Blacksmiths Winery

Nice atmosphere and people. Wine is very mediocre, though. Sparkling blueberry is pretty good, but the rest are super acidic

Cute winery! Wines were mostly delicious. The employee working, I believe his name was joe, was helpful, kind, and witty therefore very entertaining to be around. He put up with my mother whom asks a million questions so he’s also patient! We liked him a lot. will definitely be back. The owner came in and immediately scolded the worker (publicly) which is unprofessional. He could have pulled him to a private room to let him know his concerns. I wasn’t impressed with that… That’s the reason I gave four instead of five stars.

The wines are average and expensive but worst of all was the older guy behind the bar was rude and not friendly at all. Keep driving and go find much better wines at the Umbrella Factory in Naples.

Feel badly leaving such a low rating, but seems recent reviewers had a similar experience. We stopped by to start off our Labor Day weekend and found the folks behind the bar to be, well, less than friendly. They did seem to know about the offerings, but this was perhaps the most uncomfortable wine tasting we have EVER experienced. This includes a few trips to California and some of the pretentious vineyards out there.
There seemed to be little knowledge about their distribution which I would think is something important for out of towners?! Being a «local», I feel no desire to return to the winery or bring visitors. This is unfortunate as we enjoyed what we tasted. We could buy their products at «any supermarket» (according to our hostess) which I feel would provide a more comfortable and intimate experience.

I found this place not very friendly. The guy who did the wine tasting was exceptionally rude as well as he did not answer any of our questions. He had no knowledge of the wine he was selling nor a sunny disposition. Would not recommend this place.

Wow! Very Rude.

What a cool little place this is! We stopped here one afternoon after checking out the fall leaves, and had a great time here. Who doesn’t love wine tastings with a la carte pricing? The guy working that day was super friendly and answered all of our questions. We left with a bottle of Roughshod and one of the cranberry sparkling wines. Delicious!
We’ll be back when we’re in the area again.

We happened upon Blacksmiths while in Casco for a wedding, and couldn’t pass up an opportunity to visit a winery in Maine of all places. Unlike most wineries I’ve visited, at Blacksmiths you pay per sample, which allows you to try as few or as many of their offerings as you’d like. The per pour price varies from fifty cents to $ 1.50, with a couple of higher-​priced outliers. Most samples were $ 1.25 each. The wines they offer run the gamut from fruit wines (blueberry, raspberry, elderberry and cranberry) to more traditional varietals like syrah, merlot, cabernet and vidal blanc. Blacksmiths also makes two hard ciders (called Fatty Bumpkins)– one dry, and one sweet.
I primarily sampled the wines that were made with local Maine fruit, as opposed to the ones made with grapes grown elsewhere, but unfortunately none stood out as being particularly great. The ciders were another story, though. They were awesome– the best hard cider I’ve ever had. Both were really light and refreshing. I preferred the dry one, but even the sweet one wasn’t cloyingly sweet like some can be.
The guys working the tasting room were very friendly and obviously cared a great deal about their business and products. This was a fun and unexpected way to spend an hour (a winery in Maine– who had any money on that?).

I stumbled upon this winery store a little over 5 years ago, and I’m awfully glad I did. They aren’t known for creating traditional wines, as they specialize in rather unique stylings. My favorite is called Roughshod, which I buy by the case, and is a port style wine made with Maine blueberries and brandy. I also love the Raspberry and the Elderberry wines. Next time I want to try the Cranberry sparkling, that sounds really refreshing. If you’re ever in Casco, Maine, I highly recommend you check them out.

Great, friendly place! And the wine choices? Delicious! Also, they had soda tastings for the kids… so great!
A little pricey, we paid $ 24 for wine and soda tastings and a bottle of hard cider. I’ve never been to a winery that had ala cart prices for wine tastings. Either way, it was delicious and fun!

Have been here a few times, Casco Port is excellent. The last time I looked, most of their grapes are from the west coast, and then blended to their spec’s.

Blacksmith’s Winery is an excellent stop for any wine lover. You don’t need to be a wine «snob» or «connoisseur» to stop here — the staff is always super welcoming and educating (the last time we went we had a very cool, young, tattooed professional — it was a nice reminder that the wine culture isn’t as exclusive as people think it is, and wasn’t meant for just the rich or the older crowds to enjoy). They make a vast array of wines, and when you visit them they give you a menu for you to choose five (it might be six) of their offerings to sample (did I mention it’s free?). On Saturday’s they sample their ice wine — one of the best alcoholic beverages I have ever tried, by the way (it tastes like liquid honey). If you like wine — or are even just interested in it — and you’ve never stopped here, you are sorely missing out. It’s a fun afternoon activity! Even when I worked at a brewery I used to encourage our visitors to check Blacksmith’s out, because I knew with absolute certainty they wouldn’t be disappointed. (Try the Roughshod. .. its Maine blueberries blended with brandy in a port-​style wine. IT’S DELICIOUS!)

Nice place with free wine tasting and a good selection of home made wines. The staff (Brandon) was very friendly and knowledgeable.

What a cool winery. Other than being at the wrong end of the road, if you ask my GPS, once getting there the environment was relaxing and informational. They know quite a bit about their products, which ranged from sodas, to beers to wine. All their products are excellent, it’s an interesting area. It would be nice if there was a public restroom.

We’ve been driving by this place for a while now, on our way to and from Sebago State Park for camping every year. We finally had the opportunity to check it out this summer. I’m glad we did, but disappointed that it took us so long!
First of all, the building and the staff are great — an interesting, relaxing atmosphere is perfect for wine tasting, as is a friendly staff member to help guide you along the way. Wine tastings are free, which is also always nice.
The wines cover a broad range of styles: from traditional varietals like Vidal Blanc and Syrah; to lesser known varietals like Lemberger and Sangiovese; as well as some unique blends, like their Commissure which is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot; and a number of fruit-​enhanced or fruit-​based wines.
Their varietals and blends are both excellent — the grape aren’t grown locally, but they choose carefully, and the craftmanship comes through in the quality of the wine.
However, the most interesting wines may be the fruit-​focused wines. Let me state here and now that I’m a fan of sweeter wines. I’m also a fan of dry wines, and just about everything in between, but I do like sweeter wines, so I’m a bit more tolerant of some sweetness and fruitiness in wines unlike some people who think that sweet equals poor quality.
When you start messing around with fruit wines, you do run the chance of making overly saccharine wines that can be like drinking syrup. Not the case with Blacksmith wines. They let the essence of the fruit come through, but not overpower, and they don’t let things get too sweet. Like a good piece of fresh fruit, you have a balance between sweet and tart, sugar and acidity. And in the case of their «Roughshod» wine, they help things out by blending Maine blueberry wine with brandy. WOW! That might be our favorite there, but we also enjoyed the Sangiovese, Commissure, Trillium, and Vidal Blanc.
Located right on 302 in Casco, between Raymond and Naples, it is worth going a bit out of your way to go to Blacksmith’s if you’re anywhere in the region.

I can’t think of many other more pleasant ways to spend an afternoon than to come to a winery for a tasting. Friendly, and helpful staff are on hand to guide you through the experience. This is a winery where the actual growing of the grapes is «outsourced» to a location more hospitable for the vines. The grapes are crushed, chilled and then transported here to continue the wine-​making process. They craft some really unique and wonderful wines.
You might scoff at a rhubarb or blueberry wine but you’d be doing yourself a grave disservice. These wines are outstanding, the local fruits blended perfectly with the grapes. You are allowed to sample up to six wines at the tasting. Terrific value with most whites around $ 13 and reds at $ 23. I had the good fortune to sample an ice wine ($ 50) which was amazing, a rich, smooth, honey flavor but not cloyingly sweet. I walked out very happy with a bottle of the blueberry and a bottle of Vidal Blanc, a delicious white wine. Do not drive by without stopping in for a tasting. You can thank me later.

Damn it Kristin M.
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I introduced you to the deliciousness that is made here.
This is by far my favorite winery on the planet. It’s seasonal blueberry, rasberry, and even rhubarb wines are fantastic.
I love coming to sample the season’s finest with the ever knowledgeable staff who make it easy to leave with a case.
Andthe wines here are ridiculously affordable starting at $ 11 dollars or so and going up from there.
I have had and bought the more expensive wines here that are more traditionallly made, but my heart (liver), always lead me back to the fruity-​for obvious reasons.
I would totally recommend getting a couple at least bottles of what’s seasonal when you go an trying it with whatever summer meal fun you’ve got going on.
Or saving it for anytime to impress a guest or bringing a bottle or two for the host or hostess of a dinner party.
When they go rhubarb?
Wow, it’s great, the trip will have been worth it.

i’ve always been to this winery in conjunction with being at camp sunshine, so of course it has very good memories.
they have free wine tastings, so definitely drop by for fun!
i have especially enjoyed the rhubarb (great for summer, light, not too sweet), blueberry (they even have sparkling!), and commissure (a fruity red– i mean, i’m talking like i know about wine, but really they just have good labels).
the wines are pretty cheap, in the $ 10 – 15 range.
who can say no to a local winery? they are also a good place to find jams and other local foodie gifts.