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| Welcome to Neponset Winery
A good friend introduced me to winemaking more than 30 years ago. It all started with a trip to a pick-your-own berry farm. Those fresh picked currants made a pretty good wine. While I've tried my hand at making a lot of different types of wine over the years, grapes are my fruit of choice. Neponset Winery is the "fruition" of a dream to start a small winery. Some people just dream. With the help and encouragement of my wife, my dream is coming true. Neponset Winery is dedicated to making fine wines in small batches. We purchase juice from top growers in Massachusetts and California and ferment it cold to produce distinctive, fruity wines. We're conveniently located in the suburban town of Needham, Massachusetts, off Exit 19B, I-95/Rt. 128, just 3 miles south of the Mass Pike. Our wines are available for sale at the winery and a select group of wine shops in the Boston area. We hope you'll visit us, enjoy some wine, and share the dream. John Comando, Winemaker |
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Our Wines
Neponset Winery's fourth vintage has produced an exciting selection of fine wines. Our wines are made in small batches. Our white wines are fermented in cold temperatures to preserve and accentuate the fruitiness of the grapes. Our reds are vinted to yield full-bodied wines with lots of fruit and muted oak. When possible, we make our wines from locally-grown fruit. The southeastern coast of Massachusetts is garnering a reputation as an ideal place to grow fine white wine grapes that produce unique New England style wines. Stop by on the weekends to taste and purchase our wines:
2007 Chardonnay (Southeastern New
England)
This wine, once again, demonstrates Southeastern New England's suitability for
producing fine Chardonnays. This wine is clean and crisp with apples and stone
fruits in the bouquet and green apple, tropical fruits, and a hint of oak in the
mouth. Sip this Chardonnay as a refreshing alternative to those buttery and oaky
versions. This is a great food wine that you can pair with your favorite chicken and fish dishes, as well as mild
cheeses.
2006 Pinot Gris
(Suisun Valley, CA) JUST RELEASED!
A great accompaniment for those hot summer evenings! Our Pinot Gris,
fermented in stainless steel, is a light fruity version of this classic wine.
Pair our Pinot Gris with light summer fair such as salads and seafood.
2006 Rosé of Pinot Noir (Southeastern New England): Made from Massachusetts-grown Pinot Noir pressed at harvest and fermented like our white wines. This wine is a light, low-alcohol summer sipper, perfect for a hot summer day. Fruity nose with cherries and strawberries on the palate. Serve cold.
Neponset Nectar (Southeastern
New England)
This is our winery's first dessert wine. It's made from Massachusetts-grown Vidal Blanc.
This delight displays spicy orange aromas on the nose (think Cointreau!), and
orange and dried apricots on the palate. Customers say this wine is
"Yummy" - "sweet but not cloying". Try Neponset Nectar with
sharp cheeses for dessert, fresh berries, and rich chocolate.
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Russian
River)
Less than 20 cases of this fabulous wine were made. This is a classic Cabernet
with flavors of cherry and cassis. along with mild tannins. This is a very
approachable and elegant Cab that will improve with aging for the next few
years. Pair this wine with red meats and lamb. It wont last long! SOLD
OUT
2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley): Cold fermented to make a distinctive light and crisp wine, with a big nose of lime and grapefruit up front and lots of tropical fruit on the palate. This award-winning wine has a long finish that won't quit, and just enough acidity to make it a perfect food pairing wine. Our Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect accompaniment for rich pasta dishes and Asian foods. SOLD OUT
COMING SOON...
April Harvest - a fruity field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Carminere, grown in Chile. Available late summer, just in time for BBQs..
John Comando, Owner & Winemaker
Planning to Visit Us?
Summer
Visits
During the summer, we are only open for tours and retail sales by appointment.
To arrange a time to visit us, please call 781-559-8061 or email us at winemaker@neponsetwinery.com.
To order our wines for home delivery see "Where to Find our Wines"
below.
Cool
Weather Winery Visits
If you are planning to
visit when the weather is chilly, please dress warm. We don't have a separate
"tasting room." Our tasting area is right in the winemaking area. Wine
likes to be kept cool, and fall weather provides natural cooling. If the
temperature is over 50 degrees,
we open our garage door. So, if the weather is chilly, dress appropriately. Stop by for a tour and tasting
and to purchase some wine.
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Where to Find Our Wines
You can purchase our wines at the winery during retail business hours, by appointment, or at the following fine wine retailers*
| Retailers | ||
| Allston, MA | Brookline Liquor Mart | 1354 Commonwealth Ave |
| Ashland, MA | Clock Town Package Store | 68 Union St. |
| Cambridge, MA | Whole Foods Market | 340 River St. |
| Concord, MA | Concord Provisions | 73-75 Thoreau St. |
| Falmouth, MA | Murphy's | 303 Main St. |
| Kingston, MA | Empire Wine & Spirits | 164B Summer St., Summer Hill Plaza |
| Mashpee, MA | Seabury Wine & Spirits | Newton, MA |
| Medfield, MA | Medfield Wine Shoppe | 258 Main St., Rt. 109 |
| Natick, MA | Nine East Wine Emporium | Rt. 9 East, Natick/Wellesley Line |
| Newton, MA | All Star Liquors | 1220 Chestnut Street |
| Newton, MA | Murray's | 747 Beacon St. |
| Newton, MA | Upper Falls Discount Liquors | 150 Needham St. |
| Newton, MA | Waban Market | Windsor Rd. |
| Norfolk, MA | Provo Liquors | 282 Dedham St., Rt. 1A |
| Norwood, MA | The Wine Vault | 1275 Boston Providence Tpk. Rt.1 |
| Walpole, MA | Walpole Wine & Spirits | 669 Main St. |
| Waltham, MA | Glendale Package Store | 1093 Lexington St. |
| Wayland, MA | Whole Foods Market | 317 Boston Post Rd. |
*Retail locations may carry a limited selection of our wines. If you don't find what you want, let them know.
Home Delivery
Home delivery is available in Needham, Newton, Dover, and Wellesley with 24
hours notice. There's a 6-bottle minimum plus delivery charge. Certain
restrictions apply. Call 781-559-8061 and leave a call back to
arrange delivery time or email us at winemaker@neponsetwinery.com.
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Directions to Neponset Winery
| Neponset Winery |
| 50 Kearney Rd. |
| Needham, MA 02494 |
From
I-95
Hope to see you soon!
| 50 Kearney Rd., Needham, MA 02494 |
| Winery Phone (weekends only): 781-444-7780 |
| Business Phone: 781-559-8061 |
| Email: winemaker@neponsetwinery.com |
| Copyright © 2006-9 Neponset Winery, LLC. All rights reserved. |
Special thanks to Lauren, Michael, & Nina Comando, Brian Novoson, Kate Van Tassel, for help with bottling and other cellar chores; Janet Bulian, Karen Klein, Bill McGovern, Roger Goldstein, & Dick Vermette for help with blending and evaluation; Cindy Goldstein & Lauren Comando for label design & artwork