Rhode Island Vineyards - Sample the local flavor
When staying with us at our Providence hotel, we invite you to explore the Rhode Island countryside and enjoy one of our local Rhode Island vineyards. We've included two of our favorites below; however, if you have any additional questions please let a member of our staff know and we can provide you with other options.
Newport Vineyards
As the largest grower of wine grapes in New England, Newport Vineyards can trace its heritage back to 1977 when the first French-American grapes were planted. Overlooking Rhode Island Sound, the vineyard original mission was to produce fine wines, but also protect the agricultural land from being commercially developed.
Today Newport Vineyards continually produces top performing wines, often receiving nationally and internationally recognition. The Riesling placed best in show at the Jefferson Cup Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition - besting a field of nearly 460 wines.
- Hours of operation
- Store hours
- Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
- Sunday noon - 5pm
- Store hours
- Winery tours:
- Daily at 1pm and 3 pm
- Transportation: Newport Vineyards is located approximately 35 miles from our hotel
- Please expect a 40 minute drive
- Newport Vineyards address: 909 E. Main Rd (RT 138), Middletown, RI 02842
Sakonnet Vineyards
For over 35 years, Sakonnet Vineyards has been a New England tradition. Located in Little Compton, Rhode Island the vineyard was established along Rhode Island's southeastern coast as the climate closely resembles that of the maritime region of northern France.
Currently, over fifty acres are devoted to the growing of Vinifera varietals including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc as well as Vidal Blanc one of the French-American hybrids. Wine production has climbed to over 30,000 cases annually with many wines receiving awards in domestic and international competitions.
- Hours of operation
- Summer season (Memorial Day - Columbus Day): 10am - 6pm with tours at noon and 3pm.
- Winter season (October 16 - January 1 and April 1 - Memorial Day): 11am - 5pm with tours at noon and 3pm.
- Transportation: Sakonnet Vineyards is located approximately 32 miles from our hotel
- Please expect an approximate 40 minute drive
- Sakonnet Vineyards address: 170 West Main Road, Little Compton, RI 02873
