Every day should be this good. Our day at the Shelburne Vineyard far exceeded all our expectations…read more We didn't want to leave. We were there on a Sunday, a beautiful spring day - the sun shining and the small group of visitors kept growing as the afternoon progressed. Unknown to us, the Vineyard had a busy agenda planned, but first they steered us to a grassy area away from their main parking area to park for the night. We went inside to the cool and comfortable wine tasting room and were greeted by a very friendly engaging staff. Ruby offered us a sample and ran through their day's agenda. A talented group of musicians were setting up their equipment on the shaded patio outside while guests were spreading blankets on the lawn or setting up a picnic on one of the several available tables. We were meeting old friends there and hoped we could find a seat. The band played much of the music that I grew up on (Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, the Dead, and lots more.) We picked out a few bottles to put in the frig in our rig ... then went back inside. Our friends (that live nearby in Vermont) joined us first inside where we shared a charcuterie board. We later moved to our Class B with them and enjoyed our little picnic, accompanied by their delicious wines. Then late in the afternoon, we went back inside because a jazz ensemble was to perform. The sun was still shining and everyone there was feeling the vibes. We met the owner who had a staff that he should be very proud of - they were very gracious to all the guests that came through. Be sure and stay here if it's in your path.

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.

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!

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.

Beautiful tasting room and easy access if you're just passing through! There is plenty of parking…read moreand other things to do including a Cabot's creamery, a chocolate shop and a sandwich shop for lunch! The tasting room is small with a single counter for tasting and a wall of bottles for purchase but it's well worth the wait if needed. You can even sample the syrups while you wait for free! Our hostess was very informative about all of the spirits and very appreciative of each of her customers. She talked a bit fast but that's understandable in the environment, it's busy!! We each did a tasting, the special tasting and the regular, so we got to try almost everything! Our cabinet and fridge got a few new additions with the canned vodka sodas and a single barrel. I highly recommend a stop and a tasting of the Hopped Gin, whether you're a gin drinker or not!! We visited in August 2024.

There's no place quite like it. Everything from the energy of the space and staff, to the…read morethoughtful methods they use to harvest, to the incredible wines and local food is unmatched. Makes you forget you're on Earth! I visited Fable when I was in Vermont and I've been dreaming about the day I can be back for another glass

From the owner: Fable Farm Fermentory is a farm-based winery crafting wild fermented ciders, wines, vinegars, and…read moreother farm made non-alcoholic beverages. Fable is part of a family of organizations dedicated to sustainable land management, rural development, and fostering community. The farm hosts Thursday evening events with live music and farm-fresh food. The farm also welcomes visitors into its tasting room on Saturdays. The idyllic setting also provides a magical backdrop for weddings and private events all year round!

Burger was delicious as well as the wings we ordered. Sat at the bar and service was friendly and…read moreattentive. Fantastic place filled with locals as the afternoon progressed. Cool laid back vibe. Made our way here from camping at Allis State Park. Just under 30 minutes. Would happily go back to eat here again.

We had a party of 8 come in and we were totally fine waiting if we needed to, since we know…read morerestaurants prefer that larger parties have reservations. Unfortunately this was a very last minute decision. The hostess was very accommodating and put together 2 tables for us, which was great! Our server though was just rude. I've never had to leave a review regarding rude service before. Food overall was great though!! If I go visit VT again I would consider going, I just hope not to have that server in particular.

This place was great! Super small, but a good variety of wine and spirits to try. They have the…read moretypical things you would expect (apple, blueberry, maple), but then they also have some unexpected options (dandelion, burdock). The dandelion was my favorite! They are also constantly trying new things, so we will be going back next time we are in the area to see what they have. It's in a beautiful area and is worth the drive out there. Very scenic. The husband and wife who own it were wonderful and provide a great tasting experience. They also have a big friendly dog who definitely adds to the experience!

First to review this hidden gem!…read more This winery/vineyard is run by a husband and wife duo. He makes the wine, she makes the rules lol. They were so gracious and gave us such a wonderful tasting experience. We learned about the inception of the wine, the production process and how the unique options are conceived. What do I mean by "unique options"? Well in addition to some well balanced but fruit forward standards such as raspberry wine, strawberry wine or apple rhubarb you will also find squash wine, tomato wine (yup, you read that right) and dandelion wine (which I LOVED). The tasting room is rustic and welcoming, the prices are great and the couple running the joint are fantastic. Add it to your must see Vermont wineries!!

First time ever trying out a tasting wine event.. I randomly found this place on Instagram and…read moreafter doing some research I figured this place is worth the try! When you go on their website they have different packages from what you can choose from. We ended up doing a private tour with wine tasting & a little snack to taste from the kitchen.. What I love about this location is that it's nearly 2 hours away from our place now I dont know about you but I live for mini roadtrip! And anything that's out of "montreal" is a win for me! Theres just something so great about driving into the ever greens! So ofcourse from the moment we got there it was POURING rain! But that didn't stop the tour! We ended up taking a golf kart to go through the vineyard.. it was so nice because they gave us a cozy blanket to cover ourselves with .. very sweet! The guy who gave us the tour was so sweet and knowledgeable he gave us some really great info and honestly just made me appreciate wine even that more! Once we finished with the vineyards we headed back to a tour of the behind the scenes.. it was really cool to see everything from A to Z .. we then headed to the diner area for our tasting & snacks .. he then offered some more fun knowledge about the wines and we understood it better because of the tour he had just given us. Plus prior to starting this they bring you to a room to a watch a mini 10 minute clip about the wines and preview and that came with a delicious glass of wine. And just before heading out they have this beautiful boutique with all sorts of fun things we got some wine , maple sugar etc.. One thing that really stuck with me was how well maintained the place was. Very very clean and the design and decor of this place just seals it all together. It's a family owned business & we got to meet one of them! Apparently they also have a sugar shack so I'll definitely have to go back there to try it out. Their story behind this phenomenal vineyard is amazing and one of the only ones in Quebec to be producing wines like this.. you'll just have to take the tour to find out more! :) or Google.. your choice

They improved a lot in the last years! The wine is great mostly, the 2020 vintage and their white…read morewine.