You may want to don your lab coat for this season one segment from “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 107), as we blur the lines of science and indulgence at Westport Rivers Winery on the picture-perfect “farm coast” that runs from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. Operated by brothers Rob and Bill Russell, the winery has been producing excellent wine for four generations. Join Amy and Richard as they explore the property and learn about the unique regional suitability for grape cultivation and the scientific craftsmanship of winemaking.
About Weekends with Yankee
Produced by GBH, Boston’s preeminent public media producer, Weekends with Yankee is a Telly Award–winner in theTourism/Travel category and was recently nominated for Best New Series and Best Travel Program by The Taste Awards. Series funding for Weekends with Yankee is provided by New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development, Maine Office of Tourism, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, The Barn Yard, American Cruise Lines, and Grady-White Boats.