About Fruit Wines

We have extolled the virtues of traditionally made American fruit wines for some years now; the category is full of well made and downright excellent wines. Perhaps most surprising is the fact that some of the best wines are actually made in dry table styles. These are often at their best with food. 'It's really exciting to match these wines with food,' said Maine blueberry winemaker Bob Bartlett, 'because there's no history, no precedent.' He suggests serving blueberry wine with Italian dishes or grilled lamb, and pear wine with smoked fish. A tasty thought indeed.

Top Picks for Fruit Wines

Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Cranberry American
89 points
$25
Loaded with crunchy, tart, ripe fruit, fun on its own and even better at a picnic table of friends blue ribbon favorite dishes.
Bar Harbor Cellars Winery NV Peach Wine American
87 points
$21
An interesting creamy peach dessert wine that is not to sweet and will pair brilliantly with cheeses.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Blush American
87 points
$22
Bursting with fruit and just enough sweetness to pair with a fun variety of cheese and desserts.
Wellspring Vineyard 2024 The Tipsy Wench Strawberry Wine New York State
86 points
$19
A fun blend that shows fruit and grapes make a yummy wine; try it on ice or in a wine spritz with a slice of citrus.
Tsali Notch NV Sweetwater Muscadine
85 points
$19
An easy wine for fun with friends—a good foundation for punch and a picnic spritz.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Peach American
85 points
$24
Clean and fruity for fun, unpretentious sipping.
Tsali Notch NV Chatsworth Muscadine
84 points
$19
Fresh sweet fruit and a touch of herbal notes to give balance to the wine.
Tsali Notch NV Dragging Canoe Muscadine
84 points
$19
Cherry, honey and chamomile, an off-dry carnival of flavor.
Apple Barn Winery NV Anchors Aweigh Wine American
84 points
$25
A soft, not-to-sweet fruit wine that will pair nicely with cheeses.
Apple Barn Winery NV Apple Blueberry American
84 points
$25
A savory take on a fruit wine balances sour apple, blueberry pie and sweet savory orange tea notes with a hint of saltwater taffy.