NORTH / CENTRAL
There ’ s no time like summertime to tour some of Rhode Island ’ s world-class vineyards and wineries .
DIAMOND HILL VINEYARDS , CUMBERLAND A small , family-run winery that ’ s cultivated pinot noir grapes since 1976 using French oak barrels for aging . TRY : The Scarlet Run red or the cranberry apple variation . diamondhillvineyards . com
MULBERRY VINEYARDS , CHEPACHET Located on the Andrew Brown homestead ( circa 1730 ). Take advantage of the wine and pierogi pairings . TRY : The smooth green apple- and pearflavored pinot gris . mulberryvineyards . com
VERDE VINEYARDS , JOHNSTON A tranquil , picturesque vineyard overlooking Moswansicut Pond . TRY : The award-winning St . Croix , a medium-bodied red hybrid with fruit and soft tannins . verdevineyardsri . com
NICKLE CREEK VINEYARD , FOSTER Ten acres featuring a variety of grapes , including cayuga white , noiret , riesling and chambourcin . Join the 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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NEWPORT VINEYARDS , 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
PHOTOGRAPH : COURTESY OF DISCOVER NEWPORT / MAAIKE BERNSTROM .
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CONNECTICUT Jonathan Edwards Winery Maugle Sierra Vineyards Preston Ridge Vineyard Saltwater Farm Vineyard Stonington Vineyards
MASSACHUSETTS Running Brook Vineyards Truro Vineyards
Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
RHODE ISLAND Carolyn ’ s Sakonnet Vineyard Greenvale Vineyards Newport Vineyards
12 KING ROAD | FOSTER , RI | 02825
401.369.3694 nicklecreekvineyard . com
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