Fun destination. We headed down the road to a different winery but ended up hanging out here. The tasting room and cider donuts were a nice surprise meandering the Berkshires byways. The apple orchard was lovely to look at too. We tried a tasting flight of wines and had a friendly conversation with Michael. Many of the grape varietals were unknown to me. As a wine enthusiast it was challenging to appreciate the fruit styles. Also tasted ciders and thought many of the ciders were on the bone dry & tart. All in all, it was fun and educational. The gift shop has lots of jams, fresh pies and many other items, plus the best ever cider donuts! Donuts alone are worth the trip!! A new sitting area out back was a nice touch, loved the wood plank walls. It's a great place to visit. read more

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Amazing Orchard / Cidery | Winery in The Berkshires. David and Sara are the best! Wonderful place to have some fresh cider donuts and a tasting with friends by the fire read more

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My wife & I have visited many wineries and our our experience at Furnace Brook was absolutely the best! They are located in the Berkshires, close to Stockbridge and the NY border. We enjoyed tasting a number of wines with Sara who is an amazing host. Stop by and try their wines, ciders and fresh cider donuts. You won't be disappointed .... 5 stars ! read more

Beautiful views and good cider and wine. Service was good and must have a cider donut or two

Amazing. Good service. Lots to see and do. The hike up to the top of the orchard was rewarded with beautiful views of the Berkshire mountains. Friendly staff. David and Sara are phenomenal hosts. We'll worth the trip! read more

Had the pleasure of hanging out with josh during our impromptu visit. We are stopping in the Berkshires for a few days and decided to check out furnace brook on a whim. We loved the ciders and the Shiraz! Grabbed some to take home. Super relaxed atmosphere with friendly folks. Will be sure to recommended to others when they're passing through. P.s. say hi to Ralph for me read more

I would absolutely love to give 5 stars here. Everything was great even on a rainy day with covid being a factor they still knew how to make it comfortable and fun. Coming from NYC I was looking for a quaint little winery for some tastings. Although they cannot pour tasting for you due to the recent conditions, they offer small sample bottles for you to create your own tasting. The man behind the counter was SO knowledgeable & helpful on everything in the store I wish I got his name. Also, I do love to have a selection of cheese & crackers with my tasting which was limited here so if you want a sort of charcuterie set up, you should ask if you can bring your own. Otherwise, overall beautiful place and would definitely return. read more

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Free wine tasting? You don't have to say that twice. We were only able to taste seven out of their usual sixteen offerings as they had sold out of the others, but it was well worth the $5/each price tag (the first sample is free, you can sample the rest for $5). Our host, Carol (I believe her name was) was friendly, funny and accommodating, even as we had our 3 year old periodically interrupting. She shared poignant anecdotes as we sampled our wines on a long varnished wooden bar surrounded by wine barrels*. She was very knowledgable and somehow convinced the hubby to sample all the wines, even though he is not a drinker; and she didn't flinch a bit when three parties came in to partake of the wine tasting as we were finishing up ours. With most bottles under $20, the wines are reasonably priced. We opted for the Riesling, the Old Vine Zinfandel and the French Cidre. They also had pies and preserves available. Maria, the employee who rang up our order, was also very friendly (hmm, maybe it has something to do with her name...?). I would make it a point to stop by again when planning a trip near this area, it was a little too cold this time around to walk through the orchard. I was informed that there are other family activities to be enjoyed at different times of the year. So for now, I will settle for a delivery of their award winning Muscato and Apple Ice Wine, when it becomes available later this month. NOTE: If you're coming from the NY side, it is about a mile from the NY-MA border/sign; our GPS had us looking for it a little after the border which was inaccurate. Also, we walked in around 11/11:30am, while this may be early for wine for some, we were able to have the host's full attention; it got incredibly busy around noon. photo* read more

Furnace Brook Winery - wine tasting [Furnace Brook Winery] - Wineries Near Me - Richmond, Massachusetts

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David and Jose were amazing. Jose made some deliciously fresh apple cider donuts while David let us sample the wines and explaining their history. They have a variety of wines and ciders for the dry drinkers and sweet drinkers; something for everyone. All the wines have delicious flavor notes and on the nose hmmmm tempting. I went home with half a case of wine and some ciders, a dozen donuts and some glasses to enjoy them out of. They have grest customer service and really enjoy their jobs. Had their been snow on the ground we would have gone skiing or snowshoeing but wine tasting made up for it! read more

This winery is so much fun! Josh has the perfect personality for this job. He is engaging & so personable!!!!! He made our time there wonderful. The wine is well made. It's delicious! They have great hard ciders as well. The store has everything from jams to delicious apple donuts. We left there with a ton of stuff, but there was zero pressure to buy. I highly recommend this fun & delicious winery. read more

Beautiful little winery right in (or at least by) the berkshires. $5 for a tasting of six wines. I liked the blanc de blanc best and bought a bottle ($17.99) to enjoy in the vineyard. There is a nice area of outdoor seating but I opted for the orchards so my two year old could run around. So yes I brought my toddler to her first vineyard, and thanks to the staff here it wasn't a disaster and actually a lovely experience. While my husband and I were tasting wine our two year old was visibly getting antsy (duh) and as I was getting ready to ditch this experience the staff brought out a bucket of toys (including a fire truck that she favorited) to save the day. She played by us in their comfortable seating area while we finished the tasting and choose our favorites. The staff could not have been nicer or more accommodating. The homemade donuts were as good (if not better) then the wine. Crispy and indulgent and totally worth the calories. (I saw some people come in just for the donuts.) I visited in the summer and would love to check out the scene here in the fall. read more

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Absolutely fantastic experience! Cute and casual little spot with a wonderful wine tasting, great snacks, and toasty fireplace to relax by! The tasting involves 7 samples for $6, however the incredibly generous hostess gave us a sample of almost every wine and cider they had! Bonus points for being dog friendly, would certainly return if I found myself in the area again! read more

What a great stop while site seeing in the Berkshires. Sarah was great! A fun place to go with friends for wine tasting in The middle of an apple orchard! read more

Definitely not the best wine tasting I've had. They were very disorganized, but hey if you mess up that means more wine tasting for me. It was 5 for $5 and one free tasting. The wine was okay - definitely had much much better wine in Long Island. The apple cider doughnuts were absolutely delicious! And the place was in a pretty location with mountains and trees- but it must be said that the place was swarming with a fly infestation: that's when you know it's fresh but I could hardly sit inside or even go to the bathroom without feeling covered in flies. Definitely not worth a second trip, but loved the doughnuts and the price for the tasting none the less :) read more

Sorry I am sure this is a great winery but our visit didn't not meet our expectations. We had to buy little bottles for the tasting and then we had to fend for ourselves to find a seat outside in the frigid temperatures. There is plenty of room in their space to accommodate guests they just don't provide. I can't recommend this place because I believe the experience is what makes the wine experience!!! read more

This place is seriously phenomenal. If you make the trek here, you will never want to leave. Highly recommend the moscato. It's one of the best I've ever had. Annie was our tasting guide and she was both informative and fun! Explained everything throughly and made us really love the experience read more

Stopped in on a whim and it was such a great experience. Sarah was such a fabulous host...knowledgeable, and super nice. We chatted and tasted some great wines! Highly recommended for the wine and the company. And the cider donuts are scrumptious ! Can't wait to go back again! read more

We visited Furnace Brook winery as a day of checking out stops along the Hudson-Berkshire beverage trail. The winery is located inside of an orchard and there were lots of family-friendly activities (apple picking, hayrides), as well as delicious food options (apple cider donuts, homemade pies). The winery itself is located in the rear of the shop and offers a rustic feel with a cozy fireplace. We did the tasting (choose 6 wines for $5). They also had a few flavors of ciders you could try with your tasting. Our group had mixed reviews overall on the wine but agreed the experience was good because of the friendliness of the servers. The blanc de Blancs bubbly was a favorite, as well as the Red Zinfandel wine. The ciders (especially the cidre) was well-regarded too! A nice mix of adult and kid friendly activities at this locati read more

Stopped by on a Thursday afternoon and they seemed a bit disorganized. They were out of new tasting sheets and she was using ones that were marked up. The woman giving our tasting also seemed a bit harried. She was having a hard time finding some of the wines we had chosen to sample and was blaming it on there being two people behind the counter. I would think on a busy fall weekend when the apples are ready to be picked would be slammed. How does she handle it then? Anyway, you get to try one sample for free and an additional five for $5. If you like heavy, full-bodied reds, keep driving. Their Cabernet and Merlot tastes more like a light-bodied Pinot. The Syrah wasn't bad. Many of their whites tend toward sweet. Tours were not offered when we were there. I think it would be better to visit here in the fall to take advantage of the orchard and the foliage. read more

Today we enjoyed a delightful Sunday afternoon wine tasting with Sara. Six samples became 8 or more as we chatted. Sara's enthusiasm, knowledge of the wines, and excellent recipe ideas were as delightful as the wines themselves! As is our tradition, we grabbed cider donuts and some FBW jams, plus a few of our favorite wines and cider for home. We may even consider coming back later this week! read more

I love this place. Start with the Johnny Mash cider. It is not like those sweet ciders that taste like a kids drink. This is a flavorful cider with subtle flavors. It has become my absolute favorite cider. Once you get beyond that, you will find a lovely orchard. In season, their peaches are among the best I have ever had. Not quite Georgia. But, much better than I get in the Berkshire Farmers Market. Apples are also wonderful. Today, I had the apple cider popsicle. Yum. Never thought of making popsicles out of cider. We have come to a number of special events here and really like it. read more

I really enjoyed our visit to this winery. They had a nice selection of wines and ciders. We had a tasting and then had a glass of our favorites on their patio. Very peaceful and relaxing! read more

Such a great place and atmosphere! Everyone was beyond friendly and welcoming, the wine was good, and the scenery was beautiful. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Furnace Brook Winery - Wineries Near Me - Richmond, Massachusetts

Very accommodating! Especially with it being a busy holiday weekend. They made sure we had an amazing experience. And we truly appreciated it. Wine was great and atmosphere was enjoyable as well. read more

If you are wandering through the Berkshires and are looking for a warm and friendly place to pass the time, look no further than Furnace Brook Winery. My family and I including children, (the kind of children that take their socks and shoes off, run around, and open doors they are not to supposed to), spent a pleasant afternoon with Sarah and David tasting all the wines and a delightful cider. We had excellent conversation, were warm from the fire and overall was a very good vibe and very kid friendly. Sarah was especially knowledgable and friendly. Don't hesitate to stop by. If you like snow shoeing or walking the property... also a plus. Enjoy ! read more

We visited this winery because the Inn we stayed at owns it and offered free tastings. I am not a huge Northeastern US wine person, I often find them too sweet. This winery however also has an orchard so they also make apple cider and apple spirits. The woman that did our tasting was one of the most enthusiastic happy people I have ever met. If you are in the area you definitely should stop by and don't forget to tray the amazing apple cider donuts. read more

We stumbled upon this lovely orchard and winery courtesy of the Berkshires Discovery Map (not to scale) while on a weekend bachelorette getaway. When we entered the tasting room we were greeted with complex aromas of fire (from the comforting fireplace) and apples. The man who guided us through our tasting was knowledgable and entertaining- we wish we got his name. Sarah, who also chatted with us, was delightful! If you happen to be in the area we totally recommend checking them out. read more

Quintessential fall store. We saw pamphlets about the winery and wanted to take a look. They have a lot of cute products. The service is incredibly slow. We waited a good 15 minutes and were about to leave before they decided to start our wine tasting. The portions are tiny. I've been other wineries and they do free tastings so much better. I don't think the woman really knew much about the wines and they didn't even rinse out the glass or offer water between wine servings. I would have liked to have learned a bit more about each wine. We ended up buying a few bottles as the prices were great but if you don't have much time then this may not be the place for you. It's also very out of the way and a bit tricky to fine without a sign. read more

We stopped here after visiting Naumkeag and walking around Lenox. It's a nice setting in an orchard. The first tasting(sip) is free and the next five are $5.00. You can't go wrong for the price but the tasting is just a sip. I found the wine to be on par with other local wineries we have visited. You don't get to keep the glass at this winery. The reds are very light, good for late summer or early fall. read more

5 tastings for $5.00. Grapes are from Long Island and California. The wines weren't anything special, but the ciders were pretty good. The best part? Cider donuts! This is also one of the few things open in the Berkshires on a Sunday morning besides the great outdoors. :) read more

We came here for my 30th birthday and were given a cheese plate and a private tasting. The wines were good, some delish and some not up my alley (as to be expected). Everyone was nice and accommodating. My only gripes would be: swarming with fruit flies indoors, the live music was not playing as we expected it would be, and the winery was only open for ~3 hours on Saturday so because we came around 3:20 we were't there 2 hours before close. read more

Very personable place. Good value for the tasting. Wine is a very subjective item. I liked some didn't like others. We did leave with 3 bottles inluding the port. It was the first time we were ever offered port at a tasting. Beautiful piece of property. Actually gave us a dinner recommendation that turned out pretty good. I wish more places would share info on what to do and where to go in the area. We'll go back next time we are in the area. read more

Great winery! Super dog friendly (both in the tasting room as well as on the grounds, including the orchard for apple picking), generous pours for the tastings (wine and ciders), knowledgeable and friendly staff, and yummy apple cider donuts. Very chill - fireplace, darts, a few couches to sit. Haven't been there when it's snowing yet but seems to have lots of outdoor options for winter (snowshoeing, xcountry skiing etc). Highly recommend! read more

Amazing customer service props for Robert!!! I don't drive on snow much so of course I got my jetta stuck heading out of the farm- he pulled me out of the snow bank in two seconds. Such a great place for wine tasting! Gorgeous scenery and quite the variety of wine and cider. read more

Awful don't waste your time. Wine isn't bad but not worth it. Simply go to Price Chopper

After seeing their colorful brochure, we went for a tasting at this winery. It was VERY small and crowded, about 8 people doing tastings when we were there. The servers mumbled the name of the wine as they poured and offered no description or paring information. The wines were blah, nothing special. We wanted to have a glass of wine in front of the fireplace, but there wasn't really a wine we wanted an entire glass of. Won't go back. read more

Great place for a tasting in a lovely apple orchard. Sara was wonderful and took great care of us.

I planned a small getaway for my husband and I in the Berkshires following our wedding. Our experience at furnace brook winery was incredible! Dave took his time to allow us to enjoy the wine, the company of fellow tasters, and the cozy vibe of the wood burning fire place. He told us fun stories and historical facts, and made us feel so at ease and taken care of! To round out the experience, EVERY wine we tasted was incredible. Favorites included the Shiraz, mead, and dry cider. Don't miss this hidden gem! read more

Well, multiple wine tasting for $5 is amazing! I am sure will re-Visit the vineyard again Soon. The Mgr. is absolute wine expert and HE is very knowledgeable!! read more

Highly recommend visiting! We came to this orchard during our stay in the Berkshires. The wine is absolutely delicious and the tasting was perfectly priced at 5$ for six different wines. The staff was so friendly and told us exactly where to go to see beautiful views of the orchards. We needed up buying our own wine and treats for our dogs. It was an awesome experience!! I wish it was closer to our home. read more