The Coastal Wine Trail Series Part 4 – Langworthy Farm Winery

From the porch of Langworthy Farm Winery Tasting Room - The Coastal Wine Trail
From the porch of Langworthy Farm Winery Tasting Room

The beachfront town of Westerly, Rhode Island is home to the smallest winery on the Coastal Wine Trail, Langworthy Farm Winery.

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The Setting

The white, stately three-story Colonial home that serves as the farm’s bed and breakfast sits serenely on the corner of Scenic Route 1 and Langworthy Road. Originally built in 1875 under one of the grandest Norway Maple trees in the country, this boutique winery/bed and breakfast is located just a half mile from the beach.

The Langworthy Farm B&B - The Coastal Wine Trail
The Langworthy Farm Bed & Breakfast

Images of the maple don the labels of Langworthy’s award-winning wine. Sadly, recent hurricanes damaged the tree beyond repair and it had to be removed. But the steady peacefulness of the historic tree lives on in the humble vineyard behind the shiplap-sided home.

The Wines

Langworthy Farm produces over a dozen wines made from both their small vineyard and grapes from nearby Long Island. Such as their Rhody Riesling, a dry Riesling with apple and peach aromas and crisp, floral notes. Or their silky Napatree Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for over a year in French Oak barrels.

The first vines were planted in 2002 and guests staying at the bed and breakfast were able to taste Langworthy Farm’s first Chardonnay within a year. In 2005 they flung open the winery doors to the public, offering five wines for purchase.

The Vineyard after harvest at Langworthy Farm Winery
The Vineyard after Harvest at Langworthy Farm Winery

The Tastings

The next year they opened their new tasting room. Several windows allow natural light to stream in and light the cozy, knotty pine paneled room and tasting bar. A large window allows guests a view of the large stainless steel tanks where the wine is processed. Wine barrels scattered throughout the room make it ideal for setting down to sip on their Weekapaug White, a citrusy, bright estate blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Langworthy Farm Winery Tasting Room - The Coastal Wine Trail
Langworthy Farm Winery Tasting Room

Throughout the year the farm hosts several tasting events from the porch of their wine room. Over the summer they held an art festival and during late September featured an Artisan Cheese Tasting and Pairing. November saw a Harvest Soup Fest and coming up the second weekend in December they are having a Tasting + Truffles event. For a more thorough calendar of events or to schedule a tour of the winery visit www.langworthyfarm.com.

Follow the complete Coastal Wine Trail series at The Rooted Gypsy on Miles Geek.

Jessica Pickett
Jessica Pickett

The daughter of a free-spirited, surfing waitress and a professional cross-country mover, Jessica discovered most of the country from the dog trot of an eighteen-wheeler before turning 5 years old. She was raised along the banks of the Sabine River and was fortunate enough to be able to call both Texas and Louisiana home. She embraces her naturally curious soul, love of nature, and appreciation for culture. After marrying a 4th generation farmer who had never taken a vacation, an entirely new adventure began. They now split their time between farm chores and traversing the globe. You can join them on their many (and sometimes muddy) adventures at www.TheRootedGypsy.com.

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