# Garden State Wine Growers Assn — NJ Wineries and Events

> Guide to New Jersey wineries, events, passport program, and wine trails. (iPhone/iPad app by IGM Creative Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-state-wine-growers-assn/id907618002 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IGM Creative Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/907618005)
- Category: Food & Drink, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-state-wine-growers-assn/id907618002/reviews.md

## What is Garden State Wine Growers Assn?

The Garden State Wine Growers Association is a coalition of nearly fifty wineries across New Jersey. NJ Wines is your on-the-go source for New Jersey wine culture. Enjoy the excitement of locating your favorite wineries throughout the state of New Jersey. Bookmark your favorite wineries and allow our App to automatically log in your visits to the Passport Program while receiving messages for upcoming news and events.

With a number of annual events scheduled, we encourage enthusiasts from all over to visit our wineries. The New Jersey Wines app includes our passport program, wine trails, events, and a list of all member wineries.  All content can also be sorted by date or location in order to plan the perfect trip!

PASSPORT PROGRAM
NJ Wines lets you check-in to all the wineries across New Jersey. Complete the passport by checking in at all locations, and you are instantly entered into our yearly contest to win a free trip to a world-class wine region.

EVENTS
View a list of wine-related events from around New Jersey. From large festivals to single events at select wineries, there is always fine wine to sip on and a great event to attend.

WINE TRAILS
Choose from a list of trails from around the state and enjoy visiting up to 5-8 wineries in a day. 

WINERIES
Learn the history and features of each winery across the state. Listings may include name, address, phone number, hours of operation, amenities, varietals, pictures, and a short description of the wineries.

APP INSTRUCTIONS
- You must create an account to record your check-ins
- When opening the app for the first time, ensure NJ Wines is given the ability to know your location 
- Please allow push notifications
- Bluetooth must be on for beacon check-in to work

## Key features

- Winery locator
- Passport program with contest entry
- Event listings
- Wine trail information
- Detailed winery profiles
- Content sorting by date/location

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-state-wine-growers-assn/id907618002/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app to find NJ wineries!

*2023-03-06*

Can locate wineries throughout the state. If you are an enthusiast you can create an itinerary for a weekend winery crawl. You can check in to the wineries and collect winery stamps in your passport for prizes. Works great on my iPhone.

### 2/5 — Maps do not work

*2019-02-17*

Location was not accurate, was in the parking lot after going to a wine tasting room right next to the building and it said we weren’t within 1000 meters

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2018-12-30*

Maps don’t work properly interface is just the worst. Beta tested by monkeys.

### 1/5 — Won't let me check in.

*2015-09-06*

App says I'm out of range while sitting in Auburn ridge winery.

### 3/5 — Needs improvement

*2014-11-29*

While I like this app in theory, it needs a lot of work when t comes to how close you need to be to "check in" to the winery. While on the North Jersey wine trail, I couldn't check into 4 wineries because I wasn't "within the check in range." Very frustrating when you're trying to earn the badges.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2014-09-20*

Great app! - Lot of features for wine enthusiasts

### 4/5 — Great Foundation, Needs Finishing Touches

*2014-08-21*

I am so glad to see there is now a much needed app for anyone traveling to visit the great wineries of NJ. This app is aesthetically pleasing, easy to navigate, and professionally designed. 

It has great functionality such as a favorite button that lets you save wineries or events. A map that allows you to track down the wineries in your a area and a list of wineries complete with the times and days they are open for tastings.

There are just a few things that prevent me from giving this 5 stars. First, the map. If you don't provide location data it will only show you the first 25 wineries in NJ alphabetically. This is not really the best view as some people may not want to provide location data and still look at the full list. Understandably their load time will be longer but it is better than leaving out nearly half of the states wineries based on their name. The events listed are currently only wine trail weekends. It would be beneficial to add events held at individual wineries to this list as well (the way it is on the website). Finally, the wine passport program looks wonderful but isn't up and running yet. Until then it is difficult to give a complete review of this application.

### 5/5 — New Jersey Wines!

*2014-08-20*

Geolocated guide to all of the wineries in NJ. Find them, visit them, try the wines.

## Frequently asked questions about Garden State Wine Growers Assn

### What is the Garden State Wine Growers Assn passport program?

The passport program allows you to check in at various wineries across New Jersey. Completing the passport by checking in at all locations enters you into a yearly contest to win a free trip to a world-class wine region.

### How do I find upcoming wine events in New Jersey?

The app features a dedicated section for events, listing wine-related activities from large festivals to individual winery gatherings. You can view these events and plan your visits.

### Can I plan a multi-winery visit with this app?

Yes, the app offers wine trails that guide you through visiting multiple wineries, often up to 5-8 in a single day. You can also sort content by location to create your own custom routes.

### What information is available for each winery?

Each winery listing may include its name, address, phone number, hours of operation, amenities, varietals, pictures, and a brief description of its features and history.

### Does the Garden State Wine Growers Assn app require an account?

Yes, you must create an account to record your check-ins for the passport program and other features. This ensures your progress and participation are tracked.

### What permissions does the Garden State Wine Growers Assn app need?

For optimal functionality, the app requests access to your location to find nearby wineries and enable check-ins. It also asks for push notification permissions for news and events, and Bluetooth must be enabled for beacon check-ins.

### Is the Garden State Wine Growers Assn app available on Android?

The current information states the app is supported on iPhone and iPod. It does not specify Android compatibility, so users should verify availability on their device's app store.

### How often is the Garden State Wine Growers Assn app updated?

The app was last updated on April 10, 2025, indicating recent development and maintenance. Users can expect ongoing improvements and feature additions based on this update frequency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.9 — 2025-04-10

Fixed push notifications to ensure your never miss important updates

### 2.2.8 — 2025-01-29

We’ve improved data compatibility and overall app stability.

### 2.2.7 — 2024-12-12

Updated About Passport Info page

### 2.2.6 — 2024-12-03

- Created "Things To Do" and "Deals" sections in the home screen
- Fixed banner link
- and fixed minor bugs

### 2.2.5 — 2024-07-11

- General bug and UI fixes

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