A true hidden gem that is absolutely stunning to visit…read more A wonderful kind staff that makes you feel special with drinks that always hit the spot and are delicious! (& well-priced!!) What a beautiful location with views that just continue. Great for family/kids or just a special date night! You can bring your own food or have some of their little treats! You definitely need to visit this spot if you haven't already!!

This is a perfect place to spend a slow, summer afternoon! The grounds are big enough to spend time…read moreexploring and sitting outside while catching up over a bottle of wine. The wine is really good, and I enjoy that they are not quite organized by traditional wine types. They are instead uniquely named, but the bartender can definitely point you in the right direction if you prefer a specific type of wine!

Never had Meade before and I'm kicking myself now. I'm not a fan of "hoppy" drinks, BUT the hoppy…read moreMeade I will drink and actually got me to venture down other "hoppy" lanes, like beer. Especially for someone who likes cider and wine, the Meade has a nice, refreshing flavor. The different flavor nodes of the honey make it sweeter and not bitter (personal preference). Awesome sit in areas with TONS of games for socialization with friends. In this order are my favorites!! Wally, Whip, Lemon, Bouchot, Ginga, Cherry, Hoppy, Pecan

Bergen House is a craft meadery that opened in Middletown, Connecticut in September 2020. It was…read morefounded by army veteran Talon Bergen. He first began experimenting with homebrewing when his brother-in-law gifted him a Mr. Beer kit. The first batch of Bergen's homebrew was awful, but the kit came with an interesting book that he read over and over again. He soon became fascinated with the science behind brewing and fermentation. Later on, a friend gifted him a bottle of homemade mead. Bergen's wife Emilie liked it much more than any beer she ever tried, so he decided to try his hand at crafting mead. Mead is a fermented beverage made from a mixture of honey, water and yeast. It is the oldest fermented beverage known to man (predating beer, wine and cider). Like his first batch of beer, Bergen's first batch of mead was also awful. After several months, Bergen finally began making mead that was drinkable. The Bergens later had an idea to open their own brewery. After seeing how many breweries that Connecticut already had, they instead decided to open a meadery. The Bergens found a space in Middletown's old trolley barn building to house their meadery and taproom. Although not the state's only meadery, Bergen House is the only one to have its own taproom for on-site consumption. I recently visited Bergen House for the first time after going for a long bike ride on the nearby Air Line State Park Trail. I was greeted by Emilie Bergen who was very friendly and talked to me about the different meads. There were eight different meads on tap during my visit. Each one has different spices and fruits added for flavoring. I ordered a sampler flight which featured "Crime Scene" (Rye Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sweet & Sour Cherry Mead), "Local Buzz" (Dry Mead made with local honey from Hilltop Apiaries), "Wally" (Off-Dry Mead made with wildflower honey, green tea and Citra hops), and "Grapefruit Meads Business" (Wildflower Mead flavored with rosemary, grapefruit & ginger). The latter two were my favorites! Emilie also gave me a small sample of "Bochet": a traditional French Mead made with wildflower honey caramelized before fermentation. I ended up taking home a growlito of "Wally", which tasted a lot like a honey-infused New England IPA. I had a great experience at Bergen House and I look forward to returning!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Good food good wine and AWESOME people!!!…read moreIt's a small town family owned business! Support our local Businesses!

Arrowhead Acres has it all! Great wine, fantastic outdoor seating that overlooks their farm and…read morevineyard. They also have a small country store that sells everything from desserts and breads to jars of jam and local cheeses. Staff is super friendly as well!

Salmon River White - I always leave with bottles! Nice for them to offer some food to buy from the…read moregrab and go, wish there was a more permanent option on site. Would be nice to get small bites like fry's, eggplant fry's, Pizza, chicken fingers, simple food. However, food trucks that frequent typically have some good options. Staff is super friendly and does not bother you. Love that there is games to use! We always play Uno! Beautiful in the summertime, cozy in the winter!

People are still so nice there but the wine has greatly changed and not our vibe. Last wines from…read moreclub we could not drink ..hopefully just our taste buds are off! Although didn't seem surprised when we asked to stop wine club after five years. Idk

Second time here within a few years - still an amazing experience- owner was incredible, so nice,…read moreknowledgeable and personable. We had a tasting of a few wines and then chose ours for the stay.. also purchase a few to bring home and to add to Mother's Day gifts. I was very happy (family surprised me with a little picnic here today for Mother's Day) We got here right when they opened, which was a good thing because it filled up quite quickly.. but you don't feel over crowded since there is plenty of room and it's very spread out. - being you own chairs blankets etc if you want.. kids are allowed, no dogs.. being food/snacks and be ready to have an amazing relaxing time tucked away in a "secret garden" of Johnston! lol

I found this vineyard on Yelp and we decided to go on a Saturday for wine tasting. You drive down a…read morelong road in Johnston, wondering where you are, and suddenly you are at a beautiful, private vineyard. They have tables to sit and drink wine or have lunch, and a flock of very cute fluffy chickens that scatter around. Some families were there and they had ordered a pizza to be delivered there and were drinking a few bottles of wine. We opted to try the 7 wines for $12.00 tasting. The woman doing the tasting was very detailed about the wines and we really enjoyed listening and asking questions. We enjoyed all the white wines with the Cayuga White being our favorite, so we got a bottle of that to take home. I also enjoyed the reds and the rose. The owner was very friendly and loved chatting when we asked about the huge unusual tree - it is his pride and joy - a chestnut tree! We would definitely come back. I do wish they gave more than a very small pour. In some of the wines, we couldn't really get the flavors as there was just not enough wine in the glass to taste fully.

Absolutely loved the ladies that served my cousins and I. They were sweet and accommodating!read more

Love this place. It's our go to vineyard in western Mass. Did I mention they also have a wine…read moreclub? Mary and Ed are wonderful. Ambiance is everything you would expect. Top notch.

Went at the Wolffer Estate Vineyard for the first tim. We made a reservation a couple of days…read morebefore and were eager to try the wine and the sharing plate. Two of got the Tasting Flights which were 4 sampling of certain wines and the other had a sparking rose, Oblisse. We shared the Host Board, The Triple Cheese Plate, Baked Brie Baguette, and the Honey Ricotta, I drank the Art of the Blend which was wonderful. The ambience was still from the Christmas decorations which made the hall festive and romantic. The service.by Layla, was professional yet warm and personal. We went to the Boutique on the way out to get a few cases of wine. Obviously we will be back.

Absolutely loved it here. Very informative people who work there and a variety of types of…read moretastings. Plus a lot of options to add on to eat to supplement so I advise having lunch or saving room here. Bought a few bottles and we are already planning a return back to sample more.

Cute winery with good wine. Beautiful scenery here! They are also dog friendly too which is great!read more

A unique small winery with delectable fruity wines. The flight of wine wasn't as pungent as…read morecertain white of red wines and didn't seem to have a high alcohol content (only my opinion and I loved the lightness), BUT they were very refreshing and fruity with their locally sourced fruits. We enjoyed the scenery along with some snacks, and enjoyed watching the cute chickens wander in their glory. Dog friendly

We came here on a lovely summer evening for an enjoyable dinner and some wine. We got a bottle of…read morewine and ordered some pizza from the food truck while enjoying live music and gorgeous views. It was a nice time, great spot

Went for a tasting here. The wine was good. Abit On pricey side and did NOT include a free souvenir…read morewine glass.

Cutest winery. Would recommend! Gave us a free birthday drink! Plenty of seating in nice chairs…read moreoutside.

So first of all, getting there.... And this is the fault of my GPS, just a friendly head's up -…read morethere I am driving down this winding country road, and Google announces I've reached my destination. I look around and see nothing but trees and fields.... Thankfully I noticed the road sloping down to the right, and lo, there was the sign for the winery. Darn that Google. Parking can be a little tight, and when you do park, don't be a jerk and park overlapping the exit. It was a tight corner. You can park anywhere around the circle, put on your parking bark and make sure people are able to leave without taking off your paint. Anyway, for the actual winery, it was beautiful and they have chairs around the field so you can sit and enjoy a glass in tranquil New England. The bar tender and proprietor were great to talk with, and I learned new things about different industries. Their wines include several years of Chardonnay, a red, and sangria mix "Rebel'gria" (the latter being my personal favorite). The tasting menus were available to take home and had seeds in the paper for you to plant, and the tasting also came with complimentary cheese and meat.