Hopewell, a small borough in Mercer County, sits in the rolling hills west of Princeton and east of the Delaware River. The surrounding area, including Hopewell Valley, has established a reputation for wineries, with several producers operating on farmland in and around the borough. This stretch of Mercer County benefits from a mix of agricultural land and proximity to the Princeton corridor, drawing visitors from both the Philadelphia and New York metro areas.

Craft beverage seekers coming to Hopewell will find the town at the center of a wine-leaning region, though the broader area also has brewing activity extending toward Lawrenceville and Trenton to the east. The borough itself is compact and walkable, with a historic downtown that attracts weekenders from the Princeton and Trenton areas. Tastings and tasting room visits here connect naturally with a day trip through the Delaware River towns of western Mercer County, and the Hopewell Valley wine corridor makes this one of the more established craft beverage destinations in central New Jersey.