Sip Into Summer: Stemwinder is Back for the Summer Season

Sip Into Summer: Stemwinder is Back for the Summer Season

Summer in Vermont is all about slow evenings, incredible food, and great company. For anyone waiting for the perfect spot to kick off summer nights in Ludlow, the wait is officially over.

Stemwinder is opening for the summer season this Thursday, June 11!

Whether you’re wrapping up a day of exploring the Okemo Valley or looking for the perfect weekend date night, their cozy spot on Depot Street is ready to welcome guests back. Here is everything you need to know about their summer schedule and a few exclusive dining experiences they have up their sleeves.

The Summer Schedule

Starting this week, Stemwinder is bringing back the perfect balance of exceptional boutique wines, craft beers, and a locally inspired seasonal menu.

• Days: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

• Bar Opens: 4:00 PM (Come early for a pre-dinner cocktail or a glass of wine!)

• Dinner Service: From 5:00 PM

Because seating in their intimate space fills up quickly, planning ahead is highly recommended. For standard dinner service, you can secure your spot right now by booking a table online at Resy.com.

Pop-Up Wine Dinners: A Five-Course Culinary Journey

Stemwinder is also incredibly excited to offer exclusive Wine Dinner Pop-Ups throughout the summer!

These dinners are the ultimate tasting opportunity. The restaurant partners directly with visiting winemakers and distributors to craft a spectacular five-course meal, with every single course perfectly matched with premium wine pairings from that evening's featured purveyor. They carefully match the menu with the wine for the best possible tasting experience.

When are they happening?

Because these events are coordinated around the schedules of their favorite wine purveyors and distributors when they are in town, the team often doesn't get the dates very far in advance. They truly are "pop-up" style events!

Here is what you need to know about these exclusive evenings:

• The Experience: A curated 5-course dinner with expert wine pairings.

• Timing: Dinners typically start at 6:00 PM.

• Price: Ranges from $125 to $150 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity).

• Availability: Strictly limited to 25 people per dinner.

How to Book a Wine Dinner

Because these seats are highly limited and dates drop unexpectedly, they cannot be booked on Resy. To reserve a seat for an upcoming wine dinner, please email the restaurant directly at stemwindervt@gmail.com. They will review the request and send a confirmation to secure the spot!

Bring the Flavors Home: Wine & Cheese Depot

If an evening at Stemwinder leaves you inspired to recreate the magic at home, you are in luck. You can bring those incredible flavors right to your own dinner table by stopping by the Wine & Cheese Depot. Located right nearby, it is the ultimate destination to stock up on artisanal cheeses, gourmet provisions, and an exceptional curated selection of wines. It’s the perfect way to keep the gourmet experience going all week long.