COMPANY POLICIES
Working Dog Winery strives to make sure that everyone who visits is provided with a positive wine experience. Please read through our policies before visiting the winery and always feel free to contact us with any concerns.
IMPORTANT:
- All outside beverages are not permitted, however, soft drinks, water and Gatorade are available for purchase inside the tasting room. PLEASE NO WATER of any kind. Water will be provided for visiting dogs.
- Working Dog Winery is food friendly, but our intention is for nibbles and snacks ONLY, (for example: small blocks of cheese, crackers, fruit) but, NEVER hoagies, platters of any kind, birthday cakes, cupcakes, etc.
- We do NOT take reservations, all available space is first come first serve.
- For wine tasting, you may only make reservations for groups of up to 6 people. Once booked, if your group is late for the appointment, you will be moved to the next available time slot. Wine tastings are available 12 to 5 and although reservations are encouraged, they are NOT required. Contact us directly for scheduling or sign up upon arrival.
- Groups larger than 12 are prohibited at this time as COVID-19 requirements remain in place. Please check out our COVID-19 policy page for additional information on group size and group seating.
- Organized birthday parties and celebrations are not permitted. No balloons, gifts, folding tables, grills, etc.
- Business functions are not permitted during tasting room hours.
- In accordance with the New Jersey Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, NO alcohol other than Working Dog wine may be consumed anywhere on our property. Any violations will be confiscated.
- Working Dog Winery is 21 and over. No one under the age of 21 will be permitted to the winery.
- Coolers larger than a lunchbox are not permitted. Coolers and bags are subject to inspection at our discretion. We currently cannot offer our glasses for single use. We have glasses available for purchase and these are yours to keep. Alternately, you can BRING YOUR own wine glasses, but please NO GLASSES with lids.
- LAST CALL: Please note that no bottles can be opened after 5:15 pm (45 minutes prior to closing). You can take any unfinished bottles with you however. You can purchase bottles for home up until closing.
- Working Dog Winery is dog-friendly, but dogs must be outside in the lawn area and never on the patio. If your dog is a barker, Working Dog Winery is not the place to visit. NO unruly dogs will be tolerated.
- Please be respectful of your fellow patrons in the tasting room and on the winery grounds. Loud and disorderly behaviors are distractions to others trying to enjoy their winery visit. We are a winery, not a bar.
- Changing the seating arrangement in the tasting room and outside is not permitted (no moving barrels, tables, etc.).
- Playing Frisbee, having a catch, and flying a kite continue to be prohibited at this time due to COVID-19. Activities involving bats, sticks, and clubs are never allowed as they can be dangerous to others.
- Limos/bus tours must arrive before noon and maximum group size is 12.
- Policies are subject to change at Working Dog’s discretion to ensure the best possible wine experience for all patrons.
- Any questions can be directed to info@workingdogwinerynj.com
