Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Tour Truro

Truro Vineyard, a thriving 5-acre farm which grows its own grapes in the salty sea air, is located on Cape Cod's least populated town, North Truro. The vineyard, which used to be a bed and breakfast, was established in 1991 and bought by the Roberts family in 2007. Here, they make a variety of wines that have come to be well-recognized due to their unique taste and popularity of the Cape.

There are tastings every half hour throughout the day. An outdoor tasting room allows guests to gaze at the vineyards while sampling the wines. The vineyard also offers free tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily through October 13. Guests learn about the history of the farm and get to explore the fields, distillery, and winery.

Truro Vineyard can also be considered home to some philanthropists; donating $2 for every bottle of Right Red that is purchased to right whale rescue and research efforts. Red Right is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Sirah. Another wine Truro features is its Lighthouse Wine Series — which includes non-traditional varieties — is the Cape Blush. Fondly known as “summer in a bottle,” this light and refreshing off-dry rose blend combines 92 percent Cayuga and 8 percent Cabernet Franc for a hint of strawberry and fresh fruit flavor. The vineyard grows Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. They harvest the grapes in October and the Roberts family is always happy to explain the art of maritime grape growing to guests.

Wine isn't the only thing this vineyard has to offer. Recently built, Truro now welcomes a new rum shack call The Hollow. Here, you can Get a free tasting or order a rum-based cocktail. They then decided to name their distillery South Hollow Spirits for branding, production, and marketing purpose. Twenty Boat is their featured rum; keep an eye out for it in liquor stores!

Truro Vineyards is located half a mile from the scenic beaches of Cape Cod and just seven miles from Provincetown. Check them out while you still can and learn how to devour the grape-growing details that is wine-making!

The Roberts family is happy to explain the art of maritime grape growing to guests. Said Kristen Roberts, co-owner of the vineyard, “The salty air is great for the grapes.” The vineyard grows Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. They harvest the grapes in October.

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