Layne Witherell, 80, has been working in the industry for 50 years.
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After 40 years, the pioneers of Maine winemaking are closing up shop
The Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in Gouldsboro is for sale, as its founders, famous for their complex, award-winning blueberry wines, consider retirement.
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In Leeds, one of Maine’s few estate vineyards reports a bountiful grape harvest
Drought conditions are beneficial this year, but they could affect the 2026 harvest.
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Maine’s oldest winery, Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, is up for sale
Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, known for its blueberry wines, is for sale after over 40 years in business.
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Harvest time at WillowsAwake Winery in Leeds accelerates with warm, dry spell
Owner Tony Lyons and winemaker Lindsay Benson are looking to harvest a bumper crop at the Central Maine vineyard.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Watch: Leeds vineyard blooming like never before at budding business
WillowsAwake Winery looks for bountiful harvest with more vines coming into full production.
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Wine industry’s diversity efforts see successes – and some lost steam
Successes have included investments in Black-owned brands and mentoring and fellowship programs, but some worry that ‘it’s back to business as usual.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Getting serious about viticulture in Maine; it may not be too cold a climate for good wine
WillowsAwake Winery in Leeds planted vines, hired a winemaker, invested heavily in infrastructure and the effort is beginning to bear fruit.
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WillowsAwake Winery welcomes Lindsay Benson as winemaker and vineyard manager
WELLS — WillowsAwake Winery announces the appointment of Lindsay Benson as winemaker and vineyard manager to the WillowsAwake Winery team. Her appointment coincides with WillowsAwake’s expansion and purchase of new winemaking and vineyard equipment to position it to take full advantage of the winery’s eight acres of cold hardy vineyards as they reach maturity and […]
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Threatened by climate change, a California winemaker switches to carbon farming
Robin Lail hopes more vineyards join her.