VINEYARDS
There ’ s no time like summertime to tour some of Rhode Island ’ s world-class vineyards and wineries .
Newport Vineyards in Middletown .
NORTH / CENTRAL
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 luscious 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 pear-flavored pinot gris . mulberryvineyards . com
VERDE VINEYARDS , 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
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
EAST
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 or the cherry and nutmeg Gemini Red . newportvineyards . com
SAKONNET VINEYARD , LITTLE COMPTON * New England ’ s oldest vineyard . Grapes are picked by hand and barrel-aged in French , Russian , Hungarian and American oak barrels . TRY : The lively and light-bodied White Lotus gerwürztraminer . sakonnetwine . com
GREENVALE VINEYARDS , PORTSMOUTH * This sixth-generation farm set along the Sakonnet River gives visitors a view as refreshing as the wines created onsite . TRY : The Skipping Stone white wine — a blend of cayuga and vidal blanc — or the aromatic pinot gris Ramato . greenvale . com
SOUTH
LEYDEN FARM VINEYARD & WINERY , WEST GREENWICH An active farm for four generations , Leyden began the process of producing fruit-essence wines in 2010 , including strawberry , apple and blueberry .
TRY : The sweet cabernet sauvignon rose with notes of black currant and a savory finish with medium acidity . leydenfarm . com
GOOSENECK VINEYARDS , 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 citrusy up-front prosecco or the fruity-meetsfloral Rhody Red that pairs well with a pasta dish and darker meats . gooseneckvineyards . com
SHEPHERD ’ S RUN , SOUTH KINGSTOWN Get a taste of both local and global offerings at the state ’ s newest addition to the wine world . Don ’ t sleep on this all-in-one wedding destination that allows guests to sip , stay and play at the picturesque manor leading up to the big day . TRY : A private wine tasting of four varietals , a curated menu and a vineyard walk with your closest friends . shepherds . run
TAPPED APPLE CIDERY & WINERY , WESTERLY Sip on crisp unique varietals of wine or hard cider and indulge in tasty snacks like crackers , cheese , cured meats and locally sourced chocolates . TRY : One of the handcrafted wines , Pomme D ’ Amour , with a hint of vanilla , or Light my Fire with scotch undertones . tappedapple . com
Don ’ t Miss !
WinterHawk Vineyards , South Kingstown Langworthy Farm Winery , Westerly * Jonathan Edwards Winery , North Stonington , CT *
* part of the New England Coastal Wine Trail
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