A review from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal September 2007 issue.
Back River Gin named one of the top 50 spirits of 2008
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, Union's Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery is a good one to walk into."  DownEast Magazine August 2009, Gin Fizz by Kathleen Fleury

Back River Gin named a "best buy" and rated 90-95
Results of the annual wine competition at the Eastern States Exposition, also known as The Big E, were announced last week. Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery, competing against wineries from across New England and New York State, received one of the top awards, Best Wine from Maine.  Sweetgrass' Apple Wine, made from heirloom apple varieties grown on their farm, took top honors with a Gold medal and Best Maine Wine award.  The judges commented that the apple wine had a beautiful nose, crisp full apple flavors, and was nicely balanced. 

Silver medals were awarded to Sweetgrass' Cranberry Apple Wine, Cranberry Smash, and Peach Smash.  Peach Wine and Blueberry Smash won Bronze medals. Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery produces wines and spirits with a distinctive Maine character on the farm in beautiful Union Maine.

Union, Maine,
Mother's Day, Sunday May 8th, 2011, 11 am to 5 pm - Don't miss out on a chance to treat Mom to an unforgettable day of wine and chocolates! Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery is teaming up with Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery to offer Mom a memorable day of wine, spirits, and chocolates.
Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery will host Coastline Confections and Cali Mandy Fine Candies both premier Maine chocolate companies. Coastline Confection, located in South Portland, has a simple mission, to create the best chocolates and confections with the highest quality products at an affordable price. Cali Mandy Fine Candies is a favorite, located right here in Union, where the same family fudge recipe has been handed down from mother to daughter.  In addition to the wine and chocolate indulgence, Mom will receive a free Proven Winner pansy, while supplies last, co-sponsored by Union Agway and grown locally by 7 Tree Farm and Greenhouse, another family owned Union business. 

Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery, producer of wines, ports, and spirits including the popular Back River Gin is hosting Dean's Chocolates and Maine Mud. Taste oak aged dry blueberry wine with Maine Mud's Razzamatazz dark chocolate sauce or Apple Brandy with their Mocha chocolate.  Dean's Sweets, winner of the Best of Portland 2010, will be sampling truffles and salt caramels dipped in dark chocolate which pair wonderfully with Blueberry Smash. Sip wine and sample, while enjoying the Celtic guitar of Richard Limouze, a finger-style guitarist performer, singer, and songwriter. Chocolatiers and winemakers will be on hand to discuss their creations and pairings. What could be better than Maine chocolate and wine?

Are ewe a fan of lamb?
We are selling our naturally raised lamb meat.  From chops to legs, we are committed to raising only the best quality lamb.  Organic pasture and love are ingredients you can taste.
Lamb Price List
Rib and Loin Chops   $11.00/lb
Leg of Lamb Whole   $8.00/lb
Shoulder Chops   $8.00/lb
Ground Lamb   $7.00/lb
ALL FROZEN
Vacuum packed in cryovac

Sweetgrass Farm supports local sustainable agriculture, families, children, and rural life by donating 10% of its profits to organizations with these goals. Last month, we were pleased to donate $500 to the Sabins Memorial Fund Hooked on Fishing event.

"Thank you so much for your company's donation... in memory of our son Mike Sabins! We very much appreciate your generosity and your willingness to contribute to these fun family events."   Scot and Mary Sabins


SWEETGRASS WINERY DONATES TO VOSE LIBRARY

  Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery made a $500 donation to Vose
 Library's Annual Appeal, in support of library operations.  Pictured
 on October 1st in the William Pullen Children's Room of Union's
 community library are, from left, Madeleine Bodine, Grant Bodine,
 Keith Bodine of Sweetgrass Farm, Vose Library President Jane Sigsbee,
 Vose Library Director Sue McClintock, and Hamish Bodine.  Sweetgrass
Farm Winery and Distillery is located on Carroll Road in Union.  The
award-winning family-run business donates 10% of profits to
 organizations which support families, children and rural life.  Vose
 Library serves Union and surrounding towns in a new facility at 392
 Common Road, where increasing numbers of patrons, new and old, are
 making use of all the services the library has to offer.