Route 9 Wine Trail Tasting Notes & Travel Card
Tasting Notes & Travel Card
| Winery |
Signature Picks |
Notes & Vibe |
★ Your Rating ★ |
🏅 Pro Score |
| Notaviva Farm Brewery 🎵🏞️ |
“Uncle Jimmy” IPA, Hard Cider |
Music-paired tastings, mountain views |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
88 |
| Bozzo Family Vineyards 🔋🍷 |
“Lisa” Sauvignon Blanc, “B3” Blend |
Solar-powered, intimate hillside sips |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
90 |
| 868 Estate Vineyards 🎨🎶 |
Vidal Passito, Meritage Blend |
Art, jazz, and picnics on a historic estate |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
89 |
| Breaux Vineyards 🥇🏔️ |
Nebbiolo, Viognier |
Cajun-themed estate with expansive views |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
91 |
| Kalero Vineyard 🏡🌄 |
Cab Franc, Petit Verdot |
Rustic-chic barn, weddings with mountain backdrop |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
87 |
| Hillsborough Vineyards & Brewery 🍺🇫🇷 |
“Ruby” Red, Petit Verdot |
French countryside vibe with beer and wine |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
89 |
| Doukénie Winery 🧺⛰️ |
“Zeus” Red, Chardonnay |
Family-owned charm by Short Hill Mountain |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
88 |
| Walsh Family Wine 🧪🍇 |
Chenin Blanc, Sauv Blanc |
Site-specific, sleek, terroir-first philosophy |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
93 |
| The Wine Reserve at Waterford 🎯🪟 |
“Quat” Cab Franc, “Plot Twist” Red |
Creative, modern wines with valley views |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
90 |
| Iron Will Winery & Vineyard 🛒🦅 |
“The Raven” Petit Verdot, Viognier |
Boutique wines at farmers markets, bold energy |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
86 |
| Sunset Hills Vineyard ☀️🛖 |
Viognier, Mosaic Blend |
Restored barn, solar-powered sunsets and music |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
91 |
| 8 Chains North Winery 🐾🎻 |
Loco Vino, Furnace Mountain Red |
Dog-friendly, live tunes, rich Civil War roots |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
89 |
| Firefly Cellars 🛏️🔥 |
“Twilight” Red, “Illumination” White |
Modern rustic with fire pits and overnight stay |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
88 |
| Casanel Vineyards & Winery 🇧🇷🏡 |
Carmenère, Petit Verdot |
Brazilian heritage, pondside serenity, rare grapes |
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ |
90 |
Icon Legend
🎵 Music-themed
🏞️ Scenic views
🔋 Sustainable
🍷 Boutique/family-run
🎨 Art-focused
🛏️ Lodging
🔥 Fire pits
🐾 Dog-friendly
🛒 Market-only
🦅 Unique backstory
