Wine Adventures Await: Discover Maine by the Glass
Plan. Sip. Explore. Repeat.
The Maine Wine Guild invites you to discover the state’s rich tapestry of wine experiences through curated, scenic adventures designed for every kind of explorer. Embark on a six-day journey featuring 25 unique winery destinations, or enjoy one of six relaxed, regional day trips that highlight the best of Maine’s vineyards, cideries, and meaderies.
From coastal vineyards touched by sea breezes to inland tasting rooms nestled among forests and farms, each adventure brings you closer to the craft, character, and charm of Maine winemaking. Whether you’re setting out for the full trail or savoring a single day, unforgettable flavors and scenic sips await at every stop.
Day 1 - 6 🌄 Maine Wine Trail
Six Days. Twenty-Five Stops. One Unforgettable Taste of Maine.
The Maine Wine Trail is a six-day tasting adventure through 25 wineries, cideries, and meaderies — from Portland to Bar Harbor, and all the delicious stops in between.
Day 1 -🍷City Pour & Coastal Charm
From Vineyard Roots to Urban Sips
Kick off your trail in Maine’s cultural capital. This day blends city sophistication with rural beginnings — from elegant pours in Portland’s Old Port to rolling vineyards just beyond. You’ll sample rosés, botanical wines, and innovative blends with a side of local flavor and urban energy.
Day 2 - 🍏 Apple Hills & Country Sips
Rolling Orchards, Crisp Pours
Travel through central Maine’s orchard belt, where the tasting rooms sit among hilltop views and apple groves. This flavorful loop features sparkling ciders, fruit wines, wildflower meads, and crisp, refreshing whites—all anchored in Maine’s rich farming heritage.
Day 3 - 🌊 Midcoast Craft & Coastline Terroir
Salt Air, Cellar Ambition
This day hugs the Midcoast — a region bursting with artistic fermenters and ocean-kissed wines. You’ll sip small-batch mead, rustic cider, and refined reds in scenic settings from forest clearings to vineyard hills overlooking the bay.
Day 4 -🌲Inland Originals & Rustic Roads
Unpolished, Unfiltered, Unforgettable
Discover the unique flavors that emerge from Maine’s quietest corners. With intimate tasting rooms tucked off woodland roads, this stretch delivers old-fashioned hospitality, experimental wines, and handcrafted blends you won’t find anywhere else.
