Maine: Cellardoor Winery
Located outside of Portland, this winery serves award-winning wines created in small, handcrafted batches with grapes sourced from their five-and-a-half-acre estate vineyard in Lincolnville. Visit on Saturdays and Sundays for tastings, complimentary tours, and vineyard strolls.
A tasting includes your choice of a pre-set, pre-poured flight of wine and a wealth of knowledge about their harvest techniques, hybrid of grapes, and wine tasting notes. They also have a tasting room open in Portland, if you’re looking to experience the taste without the drive. Cellardoor Winery is the perfect mix of rustic chic and natural beauty—stay in the heart of Portland and you won’t have to miss a thing.
Vermont: Lincoln Peak Vineyard
Vacations to Vermont are always in season. Pair your foliage tour or ski trip with a savory or sweet glass of wine from Lincoln Peak Vineyard. Enter this cozy New Haven tasting room to learn about their family-founded vineyard, curated wine flights, and the grape varieties that thrive in the Vermontian climate. They also allow pups to roam the vineyard so you can truly enjoy a drink with your whole family. Book your stay in New Haven to embrace your urge to become New England’s next top sommelier.
New Hampshire: Hermit Woods Winery
This winery in Meredith, NH knows how to surprise even the most knowledgeable oenophile. Their craft fruit wines contain an unexpected depth when it comes to the flavor profile. Opt for a seated tasting with food pairings and a guided host or join a self-guided tasting with food options from their in-house deli. This local wine experience is complete with the addition of grand piano performances from local musicians. Indulge in this unique offering by staying in Meredith.
Connecticut: Gouveia Vineyard
Started in 1999 by a Portuguese man in pursuit of the American dream, this winery in Wallingford is known for its 360-degree panoramic views of woodlands, vineyards, and fields. Gouveia Vineyard features nine different white wines that range from full bodied with hints of oak and vanilla to light and fruity crisp wine, and eight different red wines that range from Cabernet Franc to a port-inspired Chocolate Epiphany Reserve. Staying in Connecticut allows you to experience all the beauty this culturally-diverse vineyard has to offer.
Rhode Island: Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard
In the smallest state, you’ll find a mighty vineyard that rests on 150 acres of land that has produced award-winning wines for over four decades. The grapes are picked by hand annually and barrel-aged in French, Hungarian, Russian and American oak. These grapes are slow to develop which means they mature into a fruit with low sugar levels and high acidity. What ends up touching your lips is a fresh and bold blend of flavors. Stay in Little Compton to attend a tasting or a tour of Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard in Rhode Island.
Massachusetts: Truro Vineyards
Massachusetts is home to warm ocean breezes and moderate temperatures for much of the year, providing the ideal climate for intensely flavorful grapes. The five-acre farm known as Truro Vineyards produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, all of which are created using hand-picked grapes at peak harvest time. Stay in Provincetown to visit this uniquely charming vineyard for a tasting.
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