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Salem Oak Vineyards is a family-run vineyard tucked away in quiet Pedricktown, New Jersey. This French-inspired vineyard & winery offers a wide variety of both dry and sweet wines, red or white. How did Salem Oak Vineyards get started? What can you expect from a visit to their tasting room? Find out now.

The Origins of Salem Oak

Back in 2003 the vines were planted that would one day become Salem Oak Vineyards. Their grapes are grown with a sea breeze to the East, and mountains to the West. Aligned within 2 degrees North of Southern France, the family behind Salem Oak knew they were going to craft delicious wines that the locals would love.

For Salem Oak’s owner, Mandi Cassidy, becoming one of the incredible wineries of New Jersey was a dream. In 2013, that dream came to fruition. She takes pride in creating a memorable winery experience for each and every one of their visitors. From the very beginning, the Salem Oak team has been focused on treating guests like family. In keeping to the tradition of family, Salem Oak’s core line of wines are named after Mandi’s twins, nieces, and nephews. Salem Oak Vineyards is there to celebrate South Jersey agriculture and provide delicious wines to those in Salem County, Gloucester County, and beyond.

Visit Salem Oak Vineyards

Their tasting room offers a beautiful wine bar and ample seating for tastings, snacks, and listening to live music. Purchase a bottle of your favorite wine and watch the sunset over the vineyard in a cozy rocking chair. Salem Oak offers something for every palate. We recommend their Mathis 2018 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, a smooth & indulgent Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon blend. An easy medium-bodied dry red wine that you won’t forget. Turn your trip to Salem Oak Vineyards into more than just an afternoon by exploring the local stores, farms, and other attractions of South Jersey.

See what their guests say:

“Excellent and friendly service, awesome wine flights, feels like home and if you get there on a sunny day it’s perfect. Do yourself a favor and go, they have live music Saturday nights & you can reserve a fire pit for those chilly evenings. Totally date worthy!” – Tien, Google Reviews

Find the Best Wineries in South Jersey

For more award-winning craft beverages, festivals, events, and live music, take your trip along the Two Bridges Trail. The Trail offers a full spectrum of flavors you’ll want to experience. We’re a collective of Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries located between the Delaware Memorial Bridge and the Ben Franklin Bridge in the great Garden State. Stay overnight and enjoy a variety of art, music, festivals, entertainment, shopping, and amazing food. Plan your trip today.

The Two Bridges Wine, Beer, & Spirits Trail and the Battleship New Jersey are excited to bring you the 2022 Battleship New Jersey Spirits Festival! What can you expect from the festival? What’s special about the venue? Here’s everything you need to know about this exciting upcoming event.

About The Battleship, NJ

The USS New Jersey (BB-62) is “the most decorated battleship in Navy history, earning distinction in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and conflicts in the Middle East.” Between 1938 and 1991, the New Jersey fought in more battles than any other battleship in American history. After generations of fighting communism, fascism, and terrorism, the USS New Jersey now serves as a memorial & museum in Camden, New Jersey.

Join us for the Festival on October 29th

The USS New Jersey creates the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable festival night. Join us at the most decorated battleship in history for an evening of history, live music, spirit tastings, and more. We’re featuring 8 different Jersey distilleries at this 21 and over event. These distilleries are excited to share their favorite spirits with you, crafted right here in The Garden State. Guests can learn about their future with free readings from a Tarot Card Reader. Enjoy tours, mixed drinks, and delicious foods. Make the most of the night by taking part in our costume contest!

Any guests who also bring in a packaged food item for WMMR’s Preston and Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger can get a free Two Bridges Tumbler. Thank you in advance for helping to feed our community!

What To Do in Jersey This Weekend

Now is the time to secure your tickets for The Battleship New Jersey Spirits Festival. Join us Saturday, October 29th from 1PM to 5PM for this exciting event. Admission is $50 per person. We encourage you to take time after the festival to explore more of Philadelphia and Camden. The Battleship is surrounded by great food, museums, and more local attractions. Order your tickets today!

Striped Lion Distilling is a small batch distillery in Woodbury, New Jersey, making rum distilled from organic molasses on site. They pride themselves on using only all-natural ingredients, never chemical flavors. Striped Lion offers a wide variety of small batch rums and handcrafted cocktails. How did they get started? What can you expect when visiting their distillery in Jersey? Find out now.

The Origins of Striped Lion Distilling

Striped Lion was started by Erin & Kevin Wright back in 2020. While they had collected rum and dreamt about starting their own distillery for years, the dream was put on hold by pandemic restrictions and pending construction permits. Kevin & Erin have travelled near and far, tasting hundreds of different varieties of rum to find the flavors that speak to them. They’ve combined their passion for rum and science to craft spirits they’re proud to share with South Jersey. What can you find when you visit their tasting room?

Visit Striped Lion

Visit their location in Woodbury, New Jersey to purchase a bottle, enjoy a cocktail, or tour the distillery. We recommend tasting their Spiced Rum. It starts off as a pure single rum. Fermented from organic American molasses and 100% pot distilled, it’s then vapor-distilled through whole spices, adding flavor without using artificial ingredients.

Striped Lion’s fans rave over their handcrafted cocktails. If you visit their tasting room, you can’t skip out on the Cocoa Creme. They Cocoa Rum, simple syrup, cream, and seltzer come together to create a rich & creamy cocktail you’ll adore. A dairy-free version is available as well. If you’re looking to tae a tour, be sure to make reservations for a Saturday or Sunday, when tours are offered. Kevin & Erin are always excited to share their expansive knowledge about rum with visitors.

See what their guests say:

“This place is amazing! Run by a husband and wife team that know everything and anything about rum. Great space to chill out and enjoy. Highly recommend and still would even if the rum wasn’t top shelf, cause the place and owners are worth the visit. Oh and if it needs to be said again – the Rum is top shelf delicious!” — Jeff G., Google Reviews

“Wow, this place is great! We felt very welcomed and were well taken care of. I enjoyed a pina colada from the summer specials menu which was made with their delicious spiced rum. Lots of mixed drinks to choose from, all professionally made with high quality ingredients. Thanks for a fun time!” — Deborah B., Google Reviews

Find the Best Distilleries in Jersey

Explore the best craft distilleries South Jersey has to offer along the Two Bridges Trail. The Trail offers a full spectrum of flavors you’ll want to experience. We’re a collective of Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries located between the Delaware Memorial Bridge and the Ben Franklin Bridge in the great Garden State. Stay overnight and enjoy a variety of art, music, festivals, entertainment, shopping, and amazing food. Plan your trip today.

As the cool weather sidles in, with it comes pumpkin picking, cozy sweaters, hot beverages, and more of our favorite fall rituals. Are you looking for something fun to do in Jersey this weekend? We’ve pulled together our favorite date ideas for fall. Some new, some traditional, but all guaranteed to make for a comfortable evening with your significant other. What’re the best date ideas for Autumn 2022? Find out now.

Fruit Picking in South Jersey

It’s not called “The Garden State” for nothing. New Jersey is known for its rich and plentiful produce. The locals are wise to never miss out on pick-your-own opportunities, whether that’s apples, pumpkins, berries, sunflowers, or something else. Jersey takes pride in the fruits & vegetables it grows, so don’t miss your opportunity to have a share. Fall is the perfect time to take advantage of pumpkin and apple picking. Follow up your outing with pumpkin carving or an apple pie bake-off. Our favorite spots for this are Dalton Farms in Swedesboro, and Hill Creek Farms in Mullica Hill. You’re guaranteed to find even more to do on these stunning properties while you visit. From Hill Creek’s apple cider donuts & sunflower picking at Dalton Farm’s Oktoberfest, there’s always something exciting to do.

Discover Local Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries

South Jersey is home to some of the best craft beverages in the country! If you and your date are looking for a relaxing afternoon, consider taking a tour of one of these local businesses. You’ll get to sample some delicious drinks while learning about the production process. Not sure where to start? The Two Bridges Wine, Beer, & Spirits Trail pulls together the best creators in the area. Whether you’re looking for a spiced rum, seasonal craft beer, or a crisp white wine, we have something for everyone. Plan your trip along the trail today.

Explore Festivals in South Jersey

There are always plenty of great festivals happening in South Jersey during the fall season. From Oktoberfest to the Battleship New Jersey Spirits Festival, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is a great way to spend all day or just an evening with your date. Food, music, drinks, and great company all in one place. Explore the latest events in South Jersey.

The Two Bridges Wine, Beer, & Spirits Trail

Autumn in South Jersey is about experiences. Discover some of the finest wineries, breweries, and distilleries New Jersey has to offer along the Two Bridges Trail. We’ll take you everywhere from historic towns to lush landscapes to find your new favorite drink. Plan your trip today.

At Armageddon Brewing, they are dedicated to creating the purest ciders and meads that they can possibly make. They use real fruit, no concentrate, and no artificial flavors. Their mission is to put an end to mass-produced & overly sweetened ciders. How did they get started? What made the Armageddon Brewing team choose ciders & mead over beer? What can you expect when you visit? Find out now.

The Origins of Armageddon Brewing

Armageddon Brewing began as four avid homebrewers determined to expand the road of beer alternatives. When one of their founding members, Christian, was misdiagnosed with Celiac disease, it meant the immediate exclusion of beer from his life. Christian turned to ciders and mead to satisfy the craving, but was unsatisfied with what was already on the shelves. Most of the more mainstream ciders are often overly sweetened or have an artificial taste. For both a brewer and beer nerd, that’s unacceptable.

The Armageddon Brewing crew took to brewing and drinking their own ciders. They fine-tuned their craft to produce a wide range of ciders, from incredibly dry to sweet and juicy. They took to creating a diverse array of meads as well, pure, flavored, barrel-aged, and beyond.

But sharing their new drinks with the state of New Jersey was going to be an uphill battle. The state requirements for them to produce cider professionally were outlandish at the time, including the need to own at least 3 acres of land to grow ingredients, those ingredients needed to make up 51% of the cider, and much more. So from 2014 to 2017, their work was less about brewing and more about lawmaking. The Armageddon Brewing founders met with legislatures, drafted the bill, made concessions, and worked with the unshakeable support of the local community & local government to make a change. On May 11th of 2017, the bill was signed into a law, making the production and distribution of hard cider and mead in New Jersey legal.

They did away with their legal hats and came back to what it was all about: brewing unforgettable meads & ciders.

Visit Armageddon Brewing

Now they encourage you to visit them in Somerdale, New Jersey. Sit outside and enjoy the evening sun or grab a seat at the bar for a good conversation. When you stop by, be sure to try Exile, one of their flagship ciders. A semi-dry traditional hard apple cider, Exile hits home with a strong but sweet apple taste and a crisp finish.

The Armageddon team has an “experimental pilot orchard” where they’re always growing a variety of apples in various conditions to see what grows best when. So trying their seasonal ciders & meads is a must. With their constantly evolving fruits & methodologies, tasting their seasonal drinks is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. They employ completely organic and holistic farming techniques and methods to ensure the purest, best-tasting fruit and juice possible.

Best Breweries in New Jersey

Explore the best craft breweries South Jersey has to offer along the Two Bridges Trail. The Trail offers a full spectrum of flavors you’ll want to experience. We’re a collective of Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries located between the Delaware Memorial Bridge and the Ben Franklin Bridge in the great Garden State. Stay overnight and enjoy a variety of art, music, festivals, entertainment, shopping, and amazing food. Plan your trip today.