Rhode Island WineriesWelcome to our Rhode Island Wineries Page, Rhode Island began wine production in 1663 when King Charles II of England included wine production among the land uses approved in the royal charter establishing Rhode Island as an English colony. The modern wine industry of Rhode Island began in 1975 when Sakonnet Vineyards was established near Little Compton. Located near the Atlantic Ocean, Here is a sampling of the Rhode Island Wineries listings to plan your road trips from: Bristol area Today Bristol is still home to numerous internationally renowned boat builders, some with America's Cup yachts in their portfolios. In 1995, Bristol became home to the America's Cup Hall of Fame (located in the Herreshoff Maritime Museum), which celebrates participants and the colorful history of this most famous yacht race. Your winery or wineries in this area are: Prudence Island Vineyard Sunset Hill Farm, Prudence, RI 02872 (10 mi SSW of Bristol - by ferry) Phone : 401.683.2452 No Web Site Central Falls area With an area of only 1.29 square miles, it is the smallest but most densely populated city in the smallest state, and among the most densely populated cities in the United States. Central Falls takes its name from a waterfall on the nearby Blackstone River. Your winery or wineries in this area are: Diamond Hill Vineyard 3145 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 20864 (5 mi N of Central Falls) Phone : 401.333.2751 or 800.752.2502 Middletown area Incorporated since 1743, Middletown is one of Rhode Island's earliest settlements, and known for its exceptional beaches, Your winery or wineries in this area are: Newport Vineyards & Winery 909 E. Main Rd (Rt 138) Middletown, RI 02842 Sakonnet Vineyards across channel from Middletown 162 West Main Rd, Little Compton, RI 02873 Portsmouth area Established in 1638 by Anne Hutchinson, Portsmouth is the first town established by a woman, Portsmouth is centrally located on the eastern seaboard between the major metropolitan areas of New York and Boston. 1.3 million people live within 25 miles; 3.3 million within 50 miles. More than 65% of New England’s population lives within a 75 mile radius.
Your winery or wineries in this area are: Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Create your own leisurely or romantic winery weekend road trips, drive to more then one. Use this road trips link and provided winery zip codes above to do a little exploring along the way.
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