I've been here 4-5 times now. Sometimes it's just to run in to grab a chunk of cheese and ask Tracy…read moreabout the weather for the ride back to Massachusetts. More often we spend a few hours tasting and dining at the bistro. As for the actual tasting, Tracy knows what's up. She is very easy going and incredibly knowledgeable about the products from the black snake whiskey, and eden iced ciders to the jasper Hill Farm cheese. You pay a minimal price and pick a number of alcoholic beverages to sample off the list. Tracy will arrange your choices in the order in which they should be tasted and give you the history of each as you taste. They have wine, vodka, gin, and ice cider. Ice cider is NOT a beer-like cider such as angry Orchard. It is a fancy type of distilled cider made by an elaborate process of freezing and skimming off ice which leaves a concentrated, amazing cider. It's made somewhere else in Vermont, but we learned they recently started making it in the basement of the tasting center itself. All products are Vermont made. Next we move over to the bistro and visit "pixi" the bartender. We order the shrimp and corn fritters with maple butter and the chicken liver pate with apple chutney which Mike was allowed to take home (jar, spoon, and all). I've always loved the fritters which are to die for. "Pixi" brought us extra salted triangle shaped crackers for the pate and gave us numerous samples of various drinks including Hill farmstead's new beer, "Mary" and the "Magog sunset". Whiskey shots are $6. All products from the testing center as well as maple candies, bakery items, and cheeses are available for sale at the back of the store. They even provide maps and information on all their partners. Overall, this is one of my favorite places ever. Not just in the Northeast Kingdom, not just in Vermont, but ever.

Kennedy Farms hamburger was extraordinary. Really enjoyed the quality of the hamburger- one of the…read morebest ever!

Wow! What a great…read morefind on a new quick drive up to Canada. Each coupon is $1 CAD and they take credit cards. You buy the coupon in the front of the store. You also buy a glass for $5 CAD which you get to keep. The wine tastes range from 1 coupon to 4 coupons. I loved their white wine - the Cep d'Argent Vin Blanc Sec. I believe that this wine is their best seller! Extra coupons can be used towards bottle purchases. Bottles start at $18 CAD. Excellent service as well. Would recommend!

We were doing a food tour of the Eastern Townships and Vignoble was on my list to check out…read more We love vineyards, local farms, and ALCOHOL so it was a no brainer. Not far off I-55/ I-10 (15 min) this country farm offers wine tastings ($4.00) as well as a an education on wine making. We were there on a quiet summer weekday afternoon and it was just that, quiet and beautiful country. The 6 samplings of the wine tasting was fun and we were happy to pick up a few bottles to bring home to try with a fine homemade meal.

Beyond excellent. Great service and even better wines and spirits. I highly recommend a trip out to…read morethe winery.

We enjoyed this winery very much. They had different types of cream wines like Maple cream or…read moreApple Cinn. cream. They unfortunately are scaling their hours back. I thought they said this was the last month they would be open because they were moving to distributor sales. Also they have opened a wedding venue business on part of the wine estate. They gave us many small tastes for free. As many as one wanted. They also had various bourbon wines, 2 ice wines and multiple other wines (reds and whites). Tastings were in the front room. No food for sale. I didn't get any pictures since it was so chaotic and late in the day. We bought several bottles to take back. After enjoying at home we wished that we bought more. This was our last winery and our luggage was getting full.

While we did not venture beyond the parking lot, I felt the need to share our brief experience with…read morethis winery. Mere minutes after parking and wandering over to an information board next to the parking lot, a winery employee approached us, interrupting our conversation to tell us that we were forbidden from roaming the grounds and that tours were $20 plus $10 for a tasting. The brusqueness of the employee was quite a surprise and suggests to me that the winery may be more interested in collecting tour fees than in creating a pleasant experience. Normally, a winery might have a small boutique where the public could buy products without going on a tour but this does not seem to be a feature here.

Definitely worth a stop when in the Waterbury area. Smugglers' Notch Distillery is in the same…read moreplaza as Cabot Creamery and Lake Champlain Chocolates, so there is a lot to see and taste here. After looking at the very attractive displays showcasing each product made at the Distillery, my daughter and I opted to share a tasting. We chose the Moroccan Rose and Grapefruit Flavored Vodka to start and I loved the distinct fruity taste without the sugary sweetness. Next was the Maple Gin, which was lovely as well. Our server told us she likes to mix it with muddled blueberries and ginger beer for a refreshing summertime mule, and I agree that does sound delicious. Our third taste was the Bourbon Maple Cream Liquor, which was so delicious, and we finished the tasting with the Maple Cram Liquor, which was smooth, sweet, and went down very easily. We were impressed with the cleanliness of the store - everything was sparkly clean and shining. The layout of the displays was so attractive. We will definitely stop there again on our next trip to VT.

Beautiful tasting room and easy access if you're just passing through! There is plenty of parking…read moreand other things to do including a Cabot's creamery, a chocolate shop and a sandwich shop for lunch! The tasting room is small with a single counter for tasting and a wall of bottles for purchase but it's well worth the wait if needed. You can even sample the syrups while you wait for free! Our hostess was very informative about all of the spirits and very appreciative of each of her customers. She talked a bit fast but that's understandable in the environment, it's busy!! We each did a tasting, the special tasting and the regular, so we got to try almost everything! Our cabinet and fridge got a few new additions with the canned vodka sodas and a single barrel. I highly recommend a stop and a tasting of the Hopped Gin, whether you're a gin drinker or not!! We visited in August 2024.

I absolutely loved this place!! Their wines are made with no added sugar or preservatives, and it…read moredoesn't give you that headache some of us get after having a few glasses. The tasting room looks like it's in a converted garage, and the interior is so cozy cute. My fiancée and I were the only ones there during a weekday visit, and loved how quiet and peaceful it felt. We took a bottle of the red home since we loved it so much - I will definitely be back!

This is a super cute place, I didn't realize it was on a camping ground but it's cute! There is…read moreample outdoor seating and a small table Inside. The staff is super sweet and took great care of us. We got a flight and that was nice. I just wish they had more options.

Great spot! Truly amazing views. Really fun place to enjoy some local wine. Food truck came late…read moreafternoon as well! We'll be back!

GORGEOUS. I can't believe there aren't that more reviews!…read more Atop a beautiful hill- great view of sailboats on the water, along with benches/ Hackey sack/ and plenty of seating! We had a semi-dry, sweet wine tasting! Our assessments: 1. Maple - our favorite! I personally couldn't taste the maple as much but undeniably sweet, but not very that it's overwhelming 2. Brianna - smooth, not too rich, a close runner up to the Maple 3. Highlands Blush - taste like strawberry! Delicious! 4. Arctic Fox - cool and smooth. Wasn't a favorite among the group, but personally I wanted a bottle. 5. Riesling - still delicious, but no surprises here - expected 6. Aromella - very fruity! Looked like a family was running this place. The older lady who served us was so friendly and explained how they make their own maple syrup too! We bought a bunch and can't wait to try.

This is a very nice winery that had, amongst some of the others we tasted, very nice wine. We…read moreespecially enjoyed the rose and the late harvest. The folks pouring were very friendly and helpful to us, speaking English, answering all of our questions. In addition, the tasting was free in contrast to all other tastings we went to in this area. We would certainly recommend stopping here if you are tasting in the area.

We stopped by after seeing an advertisement that they also have hard ciders. Both me and my partner…read morewere incredibly disappointed in their cider offerings. We had flights and tasted all of their ciders. Ironically our mutual favorite was a hopped cider. It was literally the only one we liked. At least for now, it seems they should stick to wine. The man working there was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience learning about the ciders and speaking with him, just wish they tasted better. They have a little seating area outside that was comfortable and nice to relax at.

Seven Birches Winery will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We hosted our welcome party…read morethe night before our wedding here, and everything was fantastic. All of our guest commented on how beautiful the winery itself was, and from the moment they arrived the atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and elegant--exactly what we hoped for as we kicked off our wedding weekend. The team at Seven Birches was outstanding. They were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything ran smoothly. We opted for a wine and cider tasting, and the staff was very friendly and made sure the entire process was easy and seamless, allowing us to truly enjoy the night with our loved ones. The wine and cider were both amazing, and after the tasting most guests stayed to have another glass. In addition to our welcome party, Mark and the team at Seven Birches also helped us create our own red blend and white blend for the wedding, complete with personalized labels and everything. Not only did this help us create our own special touch for the wedding, but also it was a great opportunity for my husband and I to learn more about the wine making process and all the intricacies of what goes into it. We had a great time and our wine turned out delicious! Whether you are considering visiting Seven Birches Winery just for fun or for any event, we cannot recommend it highly enough. The team helped us create the perfect start to our celebration and a memory we will cherish forever.