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October 3, 2024

Top Reasons to Visit a Vineyard in Winter

November and December months are bittersweet times for your wine collection.

Top Reasons to Visit a Vineyard in Winter

Visiting a vineyard in winter, especially during November and December, offers a unique experience for wine enthusiasts. While these months are often bittersweet for your wine collection, sharing your favorite wines during the holidays can leave your wine rack half-empty. Winter is the perfect time to restock at wineries like Cellar Beast Winehouse. Contrary to popular belief, vineyards hold plenty of charm in winter, offering a different but equally captivating experience in the warmer months.

Why Winter is the Perfect Season to Visit a Vineyard

Spring, summer, and fall often draw visitors with blooming vineyards and sunny views, but winter at a vineyard has its magic. While many assume colder weather means staying indoors, Cellar Beast Winehouse offers a variety of cozy and memorable activities. From tasting seasonal wines to exploring the serene, snow-covered vineyard, winter provides a quieter and more intimate setting.

Enjoy Cozy Tastings and Unique Seasonal Wines

The winter calm at Cellar Beast Winehouse allows us to showcase our seasonal wines. During this time, red wines like Merlot and Pinot Noir take center stage, offering warmth and depth from December through March. Meanwhile, white wines await bottling by the end of February, giving you a sneak peek of our upcoming releases.

In our winter wine tasting tours, you can also try new concoctions. Experience the rich flavors of our carefully crafted wines and discover the warmth of our tasting room. As you savor the flavors, you can learn about the wine-making process that continues through winter.

Explore Winter Vineyard Tours at Cellar Beast Winehouse

Tours and tastings continue even in winter! We invite you to explore our beautiful, warm wine cellars, where wine crafters “top up” barrels as they age. Wines made during the harvest season rest in barrels and stainless steel tanks, patiently transforming into the rich, complex flavors you love. Our winter tours also offer a behind-the-scenes look at vineyard maintenance and pruning—crucial steps that set up our vines' growth patterns for the coming year.

Sustainable Wine Crafting in Winter

Here at Cellar Beast Winehouse, we take pride in our love for nature, which drives us to craft our wines and ciders sustainably. Even during winter, we maintain a biodiverse and healthy beverage space. Winter sets the foundation for the vineyard's growth, ensuring the vines stay beautiful and fresh all year round.

Ready to Visit? Book Your Winter Escape

At Cellar Beast Winehouse, we believe there's no shortage of reasons to visit a vineyard—whether soaked in summer sun or drizzled in beautiful white snow. Winter provides an opportunity to connect with wine in a cozy, serene setting, away from the bustling crowds of the warmer months.

Curious to experience the magic for yourself? Book your reservation with us today, and immerse yourself in the charm of a vineyard in winter.

FAQs:

Q: What wines are available at a vineyard in winter?

A: During winter, red wines reign supreme, and our white wines are almost ready for bottling. Our current wine selection showcases seasonal favorites crafted for the colder months.

Q: Is winter a good time for wine-tasting tours?

A: Absolutely! Winter provides a quieter, more intimate wine-tasting experience. You can explore the cellars, sample seasonal wines, and watch our wine crafters in action. Learn more about our tasting experiences.

Q: What should I wear for a winter vineyard visit?

A: We recommend dressing warmly, as vineyard tours often include indoor and outdoor elements. Comfortable footwear is also a must for navigating the vineyard.

Top Reasons to Visit a Vineyard in Winter

At the heart and soul of Cellar Beast Winehouse is our award winning Head Winemaker and creator of the wine Dark Angel, Matt Check.