La garagista farm + winery is located on Mount Hunger in the Piedmont hills near Barnard, Vermont. The homestead and land have been farmed for over 200 years. Acquired by Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber in 1998, the farm's gardens provided vegetables for their sister project, a restaurant named...
La garagista
Biodynamic practices in a rustic Vermont setting
Best known for: Natural wines from hybrid, cold-climate grapes
Domaine La Garagista, located in Barnard, Vermont, is known for its commitment to natural and biodynamic winemaking practices. Founded by Deirdre Heekin, the winery focuses on showcasing the unique terroir of Vermont and produces wines that reflect the region's alpine climate.
The winery operates on ancestral Abenaki territory and practices regenerative agriculture. They grow not only wine grapes but also vegetables, fruits, and flowers. With an emphasis on minimal intervention, their winemaking involves traditional methods such as foot crushing and wild yeast fermentation.
Domaine La Garagista offers a variety of wines, including both sparkling and still options. They have also launched a Community Supported Agriculture model called The Forêt Wine Guild, which allows supporters to access their limited cuvées directly.
The winery hosts pop-up events featuring local ingredients paired with their wines, encouraging a communal dining experience.
Tasting Hours
Pop-ups in West Addison and Barnard during winter; curbside pick-up available online; text to confirm pick-up.
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