One of the Big Island’s best kept secrets is Volcano Winery. The winery is located in the town of Volcano, just a few miles from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Just a quick drive up the mountain you will find the island’s most unique blends of wine. From its fruit blends to its specialty wines, you are sure to enjoy a taste of paradise at Volcano Winery.
What makes this winery so special? First of all, location, location, location. This winery is situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! How many other vineyards can boast that? This alone sets the winery apart from all others you’ll ever go to.
Another feature is that Volcano Winery uses tropical fruits mixed with traditional wine grapes to craft blends that are bursting with a sweet fruity spirit. These creations are exotic to most palates, but you’ll be sure to find them appealing. Volcano Winery offers six exceptional flavors-Symphony Dry, Volcano Red, Volcano Blush, Symphony Mele, Hawaiian Guava Wine and Macadamia Nut Honey Wine.
In addition to the unique variety of wines found here, you’ll find that the staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. They have an openness and receptiveness that cannot be matched. They are very knowledgeable and helpful but are also laid back in a way that makes you feel right at home, even as you stand atop a mountain sipping tropical wines thousands of miles away from your own home. The staff makes the experience as memorable as the wines do.
Finally, for those of you who do not enjoy the wine, there is a diverse offering of souvenirs that can be found at the winery. You’ll find t-shirts, aprons, hats and other clothing accessories emblazoned with the Volcano Winery logo. There are wine-related gifts like cork screws, wine charms, bottle covers and wine bags, all with a Hawaiian theme. For those who like to entertain, there are etched champagne and wine glasses and Hawaiian condiments, such as guava butter, hot chili pepper jelly and Alaea sea salt. They also have jewelry and artwork made by local artists.
So if you’ve already flown thousands of miles across the ocean to visit the Big Island of Hawaii, think about passing through the area and popping in at Volcano Winery. It’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
Volcano Winery’s wines are sold exclusively in the Hawaiian islands. Luckily, they are allowed to ship their wines into certain states. Check their website to see if your state is on the list and how many bottles you’re allowed to send home.
