Flag Hill Winery
N 43° 04.966 W 071° 01.705
19T E 334886 N 4772002
Family owned winery and distillery
Waymark Code: WM6RR
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 01/29/2006
Views: 41
This scenic spot in Lee, New Hampshire has been a working farm since the 1700s. In 1950 Frank W. Reinhold Sr. purchased the Reinhold Farm. Frank's son, Robert, managed the property as a dairy farm, servicing over a hundred head of cattle and a large herd of sheep. In 1964, the farm closed it doors and all the livestock was sold off.
From that time until 1985, the property remained unused and unproductive. In 1985, Linda and Frank, Jr. returned to the family farm, took up residence, and started planning for their next career as grape growers and wine makers. Their first official act was establishing the name of the farm as Flag Hill Farm.
In 1990, it became Flag Hill Farm & Vineyard with the planting of the first acre of grapes. An aggressive planting schedule has continued since that date. The very first harvest occurred in 1994 with all the fruit being sold to the New Hampshire Winery in Henniker, NH. The 1995 harvest was processed, stored, and vinted by Flag Hill.
In the spring of 1996, Flag Hill Winery was established with a production of 500 cases consisting of four types of wine, and the doors to the winery were opened. In addition to the winery Flag Hill is also a working distillery, with its first product, General John Stark Vodka, hitting the market in December of 2004. With this foray into the arena of spirits, Flag Hill continues its path of growing and embracing new ventures.
Winery Size: Small to Medium 1,500 to 2,999 Cases
Attached vineyard?: yes
Tasting Room Available?: yes
Days and hours of operation: Wednesday-Sunday - 11AM -5PM
Tours Available: yes
Phone #: 603-659-2949
Address: 297 North River Road
Lee, NH 03824
Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link]
Types of wines: Red & white grape wines from grapes grown on the premises. Also produce some fruit wines such as apple,cranberry, blueberry, and others.
Best Wine Tasted: Marechal Foch
Rate the Best Wine Tasted:
Price per Bottle: 13.00 (listed in local currency)
2nd Best Wine Tasted: Seyval Blanc
Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted:
Price per Bottle #2: 11.00 (listed in local currency)
Overall Comments:: Heather was our wine consultant and was very helpful during the tasting. We purchased a few bottles to try at home.
Charge for tasting?: Not Listed
Cost of Tour: Not Listed
Winery Club: Not listed
Wine Club Description:: Not listed
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