I’m no wine aficionado. I’m just a person who knows what he likes.

Both types will feel equally at home at a terrific winery I visited over the weekend. Laurita Winery in New Egypt is more than an hour’s drive from where I live in Hunterdon County, and I can tell you it is so worth the trip.

I went on one of their ongoing food truck festival weekends, so it was packed yet never felt crowded. That’s because there’s so much land to accommodate a crowd for an event like this you don’t ever feel overwhelmed. The parking was extremely well-organized, so you feel the warm and friendly vibe before you even get out of your car.

Have you heard of all the fall activities going on at Laurita Winery? As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by these fellows.

Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski
Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski
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Then, a little way down the path, you come upon that pumpkin cannon they’ve been advertising.

Laurita Winery - Cannon - Jeff Deminski
Laurita Winery - Cannon - Jeff Deminski
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It is exactly what it sounds like. A loud contraption that fires pumpkins hundreds of feet into the air out in a field.

Laurita Winery - Cannon up close - Jeff Deminski
Laurita Winery - Cannon up close - Jeff Deminski
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Oh, of course, there were children in line before I could have a turn with it. The overgrown kid in me couldn’t resist, and it was glorious.

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Laurita Winery - Cannon - Jeff Deminski
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There are smaller apple cannons just past that.

Right now, there are tons of fall things for kids to do there, with a corn maze being one of them. In addition to playground equipment, there are tons of other stuff for your kids to climb in and on and through. They might have a better time than you will. It can be a perfect fall day.

Laurita Winery - Pumpkin Art - Jeff Deminski
Laurita Winery - Pumpkin Art - Jeff Deminski
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Oh, I almost forgot the pumpkin art.

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Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski
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I would be no better at this than I am at pumpkin carving.

Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski - pumpkin painting
Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski - pumpkin painting
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You know you want this.

Laurita Winery - Pumpkin painting - Jeff Deminski
Laurita Winery - Pumpkin painting - Jeff Deminski
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This pumpkin looks as welcoming as Laurita Winery.

But, of course, the wine is the star of the show. For my first glass, I got their ‘Tailgate Red.’ Their website describes it this way:

“Notes of raspberry, strawberry, wild cherry tease the senses and beg to be tasted. Soft velvet finish complements the balance between fruit and refreshing flavor.”

Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski - Tailgate Red
Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski - Tailgate Red
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All I knew was that it was smooth and delicious. Next, I tried their ‘Meritage red,’ which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and was out of this world amazing.

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Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski
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The visitors were just as friendly as the staff. It was another guy at the bar who talked up the Meritage to me and recommended it.

The food trucks? Outstanding.

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Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski - Food Trucks
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I ended up going with a burger called ‘The Jersey’ off the Five Sisters gourmet burger truck. Delicious.

It was a perfect afternoon, and I strongly encourage you to visit Laurita Winery. They’re at 85 Archertown Road in New Egypt. Here’s their website for more info.

Enjoy the beauty!

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Laurita Winery - Jeff Deminski
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A look inside Laurita Winery

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