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There’s Nothing Better Than The Coastal Jessie Creek Winery On A Warm New Jersey Day

Jessie Creek Winery in New Jersey offers a bayside escape with wine tastings, live music events, and a historic bed and breakfast.

Published Apr 29, 2022

Written by 

Kim Magaraci

Did you know that New Jersey's outer coastal plain is ideal winemaking territory? While many of the region's vineyards focus on sweet fruit wines, there are a few places growing classic grapes to make wine that can compete with anything coming out of Napa! One of these vineyards, Jessie Creek Winery, is a bayside escape for vinophiles in the Garden State.

Jessie Creek Winery opened in 2010 on a former vineyard that has been sitting relatively vacant on the shores of the Delaware Bay.

A charming vineyard house with a porch, surrounded by lush green grass and rows of grapevines under a clear blue sky.
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Soon, though, the vines came to life! Inspired by visions of Napa and experiences in California wine country, Dr. Bruce Morrison began to rejuvenate the winery and kick off winemaking operations.

Today, Jessie Creek Winery grows grapes for Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a hybrid grape Chambourcin.

A wooden post in a vineyard with a sign reading "Merlot," surrounded by bare grapevines and a cloudy sky.
Facebook / Jessie Creek Winery

You can swing by the winery store to pick up a few bottles and be on your way, but the true magic of Jessie Creek reveals itself when you choose to stay awhile.

A bottle of red wine sits on a stone table outdoors, with a tree and vineyard in the background.
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Stop in for a tasting, or hang out during one of their many live music events and you'll soon feel right at home. The winery is steps away from the beaches of the Delaware Bay, and even on hot summer evenings, the breezes off of the water make this a beautiful place to relax.

A wooden barrel table surrounded by three stools in a vineyard setting with green foliage in the background.
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There's always something new going on! Try a wine slushie for a unique drink that's sure to cool you off.

A frosty pink drink in a wine glass with a striped straw, set against a vineyard backdrop.
Facebook / Jessie Creek Winery

Jessie Creek Winery is a great place to bring a group for private events, parties, or to enjoy one of their many public events. The winery has also become a local art gallery, so there's plenty to do!

A group of eight women enjoying wine at a vineyard picnic table, surrounded by lush grapevines and a clear blue sky.
Facebook / Jessie Creek Winery

Feel like you could stay here forever? Well, you can stay for a bit! The Inn at Jessie Creek is a lovely historic Bed and Breakfast that you can book by the night.

A two-story, white colonial-style house with a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn.
Facebook / Jessie Creek Winery

Come visit Jessie Creek Winery and you'll have a lovely time on Cape May sipping wine and relaxing with friends.

Sign for Jessie Creek Winery featuring a painted illustration of the winery and the text "The Inn at Jessie Creek."
Facebook / Jessie Creek Winery

Visit Jessie Creek Winery on the web to see their event calendar and the varieties of wine they're currently serving up.

For more fun in Cape May, read about how you can Climb 199 Steps To The Top Of Cape May Lighthouse In New Jersey And See Across The Delaware Bay.

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