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There ’ s no time like summertime to tour through some of Rhode Island ’ s world-class vineyards and wineries .
4 NICKLE CREEK VINEYARD IN FOSTER Ten acres featuring a variety of grapes , including cayuga white , noiret , riesling and chambourcin . Join their Select Cru wine club and receive four hand-selected bottles three times a year . TRY : the crisp and refreshing , estate-grown Foster White or the succulent Wicked Peach white wine . nicklecreekvineyard . com
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5 LEYDEN FARM VINEYARD AND WINERY IN WEST GREENWICH An active farm for three generations , Leyden began the process of producing fruit-essence ( i . e . strawberries , blueberries ) wines in 2010 . TRY : the sweet cabernet sauvignon rosé with notes of black currant , medium acidity and a savory finish . leydenfarm . com
6 GOOSENECK VINEYARDS IN WICKFORD Co-founded and run by two cousins , Gooseneck seeks out and relies on the best grape-growing regions in the world for their wines . TRY : the citrussy-up-front prosecco or the fruity-meets-floral Heritage Red . gooseneckvineyards . com
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7 NEWPORT VINEYARDS IN MIDDLETOWN Situated on more than 100 acres of historically preserved farmland . Offers estate-grown wines and locally sourced food ( plus an on-site restaurant and brewery ). TRY : the tropical Great White , the cherry and nutmeg Gemini Red or the wild grape Bellevue Blush . newportvineyards . com |
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8 GREENVALE VINEYARDS IN PORTSMOUTH Greenvale is a sixth-generation family farm nestled along the Sakonnet River . Enjoy live jazz from the picnic area on Saturdays . TRY : the well-balanced , dry and bright Greenvale Chardonnay . greenvale . com |
1 DIAMOND HILL VINEYARDS IN CUMBERLAND A small family-run winery that ’ s cultivated pinot noir grapes since 1976 using French barrel oaks for aging . TRY : the classic pinot noir or the luscious cranberry apple variation . diamondhillvineyards . com
2 MULBERRY VINEYARDS IN CHEPACHET Located on the Andrew Brown homestead ( circa 1730 ). Take advantage of their wine and pierogi pairings . TRY : the smooth , green apple- and pear-flavored pinot gris . mulberryvineyards . com
3 VERDE VINEYARDS IN JOHNSTON A tranquil , picturesque vineyard overlooking Moswansicut Lake . TRY : the award-winning St . Croix ( a medium-bodied red hybrid with fruit and soft tannins ). verdevineyardsri . com
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9 CAROLYN ’ S SAKONNET IN LITTLE COMPTON New England ’ s oldest vineyard . Grapes are picked by hand and barrel-aged in French , Hungarian , Russian and American oak . TRY : the lively and light-bodied White Lotus Gerwürztraminer . sakonnetwine . com
WinterHawk Vineyards , South Kingstown
Langworthy Farm Winery , Westerly
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For a bottle or two , head to the Savory Grape in East Greenwich or Campus Fine Wines in Providence . Or , sit down for a pour at the Tapped Apple Cidery and Winery in Westerly or Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille in Providence .
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