A must visit on weekends May through December is the Tenba Ridge Winery, which is only 6 miles from Brambleberry B&B.

Located on a ridge with a breathtaking view, this small boutique winery operated by winemaker John Gill ofers a variety of award-winning and unique wines. Flavors include Apricot, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cherry, Cranberry, Elderberry, Gewurztraminer, Muller Thurgau, Peach, Plum, Raspberry, Strawberry, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Vinifera grape, Zinfandel and white Zinfandel.

After you sample, purchase a glass or a bottle of your favorite and sip while you relax and enjoy the view. Bring a picnic lunch or snacks and make it an afternoon.

Here's our review of one of our favorite Tenba reds Le Chapeau Rouge (The Red Hat)

This bold red wine is John Gill’s great-grandfather’s version of pinot noir.

Like all Tenba Ridge wines, Le Chapeau Rouge is bursting with fruit taste but offers intrigue with hints of flowers and spice. Every swirl of the glass seems to bring out a different aroma and flavor. We enjoyed every drop and were disappointed when our Alsace adventure ended at the bottom of the bottle.

Sherry: “A spicy bouquet, like a Christmas wassail. Interesting and wonderful.”

Chris: “A blend of cherry and apple with a delightful lingering finish.”

For a story Chris wrote about Tenba Ridge in 2002, click here.

Click here for a video tour of Tenba Ridge.