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.

Watch: Leeds vineyard blooming like never before at budding business

WillowsAwake Winery looks for bountiful harvest with more vines coming into full production.

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.'

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.

WillowsAwake Winery welcomes Lindsay Benson as winemaker and vineyard manager

Threatened by climate change, a California winemaker switches to carbon farming

Robin Lail hopes more vineyards join her.

Why New England wines are starting to get some serious attention

Climate change and more adventurous consumers have contributed to the growth of the industry in the region.

Maine wine distributors urge legislators not to revise direct-to-consumer rules for out-of-state sellers

Maine stores and distributors say a proposed change would open the door to unfair out-of-state competition.

Maine bars allowed to reopen indoors, but many are waiting

Most operators who opted not to reopen Friday said they are holding off until their workers can get fully vaccinated.

Tasting room owners in central Maine say they can open safely indoors amid pandemic

Central Maine tasting rooms figuring out what's next, including a commitment to outdoor service during winter months.