Glendale Ridge Vineyard

Scott Abel

Glendale Ridge hosted a large event for our family on short notice recently. From the moment we met Mary and stood on the top of the hill overlooking the vineyards, we knew this was the place. The staff, the wine, the setting were the best. Waiting for a sunny afternoon to go back and relax and enjoy the wine and the setting. A hidden gem.

Lee Hastings

Went to visit on Saturday 3/27. Due to COVID restrictions they can’t open your wine bottle, so bring your own opener. Lots of new picnic tables with a nice view of some hills. The White Crescent wine was amazing. We enjoyed sitting for 2 hours in the sun. They allow you to bring in your own food.

Lee Ouellette

Nestled within the hills of Western Mass., this 5 acre hidden gem of a vineyard comes with a wonderful aspect of the western crag of Mt. Tom, viewed to the southeast. The grapevines surround a lovely lawn setting for the many Saturday evening concerts, which also host Food trucks and a welcoming space for further lawn chairs and picnics/blankets; in season, see the Events link at their website. Unlike some other winery visits, unless there is a planned event, there is no food routinely sold onsite. True to all vineyards, no outside alcohol may be brought in for these events; but non-alcohol beverages may be brought to supplement the current selection of 6 wines. Tastings are limited to Thurs-Fri beginning at 3pm & Sat-Sun hours begin at noon. Though wine club membership is available for a 15% reduction in per-bottle pricing and 50% reduced admission to weekend concerts, the proprietors and staff are just as welcoming to all visitors. Estate tours are available, as well as private Group tastings for 8 or more people. The bucolic view is enhanced by the grazing horses and stable just to the south, which are distant enough not to detract from the vineyard scents. This venue has been used to host weddings. If you can’t tell, I love this place, and while I have no business relationship with them, I have come to enjoy the venue/view and proprietors so much that I volunteer as available for the autumn harvest or spring bottling events, when the “call to assist” goes out to wine club members and past visitors.

Tim Allen

Great family owned vineyard with beautiful views. They have a brand new building connecting two of their barns, without losing the rustic charm. Just tried their 2017 Cabernet Franc - it's amazing!