Providence, RIWineries

Diamond Hill Vineyards is a small family-run winery in Cumberland that has grown pinot noir grapes since 1976, using French barrel oaks for aging. It sits about fifteen miles north of downtown Providence and has stayed in the same family's hands through five decades of Rhode Island wine making.

Verde Vineyards overlooks Moswansicut Lake in Johnston, a tranquil property that uses traditional wine making techniques and hand-picked grapes. It sits close enough to Providence to make an easy afternoon trip, and the lake views are as much a draw for visitors as the wine itself.

Mulberry Vineyards sits on the Andrew Brown homestead, a property dating back to around 1730, roughly twenty-five miles from downtown Providence. The vineyard runs wine and pierogi pairing events alongside live music and yoga, turning a visit into more than a straightforward tasting.

Leyden Farm Vineyard and Winery has worked the same land for three generations, and began producing fruit-essence wines like strawberry and blueberry in 2010 alongside its traditional grape program. It sits about twenty miles from downtown Providence, an active working farm as much as a winery.

Nickle Creek Vineyard grows ten acres of cold-hardy grapes in Foster, including Cayuga White, Noiret, Riesling and Chambourcin, about twenty-five miles from downtown Providence. The varietal mix leans toward grapes bred to survive New England winters, giving the winery a distinct lineup from the metro's other tasting rooms.