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Vermont Wineries

Intro to Vermont Wineries

Vermont wineries and vineyards have to struggle with a cooler climate and shorter growing season than many grape varieties can tolerate. That's why, Vermont winemakers have focused on using cold-hardy French hybrid grapes like Leon Millot, Baco Noir, Seyval Blanc, Vidal and Cayuga, but have been experimenting with some vitis vinifera varieties like like Riesling and Zweigelt. Some Vermont vineyards produce wine made from grapes grown in other states, especially New York. Apples and other native fruits also add to the Vermont wine experience.

The first commercial winery in Vermont, Snow Farm Winery, opened in 1997. A handul more wineries have emerged since.

Listing of VT Wineries

Boyden Valley Winery This major producer of apple and other fruit wines is located in Cambridge, Vermont. They’re open Friday through Sunday, January through May, and Tuesday through Sunday, June through December. RR2, Box 2580, Cambridge, VT, 05444, 802-644-8151

North River Winery Located along the North River in Jacksonville, Vermont, this winery makes 11 different wines including a Vermont Pear wine. It is open seven days a week all year. River Road Rt. 112, Jacksonville, VT 05342, 802-368-7557

Shelburne Vineyard This vineyard on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont, produces organically grown Riesling, Cayuga and Vignoles wines. Contact them about opportunities to visit. 70 Pierson Drive, Shelburney, VT, 05482

Snow Farm Vineyard Vermont’s first vineyard and winery is located in South Hero. Visit them May through December for tours and tastings. 90 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT, 05486

Snow Farm Vineyard Tasting Area in Stowe/Waterbury Snow Farm has a year-round tasting facility located on Route 100 in Waterbury, Vermont.

Vermont State Map

New England Inns & Resorts Association Offers a Free Road Map of New England. Would a free New England road map help you to plan your trip to Vermont wineries? Here's a quick tip on how to request an excellent free New England map from the New England Inns & Resorts Association.

Simply complete this online form, and you'll receive your free New England map in the mail. On the back side of the road map, you'll find a handy guide to lodging in the six-state New England region. Maps can only be sent to U.S. addresses.

You can also book a night or two at the Vermont Coulinary Resort, which will definitely enrich your wine tasting experience. Find it at infohub.com/vacation_schools/339.html.

And also, if you're up for a tour, you can tour Vermont wineries on your own. The options are plenty, the decision is yours.

Vermont Attractions

Visit one or more of these sightseeing destinations while you are on your way to or from the Vermont wineries. It will definitely delight your senses and add some colorful memories to your wine tasting experience.

One Drive, Five Covered Bridges
See five covered bridges on this driving tour of Bennington County Vermont. These photos of some of Vermont's best preserved covered bridges may inspire you to plan your own covered bridge tour.

There's No Better Cheddar
Visit Cabot Creamery in Cabot, Vermont, and get an up-close look at the cheesemaking process, plus sample all of their international award-winning cheeses and other dairy products made in Vermont.

Watch, Shop & Dine at Simon Pearce
Where can you watch artisans creating hand blown glass and wheel thrown pottery, shop for unique housewares and decorative works of glass and clay including a selection of manufacturer’s seconds, glimpse a hydroelectric turbine at work and dine overlooking an old mill stream and a picturesque covered bridge? At Simon Pearce in Quechee, Vermont.

Get Outdoors and Enjoy Vermont
Have fun in the Vermont outdoors. Guest writer Ken Haggett of Peacepups Dog Sledding in Lake Elmore, Vermont, shares some ideas for outdoor activities in all four seasons.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Artifacts and replicas tell the story of Vermont's maritime heritage at this museum in Vergennes, Vermont.

Shelburne Museum
The museum's 37 exhibition buildings house an 80,000-item collection of Americana, including tools, quilts, carriages, circus memorabilia, American paintings, and Impressionist works.

Mount Independence Historic Site
Explore the remnanats of this Revolutionary War landmark in Orwell, Vermont, which was the site of an important American fort.

Factory Tours of The Bowl Mill
This mill in Granville, Vermont, dates to the 1800s and you can still see turned Vermont hardwood bowls being crafted during tours of the factory, Monday through Friday.

Old Stone House Museum
Built in interesting fashion as a dorm for the students of the Brownington Academy, this Brownington, Vermont, landmark is now open for tours May through October.

Rock of Ages Visitors Center
Tour Rock of Ages' Barre, Vermont, granite quarry, open daily from May through October.

Best Vermont Wine

There are many wines produced by Vermont wineries that are worth trying, but this one has been a winner a few times.

2005 Rhapsody-Late Harvest, Shelburne Vineyard

As for the best time to visit Vermont wineries, September would be the best time to go, so that you can also catch the Wine Festival. Find out more at www.thevermontfestival.com.


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