While layers of fresh snow currently blanket midCoast Maine, spring is seemingly just around the corner. Spring’s arrival ushers in tourists, sailors, and adventurers of all ages to New England’s favorite coastline. Spring’s thaw also jumpstarts many picturesque, award-winning wineries in Maine, especially near historical Camden. The town of Camden is a magnet for honeymooners, couples, and well-traveled sailing families, primarily because of the region’s beauty and history. Camden Harbour Inn, meanwhile, is a shining example of sophistication, romance, and fine dining. The inn itself is just a short drive from a couple of the most popular MidCoast Maine winery tours in the villages of Lincolnville and Union.
The Best Wineries in Maine Near Camden Harbour
Before reading about the top four wineries in Maine, it’s important first to know more about this gorgeous land. Camden Harbour Inn itself allures New Englanders away from the busy streets of Boston, Portland, Manchester, and Springfield. But this lavish landmark inn is also in the heart of MidCoast Maine. Guests are minutes away from jaw-dropping lighthouses, upscale shopping, award-winning craft breweries, and endless adventure. As spring gives way to summer, travelers line up for the opportunity to spend an afternoon strolling through the grapevines at the prettiest vineyards in Maine. Instead of searching for a “wine tasting near me” this summer, simply bookmark this page for further usage.
Cellardoor Winery
Location: 367 Youngtown Road, Lincolnville, ME
Tours: Yes
Reason to visit: Not only is Cellardoor Winery only 10 minutes from Camden Harbour Inn, but its tasting room is located inside a 200-year-old barn on a sprawling, six-acre countryside farm. Thanks to a massive expansion, oenophiles can find Cellardoor’s many labels across the state from Lubec to Millinocket and down to Kittery.
Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery
Location: 175 Barrett Hill Road, Union, ME
Tours: Yes (30–45 minutes)
Reason to visit: Travelers and locals alike cannot resist the urge to visit Savage Oakes during the warmest months, thanks to the exciting Summer Concert Series. VIP guided tours start at just $19 per person, which includes a tasting, souvenir glass, artisan cheese board, and a vineyard walk. The tour meanders past rows of thriving vines, as well as a 15-acre wild blueberry farm and a herd of grazing cattle.
Breakwater Vineyards
Location: 35 Ash Point Drive, Owls Head, ME
Tours: No
Reason to visit: Breakwater’s French colonial estate is a visual delight. And, while they don’t offer tours, there’s nothing quite like savoring a glass of fine vino in a hard-carved rocking chair on Breakwater’s lengthy porch.
Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery
Location: 347 Carroll Road, Union, ME
Tours: Yes (self-guided)
Reason to visit: Sweetgrass now has tasting rooms in Portland and Kennebunk to accompany its Union farmstead, which also acts as a distillery and creamery. Visitors are free to embark on a self-guided tour of the grounds past strawberry patches, curious goats, and, of course, lush grapevines. Word of mouth has helped Sweetgrass evolve into one of the most-visited wineries in Maine.
Luxury Lodging in Camden, Maine
Camden Harbour Inn is not only a lavish Relais & Châteaux hotel, but it’s also home to a AAA Four-Diamond restaurant. After touring one of the prettiest wineries in Maine, return to Camden Harbour for an extravagant four-course Prix Fare at Natalie’s. Then sip on a glass of fine wine on the patio while the evening’s last light dissipates before retiring to a visually-striking Grand Suite for a therapeutic air bath. To book a long-awaited escape to MidCoast Maine, please dial 1-800-236-4266 (or check availability online).