Step into Bear River Vineyards and enter a cooly authentic ambiance replete with stone walls, an old world feel and a warm welcome from co-owner Peggy Hawes, who will proudly show you around her winery. Its distinctly European feel is combined with an emphasis on "green" energy techniques, including a gravity fed winemaking process, photo voltaic solar panels and home made bio-diesel fuel. They even offer "Greener Energy Workshops"! Of course, no visit would be complete without a taste of their  2008 Black Fly Pinot Noir, which won a bronze at the Professional Sommeliers Atlantic Chapter Awards. Another regional gem! Check out the winery's unique green practices at: http://www.wine.travel/green_energy.html. They are located at 133 Chute Road in Bear River.