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Rhode Island Wineries

Intro to Rhode Island

Visiting Rhode Island wineries? Why not check out what else this state has to offer.

Did you know that America's smallest state - Rhode Island - is one of the nation's largest repositories of historical attractions, with one of the highest concentration of the country's National Historic Landmarks?

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Colonial and Victorian homes, palatial estates reminiscent of the gilded age, and public buildings, the nation's first enclosed shopping mall, the first manufacturing plant in America, a delightful 17th century fishing village, the boyhood home of one of America's finest colonial artists, and two houses of worship which represent the roots of religious freedom in America are just some of the mastepieces you will find in Rhode Island. Best of all, the state's compact size makes it easy to travel from one historic site to the next - none is more than an hour from any other, and many are within walking distance of each other.

Plan your Rhode Island wineries exploration around the historical sites, and you will get a variety of memories and pictures to bring home from your trip.

Rhode Island Wineries Listing

Whether you are planning to stay long or just a weekend, with good planning, you can easily visit a few of Rhode Island wineries, and a few historical attractions in one or two days.

Diamond Hill Vineyards
Located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, Diamond Hill Vineyards was founded in 1976. Wine specialties include Estate Pinot Noir and grape and fruit wines such as cranberry-apple, peach and even blueberry wine in the fall. The winery offers custom, personalized labels for its wine, making them a nice choice for gifts or wedding or party favors.
3145 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864, (800) 752-2505, (401) 333-2751

Greenvale Vineyards
This winery is contained within an historic, 19th-century Victorian farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. It is open for vineyard tours, tastings, and sales Wednesday through Sunday during the summer months and weekends at other times.
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871, (401) 847-3777; Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm; Tours daily at 2pm

Newport Vineyards
Tours and tastings are available daily at this Middletown, Rhode Island, winery overlooking Rhode Island Sound. Newport Vineyards offers custom-designed wine labels to commemorate special events.
909 East Main Road (Route 138), Middletown, RI 02842, (401) 848-5161; Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12-5pm; Tours daily at 1pm and 3pm

Sakonnet Vineyards
Founded in 1975, this Little Compton, Rhode Island, wine producer produces 50,000 cases of Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Vidal Blanc each year. Tours and tastings are available every day, and you can also view the film, �A Year in the Vineyards,� at the start of your tour.
162 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI 02837, (800) 919-4637, (401) 635-8486; Summer Hours (Memorial Day-October 1st): 10am-6pm; Tours: 11am-5pm on the hour; Winter Hours (October 1st-Memorial Day): 11am-5pm; Tours: Noon-4pm on the hour

Besides Rhode Island wineries, other New England vineyards are a short drive away. You can request a map to plan your trip better. Find out more about how to get to Rhode Island wineries here.

A Sample Itinerary

1. Begin your Rhode Island visit with a relaxing day at Misquamicut Beach in Westerly. The family will enjoy the surf and the games and amusements.
2. On day two, head east to Newport and spend the morning viewing the magnificent mansions from the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk. Venture inside to tour one or two of your favorites.

3. On your third day, take a short trip to Portsmouth and visit Green Animals Topiary Garden in the morning. In the afternoon, take the ferry from Newport to Block Island and rent a bicycle to tour the island's spectacular scenery.

4. Return to Newport via ferry on day four and then drive toward Providence, stopping along the way to see the historic yachts at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol and Bristol's Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, as well.

5. Take an evening gondola ride on the Woonasquatucket River in Providence from the urban park, Waterplace, which is at the hub of Rhode Island's capital city.

6. Stop by at the wineries you pass, and taste a refreshing collection of Rhode Island wines.

7. Before you say goodbye to Rhode Island, visit the country's third oldest zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo, in Providence. In the afternoon, ride one of the country's preeminent antique carousels, the Crescent Park Carousel, in East Providence.

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