As summer arrives in New Hampshire, local wineries are unveiling a vibrant array of seasonal selections crafted to capture the spirit of the warmer months. From bold reds to inventive blends and refreshing whites, the Granite State’s wine scene offers something to please every palate. Here are ten standout wines—and a few surprises—pouring across New Hampshire this season.
1. Averill House Vineyard, Brookline
- Featured Wine: True Champion
This robust, barrel-aged red wine offers rich notes of dark cherry, tobacco, and earth. Released annually during Averill House’s Father’s Day celebration, “True Champion” honors inspirational figures and embodies the vineyard’s bold, heartfelt craftsmanship.
2. Flag Hill Distillery & Winery, Lee
- Featured Wine: Crisp
A new release for the season, “Crisp” is a dry white wine made from Cayuga White and LaCrescent grapes. With light, clean flavors and expressive fruit notes, this carefully crafted wine pairs beautifully with seafood and summer heat.
3. Hermit Woods Winery, Meredith
- Featured Wines: Meredith Bay White, Ozark, Moody Mountain White
This trio of summer whites showcases the winery’s inventive spirit. Meredith Bay White blends kiwi berries, peaches, and rhubarb for a Sauvignon Blanc-style profile; Ozark, made from local plums, delivers floral and tart candy notes; and Moody Mountain White presents an unexpected yet refreshing mix of cantaloupe and tomato.
4. LaBelle Winery, Amherst & Derry
- Featured Wine: Amherst Vineyard White
Balanced and bright, this semi-dry white wine is made from estate-grown Petite Amie, Cayuga, and Seyval Blanc grapes. Aromas of citrus blossom and green apple lead to crisp notes of lemon zest and pear, offering a versatile companion to summer fare.
5. NOK Vino, Hooksett
- Featured Wine: Pomme Pink
Fizzy, fruity, and fun, this pink blend of cider apples and red grapes channels the essence of summer in a bottle. Guests are invited to experience its charm at NOK Vino’s new Hooksett tasting room.
6. Seven Birches Winery, Lincoln
- Featured Wine: Summer Dry Rosé – All Day (in cans)
Designed for adventure, this dry rosé comes in portable 250ml cans, ideal for hikes, beach days, or barbecues. Light and crisp, it offers convenience without compromising quality.
7. Squamscott Vineyard & Winery, Newfields
- Featured Wine: Aromella
Made from estate-grown grapes, Aromella is an aromatic white that blooms with honeysuckle and jasmine, followed by tropical fruit and citrus zest. Its clean, crisp finish makes it a quintessential summer sipper.
8. Summit Winery, Westmoreland
- Featured Wine: Summit Red
A flagship blend of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a hint of Pinotage, Summit Red features floral aromas and a smooth finish. The release coincides with the winery’s 10th anniversary, celebrated with sweeping vineyard views and an extensive tasting selection.
9. Sweet Baby Vineyard, Hampstead
- Featured Offering: Frozen Wine Slushies
Sweet Baby Vineyard offers a playful way to beat the heat with rotating frozen wine slushies. Weekly variations feature estate-grown or locally sourced wines, turning everything from peachy whites to berry blends into icy, flavorful treats.
10. Zorvino Vineyards, Sandown
- Featured Wine: Z Lab Series – Strawberry Mojito, Papaya Smash, Lemonade Stand
Blurring the lines between cocktails and wine, the Z Lab Series features small-batch blends designed for warm-weather fun. Bursting with bold fruit flavors, these seasonal creations are ideal for social gatherings or sunny afternoon indulgence.
Whether it’s a classic vintage or a creative concoction, New Hampshire’s wineries are uncorking summer with style, flavor, and a welcome sense of adventure.
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