Grow Your Grapes. Make Your Wine. Without the Hassle.
Sunset Vista Vineyard Cooperative Program — Grand Isle, Vermont
Have you dreamed of tending your own vineyard or crafting your own wine — but balked at the idea of planting hundreds of vines, building a trellis system, or managing a full vineyard on your own?
Sunset Vista Vineyard offers the perfect solution.
Nestled on the picturesque shores of Grand Isle, Vermont, our cooperative program lets you step into the romance and satisfaction of viticulture and winemaking — without the heavy lifting of starting from scratch.
Here’s what makes our program effortless and rewarding:
- We’ve already done the hard part — Our established vineyard boasts 300 thriving Marquette vines, professionally trellised and meticulously cared for. You can skip the years of backbreaking work of planting, training, and building infrastructure.
- Your vines, your harvest — You’ll lease a dedicated block of 12 or more vines (in 4-vine increments) and manage them throughout the growing season. Enjoy the hands-on experience of shoot thinning, canopy management, and harvesting your own grapes.
- We handle the spraying — To protect your vines, we’ll manage all fungicide and insecticide applications along with the rest of the vineyard — sparing you the complexity, liability, and equipment costs.
Two Tiers. One Amazing Experience.
🍇 Just the Grapes
Perfect for those who want to grow and harvest, but craft their own wine independently.
- Tend to your vines throughout the season
- Harvest your grapes at season’s end
- Take home your freshly picked grapes to begin your own winemaking journey
🍷 Grapes to Wine
Ideal for aspiring winemakers who want a little extra support getting from vine to vintage.
- Includes everything in Just the Grapes
- Plus — hands-on assistance at harvest:
- Crushing and destemming your grapes
- Primary fermentation support
- Pressing the must to extract juice
- Leave with freshly pressed juice, ready for secondary fermentation at home — no need to invest in costly equipment just to get started
Why Sunset Vista Vineyard?
- Lower cost, lower risk — Skip the significant upfront investment of land prep, trellis building, and vine planting
- Immediate satisfaction — Step into a healthy, mature vineyard right away — no 3-5 year wait for vine maturity
- Scenic and social — Enjoy the beauty of Grand Isle, Vermont, and connect with a community of fellow grape growers and wine enthusiasts
- Expert support — Guidance available at every step to help you nurture healthy vines and craft high-quality wine
The Vineyard Experience You’ve Always Wanted — Without the Vineyard Headache
Whether you’re a backyard vintner, an aspiring winemaker, or just someone who loves working with your hands and nature, Sunset Vista Vineyard offers you a shortcut to the heart of winemaking.
Your vines. Your grapes. Your wine. We just make it easier.
Ready to get started? Contact us to reserve your vines today — and make this season the start of your winemaking journey.