Again, "North Shore Magazine" hits the mark. My wife and I stopped by after reading a piece in North Shore Mag. We both ordered a flight sampler and enjoyed tasting and learning of the different wines which were sampled. I'm sorry to say I've forgotten the name of the person assisting us, however, I do remember he was very knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. His excitement was such that we couldn't help but to jump right in with both feet and purchase a case of wine to bring home. Not only that, but we became members of Mill River Winery's wine club. We're looking forward to our first delivery and also the many the special events in which we will participate. Thanks again to North Shore mg for turning us on to this very special, intimate winery. We look forward to the great wine and great times. read more

Wanted to love this place, beautiful building. We were excited to go to a female owned winery. With that said, the staff was what caused me to give 2 stars. We had reservations and stood at the front door counter, as staff looked at us and walked away, took about 10 minutes before someone came over. Once seated, they gave us the flight menus, and walked away. No explanation of the different wines, it felt like we were intrusive. We got our flight and never saw the women again until we asked for our bill. Would not go back read more

What a gem of a place! In Rowley off the Newburyport Turnpike is a wonderful winery with rustic interiors and a staff of friendly people to guide you. Last night we attended a cheese making wine fest with Luca from Italy. Fresh mozzarella cheese over delicious tomatoes. four kinds of wine that tasted perfect with each paring of foods, and then dinner! I was so stuffed I felt like the ball of mozzarella!!! Cannot wait to go back for more. Perhaps a Girls-Night-Out event??????? read more

I went here for a MeetUp.com event and had a great time. The space is so comfortable, the people are so friendly and knowledgeable and the wine was superb. We paid $10 for a tasting event but you can come in anytime and pay $5 to sample their six wines. Ann, the hostess and sommelier, was great. I bought their chardonnay and red, which are the first ones I have found to my liking. Can't wait to go back. They also sell at the Salem Farmers Market on Thursdays. read more

Good place for a wine and cheese tasting, if you're into that stuff. I'm not. I wasn't comfortable here; too upscale and stuffy for me. I feel like I'm being waited on in a creepy way. Seems like the staff here is used to dealing with demanding rich people. Anyways. It is in a wonderful, pretty, relaxing atmosphere. Staff is super nice. Very nice place, and the wines were nice. Just, not for me. read more

I wish there was more than 5 stars to give to my favorite winery :) Mill River is one of the best wineries I have ever been. Wonderful quality, reasonable price and staff are the best. They go above and beyond to make sure you get the best customer service. No matter what product I buy, Plum Island Red wine is my staple. I gifted their wine to several friends and they all loved it and became their customer. In my last pick up was a misunderstanding for pick up time which when I picked up my order I saw they added a complementary cranberry relish to my order too :) Nice job and stay cool and great as you are always. read more

This place was beautiful and the wine was fantastic. Unfortunately it was a rainy day when we visited so we couldn't sit outside, which looked really enjoyable to have a glass. Can't wait to return! read more

Great night out at Mill River Winery! Donna brought us a sampling of their reds, which were awesome. I ended up with a glass of the Breaking Point and Melina got the Petite Sirah, both loved em. This is an great, local winery and vineyard, with the shop/tasting bar in a converted old (I think she said 1890?) cider distillery (Dodge's Sweet Cider) that was about to be knocked down before they rescued and turned it into something truly great. Friendly atmosphere and local feel. This is a must visit and just minutes away for those in greater Newburyport. read more

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I recently returned to Rowley for a brief visit after moving to London, and I was amazed to see how much has changed; most notably the presence of the Mill River Winery. I grew up down the street from what is now the winery, and I have to say that this is the best addition to the area (not just Rowley) that anyone could ask for. The architecture is lovely and warm, the small vineyard is picturesque, and the wine is absolutely fantastic. I actually visited a couple of times in my short stay here, first on a bustling Friday where I got to sample various wines and snacks. I came again on a Wednesday afternoon when it was much quieter so I could sit and fully enjoy some conversation over a wine flight (Yes, they have wine flights!). We were first greeted in the grass by the friendliest four-legged ambassador you can fathom, a dog named Bear, who walked us up to the front door. Inside, we were served by a lovely young woman named Sara(h?) who was quite honestly perfect at her job. She was both knowledgeable about the wine she served and friendly, without being overly attentive or interrupting our conversation. And, she even gave us a sneak peak (or 'taste') of the soon-to-be-released Pinot Grigio. Which, by the way, is fantastic. Wine flights are available during all open hours, wine by the glass on Fridays, and tours of the vineyard on weekends. I recommend everyone swing by for a sip and say hello to Bear, Sara(h), and the lovely man who served me on Friday and told me about the tours (which I look forward to on my next trip home). Mill River Winery, I promise to visit you every time I come to Rowley. read more

Maybe, when someone calls to verify that you will be open for Memorial Day, don't say yes unless you actually know. As a winery, you should know the MA rules of distributing alcohol on this holiday. I find it unfortunate that family had driven all the way from PA to visit this weekend and wanted to go to this winery only to find WHEN WE GOT THERE that it was closed. Again, we called not once but twice to verify that they were open and wouldn't have wasted our time driving out here if the answer was no. read more

Very good wines. My current favs are shades of grey, sauvignon Blanc, and the plum island series.

I recently wrote a review of Mill river winery after having a "not so positive" experience. I was contacted by the manager soon after it posted and he was fantastic. He clearly wants to please the customer and cares about customer relations. Something I find very lacking in most of today's businesses. I think we will be returning someday soon hopefully... read more

Great tasting room and better wine! They have a vineyard and make their own wine from that, and then get grapes from other regions and do that as well! Good stuff! Don't miss the visit! read more

Great place! Fantastic wine!!! Plus they have cheese and snacks to cleanse the palette. Wine list growing so will definitely returning in the future!!! read more

I have been to Mill River a bunch of times and they never disappoint. The tasting room is cute and spacious. They also have an out door area in the nicer weather. The Plum Island White and Plum Island Rose and great! The owners are also super nice. I always make sure to stop by and say hello whenever they are at other wine tasting events. Definitely worth checking out! And you get to taste wine and support a local business at the same time! read more

Great wine if you enjoy Ripple and sweet sweet wines. I'll be charitable and call it swill. I gagged upon trying it. I try hard to support local businesses, however this was pure junk read more

A great spot if you're heading to Newburyport. A beautiful building, great gift shop and good wines. Everyone was very friendly. All in all a great experience. read more

Stopped here as we were driving back to Boston from Plum Island and the place looked so inviting! It is a small shop and although I am a picky wine drinker, the owner poured me two different wines not on the current tasting list - a Riesling and a sweeter red - in addition to their standard white and both were quite pleasant! A very lovely place to stop with friendly, attentive and knowledgable employees who really love wine read more

The location and decor are wonderful and bright. The service is less to be desired. Stop in with low expectations and be pleasantly surprised. Wine itself was good not great but a flight was reasonably priced and a good sampling choice. read more

Donna is wonderful! The wine was great and I definitely walked away with several bottles and will be coming back when I visit my family again. Having the owner do your tasting and hearing her passion about her wines is awesome! read more

Wonderful little winery. Went here on a slower saturday afternoon, and enjoyed everything we received. We were able to try every wine on the sampler menu and also got the charcuterie board, which was delicious. The staff were more than accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. I recommend to any wine lover and definitely will be back myself! read more

first look, it looked promising. since the other wineries we had were swill. the decoration is just lovely. had a tasting. and there is a fee. the wines are delicious. the whites good, the roses are unique and nothing like you had. and the reds are decent, since they source their grapes from elsewhere. like Lodi. we ended up purchasing three bottles. usually when you do, they comp the tasting fee. nope they charge. took our bottles to Boston and enjoyed all of them in our room watching the fireworks. read more

I love this winery. The wide open indoor space is a lovely restored old building. The owners and employees are gracious and knowledgeable, and generous lending the space to fundraisers. The winery is easy to get to with plenty of parking. Most important? The wine is lovely. One of my favorites is their Riesling, much drier than other but still with a hint of sweetness. I can't wait until they start harvesting their newly planted grapes. read more

We visited on Sunday May 22nd and enjoyed every minute! The wine tasting was wonderful with a relaxing atmosphere and welcoming staff made for an outstanding experience. Oh by the way...the wines are absolutely delicious!!! We are definitely going back very soon! A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon with great company!!! read more

I love have a local winery like this, wine is awesome, staff so knowledgable and friendly. If you aren't a wine club member you are missing out! I can't go in there without learning something new. read more

stopped in here after a day at Plum Island beach and a farmer's market visit. perfect ending to an awesome day. after a wine tasting and friendly chat with Chris we purchased several bottles of wine that we sampled with a wonderful local dinner that night. It is great to be able to sample wine first so you do not experience buyers remorse later. Thank you for your hospitality Chris! read more

Nice relaxed environment to enjoy a charcuterie/cheese plate and excellent array of wines in.

Not a huge fan of this place. The wine is okay but I've tried to go there for wine tastings twice and have been turned away. The first time we went it took 10 minutes to park, we walked in and sat down, someone came over to us, we ordered, then she asked if we were part of some club. We weren't, and she told us there was a club only event that night and we had to leave. There was no way of knowing there was an event going on until sitting and ordering and being told to leave. You'd think the man in the parking lot directing people to wait in line to park would inform people that there was a club only even going on so we wouldn't waste our time. The second time we went we were told they were closing in about 15 minutes and wouldn't do a tasting. But we could buy a bottle and leave if we wanted. Guess she wanted to get out of there early that day. There are more friendly places to get wine around. Go elsewhere. read more

i may not be a scholar of wine, but I know my vineyards. mill river is pretty, and easy to get to from the boston area. however, it is not one of the best wineries i have been too. to start with, its $5 to taste four wines, however most places that charge this at least give you the glass. this is not the case here. four wines are four wines..... we had to ask the owner to sample the last one so we would know which bottle to pick the environment is pretty, but there are no tables outside (at the time) to picnic or enjoy a bottle of wine.... also we arrived at the tale end of a soccer mom=ish tasting.... beware of the looks you may get if you don't fit into their category of 'acceptable' the women who poured our tastings was friendly and knowledgeable. i hope they work the kinks out and do well. read more

Been meaning to try this place for months and finally got to today. Very friendly staff. Tried a red flight and ended up buying two bottles and a wedge of goat cheese. Love the atmosphere. Very cozy. Not snooty. And the service was great. I hope to be back soon. read more

I've been here 3 times now for tastings and every time has been amazing. Their wine is very good, and I especially love the snacks that they give out to taste with - not all wineries think to do that, and it sets them apart from others. The employees know a lot about their wine and are interested in answering questions and telling stories. Definitely a fun place to check out on a fall afternoon! read more

My first Mill River experience was back in March. A couple of friends and I were looking for something to do and my girlfriend located this winery online. As wine lovers, we decided to check this place out and do a little wine tasting. So glad we did! We spent $10 each to taste a handful of wine selections. I'm a red wine snob and mostly stuck to their red selection, although I loved their Riesling! Prices range from sensitive budgets to those who are willing to spend a little extra. (Approx. $16- $40) Their Plantation Red is a favorite of mine AND one of their inexpensive bottles. After such a pleasant experience, my friends signed up for their wine club and I went home and purchased a ticket to their next cupcake & wine pairing event. You heard, CUPCAKES! It was an educational, interactive, and delicious experience. This is where I met Donna, one of the owners, who was hosting the event, for the first time. A few weeks later I went back for a psychic reading event where wine and Hors d'oeuvre were served. By now I've learned any event paired with wine is a good time. : 0 ) I had the opportunity to speak with Donna again and learned more about the winery and plans for the future. I cannot say more wonderful things about this place and the employees that work there. I look forward to my next visit, especially with the warmer weather, to spend time on their patio. Thank you for the great experiences thus far! I wish you continued growth and success! -Chrissy read more

I was there this afternoon a, with a lot of money to spend and the guy would not give me the time of day. I walked up to the bar hoping to do a wine tasting before buying . He barely acknowledged me, and actually shot me a snobby look like what are you doing here you lowlife. He went on to greet some people who came in after me, again completely ignoring me. Now granted, I had been running around with my dog prior to stopping in, and I am overdo for a haircut, so I am having an interesting hair day today, but just that justify being completely ignored by the person behind the bar...I think not! Guess what Buddy, you lost a sale. I was looking to buy a case of nice wine, and I would rather support local small businesses than give the money to a big chain. Also I have a big business dinner once a month. That's right I run a business and a successful one. I would have told my clients where I bought the wine, and would have likely been back for more myself. Moral of the story , don't judge a book by it's cover, and rule number one of business customers are gold, and you need to treat them that way from the second they walk in. and lastly, don't piss your customers off because there is yelp now, and they can do this. BTW I got a lovely case of wine at Kappy's so the big guys got my money and not you. read more