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:
- Plan a visit: Explore our map 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
- May. 5 - 19, 2009
"Vine to Wine" Seminar Series
Venture into the world of winemaking with experienced local professionals. Shelburne Vineyards will host the "Vine to Wine" Seminar Series. Three sessions will be held throughout May: Selecting and Growing Grapes in Vermont’s Northern Climate, Winemaking Practices, and Choosing and Tasting Wines. To register call Gail Albert at 802-985-8222.
Registrations limited, so sign up now! - May. 7, 2009
New Vermont Law Supports Tourism and Events at Wineries
On Tuesday, May 5th, Governor Jim Douglas signed a bill into law that will make it possible for wineries to pour their wines by the glass at events hosted on their premises. Read the article in the Burlington Free Press here:
- May. 20, 2009
VG&WC First Annual Conference and Business Meeting
Save the date! May 20th marks the Vermont Grape and Wine Council's First Annual Conference and Business Meeting. The conference will feature Dr. Anna Katharine Mansfield from Cornell University discussing cold climate wine making, Dellie Rex from the New England Culinary Institute discussing Vermont's terroir, and several Vermont wine makers sharing their knowledge and advice. Books and videos on grape growing and wine making will be available for purchase. Join us for this information-packed event -- seating is limited so register early!