Newport and Aquidneck Island bring together two things that seem unlikely bedfellows: Gilded Age grandeur and scrappy agricultural determination. The island's maritime climate, moderated on all sides by Narragansett Bay, is the mildest in New England, and a small community of producers is taking advantage.
Wine production on Aquidneck is small-scale and personal. The island's vineyards are measured in acres rather than hundreds of acres, and the producers know their vines individually. The results are intimate, hand-crafted wines that reflect both the maritime terroir and the makers' personalities.
For visitors, Newport wine tasting fits seamlessly into the broader Newport experience. You can tour the Breakers in the morning, taste local wine at a harbor-front tasting room over lunch, and sail Narragansett Bay in the afternoon. The island's culinary scene, one of New England's best, provides excellent food-pairing opportunities for the wines you discover.
Browse all Newport & Aquidneck Island wineries on Wino Notion. Click any card to visit the full page.
All 12 wineries we track in and around Newport, each with its own Wino Notion page, visitor details, and community ratings.