Volcano Winery

Volcano Winery, Big Island

Hawaii isn't known as a wine destination, but the Big Island is home to the Volcano Winery, where visitors are treated to free wine tastings and can purchase unique Hawaiian fruit-blended wines with exotic names, such as Volcano Red and Volcano Blush.

The winery's specialties are two award-winning white wines made from the Symphony grape. The resulting wine is a cross between the Grenache Gris and Muscat, with a slight spiciness and a fruity flavor. Also a hit among visitors is the Macadamia Nut Honey Wine, perhaps because of its distinctly Hawaiian flavor. The sweet, tangy taste makes it a popular after-dinner wine. There are also fruit-blended wines flavored with local fruits, such as yellow guava and jaboticaba.

Many of the wines are only available in Hawaii, so often times visitors take home a bottle or two. FAA regulations don’t allow liquids on the plane (wines included), so you can have the wine packed to fit in your check-in luggage. Packaging is available for boxes of 3, 6, and 12 bottles. They only ship to a limited number of states, so check for shipping policies before ordering.

The Volcano Winery is the southernmost winery in the United States. Located in Volcano, it makes for a great side trip if you’re visiting other attractions in the area, such as the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hours: Open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm

Volcano Winery Overview

Free wine tasting
Symphony wines, fruit-blended wines and honey wines
Big Island's only commercial vintner
Small gift shop located on the premises, sells T-shirts, kukui nut leis, jewelry, postcards and other items
At this time, they do not have any distribution on the continental U.S. or internationally
Other retailers are located around the Big Island and on Oahu, Maui and Kauai