The choices include:

Grilled Chicken Sandwich – Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomato & Bravas Sauce. Served on a European Style Baguette.

Marty’s Meatball Sandwich –  Pork & Beef Meatballs with Tomato Sauce and Los Cameros Cheese. Served on a European Style Baguette.

Galician Sandwich (V) – Manchego Cheese and Imported Quince Paste. Served on a European Style Baguette.

Paella Del Chef (GF) – Traditional Spanish rice dish made with Chicken, Chorizo, Grouper, and Shrimp

Vegetable Paella (V/GF) – Traditional Spanish rice dish made with Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrots, Zucchini, and Squash

Empanadas – Spanish pastry filled with your choice of Chicken, Beef, or Vegetarian (Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Eggplant)

Tortilla Espanola (V) & Soup of the Season – Spanish Omelet of Egg, Potato, and Onion with our Soup of the Season