WINE TOURING

Coastal Wine Trail

Shamrock Farm Inn lies in the heart of the Rhode Island wine country. Newport Vineyards and Greenvale Vineyards are both 5 minutes from the Inn. Sakonnet Vineyards in picturesque Little Compton is only twenty minutes away and Westport Vineyards is about a half hour away. Each vineyard offers tours and tastings open to the public daily, although schedules to vary by season.

Greenvale Vineyards was built by the present generation's Great, Great Great uncle, John Barstow of Boston throughout the early 1860's. Barstow built Greenvale with some guidance from a book entitled Country Life by landscape theorist Richard Morris Copeland. Planned and designed by noted Boston architect John Hubbard Sturgis, Barstow's intent was to establish a "rural agricultural retreat but one that would provide occupation as well as recreation," as stipulated in Copeland's book. Greenvale Farm was originally recognized for its prize winning livestock and in the 20th century we hope it will be recognized for its fine wines. Live music on weekends in summer.
Wapping Road, Portsmouth. Hours: 10-5 daily : (401) 847-3777

Newport Vineyards and Winery is a family run winery that is one of the most modern in the East and produces a line of fine premium table wines from their own grapes and from fruit brought in from nearby vineyards. Each of their wines is styled to compliment a broad range of tastes from the soft fruitiness of our Vidal Blanc to the crisp dryness of their Chardonnay. Many of their wines have been awarded medals of excellence at prestigious international wine competitions. They offer wonderful wines in the relaxed atmosphere of their Tasting Room and excellent gift shop.
West Main Road, Middletown Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, Noon - 5pm. Tours: daily at 1 and 3pm. (401) 848-5161

Sakonnet Vineyards in Little Compton, Rhode Island was founded in 1975 on the well-researched premise that the microclimate and soil conditions found along the Southeastern New England coast closely resemble some of the great wine regions of the world, particularly, the maritime climates of northern France. At present, fifty acres are planted with many Vinifera varietals including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc as well as Vidal Blanc one of the French-American hybrids. Wine production has climbed to over 50,000 cases annually with many wines receiving awards in domestic and international competitions.
West Main Road, Little Compton Summer Hours: 10am - 6pm, Memorial Weekend thru October 1st Tours: On the Hour; 1st tour at 11am and last at 5pm Winter Hours: 11am to 5pm; Tours on the Hour: first tour at noon; last tour at 4pm. (401) 635-8486

Westport Rivers is one of the premium sparkling wine producers in the world, located in Southeastern Massachusetts. Westport Rivers was founded in 1982 when Bob and Carol Russell purchased the historic "Smith Long Acre Farm" in Westport, Massachusetts. In the past two decades, the winery has grown from obscurity to being nationally recognized as one of the top five sparkling wine producers in the country.
417 Huxbridge Road, Westport, Massachusettes. Tours: Free; offered every weekend; run every half-hour from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. 508-636-3423

GOLFING

Green Valley Country Club is just down the street from Shamrock Farm Inn. Through our relationship with Green Valley, we can assure you the Tee time of your choosing. Mention that you are interested in golf when making your reservation so that we can take care of the details.

Newport National Golf Club