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.

Shelburne Vineyard is a beautiful property and a great place to spend an afternoon or evening. The…read morebuilding is charming, with a cozy upstairs loft featuring vintage seating for tastings and live music. We did one of the signature tastings and one of the sweet plus a yummycheese board with meat - very good and general amounts of crackers! The music was good and they were having a jazz band play later that evening. Outside, there are lovely views of the vines. Along with wine, there are food and non-alcoholic options. We enjoyed the tasting, found a wine we liked, took home two bottles, and couldn't resist one of the candles.

This is my go to place in Essex. Very relaxing, outdoor seating and friendly staff. Excellent…read moreselection of ciders as well as cocktails. Small but good food options. Everything is reasonably priced especially in comparison with other similar places nearby.

We have been coming almost weekly all summer for the free live music schedule. Great venue, easy…read morelocation and great atmosphere. Nice selection of hard ciders and local beers. Highly recommend!

This place opened up recently on College St. My husband first spotted it driving by one day and…read moremade a note for us to go check it out. I'm very glad we did. We were warmly greeted, and they inquired if we were there for a table/bar seating, or the retail shop. We sat at the bar, and there were other customers at tables enjoying a glass and engrossed in conversation. They offer a small snack menu, along with a selection of wines, and they have a good knowledge and will provide counsel on the options. We ordered the ricotta toast and the lonzo, a ham similar to prosciutto. Both were delicious! The lonzo comes with a drizzle of quality olive oil on top, and a sprinkle of salt, and a dab of mustard. The ricotta toast (no pic sorry) was also tasty. The space leans to industrial loft, but is warm and invites conversations and relaxation. The shop also has a retail space, and a monthly wine club subscription is an option. It is separated from the restaurant, but not a quirk of their shop, but archaic Vermont liquor laws. We decide to subscribe and picked up our first selections to take home.

Perfect in so many ways! Beautiful space, kind and knowledgable folks, amazing natural wines and…read morewell-designed small plates menu. We sat at the bar for glasses of wine with lots of treats: a bowl of yummy olives, fancy tinned fish, bresaola, mind-blowing new award-winning blue cheese from Jasper Hill (withersbrook) and a cherry, tomato, almond, burratini salad...all served with slices of excellent bread. Perfect accompaniments to each plate: lemon and garlic with the fish, cherry conserves with the cheese, etc... We'll be back again and again, with friends in tow.

I spot Le Chat Botté on our way to Philion orchard and after collecting our apples we decide to…read moreexamine the little winery. For our joy they are opened and wine tasting can begin. Without knowing what are we going into we decide to do the full tasting that includes all the wines. Note the tasting is not complimentary. Pours are not extremely generous, but absolutely sufficient to sense the bouquet of the wines and decide to buy some. Our big disycovery is the straw wine, the owner would explain in details the process of preparing it during the tasting. There are three of them produced by Le Chat Botté, they are on the sweet side, but rich and extremely aromatic. As we sip I build a vision about foie gras and the amber straw wine. We leave with three bottles of different types, one of them will be indeed consumed later at home with mousse de foie gras and strong cheese, and believe me it was amazing. The straw wines cost 40 cad the bottle (35 cad if you buy two), but they are the absolute treat and worth buying. Beautiful discovery and strongly recommended to visit!

From the owner: Le Chat Botté offre une gamme de vins pour tous les palais! Jouissant d'un terroir unique et situé…read moretout au sud dans la région la plus chaude du Québec, voilà que sont réunies 2 conditions essentielles afin de produire des grappes de raisins bien mûrs, d'une grande qualité et se traduisant par l'élaboration de vins aromatiques, avec de la personnalité et dénotant une belle minéralité.

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.

Super friendly staff I only have gotten thier hot sauces which are super yummy and great deals!read more

I found a Travelzoo voucher for this vineyard that would cost me a 1/3 of a traditional tour and…read moretasting for two with charcuterie and cheese platter and went for it. I'm so glad I did. They do an exceptional job of showing you around the vineyard, answering questions and explaining their methods and grapes. The tasting itself is also wonderful. I found that I really liked several of their wines and their port. The charcuterie and cheese plate was very good; it was accompanied with bread and jellies made from their wines. The wines are reasonably priced. We each took home 6 bottles, saving an additional 6%. With the CA exchange rate, it was an exceptional deal. They do grape squashing in September. I meant to try and come back and volunteer, but ended up too busy. Next year! I'll bring friends back. This place is worth frequenting.

This winery is the cutest!! We stopped on our way from Montreal back to NY and so glad we made a…read morepit stop here. We grabbed some charcuterie, cheese, and 2 flights and made a beeline for a table in the shade. Everything was delicious and we ended up grabbing 2 bottles with us to go (sparkling orange and sparkling red). They didn't have the sparkling orange as a taster but my favorite from the tasting line up had to be the sparkling red, which was delicious and refreshing on a hot summer day. They also offer a 45 minute wine tasting session, which we didn't have time for but looking forward to coming back and exploring this wine trail.

The two trips Sandy has planned for us have been exquisite down to every detail. From lodging, to…read moredining to wine, it was all well thought out. Vine to Wine Concierge takes the worry out of my trips and I know I'll have a great time! - Jade

From the owner: Offer personalized wine tours in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Willamette Valley, Northern Virginia…read moreand other regions.

Small building but good wine with a variety of options and friendly/ informative staff. Prices are…read moregood. I have been back a couple of times!

I saw the high marks on Yelp we figured this would be a good visit. We were underwhelmed by the…read moreappearance. Pulled in and saw a rickety building. Climbed up stairs to patio and found the tasting room. The fruit flavored wines were good. Limited food options.

Sometimes when you find yourself lost in the backroads in a heavy rainstorm you either start…read moreimagining banjo's playing, witches cackling, or you find a cool winery with great views and a nice selection of wine. I ordered a sweet red wine and charcuterie board that came with tasteful cheeses and sweet pickles. The board had this maple goat cheese that I could have eaten all night. The views from the back porch overlooking the grape vines and maple trees were picturesque. The rain clouds as the back drop and hearing the rain falling gave you that cozy feeling. Take the back roads to this winery and enjoy the views and the wine.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon at 1pm. Good parking and lovely grounds. Had a few samples and a…read morecharcuterie board. Well priced and excellent service from the staff. Recommend for a good Sunday afternoon with live music.

We took the brew tour in Burlington last Sunday and we had a great time! Ours was a bit of an…read moreunorthodox tour, as the tour bus had some issues that day (happens). City tours called us and warned us of the problem and delay which was fine, as we were being picked up at our hotel. They resolved the problem quickly and our guide was there and ready to go within 15 minutes of the originally scheduled time. Our guide Lauren was fantastic! She handled the mishap with grace and without skipping a beat. City tours had to have Ubers take us from brewery to brewery which worked out perfectly fine in the end. On to the tour itself, we were a smaller group, which I loved! We stopped at 4 locations and we sampled A LOT of beer. (I don't understand the reviews saying you barely get 3 drinks because by the end of it my husband and I could barely drink the last beers) We got behind the scenes tours at 2 of the breweries. Goodwater was my personal favorite. Lauren gave us a phenomenal history lesson along the way, which I fully nerded out to. All in all, it was a really fun experience that both, my husband and I, would recommend trying!

Tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. It was a good value. The ride was comfortable. It was a…read moreprefect amount of time.