Classically Cool!
4JG’s is currently closed for the winter months. See you in Spring 2026!
As the harvest dust settles and the colonial farmstead is dusted with the first winter snow, 4JG’s transitions from the frenzy of crush to the crucial, quiet work of winter. Though the tasting room is closed for the season, the true focus of our team is squarely on the barrels, the vines, and the preparations for our biggest year yet: 2026—the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
In the Cellar: Crafting the Future
Our winemaking team is immersed in the intricate process of élevage (wine aging). The cellar is a hive of careful activity:
Barrels and Blending: We are diligently monitoring the 2025 vintage, particularly the young Chambourcin Riserva barrels. This winter is dedicated to racking, topping, and the delicate art of blending trials to ensure the 250th-anniversary wine lives up to its historic billing.
Inventory and Analysis: Comprehensive lab analysis is underway for every lot, providing the data needed to make crucial decisions about malolactic fermentation, sulfur additions, and bottling schedules for the coming spring.
In the Vineyard: Setting the Stage
While dormant, the vineyards require intensive, structural work that determines the success of the 2026 harvest:
Pruning is Paramount: In late winter, our team will engage in the meticulous, frost-defying work of dormant pruning. Every cut is deliberate, shaping the vines for optimal growth and yield, ensuring the highest quality grapes for the celebratory vintage.
Trellis and Repairs: The colonial-era farmstead demands constant upkeep. We are inspecting and repairing the trellising systems, posts, and irrigation infrastructure to guarantee a seamless growing season when spring arrives.
2026 Focus: The Anniversary Countdown
The marketing and events teams are operating at full speed, finalizing the grand plans for the Semiquincentennial:
Themed Event Finalization: We are confirming vendors, menus, and logistics for our signature 250th Anniversary events.
Heritage Preservation: Working with historical consultants, we are finalizing the new interpretive signage and educational materials that will enhance the visitor experience and highlight the colonial history of the manor and farmstead.
We look forward to sharing the fruits of this intensive winter labor with you in a truly memorable 2026! As 4JG’s and it’s land….is still making history after all of these years!
Wine & Tree Season wrapped up this weekend. the tasting room is closed for the season. If you need holiday wine, call us….we will arrange to get it to you!
Plan your visit. Details below apply to the tasting season.
Guests 21 & over are welcome!
A wine tasting is adult entertainment and designed for the 21 and over crowd. We cannot accommodate guests under 21 years of age (no children). Although we love our 4 legged friends pets are not permitted. Please note, 4JG’s is not a pick your own fruit farm.
most tastings are outside
Be sure to plan for your stay outside. Tastings are in our beautiful field. Fire pits are going in the cooler weather. Some shade is provided by umbrellas and a tented area. In the event of inclement weather the indoor space will be open for your pleasure.
For your comfort
4JGs does provide an area with tables and chairs for two hours for our guests
• Ground blankets are not allowed
• Tables are first come first serve
• Guests can bring a small picnic or snacks
• No large coolers, or outside liquor is permitted.
• NO smoking or vaping on the premises.
entrance tasting Fee
Since space is limited, ALL guests pay the entrance fee of $20. The Entrance/Tasting Fee includes three samples of your choosing and one glass of wine to enjoy. We encourage you to review the menu online prior to your arrival. Paying guests are welcomed to join a guided tour of the vineyard beginning at 1:30 on Saturdays and Sundays during pre and harvest season.
The town of Colts Neck does not allow us to sell bottles for guests to open on site. All wines are available by the glass…of course bottles to take home are available!
parties
4JG’s does not host private events. Groups of up to 20 people are welcome. Groups are welcome during our normal Saturday and Sunday seasonal hours and should contact us in advance.
“Today’s forecast:
sunny with a chance of wine”