TLDR; We had a great time at the winery and enjoyed the wines. The two bottles of wine we had…read morebought seemed to have been improperly bottled where one went bad and the other had wine leaking out from the cork. We visited this winery in early June and did their tasting. They had a tent and seats set up outside. It was a nice set up and I forget who was there, but he was really nice. We tried a variety wine and actually liked a few of them. So we decided to buy a couple bottles, a Merlot and a Summit Rose. It was definitely amazing that their wines were good and nicely priced. Not to mention buying a bottle waives tasting fees. We had a great time and came back home with a couple bottles. Then, we put the bottles away on our wine rack along with 10+ other bottles. Now, we are not connoisseur of wine but we are definitely not new to wines and proper storage. We lived in San Francisco in proximity to the Napa Valley and were part of multiple winery memberships for a year or more. With that in mind, let's continue. Fast forward to early August when we decided to open the Merlot. We instantly knew something was wrong when we uncorked the wine bottle and it was fizzing at the top. We thought maybe that was what was supposed to happen although we had NEVER seen a non-sparkling red do that, so I tried a sip and instantly knew it was bad. But the bottle was perfectly fine and didn't see any cracks. So how could it be? We chalked it up to bad luck and picked out another wine we brought from San Francisco to enjoy the evening. Then, we decided we would try the Summit Rose this past Friday, so when I went to grab the bottle, I noticed a very small pool of wine underneath the mouth of the bottle. Then, I tracked it down to the Summit Rose. As you see in the photo, there's wine oozing out of the foil. And as I opened the foil to examine the cork, I saw that the top of the cork was stained and that there was a trail going from inside the bottle along the cork/bottle to the outside where it could have spilled out of. I decided to put it upside down on white paper to see if it'll spill and indeed, it did. Then, I left it out upright overnight and found some wine on the topside. Looks like some kind of pressure built up from inside for whatever reason and pushed some wine out the top. All in all, I want to reiterate that we had a GREAT experience at the winery. The outside seating (although inside looked cool but due to the current situation it was unavailable), the one staff pouring the wine and the wine themselves were all pretty good. But looks like I hit the bad luck jackpot and ended up getting 2 bad bottles.

The pros: patio with excellent views, very spacious indoor tasting area, wonderful staff…read more The cons: the wine is ok, but nothing outstanding. We will likely be back for the good atmosphere.

This tasting room is located inside the Cabot Creamery store. It costs $3 for a full taste and is…read morewaived upon a bottle purchase. Think of this not as a winery as you would in the California style. It's a liqueur tasting that enhances the finer agriculture of Vermont. Ginger liqueur is wonderful- sweet with strong flavors and I already knew it would make wonderful mixed drinks. The chocolate liqueur was delicious as was the apple maple wine. All sweet so go with the perspective of how to enrich a wine based cocktail or a champagne cocktail. If you're a dessert wine lover it's definitely for you. We ended up buying ginger and apple maple. Go try out the tasting and decide for yourself!

I went to the Putney Mountain Winery with a bunch of friends on our trip to Vermont. It absolutely…read moreexceeded expectations with their affordable $5 tasting of not only their wine but also their liqueurs. Kim walked us through each sip and went further in recommending a stellar restaurant in nearby Brattleboro. Kim was so friendly and kind to all five of us, even though she was in the midst of a tasting with another group. This didn't effect the attention she showed us in the slightest. We will be ordering their cranberry wine two months from due to how lovely the experience and the taste was. If you're in the area and would like a variety of dry to sweet fruit wines and liqueurs, please stop by and tell Kim hello for us!

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!

This place is tucked away in the woods and is so adorably local. The wine barn is right next to the…read morehouse and over looks the field of grape vines. We got here right when they opened and it was just us but as we were sitting there it got busier and busier. The wine was increíble staff were wonderful answering all of our questions chatting and having great recommendations. We got the wine tasting flights and the smores board. The smores board was fantastic! With a little fire, different types of marshmallows and all different types of chocolate. Would recommend!

This was a memorable late Fall experience. And hands down, one of the very best Vineyard…read moreexperiences we've ever had. Averill Vineyard has had a tasting room dating for at least 20 years. It is a family owned and operated business, and has been A family owned and operated farm from 1830. The Vineyard now follows organic principles with 11 different varieties of grapes. In 2012, the family went to Spain. Their grandmother suggested they open a vineyard and they took her counsel to heart. They cultivated hearty wines to begin; Concord, Catawba and Niagara varieties. As time went by, they expanded their selections. Today, they have a truly diverse collection of vines, from Tempranillo to Cabernet. The unique part of visiting this vineyard is the personal attention we get from the owners. Our group got to not only see each step of the production, but then got to bottle, cork and foil our own bottle. Afterwards, we got to see and sample not only the wine selections, but a wonderful selection of hors d'oeuvres. It was really, really a unique and memorable occasion.

We found a gem during a rainy Sunday! Had a flight next door at the brewery and then ventured over…read moreto the barn whish is lovely!!!! We were offered wine tastings and came home with a couple of bottles. Wonderful experience full of New England charm. Great beer and wine! The outside area must be enjoyable in nice weather!

OMG!!! I'm in heaven the Blackberry Cider, the Peach Cider and the Pumpkin Porter are so, so so…read moreyummy!!!

Fun place for a bourbon/liquor tasting. You can choose a flight and then choose your favorite(s)…read more The bartender was very knowledgeable about their products and is able to make suggestions based on your likes and dislikes. Set up as a bar area and tables around the room, so very relaxed atmosphere.

Saxtons distillery and tasting room are such a gem in Brattleboro…read more We were spending this Monday afternoon in town and stopped for a tasting. Christian greeted us nicely and recommended certain ways of doing tastings and specs of each. He chatted while making bar menu cocktails for other guests. We each selected a regular flight and a reserve flight to try all their spirit options that we thought interesting. I can't say enough about how very impressed I am with the quality of the bourbons produced here. The double barrel bourbon, a maple bourbon and & a maple rye were all excellent choices on the regular flight menu. I also appreciated Perk coffee liqueur & the flavors and complexity of the Snowdrop gin. ($5 flight) On the reserve flight, friends chose the 15 year angel bourbon, 12 year rye reserve, aged snowdrop gin, and the vineyard rye full strength. ($12 flight) Really can't say enough about the quality that is offered here! Plus the facilities are inviting and I'd enjoy a day on the patio or to hear some music some afternoon, it's a great spot. I highly recommend a stop and purchase here! Cheers.

A family owned and operated winery that specializes in fruit wines. Such a simple description…read moredoesn't do justice to the wonderful flavors that come out of their bottles. Bought two cases for my wedding and people were begging to take bottles home with them. It's been months and I still get people asking where to get more wine! They have tastings on Sundays, or you can call and schedule one. The best. Simply, the best.

I live just 10 miles north of Coffin Cellars and have visited them two times this year...once by…read moremyself and then I dragged my wife there. She is NOT a drinker, never mind a wine consumer. But every once in a while I can get her tipsy!! Anyhow, I just knew she love this cozy winery that specializes in artisan table wines. As this classification of wines can have serious fruity overtones, my wife loves them. Excuse me while I reach for a glass of 'Rasberry" !! The Elderberry wine is made from HAND-PICKED FRUIT !! This speaks volumes of how much care they put into their product, and the results speak for themselves. Being the only drinker in my house, unfortunately I have to consume the whole bottle myself usually. But the upside is, I get to consume the whole bottle myself usually... The only complaint about Coffin Cellars is the price...it's simply too low. I hope they get brave enough to charge more for their product so that they can stay in business and keep my supply coming !!! Thanks, Peter from Salisbury

I was directed to Honora by a local couple in a park…read more I went here in search of local Vermont wine and possibly some craft beer. Due to the pandemic they aren't offering tastings, which is understandable. I gave it four stars because the wine and beer just aren't good. Two out of the four beers I bought were so bad I poured them down the drain, and the wine is way overpriced. I probably won't be back

Great place with a friendly atmosphere. This was our last stop before returning home. It had both…read morebeer and vine tasting. They also had a cheeses and meats to go with your tastings. The 4 beers I tried were good and we brought a bottle of wine after that tasting. We didn't take advantage of the big open field next to the building. Nice place to relax and have a beer or glass of vine.

Vibe is five stars. Service is five stars too! Overall super happy to know about this place and…read moreI'll be back. The wine is good. Nothing blew me away but it was all very pleasant. The frozen wine was super fun and tasty but also $10 for small serving so that was kinda ... meh but just because it was over priced in my opinion but overall happy with my time there, I'll definitely be back!

Have been here multiple times enjoying their wines ending with their blueberry wines that are to…read moredie for. It's tucked off the main roads for those that like traveling for a hidden gem. Having an outdoor area for live music and events but also having an indoor area for their general store and the tasting it's nice to pick and choose what you want. Not much in terms of sights being in the forest but sometimes it's nice to get away from the noise of the city and town. We enjoyed a sampling of 6 wines with dry and sweet whites/reds and the blueberry wines that we were lucky enough to have a quick peak into one of the workers as he was stirring blueberries in a large box. The moment we went into the back area we were welcomed with the aroma of blueberry that put a smile on my face. I love this place because they don't try too hard to do too much. They have the personality, flavor and feel of a smaller vineyard that anyone will enjoy if they go.

Absolutely loved it here this afternoon. Wonderful wine, and it's so great to actually discuss them…read morewith the winemaker. Beautiful space, it's so peaceful and relaxing. We will be so glad to visit again.

This is now my favorite wine I have had. Highly recommend. Can't wait to get more and try different…read morekinds.