This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit the Hardwick Vineyard and Winery in Hardwick, Massachusetts. Located off a quiet country road, on the outskirts of the Quabbin Reservoir, the vineyard sits upon a picturesque New England setting of rolling fields, flowers, and mountains views. The winery, owned and operated by John and Audrey Samek, welcomes visitors for tastings, tours, sales, and special events. The winery itself is located in  a 5,000 square foot mortise and tenon timber framed barn. There's not a nail in the place! The Oak wood used to reconstruct the barn was cut from their own  property as they cleared the fields to make way for the vineyard. Currently, the vineyard produces six varieties of wines all of which are made from French hybrid grapes that are locally grown in their fields. Selections include: