Spend the Day at Any of These 3 Wineries and Vineyards Near Wakefield, Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s coastal location and climate make it an excellent place for vineyards with gorgeous views and delicious varietals. Many are open for tours and tastings, and they produce delicious red, white, blush, rose, and other varieties of wine. Take a look at some of the great wineries below and try out the fruits of their labors with your friends or family members. 

Note: Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, please confirm the current state of operations by contacting these businesses before visiting. 

1. Leyden Farm Vineyard and Winery

Discover a winery with an at-home atmosphere at Leyden Farm Vineyard and Winery, located at 106 Plain Meeting House Road. This establishment is about 30 minutes away from Wakefield in nearby West Greenwich. You can relax on the farmhouse front porch with a glass of your favorite wine or a selection of delicious tasting samples.  

The core wine selection includes Cleo’s Blanc, Sunny Grigio, Leyden Vineyard’s American White Blend, and Leyden Vineyard’s American Chardonnay. You can also sample the following wines: 

• Leyden Vineyard’s American White Zinfandel. 
• Leyden Vineyard’s American Riesling. 
• Jack’s White Merlot. 
• Leyden Vineyard’s American Sangiovese. 
• Leyden Vineyard’s American Merlot. 
• Romeo’s Red. 
• Leyden Vineyard’s American Pinot Noir. 
• Leyden Vineyard’s Cayuga White.  

You can also try wine with delicious fruit essences, including American Cranberry, American Cranapple, Peach, Siberian Blue (Blueberry), Apple Jack Russell, Lazy Watermelon, Samson’s Wildberry, and Golden Sangria. Many orders include free delivery, or you can pick up your order from noon to 5 p.m.  

2. Langworthy Farm Winery

Langworthy Farm Winery is also a bed-and-breakfast establishment. Visitors can spend their time in a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by gorgeous landscapes while they take in the flavors of many delicious wines. Langworthy Farm’s bed-and-breakfast offers seven different suites; each has its own amenities and features. Built in 1875, this winery and farm is at 308 Shore Road in Westerly, about 30 minutes from Wakefield. The largest Norway maple tree in the state grows on the grounds.  

Wine options include the following:  

• Avondale Cabernet Merlot. 
• Charlestown Cabernet Franc. 
• Haversham Reserve Chardonnay. 
• Misquamicut Merlot. 
• Napatree Cabernet Sauvignon. 
• Noyes Neck Vidal Blanc. 
• Pawcatuck River Red. 
• Pleasant Point Petit Verdot. 
• Rhody Riesling. 

It would take days to try everything Langworthy Farm Winery has to offer. 

3. Gooseneck Vineyards

Savor every moment that you spend with your friends and family members at Gooseneck Vineyards, 4 Brown St. in North Kingstown. You’ll discover more than wine for dining. The establishment offers cooking wines, mussels, pomegranate prosecco punch, salmon pizza, and more. Sample some of the most popular wines such as proseccos, brut roses, pinot grigios, sauvignon blancs, chardonnays, roses, pinot noirs, heritage reds, and cabernet sauvignons. Whether you’re interested in a bottle for personal use or a case to share with friends, this vineyard is glad to fill your order. You can also attend a wine tasting with three or five wine varieties and a free glass. 

Each of the above Rhode Island wineries has everything you’ll need to rest, relax, and enjoy some of the best locally produced wines in the state. Visit each of them when you have the chance. You can have fun, sample a range of wines, find a few new varieties to love, and help support local farms and businesses. 

 

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