nashoba valley winery

Even if it was winter this place was beatiful and I would love to come back in summer time. I accidently pulled into Bolton for gas, and when I saw the sign for the winery I had to make a little detour. Staff was very friendly and recommended some of the wines to taste. Their Renaissance Red was actually one of the best red wines I had in New England area and I have been to quite a few vineyards in MA, RI and CT.

You can bring your own lunch or have them prepare one for you (certain days only, order ahead). The wine tasting is always fun, but I mainly go for after work drinks and to enjoy the scenery.

My husband and I came here as a couples relaxation day. The staff was extremely polite and accommodating. The inside was very clean as well as very organized. When we went, there was a lot of snow, but they did a wonderful job of making sure the parking lot and driveway was clear for visitors. There prices for there wine, beer and liquors were very reasonable priced. We will definitely be returning here in the sprig/summer.

I've had many a visit to Nashoba Winery, and here is my advice for maximizing your visit:1. Invite group of fun people. Designate driver.2. Pack cooler of cheese, cured meats, pasta salad, and cookies. Bottled water is good too.3. Purchase 10 tickets per person to sample ALL the things. 4. Purchase your favorite bottles of wine. Remember to bring your empty growler for a refill!5. Stake out a picnic table in the sun, kick-back and enjoy life.

My friends and I visited Nashoba Valley Winery during the fall. They have a large wine selection and we liked a lot of their wine. Their beer was good too. You can go apple picking there if you want. They have picnic tables where you can eat and drink the items you bought in the store. The beer tasting experience seemed a bit sterile, they are mainly a winery and I felt the person behind the bar could care less about the beer. When we went inside the store was a zoo, very long lines to pay and waiting in the growler line (to fill the empty glowers you buy with beer) was like watching paint dry. They have one clunky machine for the whole place!If in the area I would stop by again but wouldn't buy the beer and hopefully it would be less busy.

Whenever we make our annual pilgrimage to New England Nashoba is always our last stop, the icing on the cake, so to speak, of our week-long adventures. This year, however, was so vastly different an experience that it's doubtful we'll ever return to this winery.For one thing, the Nashoba no longer ships out of state(or each winery must purchase a license to sell to different states and my state is now 'out'). Considering we always ordered one to two cases of wine that makes for a serious problem if we wish to bring more than a bottle or two of wine home with us. Of course, the sommelier might have offered up the suggestion to simply check one or two cases of wine as luggage (many airlines give you one to two free checked bags that must stay under 50 lbs. and a case of wine typically weighs around 40 lbs.). Had I known this was a possibility we may have bought a case. However, based on the service we probably wouldn't have anyway.Speaking of service, past sommeliers at Nashoba have been generous in letting us taste a couple other wines/beers/spirits beyond the $6 for five tastes as Nashoba has such an extensive choice and five tastes barely makes a dent in all the offerings. Further, the tastes this time were barely the equivilant to a sip due, the sommelier said, to the fact that she did not have the metal wine measurer on the bottles. Hmmm. Furthermore, there were two other couples finishing up their wine tasting when we arrived and the sommelier had to jump from one group to the other, often leaving us for five to ten minutes between samplings. An occasional employee walked through the room but never offered to help. Another hmmmm, especially when the sommelier had to fill two or three large stout ale containers which takes a very long time indeed.With all this being said, it looks like a once-treasured tradition has come to an end. We will find another excursion to finish off our New England stay, or find a winery that ships to my state. Until Nashoba changes its policies and becomes more generous in its tastings we will probably not return.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and you are correct with your analysis of our tastings and we will be instituting a new policy ASAP. Thank you for the recommendation.

Went here on a very rainy and raw Saturday. Due to the weather, we did not get to walk the vineyard and focused our time indoors in the tasting area / store. For a nominal fee of $5 each, we received 5 coupons or tickets; each one valid for a sample of your favorite beverage (You can do this twice if you want, for a max total of 10 tickets / samples). Your price also includes a large stemmed wine glass with logo on it - a great souvenir and worth the price of admission alone. I started in the beer section and sampled a Stout (delicious, nutty and chocolatey) and then tried the Oktoberfest - also delicious. I then joined my wife and adult daughter in the wine / spirits area where they were sampling some delicious wines and where I tried some of their fabulous spirits including a Northern Comfort (Maple flavored liqueur) and Vodka. We all shared samples so I got to taste about 15 different items. The staff was helpful and informative and was eager to answer questions about all the products which are made on-site. I didn't count but I expect there were about 7 beers, 12+ wines and 10+ liqueurs, etc... there are plenty of options to choose from.Many people had brought their own chips / salsa, veggies / dip and were enjoying this on the front porch of the tasting area. The tasting area also has a clean and elegantly presented store, allowing you to buy and take your favorite products home with you. The restaurant was "closed" that day due to a wedding reception being held but looked like a fabulous place for a family meal - definitely looking forward to returning. This location is about a 7 minute ride off route 495 in Bolton MA. Anybody who is passing through the area and looking for a place to stretch their legs, get some fresh air and an adult beverage should definitely consider a stop here.

It was a very cold cloudy day in November and we were visiting the area with our kids. We decided to stop by this winery after a weekend at Great Wolf Lodge. Mommy and daddy need a little fun too! Pulling up to this winery, I was very impressed. The location is beautiful. We went in for a tasting and a glass of wine. The tasting is $6 for 5 samples. This winery was unique. You could taste not only wine, but other liquors as well, including vodka, gin and whiskey. We stuck to mostly red wine and I really enjoyed all of them. After the tasting, we tried to purchase a glass of wine. They do not offer this. You can however, purchase another tasting and they will do all 5 of the same wine in the same glass. My favorite was the Renaissance.

We visited Nashoba Valley Winery on a cold rainy Saturday. We did a wine tasting and it was wonderful. We also learned that they did beer and whiskey tastings. Definitely another visit in the future. Staff was wonderful and selection is phenomenal.

We enjoy visiting wineries and have toured many throughout New York, California and Italy. Yesterday was our first visit to Nashoba Valley Winery, and it was so much more than we expected.Upon our initial approach to the entrance, we were a bit apprehensive at the sight of 400-500 people crowding a hillside at picnic tables. We also thought it a bit odd to purchase drink tickets for a wine tasting, being more accustomed to wine tasting counters with 6 or 8 guests tasting from a small selection of wines. This was different, but we liked it.The crowds at Nashoba Valley Winery are partially due to its proximity to Boston but, more importantly, due to the quality of the experience. The sales room is beautifully designed and furnished, adjacent to perhaps the largest tasting counter that I have ever encountered, with maybe 60 or 80 people crowded at the bar. Another bar served the Boston Beer Works beers that are also produced here, and an outdoor tasting area (that we used) served the same wines and spirits that were available at the large indoor serving area. Yes, not just wines, but also beers and spirits.For a $6.00 fee, you get a very nice etched red wine glass (not the more typical tasting glass that you usually find at wineries) and 5 drink tickets, each of which can be redeemed for a taste of any wine, beer, or spirit. The only exception is their new single malt whiskey, which is $3.00 per pour. Yes, you get to bring your glass home. Each person may purchase up to 2 sets of tickets. We purchased 10 tickets for $12.00 per person, which included 10 samples and 2 souvenir glasses for each of us. We did not sample the beers, but we were very pleased with the selection of wines (both fruit wines and conventional wines from grapes) and spirits. Some of the spirits were quite exceptional cordials, including one called Northern Comfort which is made using pure maple syrup from Dufresne Sugar House, in our home town of Williamsburg, Massachusetts. Most of the fruit and grapes used at Nashoba Valley Winery are grown either at the winery, in Massachusetts, or in New England or nearby New York state. An exception are some of the apples which, not surprisingly, come from Washington state.We arrived mid-afternoon and stayed until closing. We did not have an opportunity to dine at J’s Restaurant, but the menu looks really appealing. The following day the winery was going to be hosting a large (sold out) outdoor music event called the Blues and Brews Festival. The winery also hosts weddings and other special events, includes a large outdoor picnic area (that we spotted in our initial approach) in a very scenic setting, and has pick-your-own apples, peaches and plums, in season.The staff members who we encountered were all very friendly and knowledgeable, despite the fact that we were there at the end of a very busy Saturday. It is a bit of a drive from our home in Western Massachusetts, but we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the winery. We recommend it, and we will return for a longer outing in the future.

I went this winery yesterday. I have to say I love the view, and the wine tasting was great as well. The only thing it was very crowded, and no one around to let us know where to go or direct us. Other than that it was Avery nice day. Would go back!

We went to the Nashoba Valley Winery on Sunday of Columbus Day weekend. What a lovely place. We decided not to go through the tour, but we did participate in the wine tasting. The tour was $10 and you got pre-picked tasting, but for $6 you were able to choose 6 tastings of wine, spirits or beer. We sat out at the tables as we tried our tastings. You could also pick apples. If we wanted to do that we would come back earlier in the season to get the kinds we liked. There was also a restaurant however we didn't eat there.Would go back. Everyone there was very friendly and helpful!

Beautiful winery, plenty of picnic tables or open grass to set up a picnic. The winery is very tastefully decorated, PLENTY of wines to taste. I enjoyed the fruity/dessert wines. They also have spirits and beer tastings! They even have apple picking. Would def. return

Went there for the first time yesterday.Beautiful property with lots of picnic tables in a large open field.We did not participate in the tasting because it was a bit too crowded when we were there.Purchased a bottle of Merlot ( $14 ) and headed outside to a nice table in the sun.We packed our own lunch.Relaxed there for about an hour.....very nice....will go back again and may try the tasting.