The Maine Wine Trail
The Maine Wine Trail - How many of us have heard about this? I live a sheltered life! There are 20 wineries in Maine participating in a Guild......
I need a designated driver!
The Following is a list of Wineries that participate in the Wine Trail Guild:
Bar Harbor Cellars - 854 State Highway 3 - Bar Harbor ME 04609 (207) 288-3907 - Open Mid May - October - when open open 7 days a week - gift shop 10am-5pm - ongoing free tastings! - website:barharborcellars.com
Bartlett Maine Estate Winery Spirits of Maine Distillery - 175 Chicken Mill Pond Road, Gouldsboro, ME 04607 - (207)546-2408 - Gold Medalist 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for Rusticator Rum - They specialize in fruit wines, only using local fruits to the area such as blueberry, apple and pear. They have won many awards! Their tasting room is open from June - October. bartlettwinery.com
Blacksmiths Winery Fatty Bampkins Cider - 967 Quaker Ridge Road, South Casco, ME 04077 - (207)655-3292 - Tasting Room & Winery - Hours May 28 - October 31 ( daily 11-6) tastings end at 5:30; November 1 - May 27: Thurs - Sunday ( 11-5) tastings end at 4:30. They have just started a non-alcoholic wine grape soda / merlot & riesling flavors - no sugar added - only 4 ingredients. blacksmithswinery.com
Breakwater Vineyards - 35 Ash Point Drive - Owls Head, ME 04854 - (207) 594-1721 - Wine Tastings - Monday - Saturday - 12:00 - 5:00 pm ( Re-Opening Memorial Day Weekend) SECOND TASTING ROOM - ROCKLAND - open daily - 373 main street - wine tastings daily - call for hours. 3,000 grapevines on a 32 acre farm.
Catherine Hill Winery - 661 Blackwoods Road, Cherryfield, ME 04622 - (207) 546-3426 - Open from Early May - Mid October - They offer two kinds of wine tastings - a complimentary of 2 wines or for a nominal charge a tasting of 6. They offer both grape and berry wines.
Cellardoor Winery - The Vineyard ( 2 locations ) - 367 Youngtown Road - Lincolnville ME 04849 - (207) 763-4478 - Aside from daily tastings at their 47 West St, Rockport, ME 04856 location, they also offer events & classes throughout the year. The LINCOLN location is open year round on the weekends only from Columbus Day to Memorial Day and from Memorial Day to Columbus Day they are open daily and giving a tour at 2:00pm no reservations are needed. mainewine.com
Dragonfly Farm & Winery - 1069 Mullen Road - Stetson, ME 04488 - (207) 296-2226 - They offer red, white & fruit wines - Mon - Wed by appointment only. Thurs - Sat 10:00am to 6:00pm. Closed Sundays. They have been featured on the cover of "The Maine Edge"mainewinegrower.com
Fat Friar's Meadery - 39 Meadow Ridge Lane - Newcastle, ME 04553 - (207) 563-5382 - website link no longer / facebook page - no new posts - might not be anymore!
Maine Mead Works - 51 Washington Ave, Portland ME 04101 - (207) 773-6323 - founded in 2007 - using locally sourced honey and re-introducing some of the oldest traditions coupled with modern science to create a very distinctive flavor. they offer tastings from JANUARY - APRIL / Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 5pm / TOUR HOURS / at 3pm Monday - Saturday / MAY - DECEMBER - Monday - Saturday 11am to 6pm & Sunday 12pm - 4pm / TOURS are avail at 1130am and 3pm Monday - Saturday.mainemeadworks.com
Prospect Hill Winery - 318 Orrills Hill Road - Lebanon, ME 04027 - (207) 651-9335 - Re-Opens May 25th! - tours and sales Sundays 1 - 5pm. Open year round for sales just call. prospecthillwines.com
Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery - 174 Barrett Hill Road - Union ME 04862 - (207) 785 - 2828 - Tours are conducted, by appointment only, $7.00 per person for 45 minute tour and includes wine tasting. .savageoakes.com
Shalom Organic Orchard Farm & Winery - 158 Eastbrook Road (Rte 200), Franklin, ME 04634 - (207) 565-2312 - The first organic winery on the east coast - fruit and honey wines, specializing in apple, blueberry and cranberry wines, also offering in smaller productions rasberry, kiwi, and honey mead. - NO TOURS OFFERED AT THIS TIME. Only available in Stores! shalomorchard.com
Sow's Ear Winery - 303 Coastal Road, Brookville, ME 04617 - (207) 326-4649 - the wines are made in small batches. hard cider originates in the winery orchard and from selected varieties. the rhubarb and blueberries are grown locally. the cider and the rhubarb are made by traditional champagne method. The tasting room is open Tuesday - Saturday - Noon to 5pm. Look for copper sow sign at the intersection of Herrick Road with Coastal route 176.
Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery - 347 Carroll Road - Union, ME 04862 - (207) 785-3024 - Re-Opens Mother's Day, May 11th! 2 Locations - 347 Carroll Road, Union, ME 04862 - (207) 785-3024 - Open every day thru New Year's Eve - Hours 11 am to 5 pm. Old Port Tasting Room - 324 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101 -(20)761-8GIN - Open Year Round - Thurs - Sat - 11 am to 6 pm and Sundays Noon to 5pm.sweetgrasswinery.com
Tree Spirits Winery & Distillery - 152 Fairfield Street - Oakland, ME 04963 - (207) 861-2723 - Does not offer Tours - Wine can be purchsed directly from them or at 35 local retail stores. treespiritsofmaine.com
Two Hogs Winery - 186 Mudget Hill Road - Vassalboro, ME 04989 - (207) 660-5594 - does have tasting room - does invite people to come - cannot find hours anywhere, suggest to call. http://twohogswinery.com/
Urban Farm Fermentory - 200 Anderson Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04101 - (207) 653-7406 - the world's first fermentory - an expiramental fermentation center - tours are offered on the hour, the last one being at 6pm; thursday 4 to 7pm, friday 12-7pm, saturday 12-7pm. Large groups should call for reservation. urbanfarmfermentory.com
Wild Fern Winery - 235 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938 - (207) 778-5276 - NO info offered
Winterport Winery Penobscot Bay Brewery - 279 South Main Street - Winterport ME 04496 - Tasting room is open Friday and Saturdays 11am to 5pm, come sip and sample. typically they are closed january - february. march - april / fri - sat 11am to 5pm. may - december / tues - sat 11am to 5pm / closed major holidays.
Younity Winery & Vineyards - 317 Albion Road - Unity, ME 04988 - (207)948-7777 - does invite to visit but would like a call for an appointment. clem & jerry!
