Flag Hill Winery

I got married at Flag Hill in August 2015 and had an unforgettable day. The scenery at the venue is absolutely superb and they really allowed us to customize our day. We had an outdoor ceremony and tented reception; exactly what I’ve always wanted. When we first visited Flag Hill, the owner and staff treated us so well, giving us glasses of wine and spirits to have while we toured the grounds and their distillery. They told us we were always welcome. We ended up visiting the winery 5 times leading up to our big day just because we couldn’t’ get enough of it. Whenever the staff learned we were getting married there, they would always give us and our guests complimentary drinks and be so nice.
Everyone went above and beyond on the day of our wedding, especially Christa the event planner. The necklaces I gave my bridesmaids had excess chain so Christa found us wire cutters; after our ceremony, my husband and I were supposed to take a private limo ride, but at the last minute I decided I didn’t want to do that so Christa had the staff set up a pretty little table for us next to a window that overlooked our reception so we could take it all in and watch our guests mingle. They brought us champagne and two of every appetizer. I can’t say enough good things about how accommodating Christa and the staff were.
One part of our wedding day we will never ever forget is that Flag Hill allowed us to have fireworks. This is something they do not do anymore, but because I wanted to surprise my groom with a firework show so bad, they worked with me to allow it. It was amazing and something we have never seen anyone else have at their wedding.
I also love that during rehearsal, they ask your wedding party what they want for their first round and had it ready for us during pictures. All night long, Christa and staff would ask me if I needed anything at all.
2015 was Christa’s first year as the Flag Hill event planner. She did great. There were a few times when we got emailed the wrong person’s itinerary or I got put on an email with another boy she thought was my groom, but as time went on, she became more familiar with the role and more organized. In the end, she pulled through and was amazing. Our decorations got set up very nicely
Other thoughts — Guests are allowed to roam throughout the vineyard. The bar line was never too long. The wine and drinks were really good — they had wine tastings and sangria stations set up during cocktail hour. The food was descent. There was a sewer/​trash smell outside the tent for part of the night, which is the one thing I would have changed about the night. They do not let you have drinks on the dance floor, but this didn’t end up being a problem because you could dance right next to the dance floor (on the blacktop) with a drink and that was fine.
Let’s face it, weddings are very expensive! But the value we were able to get at Flag Hill was great. We were able to stretch our money much further at Flag Hill than venues we were looking at on Cape Cod.

I was going to join a meetup group that included tasting wine from this winery. Because I don’t eat animal products, I sent an email to this winery to find out if they included animal byproducts in their wine. (Much wine is filtered through fish bladders and even includes bone marrow, blood, etc. — look up normal ingredients online for more details)
Anyways– this winery never called me back! (It’s just a yes/​no question!) From that I get the feeling, they don’t know how their wine is made. Then the other night, I called to follow up and no return phone call.
I recommend going to another place with superb customer service… this place isn’t that from what I have experienced.

We just had our wedding here this past weekend — it was perfect. The venue was beautiful and the views were breathtaking! The food was also amazing, we had a ton of people say it was the best ‘wedding’ food they have ever had. I cannot rave enough about the staff — especially the wedding planner Christa. She is worth her weight in gold! She was prompt, nice, organized and happy! She had our back 100% the day of the wedding and even brought us food so we could eat. In addition, the price was not bad and the venue fee covers the tables/​chairs/​linens/​etc. and those things really start to add up at other places. I highly recommend this venue.

Went with a group of 5 for a private tasting, so much fun! Mara was out guide and she wad awesome!

The only reason I am even giving them 2 stars is because the location is beautiful.
My best friend got married here on 9−19−14. The day that is supposed to be the best day of your life was quickly tainted with the horribly rude staff and awesome smell pushed into the tent.
We were informed on Thursday that no drinks were allowed on the dance floor and if we got too rowdy they would shut us down early… My first thought was it’s a wedding of course were going to be rowdy? I assumed it was just something they said for legal purposes. They took our drink order for the day of the wedding so while everyone was enjoying cocktail hour and snacks we would have a drink too– I thought this was very thoughtful.
The day of the wedding came and everything was set up beautifully (the bride made a detailed list including pictures of where things should go). Our drinks were severed promptly after the ceremony, when our round was finished I asked to have the round repeated I was immediately shut down. Not only did they tell me no they also told me that 150 people were in line and that I wouldn’t get a drink because no one would let us get in line. Hello I’m the maid of honor of course someone would have not only gotten us a drink but let us the bride and groom theirs. This was the first part of our awful experience.
Food was out at the appropriate time, and was good. Bride and groom obviously didn’t get to eat and when I asked to have new meals brought to them after they had thanked the tables, I was told it was no problem since they had at least 4 leftover meals. They never received them.
The bartenders were disgustingly rude. I have never felt so uncomfortable at any event. When I asked a server a question they had no answer and looked around– how unprofessional! I really just can’t express how awful the service was.
As you can imagine since I’m not pleased in the review they told us we were too rowdy. instead of allowing us our time that was paid for they shut us down without even doing a last call. The reason they gave us for shutting us down was because 2 drinks had been spilt on the dance floor. Okay I get it, people can slip, fall twist an ankle whatever/​seriously then get a table for drinks to be placed and don’t throw them away when we put them down! People are paying money for drinks given with horrible customer service and barely any alcohol. When they had informed us we were being shut down the heat was turned off and the tables started to be packed up. They even started to move cards on the gift table!!! I know I felt unwelcomed I can’t imagine how everyone else felt. Oh right and just to top it all off towards the end of the night all you smelt was SEWER! Gross!!!
I hope everyone reads this and expects nothing from this venue. Disappointing isn’t even the word for it. Do not waist your time.

What a cute place! Beautiful grounds, complete with chickens and pigs! Rustic, farm-​y feel.
The fifth star is for the food. As soy-​free vegans (no cashews/​peanuts) life gets really interesting at weddings… The meal we had at Flag Hill was just outstanding. So so so amazing. It was a black bean «burger» over fiesta-​style rice with a zesty sauce and guacamole. It was like a gourmet Mexican-​style entrée. The flavors were unique, complementary and amazing. The textures weren’t weird, and it was fresh. The portion was giant, there was an appropriate amount of protein. I was so full and happy. Thank you chef, this was just perfect.
They have a stunning wedding ceremony area under the shade of some gorgeous old trees up on a hill overlooking the vineyards/​fields. The event tents are giant and the string lights are a great touch. There are bathrooms connected to the tents that are a little cramped, but are clean. The main building includes a bridal suite.
The staff is friendly and helpful. The wedding planners are seasoned and knowledgeable and want everything to be perfect for you.
As for the wine, The Vignoles is very good. I have heard great things about the Marechal Foch. I was impressed with the selection which includes fruit wine, dessert wine and even liquor. I would love to come back for a tasting and a tour. The main building has a cute store where you can taste it all.

My fiancé contacted Flag Hill by email about our upcoming wedding. I received a prompt call from a woman from events. I asked the woman if couples are allowed to just purchase the late night menu and not a plated meal. I explained that the theme of our wedding is «50’s diner» and that we noticed the late night menu was more suited for this theme (mini grilled cheese, french fries, etc). I was told no. I understood this reply as I understand they are a business, and that you need to do what is best to make money for your business. I did not push the matter in any way, or complain about the response.
What I didn’t understand was how snobby and rude the woman became after I asked the question and explained the theme of our wedding. She had the nerve to ask me if I wanted to do this food because of stylistic reasoning or to be «cheap». This was after I had already explained the style of the wedding. I told her it was a combination of the style, and the fact that diner food is our personal favorite type of food. When I told her this, she said to me, «well your guests aren’t going to like that food» and then went on to tell me that she has done «wedding’s like yours (mine) before (apps only weddings)» and that they go over «okay» but aren’t great. I very calmly told the woman that this was not going to work out, and that Flag Hill can not offer me what I am looking for for the style of my wedding.
I never asked this woman for my opinion. I think it’s horrible for someone to give such negative feedback to a newly excited bride to be about her dreams for her wedding. Who is this woman to shoot down my ideas? This diner wedding theme was chosen because it represents who my fiancé and I are as a couple, a couple that enjoys pin up, diner food, and rockabilly. Apparently, this is too below this woman, and she is too uptight and snobby to have any sort of creativity that strays away from the typical sit-​down, stuffy, wedding that everyone else has.
Because of my negative experience, I will never go to Flagg Hill winery. My fiancé and I have talked multiple times about coming for wine tastings, but now I know that apparently, this company (or at least it’s employees) think they are too good for us. In addition, we have multiple friends looking to have a winery wedding, and we will be informing them of the poor customer service we received. We will never buy wine from Flag Hill winery.

I had my wedding here on 12÷28÷13. Flag Hill handled the catering as well as the venue.
I don’t know if it could have been made any easier for us. We got an impressive array of selections for both appetizers and dinners available. We chose the steak & chicken (and had them have vegan-​friendly stuff available) with vegetables. I had people who didn’t even like steak tell me how good it was! I thought the food was great as well!
As far as the venue goes, we had the run of the place for 5 hours. We got married downstairs in the distillery area in front of a couple of the big tanks and had the reception right upstairs — which is super convenient.
Where Flag Hill really shined was the staff. This was the only wedding I’ve ever seen where nothing went awry. Everything was like clockwork, right on time and perfect. All of the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and made the night that much better.
I’ve also become a customer of theirs for wines and liquors (all of which are excellent!)
Would and do recommend!

I come here every year when visiting from California. The staff is always friendly and personable. They love sharing tidbits about future offerings as well as tips for enjoying their wines and spirits. Coming from CA, I think their wines are ok. A little dry for my tastes. The fruity liquors are delicious — both on their own and enhanced with other items (ex. Cranberry liquor with lemonade, maple liquor on vanilla ice cream, etc.)
Their growing list of spirits is impressive! I first fell in love with their vodka. Then their gin won me over with its hearty herbal overtones. I love the port with a bit of chocolate. The moonshine is a bit strong for my tastes — but it makes for a cool looking gift.
A nice bonus is the selection of other local items offered including Jenness Farm goat soaps, Salmon Falls Stonware, Too Tall Tom’s seasonings and more.
Every visit brings new discoveries and new experiences. Come often.

My husband and I had our wedding at Flag Hill a few weeks back!
Everything was PERFECT! The food was wonderful, the ceremony was perfect and Christine is THE BEST! She kept me on track while planning the wedding was ALWAYS there for questions and any help I needed!
All of our guests had an amazing time and said it was the PERFECT place for a wedding!
I would HIGHLY recommend Flag Hill — GREAT PLACE and REASONABLE pricing!
The staff knocks it out of the park!

For only $ 5 we got a great tour, delicious tastings (6 wines or liquors) and all our questions answered. Not a bad deal.

My new husband and I toured Flag Hill Winery & Distillery a little under a year ago and were thrilled to host our wedding reception there a few short weeks ago. I can’t say more good things about our experience from start to finish.
When we visited the winery a year ago, Frank the owner gave us a tour, showed us a video and went over all the details of hosting an event there. We were immediately in love with the beautiful surroundings and appreciated Frank’s clarity– when planning a wedding the fine print can get blurry– this was not the case at Flag Hill. We also could see that we were dealing with a group of professionals that understood weddings and had a great deal of experience under their belts. This is when we met Christine the Director of Events, and our life line for the next year of planning. From the get-​go we could see that Christine is detail oriented and organized, but fun. We were planning a wedding, its supposed to be fun!
We had several meetings with Christine throughout the year, each meeting was prefaced by documents of things we should be thinking about and tips for where we were in the planning process at the time. This was appreciated and helped us stay on track. We accomplished a great deal in the meetings but it was always fun– and usually included a tasting or two or Flag Hill’s exceptional wines and spirits. New England wines can get a bad rap for being too sweet, try these wines, they’re different and delicious. And the John Stark Vodka? Amazing, and made from local apples!
The day before our wedding had friends and family galore and a lot to accomplish before our big day. As the bride, I was feeling really stressed– there were just so many details. I felt an immediate relief that afternoon when the entire party descended upon Flag Hill with our decorations etc and we reviewed the set up and final details with Christine and Pam. We knew our event was in good hands, copious notes had been taken and everything would be perfect. We left Flag Hill to head to our rehearsal at the church and our rehearsal dinner, totally at ease.
Our wedding day was perfect, as the bride I know I’m biased, but it was. We had perfect weather, our ceremony was beautiful and personal and we arrived at Flag Hill ready to party. The grounds are really well cared for and were just gorgeous on that July night, with gentle breezes coming off the vineyard into the tent. We had a smaller wedding at 115 but the space filled well– I can see how larger groups would fit comfortably but a group our size didn’t feel lonely in the space either. Chinese lanterns gave great ambiance and we all appreciated the blacktop floor and real dance floor under the tent– who wants to deal with a dirt floor when you’re in formal wear?
My groom and I were relaxed all night. Our friends and family enjoyed signature cocktails we had worked with Christine and the Flag Hill spirits to create and the DJ kept the dance floor packed. Christine and her crew kept things organized and out of our sight, she made sure we were where we were supposed to be (ie cake cutting) but never rushed us or interrupted. We enjoyed the the late night french fries and a sparkler exit– details again coordinated by Flag Hill so that we could just enjoy.
For an overall wonderful experience my husband and I would recommend the team at Flag Hill. You and the details that are important to you will be taken care of in a beautiful setting by fun and professional people and you’ll look back fondly on those memories for years to come.

I was here for a friend’s wedding, so I’m not sure whether it’s different when visiting for a normal day in the life of the winery but… I can say for a fact that I loved everything that I tasted here. I enjoyed their Cayuga and their De Chandach (I may have butchered the spelling of that). They also have a maple syrup liqueur that is phenomenal. I was sad to find out that they don’t ship out of state, so I was unable to purchase any to take home. I’ll just have to find another excuse to come here and visit!

i enjoyed all the samples of wine it was all good

I am not a fan of sweet and/​or fruit wines, but I highly recommend the Gen. John Stark Vodka. Don’t be fooled into thinking it is an apple-​FLAVORED vodka. It is vodka made from apples and there is barely a hint of apple. It is wonderful and I love supporting locally made products. We keep a bottle in our freezer. I often bring it to friends out of state as a NH souvenir and they get hooked. I can’t wait to try their new Karner Blue Distilled Gin.

Beautiful winery! In the summer they offer great tours of the grounds. The first time I went here they were working on their distillery. They now offer a broad range of spirits in addition to a vast selection of wines.
The tasting that they offer allows you to choose to sample either their spirits or the wines. The staff is knowledgable and friendly. I have had a great time every time I have visited.

This winery has spirits, liqueurs and wines all made from local ingredients. I can’t testify to how beautiful the grounds are as some reviewers have because it was the middle of winter and we made our way straight to the tasting bar! Free tastings of either the flight of wines or liqueurs with a taste of one more thing thrown in either way. I had the wines and then the Karner Blue Gin.
If you like sweet wines or cottage wines this is the place for you. Save up or clear some space on your credit card, you’ll be going home with cases. I’m not a big fan of sweet wine but the gentleman doing the tastings –Graeme, I think?- pointed out that their fruit wines would be excellent mixed in champagne cocktails. That sounds appalling unless you’ve tried these wines, it makes sense, it really does. In any case, «well played, salesman» I bought several bottles and they truly are great in cocktails. I suggest the raspberry and the cranberry. Don’t let the kids get into the cranberry though, it’s so smooth that you’ll be reenacting the cordial scene from Anne of Green Gables in no time.
The real fun for me came with the spirits. I didn’t think to ask at the time but it looks like they make everything with apples. Apple gin, apple brandy and apple vodka, which was the best vodka I’ve ever had. If you’re a gin fan, you must get some of the Karner Blue. Very fragrant and complex gin. It’s not a gin you’ll put in a salty dog. A sipping gin, if you will. go ahead and pretend you’re Humphrey Bogart.

We decided to come take a visit after reading the reviews and their very detailed website. We were there to get a tour and a tasting. The grounds are beautiful, and is really easy to get there. Upon our arrival, we went up to the counter (we were not greeted) and asked the lady about the tours and she was very short with us stating that there are no more tours for the rest of the year and there is «nothing to show because they were almost done harvesting» Having driven over an hour for a tour, that information would have been helpful to be noted on their website.
We continued with the COMPLIMENTARY wine tasting and the wines were delicious.
However, the lady giving us the tasting (who was a relative of the winery’s founder) kept «zoning out» and seemed more interested in the latest gossip of the volunteer harvesters. There were moments when we were just standing there awkwardly waiting for her to give the next pour. One of the ladies a the register was chomping on her lunch.
Apparently, they rely on volunteers to harvest their grapes, which is done via lottery from their website. Based on the conversation that I heard, it appeared that they owners consider it a privileged to work for them for free even mentioning that they will not be allowed to do any tastings while they were there.
The wine was delicious without a doubt but the service and their customer service skills had much to be desired. I do not think I would go back there again.

On a lovely Saturday my friend Francis and I took a little wine tour in of all places New Hampshire. We started out from his home in Manchester on a sunny warm late spring day in his 350Z convertible.
We hit this place first and when we got there it was about 11:00am. A good time to start the tasting. The place was fairly empty although they were getting ready for a graduation party that would be happening there in the afternoon.
The person at the counter was very friendly telling us a little history of the winery and distillery because yes they don’t just make wine they also make vodka and liqueurs.
We started out tasting a few different wines I bought three myself which were the Vignoles, the Cayuga White, and the Dechaunac. Then we moved on to the distillery where I had a shot each of the vodka, the cranberry liqueur, and the maple sugar liqueur. The vodka and the liqueurs are all made of New Hampshire apples. The vodka and the cranberry liqueur were both very good. The maple sugar liqueur was a little too sweet for my taste. I did end up leaving with a bottle of the cranberry liqueur also.
The bottles of wine were very affordable and worth it. The cranberry liqueur was a little more pricey but very good and it will last since I drink it in smaller quantities typically.
I would highly recommend a trip out there and if you would like to duplicate my lovely day then you would also visit Jewell Towne Vineyards in South Hampton, NH, and Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown NH (both of which were also lovely spots and I will review them too). The after having tasted multiple varieties of wine and liqueurs all before lunch we decided to grab some food and head to Hampton Beach for a picnic lunch. Then of course spend a little time in the arcade and walking along the beach.
A fantastic day the yielded about nine bottles of wine and one bottle of the cranberry liqueur.

Having read the review for the winery on Unilocal.And because I was in the area for work and it coincided with one of the Ferguson-​Davis monthly dinners; we decided to check it out.
It was easy to find and quaint and country-​like. The food was like a gourmet home cooked meal, fresh and tasty. I had a creamy leek soup and the seared monkfish. My boyfriend had the pot roast and mashed potatoes. It was paired with a wine tasting and we could buy a bottles of wine if we wanted to go with our dinners (all bottles were $ 15 and under), but we decided to buy them and save them for later.
The meal (three course) for two people and two bottles of wine with tip was under $ 100 which was quite reasonable. Also, we were almost an hour late (they only have one seating between 6:00 and 6:30) but they still accommodated us.
I wouldn’t necessarily drive up from Boston to have dinner there, but if I happened to be in the area again and it coincided with a dinner, I would definitely go again.
NOTE: You have to reserve and make your dinner choices in advance, and cancel 48 hours before or incur a $ 25 charge.