Massachusetts Wineries

There are more than 20 Massachusetts wineries, each with its own style of wine. Most are open year-round, have guided tours of the vineyard and show you how the wine-making process works.

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These vineyards also give you a chance to taste the wines before deciding on what to take home with you.

Many different grapes are grown in the state, including Merlot, Chardonnay and some sparkling wines.

Grapes vines are are very difficult to grow. Many of the Massachusetts vintners have created some interesting combinations, which you will learn about below.

Greater Boston

Boston and the surrounding area

The best way to experience wine in Boston is to go wine tasting. If you are in the Boston area in February, be sure to check out the Boston Wine Expo. It is held one weekend per year and is the largest wine event in the country. There are many things that you can pair your wine tasting with in Boston. How about a nice restaurant?

Northeast Massachusetts

North Shore, Cape Ann and Middlesex County

The vineyards in the Northeast corner of Massachusetts each have their own flavor.

Interested in a "pick-your-own" farm that offers a wide array of fruit wines?

Southeastern Massachusetts

Bristol County, Plymouth County, Cape Cod and the Islands

Many of the vineyards in this area have started trends in wine-making. The vineyards around Plymouth are famous for their cranberry blended wines.

Grapes are actually very difficult to grow. They do not grow in just any climate or altitude. The vineyards located on Cape Cod are considered pioneers in wine-making by the sea.

When visiting Martha's Vineyard, you simply must visit Chicama Vineyards. They are known for the different types of wines they make from European grapes.

Planning to visit Nantucket? Make sure to visit in the middle of May, when the annual Nantucket Wine Festival takes place. It is a great time to explore the island through its famous restaurants.

Central Massachusetts

Metro West, Nashoba Valley and the Blackstone Valley

If you are interested in pairing other activities with wine tasting, Central Massachusetts has some vineyards for you to check out.

Want to go apple picking after wine tasting?

...Or would you rather tour a 1795 Federalist-style mansion instead?

Western Massachusetts

Franklin County, Springfield Area and The Berkshires

Wine tasting is an art form. So which ever Massachusetts winery you decide to visit, make sure you know what to look for in a good wine first. The Wine Cabaret will help you in any wine tasting experience.