New Hampshire's Lakes Region is the state's most naturally beautiful wine country. Centered on Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding hills, the region combines the charm of classic New England lake towns with a growing community of winemakers, cider houses, and meaderies.
The lake itself is the key to viticulture here. Its massive thermal mass, over 72 square miles of water, absorbs summer heat and releases it slowly through autumn, protecting nearby vineyards from the early frosts that devastate less-sheltered sites. Cold-hardy hybrid grapes like Marquette, La Crescent, and Frontenac join apple orchards and berry farms in feeding the region's diverse fermentation scene.
Visiting the Lakes Region for wine means combining tasting with everything that makes New Hampshire lake country special: boat rides, hiking, charming village downtowns, and some of the most spectacular fall foliage in New England. The wineries here are intimate, family-run, and genuinely glad to see you.
Browse all Lakes Region wineries on Wino Notion. Click any card to visit the full page.
All 18 wineries we track in and around Lakes Region (NH), each with its own Wino Notion page, visitor details, and community ratings.