If you are looking for a great local vineyard in RI, then Verde is it. We tasted 6 wines, 3 white and 3 reds ( cost is $8). We spent a good amount of time with Jim Verde, where he imparted his great knowledge of wine, history of wine, etc. there was no rush during the tasting. Go early, and hope you will have the same experience with Jim as you taste his wines. We enjoyed all of them, surprising for a vineyard in this climate area, a good distance from the coastal areas. Go and enjoy. Bring your own food, and enjoy the vineyard grounds too! read more

I went here on Sunday for a tasting and tour and it was fantastic. When we pulled in we didn't know what to expect because it was down a long dirt road. When we arrived you see a cute farm house, a barn, the vineyard full of grapes and the winemaking/ tasting house. It was so beautiful! We were greeted by the wine tour guide and the vineyard owner. We tasted 4 different wines for $3 each. Then got a mini tour or the vineyard. It was so awesome! We bought a bottle of wine for $17 and enjoyed it while walking round the vineyard and admiring the landscape. I will definitely be going back! I'd suggest bringing a little snack or picnic, they have Adirondack chairs and tables scattered throughout the vineyard. read more

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Jim is very passionate and knowledgeable about all things wine. He is just a wealth of information and we learned a few new things from him during our visit. It's a really nice tasting room and a very cute vineyard. He invited us to walk around outside and check things out, but it was a super hot and humid Saturday afternoon and we declined. Unfortunately he was sold out of his white wine and only had two reds to try. I have to say, his reds were some of the most full-bodied reds I have ever had at a New England winery. We bought a bottle of each. Worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

This was a delightful find on our trip to Rhode Island. The area was lovely, the staff was amazing and the wines were unique and delicious. I am so glad we stopped. read more

An idyllic location producing some superb wines. Mr. Verde's efforts are a gift to any oenophile. Please get in your car, sneakers, or recumbent two wheeler, and head straight to Verde Vineyards. Ian was knowledgeable and enthusiastic behind the counter providing samples for our party. read more

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Awesome hidden vineyard! Great story and great wines! The bianco is particularly soft, crisp, and refreshing! Please go and listen to Ian!

A great place to have a romantic wine tasting. The property is beautiful and you can buy a bottle for a picnic near the water or vineyard . The wine tasting is only 3 dollar for four tastings of their wine. Such a hidden gem! read more

Verde Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

Jim verde is authentic as i gets! He's currently offering A St. Croix red, with a tasty, long finish. Its out of this world and is perfectly priced. This is not your traditional winery, so dont expect it to be like anything youve experienced before. Mr Verde has so much knowledge in wine making and grapes and the fermenting process, you will leave his place with a smile and feeling like you just got a free lesson on the wine making process. He cant help himself and sharing his passion and knowledge, so get ready to try a great wine and spend an hour learning a little something. You wont be disappointed. I can not wait to go and help out and take some seminars, make sure to get on his mailing list. Ps this is low sulfites and you all know what that means!!!!! Salute read more

We came here for my mom's birthday and absolutely loved it. It is an absolutely beautiful vineyard with tables and chairs outside to sit after a tasting and enjoy your favorite wine. The man who helped us with our tastings was very friendly and informative. It is definitely a hidden gem and I can't believe it took me this long to find it. Can't wait to return! read more

Stopped at this vineyard on the way to Providence and so glad we did! Ian has a wealth of knowledge pouring the tastings and Jim, the owner couldn't have been nicer. A beautiful spot to sit and relax and enjoy some wine with friends. read more

Verde Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Johnston, Rhode Island

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Amazing! One of the best wineries we've visited. Fantastic service and staff. Would absolutely recommend to others!

My wife and I visited Verde today and loved the place and the wine. We loved the St Croix and Surveyor wines. The owner made us feel right at home and talked to us about everything from his free range chickens to his amazing wines and everything else in between. Already looking forward to the next time we Verde Vineyards. read more

Wines were excellent and the wine maker was so knowledgeable. Beautiful location. We would come back in a heartbeat. Don't let the long driveway scare you, well worth it! read more

Wow, what a pleasant surprise. Ian was very nice and the wines, especially the reds, are excellent. The best reds I've had in New England! Going back frequently. read more

A definite stop for wine and Vineyard lovers! My daughter and I had a delightful experience at Verde Vineyards where we tasted unique and delicious wines in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The grounds were lovely and the owner was knowledgeable and engaging! read more

Verde Vineyards was nice. The server was knowledgeable and friendly and the tasting room was nice and roomy. They only had 4 wines to taste, two white and two red. Enjoyed them but after 2 other wineries and two more to go it didn't tempt me to buy a bottle. read more

Fun find near Providence. Two out of four wines were untasty but we didn't mind cause the ambience and stories we're remarkable. Did buy one wine which traveled well. read more

I can't believe it took me so long to visit Verde Vineyards, it is not what you would expect to find located in the town of Johnston, the location is breathtakingly beautiful and serene, the wine was lovely and owner was so informative about his vineyard and history. Truly a RI gem I can't wait to go back and spend a few hours enjoying the beautiful grounds and wine. read more

Great wine and awesome service! The setting is perfect and the owner gets you engaged with his great stories on the land and it's history. I highly recommend! :) read more

My dad and his girlfriend came to visit me two weekends ago and after going to some breweries we decided to appeal to the wine taste people in our group had. I didn't even know there was a winery in Johnston but we are game for anything. It's in an area you would never think of but the place is gorgeous! The view is beautiful there are places to sit outside if it's nice which it was. They have chickens on site which was cool too. The tasting was four dollars which you really can't beat that price. The staff member helping us was knowledgeable and personable and we had fun with him while the wine tasting happened. They have two reds and two whites. I'm not a wine person but I did like all of these wines! The whites especially were delicious! We got two bottles to drink while there and more to go home with. I will definitely be back and it will likely become a place to bring people who visit my fiancé and I here!! My only wish I had remembered to take pictures to go with the review! read more

What a gem! I am told to spread the word of how wonderful this place is, but then, you might go and buy the St. Croix for yourself. I recommend it highly. Just please leave me another bottle or two. Giacomo Verde is so fun and his enthusiasm for wine is definitely contagious. I am planning to do a tour this summer. Who knew wine grew in Johnston?! RI has so much beauty and potential and we need more places like Verde Vineyards to be a destination MUST. Have some time on your hands? Go visit the tasting room which is simply stunning. The St. Croix is a wonderfully smooth and delicious red. I would like to say it went well with the dinner I planned to have it with, but my neighbor and I pretty much enjoyed it prior to cooking. whoops! Good thing I got that second bottle! Grazie Giacomo! read more

As a wine writer in New England who also spends time in northern Michigan, I have tasted quite a few wines from hybrid grapes. St. Croix is, in my opinion, the very best of the red hybrids. Giacomo Verde's St. Croix is utterly delicious. It has abundant fruit, right up front, and a luscious quality from soft tannins, but it does not lack the acidity any wine needs to go with food. While St. Croix is sometimes said to produce a wine like Pinot Noir, I agree with Verde that his wine is more like a southern Rhône. His wine is so good now I sometimes wonder how it will age. But I doubt that anyone who buys some will resist pulling the corks as soon as possible. read more

You have to see this place to believe it. First, it's right off a very busy strip of Route 6 in Johnston. As you approach the property on the long winding drive, and get a view of the lake, you'll swear you're in NH. The property is beautiful and Jim Verde has built an equally beautiful tasting room. For now he's only got two wines but I hear that is going to change in the very near future - stay tuned! read more

I've been to Napa Valley and a couple vineyards in RI, and by far Verde Vineyards is the best wine tasting and tour I've ever been. Jim is passionate and knowledgeable. His tour is truly a share of his passion, not a way to earn extra money (it's complimentary) from tourist. I've learnt so much about wine making today from the perspective of a real maker and I enjoyed every minute of it. He served two wines, both are delightful. I liked the way he explained how wine should be tasted. I am not a wine person but I have my share of good and bad wine and I know what i like. I love the aroma of his wine and they taste great. I got a bottle (his white will be available in 6 weeks, I will probably go back for it) and can't wait to share with my friends :D btw, nice area to picnic too. It is a very welcoming place read more

Love this place! Jim is such a pleasure to speak with. He clearly enjoys what he does, and wants to share his talent and knowledge with others. Just bought some Bianco d'Amelia. Grazie! read more

This is an absolutely wonderful vineyard! Tucked away in Johnston down a beautiful country road, this vineyard is a must visit! Jimmy is so knowledgeable and personable. He gave us a wonderful education on his delicious wines. We enjoyed the beautiful grounds and the very relaxing atmosphere. The tasting room is gorgeous! We loved this winery! read more

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Probably one of the best vineyards I've ever visited. Owner and staff are very friendly, they just finished their new tasting room which looks great, owner took us on a tour showed us what the wine was like before it matured and was bottled up. He had a story about everything including where the wood from the tasting room floors came from to how he got his solar panels. Best part is its about 5 min from where I live . It will definitely be a place I bring my friends who come up to visit! read more

Love this place! Very down to earth. They take pride in the full process if making wines and they quality shows. I recommend this place to everyone! read more

Always a great place to picnic after sampling their wines in their charming tasting room! Buy bottles and the have tables to set up your picnic. Very pleasant! Highly recommend !!! Very enjoyable! read more

This vineyard is one of RI's hidden gems. It is tucked away in Johnston, easy to get to off of Route 6. The property is beautiful with lots of grassy areas for a picnic! The wine is delicious and the person doing the tasting was very informative. He was one of the winemakers, so he was able to give us lots of information about their process and how the aged the wines. Another really cool fact about this vineyard is that it is run 100% on solar power! Delicious and sustainable wine? Wonderful! read more

Meh, is my overall thought about this place. When we went, they were sold out of half of their wines. They staff was fairly awkward and you could tell they were forcing conversation, which was not necessary. The wines were good but I didn't love any of them. There were a lot of fruit flies when we were there which was not pleasant. The grounds are pretty so that's a plus. read more

I had Verde on my list of places I wanted to go once we moved out this way. So happy I did. The owner is really cool and loves to share his knowledge of wines (and other things). We very much enjoyed our time on the vineyard. We can't wait for the weather to change so we can pack a lunch and drink wine on the property! He has free range chickens running around too. read more

I had a friend visit from Boston and we wanted to do something fun for the day. This vineyard is less than 10 minutes from my house so we decided to heck it out. Upon entering, you drive down a long narrow dirt road, which opens up into a larger farm area. We parked and had to fight off a guinea fowl for a spot. Others are chickens and guinea goals free roaming the land which is pretty cool. There is not much signage and looks like you've pulled up to someone's home, which you actually have. The owner lives on the grounds and the tasting room is in a building just to the left of his home. When we entered the tasting room we were the only ones there, but after about 15-20 mins several other customers had joined us. Our bar tender was very kind and gave us tons of information about the owner, the grapes, vineyards in the area and some history of verde. It was very pleasant and the wines were tasty. But to be honest when I got to a vineyard it's not to be a wine snob and judge the wine, it's for the experience and to make a day out of doing something fun. On the grounds there are some tables, so if we wanted to bring food and eat, we could have, but there is no where to buy food on the grounds. It's very low key and relaxing, unlike some touristy vineyards in the area like sakonnet or Newport. I wouldn't recommend this for a bachelorette party or big group, as it may seem boring and quiet. But it's perfect for a romantic date night. Or something to do with one or two friends as a day time activity. read more

Jim was so awesome and knowledgeable! We were the only ones there for quite some time and every moment was interesting and intriguing. I would recommend doing their tasting, the la criox & Chardonnay is INCREDIBLE. I will definitely be back! read more

Crafted varietal wines and blends. Taste and you will see. Very knowledgeable and willing to share.

This place is a hidden gem! My boyfriend and I were wondering around the area and came across a sign for this vineyard. It is located off of a dirt road right near a pond - beautiful atmosphere! We had a wine tasting...and Jim did a great job of really taking the time to detail all of the efforts that went into making the wine. The atmosphere is great and I look forward to going back in the summer - there's a beautiful area there when you can have a picnic! read more

I hosted an event with my women's group here and we had an amazing time! Jim was very helpful in the planning process and Ian was amazing the day of. Everyone loved him, the wines and the scenery. Thank you for being so kind! We will definitely be back to visit. read more

Verde Vineyards is a little winery located in the most unlikely place. I came from a winery in Cumberland after hearing that this one was close by. With only four wines (one of which was already sold out) it is unlikely that I would have come othwise. Still, for $3, we tried the Cayuga White - a tad drier than a Chardonnay with a slight frizzante; the Surveyor - a smooth red blend with a merlot base; and the St. Croix - a smokey red with a complex set of flavors. I loved talking to our host about the wines, the local vineyards in New England, and the overall experience of winemaking. However, I left a tad disappointed that we did not tour the grounds (although the grounds were beautiful and so was the weather). Yet at 4pm on a Saturday, there were no customers aside from my company and I, the owner was not present. I believe I will just have to come back another time to see the passion for winemaking. After all, I give huge compliments to a person that opens a vineyard in the difficult New England conditions and does not push only fruity wines from the local area. read more

What a great place, Jim the wine maker/ owner has a lot of knowledge to share, plus two great wines! It's not your average run of the mill vineyard, you will leave Verde Vineyard having learned a thing or two. If you enjoy going local wineries and having some one on one time with the wine maker / owner such as I then definitely stop in for a complimentary tasting at Verde Vineyard. Verde vineyard makes two wines a St.Croix & Cayuga White both are quite good. It was too snowy to walk around outside but the little bit that we saw was gorgeous, I can't wait to go back in the Spring/Summer to check out the vines and chat some more with Jim. read more

My daughter and I visited Verde Vineyards on May 18,2014 ,what a gem! This is a tour that should not be missed. Giacomo (Jim) Verde gave us the tour,he is very knowledgeable,passionate,and enthusiastic about his grapes and wine. His tasting room is very nice. His St.Croix red is excellent, about the best I have ever tasted,and his Cayuga White is just as excellent. It's a beautiful place to visit,and Jim is an excellent tour guide, he explains everything in detail. What a beautiful day it was, we left there feeling very exhilarated. Please do yourself a treat and visit this winery,it is the best we have ever visited,you will not be disappointed,you will leave with happy feelings. read more