Massachusetts - Brimfield Winery Harvest Host

 

Massachusetts - Brimfield Winery Harvest Host

One would think I needed for us to restock on wine since we stopped at a Winery again but admittedly I picked this one for a very different reasons. The reviews on Harvest Host were raving about the very large area to park in and that it can easily fit 10 or even more RV’s. 

It is a winery but not in the traditional way. It mostly is an event set up that hosts festivals at a big scale.

When we arrived there was only one other camper there. The instructions said to drive past the barn and park to the right. Well, when we pulled in the other camper was parked to the left. The instructions also said there be no need to check-in and to just find a spot and set up. Well we pulled in next to the barn and I went back to talk to Ron about where he likes to aim for. Before I knew it a man came running and telling us to NOT park where the other camper parked and to stay to the right. As it turns out the other camper must not have read the instructions and now the owner was worried everyone one else would follow suit. No, no, not us. We parked Lucy Lou in a beautiful section along some trees to the right. But yes it is fascinating how everyone after tries to follow suit. Psychology on display 😂😉

When we ventured out to sample some wine and beer we learned how unique this winery is. It actually serves grapes from California. A winery South of Napa Valley ships their Grape Juice to them and they ferment it here in Massachusetts. She explained that why try to grow grapes here in a climate much more challenging when one can get a benefit from both worlds. So in a strange way we were sampling wine from California at a Winery in Massachusetts.

We did like the Antique Red and Vintage Blush so walked away with those two. At this rate I am running out of space so please come visit and have a glass or two or three or four with us… pretty please. 

After sampling we went to an Italian Restaurant where we ate some very yummy food. Calamari for me and Veal plus Chicken Parmigiana for Ron. Food Coma and left overs for two days where the outcome.

So in the end we stayed in Massachusetts, drank California Wine and ate Italian Food.

This was our only overnight stay in Massachusetts and once again on our travels we skipped right over New Hampshire. Darn, next time…..