This small cider/winery is an excellent stop on your tour through the Berkshires. They have some…read moreinventive ciders and wines that don't follow the "rules" of flavor profiles. Using grapes shipped from CA and mixing with apples crown on site, this small batch operation is a delightful stop. Specifically, I want to shout out our wine guide who took us through several of their wines. She made our experience there memorable with her amazing personality, charm, and humor. The space is small but offers a variety of options to hang out and enjoy their wines and ciders - inside by the fireplace, outside on the screen porch, or outdoors on the patio. We loved our time at Hilltop and hope to return.

Sara is the best! She is friendly and very knowledgeable about all of the wines. We loved the…read moreunique flavors and the story behind them all. Once we had tasted a bunch and decided on a glass she suggested that we take a walk through the Orchard up to the top of the hill, which was so peaceful and scenic. Of course we got a few bottles to go and the delicious donuts. We would love to come back.

Is this the most scenic spot in southern Vermont to stop in for a drink or make a liquor purchase?…read more I think so! You've got breathtaking views out the window or sitting in the yard behind the store. There's even a few more breathtaking views looking across the street from the parking lot. I was going to say location is everything, but then there's the liquor. You're allowed 4 complimentary tastes. These are not large, maybe thimble sized, but you definitely get an idea of the flavors. I came here specifically for the maple whiskies (well, it IS Vermont), but I also enjoyed the cherry liqueur, something I definitely wanted for my liquor cabinet as well. I didn't purchase any of their crafted cocktails, but other customers in the store while I was there did, and they were obviously satisfied. Obviously the products here are elevated in both taste and height above sea level.

This is a must stop for those who visiting distilleries and those who enjoy cocktails. When you…read morestep inside the friendly staff welcome you, ask if you have been in before. They then let you know you can sample 4 different spirits, my wife and I declined on this part only due to the fact we stopped at the nearby brewery first. We went right into picking our cocktails. Next time we definitely would do the sampling. Cocktail wise their current menu was broken into three different sections, those being Vodka, Bourbon, and lastly moonshine. An extra category on the bottom did include two mocktails as well. I thought the cocktails were extremely reasonable either being $11 or $13. I got their peach smash which was a really good drink utilizing their honey bourbon and peach liqueur which was balanced so well! My wife got their French martini that utilized their vodka and raspberry liqueur and came in a frosted glass. We loved both of the drinks and even though my wife typically is not a bourbon fan she liked mine. While we enjoyed our drinks inside and appreciated the atmosphere of the inside including the decor the true view is outside. Enjoy your cocktail while taking in the view, you can be on the patio or at a table or chair at the overlook. Can snap some amazing photos that's for sure! To sum it up, friendly and welcoming staff who make delicious cocktails with a great setting inside and out!

Had an absolutely wonderful experience at Adirondack Winery in Queensbury, NY! The atmosphere was…read morerelaxed and inviting, and the wines were fantastic. What really made the visit special, though, was the staff. Amber, Paige, and Cassie were all incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel so welcome. It was actually Cassie's first day, and she handled everything with such confidence and warmth--you'd never have known! She was awesome. Huge shout-out to the whole team for making our visit so memorable. We'll definitely be back!

Wonderful time! We went back three times during our vacation! Brigheen was a wonderful hostess -…read morewould go back again and again.

Kim was lovely! Tried so many different flavors. Who knew that ginger and rhubarb made such tasty…read morewines! My favorites were chocolate (MUST TRY!!) and the honey... or maybe the rhubarb blush... hmm ok,, there were a few. Service was great. Learned about the different flavors. And make certain to ask her about mixing some of the flavors - think gingerbread! Going home with a few bottles. And would return again.

This place is so great. The woman who did the wine tasting was knowledgeable and friendly. We ended…read moreup getting a whole case of wine Back story I found this winery 20 years ago on a trip to Vermont. I fell in love with the wines. I love that they are made of everything except grape. I would suggest doing the whole tasting to get a taste of what you like. Our top favorites were blueberry, cranberry and rhubarb. This is a must stop if you are in the area. If you aren't they ship!

Fun destination. We headed down the road to a different winery but ended up hanging out here. The…read moretasting 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.

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

This Vineyard has beautiful grounds and a sizeable wine tasting area. Our group of six was quickly…read moreable to secure a table on a Sunday evening and enjoyed some wines and a tasting. A couple members of our group did not want to drink alcohol, but the staff was still very friendly and accommodating and brought them water at no additional charge. We were attended to by several folks and they were all very kind and the service was relaxed. There was no pressure to turn over the table, and we appreciated this as we are all old friends looking to catch up. We also brought in our food from Casa Reyes down the street, and they had no problem with this and even kindly disposed of our trash from the meals. Several folks at our table had the sangria and wine pours and I did the tasting. I was not particularly impressed with the wines and was not interested in buying them, but they were all drinkable and I was grateful to try them. The only major detracting factor of our visit was that there were a lot of fruit flies in the tasting area, which was rather unpleasant. I hope this was a one off and that they can control this in the future, because we would definitely return here.

We had a great time here for a bachelorette wine tasting. They have a large tent with seating…read moreoutside. We tried several of their wines and ended up buying a few bottles to take back with us. The tasting glasses no longer come with the tasting but available for purchase for a small fee. They also offered snack plates where I discovered the most delicious soft cheese. The only downside is that there are no restrooms, only a porta potty. The porta potty is a 'fancier' one that flushes and has a sink where you can wash your hands - they do keep it very clean. Overall worth a trip to sit right next to the vineyards and enjoy some delicious wine.

This place is outstanding. My girlfriend and I were driving through on our way to New Hampshire and…read moredecided to take a short break here. It's a small and unassuming place, and the owner, Andy, immediately came out and greeted us. He could not have been nicer. His knowledge of wine is incredible--as are his wines. What started as a wine tasting turned into buying bottles of everything we tried, plus a couple others. I strongly recommend visiting this spot if you're anywhere nearby. You will not be disappointed.

It's not often that you stumble upon a place you're glad no one knows about. I nevertheless write…read morethis review (my first) because Northern Cross Vineyard is a gem that should be yelled about from the tops of the emerald hills of Valley Falls. Andy, the owner, has created an experience like none other. In a cozy former post-office that seats no more than ten, Andy is generous with his time and passion-project, the award-winning wine he makes from his vineyard across the street. The tastings are absurdly cheap, and his pours generous. For the two hours I sat at his bar, time slowed to a blissful crawl. I live three hours away, but I'll be back to this magical place as soon as I possibly can.

Pretty disappointing. There were only 4 beers on tap - which were just okay - definitely nothing to…read morewrite home about. The wine and cheese selection looked good - but I wanted some good beer. If you're looking for good beer - skip this place.

We came with a large group and did the wine and beer tasting ($7/person for 4 samples). I'm…read morenormally more of a beer person but opted to do the wine option and I'm glad I did! I particularly enjoyed the Syrah and the Alicante. We were also given a beautiful cheese board with an assortment of meats, cheeses, crackers and jams which was lovely! The girls in our group who did the beer testing weren't impressed and said they wished they'd done wine tasting instead. I guess that's what you get when you try to do a beer tasting at a winery haha. The winery itself is cute and there are a few nice seating options outside to enjoy the weather and wine outside. The inside is cute and not too small. Overall we enjoyed our visit!

Amazing Winery! We were in town visiting family and decided to give this place a try! It is family…read moreowned and we were greeted by the wife of the couple that owned the place when we walked in. During our time here, the husband came by and greeted up. It made the experience very fun! The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable. We were limited to two tastings which was perfect to get a taste of their wines. We ended up buying a bottle when we left! Overall atmosphere was very nice and updated. The owner said during the warmer months, he would bring some old school cars and have them parked near the vineyard! Which is very cool!

Very cute vineyard and they have a collection of antique cars here too. We ordered two flights of…read morewine so we could try all the different flavors . Very cool atmosphere. Staff is friendly and prices are fair.

Wow! We went to The Granary. Beautiful spot. Great drinks. Friendly staff. The place is fun,…read morerelaxed and gorgeous.

Old Tavern Farms wineries Rose and Farmer's Bubbly are perfect for summer's day! The Cabernet…read moreSauvignon is a perfect wine for enjoying around the campfire, with friends, or with dinner. Their bourbon that they have just released is a very enjoyable neat or on the rocks ! Perfect for all occasions.