VINEYARDS
There’ s no time like summertime to tour some of Rhode Island’ s world-class vineyards and wineries.
Gooseneck Vineyards in North Kingstown.
PHOTOGRAPHY:( TOP) COURTESY OF GOOSENECK VINEYARDS;( BOTTOM) EMILY FRYE PHOTOGRAPHY.
NORTH / CENTRAL
DIAMOND HILL VINEYARDS, CUMBERLAND A small family-run winery that’ s been cultivating pinot noir grapes for fifty years 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 cheesecake 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 and other fruits, including cayuga grapes, blackberries, cherries and plums. 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 dry and crisp estate-grown Vidal Blanc. sakonnetwine. com
GREENVALE VINEYARDS, PORTSMOUTH * This eighth-generation farm set along the Sakonnet River gives visitors a view as refreshing as the wines created onsite. TRY: The Albariño with notes of peach and ginger or the Bourdeaux-style Cabernet Franc. greenvale. com
Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton.
SOUTH
GOOSENECK VINEYARDS, NORTH KINGSTOWN 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 within bucolic Rhode Island. 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
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 Samson’ s Wildberry with ripe pomegranate and wild berries, blended with the vineyard’ s cayuga wine. leydenfarm. com
TAPPED APPLE CIDERY & WINERY, WESTERLY Sip on crisp unique varietals of wine or hard cider and indulge in tasty snacks like crackers, cheeses and locally sourced chocolates. TRY: The dry and refreshing Watch Hill White or the Light My Fire with scotch undertones. tappedapple. com
Don ' t miss!
WinterHawk Vineyards, West Kingston
Langworthy Vineyards, Westerly *
Sowams Cider Works Company, Warren
Arcane Mead & Winery, Providence
Jonathan Edwards Winery, North Stonington, CT *
* part of the New England Coastal Wine Trail
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