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Sadly, the owners decided to close this lovely winery, but it was a great small business and we appreciated the opportunity to visit and learn about it!<\/p>\n

Downeast Maine is filled with picturesque fields, hills, and coastlines. Nestled in this fabulous countryside, is Catherine Hill. This small knoll is home to a local establishment called Catherine Hill Winery, which focuses on crafting some of the best wine one can buy!<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.cathillwinery.com\/about<\/span>Exterior of the renovated barn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Founded in 2012 by Eric and Sue Meyer, the winery is now owned by Walt and Deb Schwarz. Eric and Sue started the winery in 2012 out of a love for wine and the hard work and craft that goes into producing it. They bought an old barn and renovated it, as well as landscaped the surrounding grounds to make it suitable for growing grapes. Walt and Deb are carrying on the legacy that Eric and Sue established, bringing the winery into a new decade and beyond!<\/p>\n

Today, Walt and Deb frame the winery as a place to escape and unwind. They offer a comfortable tasting room that acts as a place to hang out, and wine tasting is available for a nominal fee, as well as being served by the flight or glass. \u201cWe do not hurry our tastings, but prefer to visit with each and every quest, taking some time to get to know them.\u201d People often stay at the winery over the course of a day, enjoying leisure activities such as reading and playing games.<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.cathillwinery.com\/about<\/span>Walt and Deb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted Maine\u2019s tourism industry, as well as required adjustments to the physical setup of the winery. Specifically, Deb and Walt took advantage of Maine\u2019s dry summer in 2020 to expand outdoors in order to accommodate guests! They have also explored retail products such as mugs and wine candles.<\/p>\n

Looking forward, the winery aims to expand into the green space around the building by creating a screened-in area for guests to enjoy the winery\u2019s offerings. They are also planning to explore more retail options such as wine bottle lamps, jewelry, t-shirts, and more!<\/p>\n

Check out Catherine Hill Winery on their website\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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