Sunday, February 26, 2012

Running Brook Vineyard & Winery


335 Old Fall River Road
No. Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
Phone: (508) 985-1998 Fax: (508) 985-1998


While in Rhode Island we tried to stay as busy as possible.  Being 30 miles or less from 2 other states and within an hour of 2 more gives you plenty of options.  One of our favorite places to visit was Running Brook Vineyard & Winery.  This small out of the way winery was a vino gem just over the boarder in Dartmouth, Ma.

Alonnie and I found RBV while trying the wine trails in the area. This is a book and cover story, the outside of the Winery is very basic and nothing fancy. The inside is 2 levels, but the second floor isn't finished yet, and the main floor is tasting room, storefront, checkout and vat room all in one. The tasting is the FUN part, as rhetorical as that sound, it is ... the guys at RBV make it about you being able to enjoy and sample all that they have to offer.
Pedro Teixeira (Owner) & Manuel Morais (Owner and Vineyard Manager) along with the entire staff take GREAT pride in their product. Most times one or both are there working and doing the tasting with you.  They also have some unique selections that are not on the list but pride gets the better of them and they give you a taste of an upcoming selection or a rare bottle of something select.

Being use to the Finger Lake trails you have certain expectations of a winery and if you didn't know you were in Massachusetts, you might expect to see Cayuga or Seneca Lake in the background. Running Brook is a known name in the area, but you get the feeling that this is your winery and your little secret when you are there.

RBV runs events thru the year, usually a picnic type venue with a band for music. They also have an Adopt a Vine program where you can sponsor a grape vine and have wine made from that vine with your name on it. It's a cute program and makes for a unique gift.

They ship to several states including NY ... so give'em a try. We have found that their wines live up to the descriptions and then some.


Running Brook Vineyard & Winery

ANVIL - Circle
ALONNIE - Circle
GET in MY BELLY SCALE - 5 out of 5

 
Till Next time ... Eat well my friends

Phat Bastard

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