WELCOME
The Vermont Grape and Wine Council is made up of vineyards and wineries all dedicated to providing our customers with high quality Vermont wines. This site is intended to educate people on types of grapes and wines Vermont has to offer - from grape and fruit wines to mead and ice cider.
We invite you to:
- Participate in our Wine Passport Program. Get your passport at participating wineries, or Download the Passport here.
- Plan a visit: Explore our map (just to the right) and our site to find the growers and producers who all help make the excellent wines that Vermont has to offer.
- Try something new: Learn more about the grapes and wines of Vermont
- Join us: If you are involved in growing, making, or promoting Vermont wines, consider becoming a member of the council
We hope you will come back often to learn of upcoming grape and wine events in Vermont, the newest council members, and just to explore the latest the council has to offer.
What's Happening
- Feb. 11 - 12, 2012
Valentine Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Vermont winemakers are hosting a statewide Wine and Chocolate Weekend on February 11 and 12, 2012 in honor of Valentine’s Day. Each Vermont winery has created a unique paring of one of their wines and a local chocolate confection or other Vermont desserts. The range of wines featured during the Wine and Chocolate weekend reflects the variety of wine and wine products from Vermont. These include raspberry wine, cassis, mead, ice cider and red grape varietals like Marquette and Frontenac. Some of the sweets served during the weekend come from family recipes, or will be made specifically for the wine pairing. The participating wineries will be open from noon to 5 p.m. during the Wine and Chocolate weekend. Wine and chocolate tastings are free. Visitors can also purchase a bottle of the featured wine with the accompanying chocolates for Valentine’s Day gifts.
- Sep. 23 - 25, 2011
Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival at Mount Snow
The 3rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival is a weekend showcase for Vermont wines, Vermont specialty foods and artisans of all types celebrating the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers. With stunning Vermont fall foliage as the backdrop; discover and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, chefs, photographers and farmers and musicians. Visit the festival website at http://www.thevermontfestival.com
- Aug. 20 - 21, 2011
Vermont Vineyard and Winery Open House Weekend
Mark your calendars! Members of the VT Grape and Wine Council are planning to hold the second annual Vermont Winery and Vineyard Open House Weekend. The Open House Weekend is a public celebration of Vermont made wines and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more vineyards or wineries throughout the state. Activities during Open House Weekend will be different at each site, so check with the vineyard or winery you plan to visit. http://www.vermontgrapeandwinecouncil.com/what-s-happening/
View Vermont Wine and Vine Trail in a larger map