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.

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.

What a great place to sip on some wine and eat some cheese while relaxing and staring at the lush…read moreview in front of you. A gem of a place in the heart of Vermont. The views are amazing and the people are really nice. We had a lovely afternoon at Lucky Bugger. We enjoyed their wines and took some to go with us. Highly recommend and will definitely go back when in the area.

Absolutely beautiful winery. Fabulous hosts and the wine was great!! My husband and I had a great…read moretime and are looking forward to returning!

We had a great experience at Shelburne Vineyard yesterday choosing varieties of wine for our…read moreupcoming wedding. Ruby welcomed us to the tasting room and patiently poured and explored with us the several kinds we were considering. It was a lot of fun, an experience we highly recommend as a part of wedding preparations. We left with a case of excellent bottles of reds, whites, and cider that we are excited to share with our guests.

Went to the vineyard on a whim and it did not disappoint. Starting with the wines, they could be…read morehit or miss. It really depends on your palette, and you have to understand that the grapes local to the area will not be your typical grapes. My family got flights, both sweet and dry. We really liked the 2023 Louise and 2022 Marquette. In fact, the Marquette was the best of the bunch from my point of view. The ciders were both really sweet, but the Eden Angeljus was pretty good and reminiscent of Mead. The Riesling was also a favorite. We got a cheeseboard for two, and that was freaking delicious. It came with a maple cranberry preserve that was out of this world. But the cheese, and even the crackers, were exceptionally good, too. Beyond that, the service was exemplary. Ruby in particular was a joy to talk to and quite good at her job. Finally, the live music they had playing was surprisingly good. I did not expect that kind of quality on a random Saturday in May. I highly recommend going to this winery.

We visited the Hillis Farm and Vineyard during our Memorial Day vacation, and it was the highlight…read moreof our trip. Judy and Jim were two of the most down-to-earth people you could ever want to meet. The wine was best we had tasted out of the five vineyards we visited. The farm is impeccably maintained. Everything is organic, and there are absolutely no fertilizers or pesticides. If you venture to northern Vermont, their vineyard is a must to add to your trip!

Two of my friends and I decided to make an impromptu stop here last week while we were killing time…read moreon our way to the airport. (We had flown in for a weekend wedding.) What a wonderful find! The property itself is beautiful. It's just off of Hwy 2, and as we walked up we were greeted by the "meter greeter", a friendly poodle named Luna. Classical music was being played from the top of a small hill, which only added to the peaceful, lovely scene. We were greeted by Judy, who owns the farm with her husband Jim. She gave us a nice tour of the vines and we got to watch some of the grapes being harvested. Had a taste too--delicious! Then she led us up to the sugar house where they not only ferment the wine, but make maple syrup in the spring. She proceeded to take is through a fantastic wine flight and we even tasted the two premium maple wines. Heavenly! I would love to come back to Vermont someday, and definitely plan to return to the Hillis' farm.

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.

LOVED the little area and wine tasting. Claire was absolutely amazing, fun to talk to, and knew…read moreexactly which wine my non wine drinking husband would like. Left with bottles of wine and signing up for their wine subscription. Seriously, it's a little out of the way but 100% worth the time for a LOT of Vermont hospitality. :)

Came here on a Monday and received amazing service from Claire. She answered any and all questions…read morewe had regarding the area and the wine. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside overlooking the pond, such a relaxing place to spend a money afternoon. I recommend trying their flights as all the wines come from different vineyards in Vermont. Thank you Claire!

Beautiful, beautiful spot, even in dead winter. We walked through the vineyard and up the meadow to…read morehave an amazing view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Then back inside to sample their large variety of drinks. Service was absolutely excellent. Would love to see this in the summer, especially during concert time. This is a gem of Vermont.

We've been to the Thursday evening live music events twice. So much fun! Delicious food by multiple…read morefood trucks or if you want, bring your own picnic. Lines for drinks looked long but moved quickly and the bartenders were very helpful choosing a bottle of wine and my husband really enjoyed the different beers. Over all a great time

A family tradition every year, sometimes a couple of times in the fall. by far our favorite…read moreorchard! Incredible donuts. Friendly staff!

Everything you love about fall in one central location!!…read more This cute little farm/orchard/bakery/cider mill/pumpkin patch is where to go! You are able to pick your own apples, or sit amongst the pumpkins in front while eating donuts and sticky buns, and chugging down the most amazing cider! If you wake to the back of the farm you can see their cabbage patch and the pumpkin rows. The staff there was amazing, so friendly and helpful! Walked us through the process of creating apple cider, which by the way... was the most amazing cider. My girlfriends and I downed cider donuts (yum), sticky buns (amazing!), cider (the best), and blue berry turnover (heaven). And lets not forget, this wonderful find's backdrop is a mountain of foliage. A must visit!