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Sunnybrook Farm Winery

Handcrafted wines from our family farm to your glass

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Barrels, Buffets, and a Backup Plan: Your Office Holiday Party at a Working Winery
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Barrels, Buffets, and a Backup Plan: Your Office Holiday Party at a Working Winery

A working winery can make a holiday office party feel less like a conference room and more like a memory—if you plan for the practical stuff. Here’s how to choose the room, time the tasting, feed the crowd, and keep every guest comfortable at Sunnybrook.

The Bottle Starts in the Dirt: A Plain-English Guide to Farm Wine
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The Bottle Starts in the Dirt: A Plain-English Guide to Farm Wine

Plenty of bottles say 'farm' on the back label. Fewer actually mean it. Here's what happens when the grapes, the decisions, and the consequences all live under one roof—and what that tastes like in your glass.

Your Good Bottle Isn't a Trophy: Open It With the Meatloaf
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Your Good Bottle Isn't a Trophy: Open It With the Meatloaf

We hear it in the tasting room all the time: this bottle is for a special occasion. But small-batch farm wine was made for Tuesday meatloaf, porch drop-ins, and Thanksgiving leftovers. Here's our down-to-earth case for pulling the cork tonight, plus which Sunnybrook bottles are ready now and which can wait.

The Quiet Pour: A Case for Tuesday Afternoons in the Tasting Room
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The Quiet Pour: A Case for Tuesday Afternoons in the Tasting Room

Saturday gets all the attention, but the midweek tasting room is where the real conversations happen. Here’s why a quiet Tuesday or Thursday at a family farm winery might be the best wine country move you make this season.

Don't Put the Pink Away: A Case for Drinking Rosé in January
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Don't Put the Pink Away: A Case for Drinking Rosé in January

Rosé didn't earn its pink-for-summer-only reputation at our place. Here's the story of how Sunnybrook almost never bottled one at all — plus how to pour, sip, and pair it once the sweaters come out.

Four-Legged Staff, Zero Payroll: The Real Bosses of Sunnybrook Farm
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Four-Legged Staff, Zero Payroll: The Real Bosses of Sunnybrook Farm

Before a single pour happens at Sunnybrook, a border collie, a flock of opinionated hens, and one extremely confident barn cat handle the welcome committee. Here's how to meet them — and why so many guests leave with more animal photos than wine photos.

While the Vines Sleep: A Look at Our Off-Season (and Why Winter Tastings Are Our Favorite)
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While the Vines Sleep: A Look at Our Off-Season (and Why Winter Tastings Are Our Favorite)

Everyone pictures a winery in summer—sunshine, live music, glasses on the patio. But the real heart of Sunnybrook beats in the cold months, when the tasting room quiets down and the family gets to work. Here's what winter actually looks like on our farm, plus why a January visit might be the best tasting you'll ever get.

From Our Cellar to Your Table: Matching Sunnybrook Wines to Autumn's Coziest Dishes
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From Our Cellar to Your Table: Matching Sunnybrook Wines to Autumn's Coziest Dishes

When the leaves turn and the slow cookers come out, we start thinking about which bottles belong on the harvest table. Here's our winemaker's honest guide to pairing Sunnybrook wines with the fall comfort foods we crave — plus a cheat sheet for your next gathering.

Before You Pull In the Driveway: What Nobody Tells You About Your First Trip to a Farm Winery
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Before You Pull In the Driveway: What Nobody Tells You About Your First Trip to a Farm Winery

Thinking about spending a Saturday with us but not sure how the whole farm winery thing works? Here's the honest, dirt-under-the-fingernails rundown — from what to wear to whether the dog's invited — straight from the folks who pour the wine.

Fire Up the Grill, Pour the Good Stuff: Sunnybrook Wines Meet Your Summer Cookout
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Fire Up the Grill, Pour the Good Stuff: Sunnybrook Wines Meet Your Summer Cookout

Summer on the farm means two things: the grill is lit and the tasting room porch is full. Here's how our favorite pours pair with classic backyard barbecue, plus a few hosting tricks we've learned the hard way. Grab the printable cheat sheet before your next cookout.

Sunrise, Sticky Fingers, and Three Generations: What Harvest Day Really Looks Like at Sunnybrook
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Sunrise, Sticky Fingers, and Three Generations: What Harvest Day Really Looks Like at Sunnybrook

Ever wonder what happens before a bottle of Sunnybrook wine hits your glass? Follow our family through one full harvest day — from fog-drenched vineyard rows at dawn to the hum of the crush pad after dark. Bring your boots when you visit; harvest season is the best show on the farm.