Wineries in Massachusetts: Top Vineyards & Tasting Rooms

1. Aaronap Cellars

Aaronap Cellars is a small-batch microwinery in Westford, overseen by winemaker Noel Powell since 2011. The winery strives to craft experimental and unique wines using traditional winemaking methods, carrying on the tradition of innovation and leadership that Massachusetts has been known for since its pilgrim days. Each small-volume batch is crafted by hand, meant to coax out flavors that reflect the unique terroir of the Westford region. White, red, rosé, and dessert wines are produced annually, including Chambourcin, Marquette, Syrah, and Carmenere varietals and unique concoctions such as maple wine. Though the company does not operate a public tasting room with standard hours, private tastings can be scheduled with advance appointment, with winery tours included for free in tasting packages.

Aaronap Cellars, 28 Carlisle Rd, Westford, MA 01886, Phone: 978-501-4495

2. Alfalfa Farm Winery

Alfalfa Farm Winery is an award-winning family-owned winery in Topsfield, set on the grounds of a former 18th-century dairy farm. The sustainability-focused winery produces excellent wines crafted onsite from cold-hardy estate grape varietals, including Marechal Foch, Seyval Blanc, Léon Millot, and Aurore. High-quality traditional international varietals such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are also offered, along with fruit wines produced in flavors such as cranberry or pomegranate. Public tastings are offered on weekend afternoons throughout the summer months, with private tasting opportunities available for reservations for up to 80 guests. For an additional fee, guests can take home etched souvenir glasses with company branding.

Alfalfa Farm Winery, 267 Rowley Bridge Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983, Phone: 978-774-0014

3. Balderdash Cellars

Balderdash Cellars was originally founded in 2011 in Richmond, located within western Massachusetts' beautiful Berkshires region. The ultra-premium winery sources high-quality grapes from California's top AVAs and vineyards, showcased in white, red, and rosé varietals themed with clever tall-tale-style names such as Truth Serum, Invincible, and 'Til Death Do Us Part.

A public winery tasting room is operated by a volunteer staff, open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the year. For a nominal fee, guests can taste up to six wines, with tasting fees refunded after a set amount of wine purchases by the glass or by the bottle. Rotating craft beers are also tapped, sourced from nearby craft brewery Wandering Star. Live music performances are hosted on site regularly, showcasing the best of Massachusetts' local music scene.

Balderdash Cellars, 81 State Rd, Richmond, MA 01254, Phone: 413-464-4629

4. Black Birch Vineyard

Black Birch Vineyard is a charming boutique winery in Hatfield, originally founded in 2012. The award-winning winery moved to its current location in 2017 to utilize a 12-acre patch of Connecticut River Valley soil, which cultivates more than 19,000 vines of 10 fine grape varietals. The company's delicious white and red wines have received gold and double gold medals at major regional wine competitions, including the Big E Northeast Gold Wine Competition and the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Guests can taste wines Tuesdays through Saturdays at the company's public tasting room facility, which is also open for group tastings with advance reservations. Winery tours are offered with appointment on Sunday afternoons. Special events throughout the year include Saturday evening wine and food pairing experiences, which work with local chefs and producers to create culinary experiences.

Black Birch Vineyard, 108 Straits Rd, North Hatfield, MA 01066, Phone: 413-247-3300

5. Boston Winery

Boston Winery was originally founded in 2006 by Italian immigrant Rafaele Bruno, who strived to bring the traditional winemaking practices and ethics of Italian wineries to the United States. Today, the award-winning winery produces a wide array of traditional red and white wine varietals, crafted from the highest-quality possible grapes sourced from around the United States' top wine growing regions. Guests can sample wines as part of public tasting experiences, which last approximately one hour and offers samples of up to five wine styles. Tours are included with tasting experiences, showcasing the winery's production processes. Other guest experiences include a wine school and private winemaking education experiences.

Boston Winery , 26 Ericsson St, Dorchester, MA 02122, Phone: 617-265-9463

6. Cape Cod Winery

Cape Cod Winery is a gorgeous East Falmouth winery located less than three miles from the beautiful Cape Cod waterfront. The family-owned winery, which was originally founded in 2013 by Erika and Pete Orlandella, produces nine delicious varieties of smooth, drinkable wine, ranging from traditional varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay to high-quality blush and fruit wines. Winery guests can enjoy tastings during business hours and chat with the owners, who are frequently on site to answer questions about wine production and tasting notes. A variety of public special events are offered throughout the year, including live music performances and a Vino and Vinyasa yoga event series.

Cape Cod Winery, 4 Oxbow Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536, Phone: 508-457-5592

7. Hardwick Vineyard and Winery

Hardwick Vineyard and Winery is a rustic Hardwick winery located near the picturesque Quabbin Reservoir, owned and operated out of a 200-year-old farmstead mansion by the Samek family since 1997. Signature wines include the company's Massetts cranberry-grape wine blend and Giles E. Warner white blend, made with Seyval Blanc and Cayuga White grapes and named in honor of the original owner of the winery's homestead. Other clever wines showcased throughout the year include blush wines and fruit wines produced in unique New England harvest flavors such as pumpkin and maple. The winery is open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays between October and April, offering tastings for a nominal fee. Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome to visit the winery with their owners.

Hardwick Vineyard and Winery, 3305 Greenwich Rd, Hardwick, MA 01082, Phone: 413-967-7763