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Vermont Hiking: Fox Hill in South Hero

The Vermont hiking experience is probably best known for the big mountain hikes on Mount Mansfield, Smugglers Notch, Jay Peak, Camels Hump, Lincoln Peak, and the list goes on.

Not all Vermont hiking is influenced by the steep inclines and goat paths to great iconic peaks. For example, the short hike up Fox Hill above Snow Farm Vineyard boasts breathtaking views of Lake Champlain is one of few hikes in the Champlain Islands.

Snow Farm Vineyard

Fox Hill Hike

Trailhead: Snow Farm Vineyard & Distillery in South Hero
Time to the Top (one-way): 15 minutes
Level: Easy walk
Hours: The trail is considered open during our business hours, and for more information, call us at 802-372-9463.

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Sweet Wine Chart for Vermont Wines

Any wine can be sweet. The sweetness of a wine, whether it’s a Riesling or a Marquette, is determined by the winemaker’s choices during production.

Wine sweetness can range from bone-dry with almost no residual sugar to intensely sweet, with some dessert wines reaching up to 25% sugar content.

Whether you prefer crisp, dry whites or rich, sweet dessert wines, understanding where a wine falls on the sweetness spectrum can help guide your choice.

The below graphics (with text-only versions) show where our Vermont wines fall on the sugar spectrum. 

Note: The residual sugar content in our wines varies from year to year. The below is a general guide.

 
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Wine Sweetness Chart:  White 

WineSweetness LevelResidual Sugar (% RS)
Pét Nat Snow Trip WhiteDry0.1%
Crescent Bay WhiteDry0.1%
Vidal BlancDry0.2%
Seyval BlancDry0.5%
RieslingOff-Dry1.0%
Naked MermaidOff-Dry1.5%
Snow WhiteOff-Dry2.0%
Fox Hill MapleSemi-Sweet5.5%
Island Apple Dessert WineSweet8.0%
Late HarvestVery Sweet12.0%
Ice WineVery Sweet22.0%
wine sweetness chart red wine

Wine Sweetness Chart: Red

WineSweetness LevelResidual Sugar (% RS)
MarquetteDry0.1%
Crescent Bay RedDry0.1%
Leon Millot ReserveDry0.1%
Leon MillotDry0.1%
Petite PearlDry0.1%
Baco NoirDry0.1%
Pét Nat Snow Trip RedDry0.1%
RoséDry0.5%
Rose RedSemi-Sweet4.0%
Fortress RedSweet5.0%

Residual Sugar and Wine Types

The sweetness of wine is measured by its residual sugar (10 g/L RS), typically expressed as a percentage. Understanding these sweetness levels can help you identify your preferred style:

    • Bone dry wines: Less than 0.1% sweetness
    • Dry wines: 0.1% and 1% sweetness
    • Off-dry wines: 1.1% and 3.5% sweetness
    • Semi-sweet wines: 3.5 to 5% sweetness
    • Sweet wines: 5% to 12% sweetness
    • Very sweet dessert wines: Begin at 12% sweetness and can reach higher levels

Sweetness and Wine Pairing

The sweetness level of a wine plays a big role in how it pairs with food and how it’s enjoyed on its own. For example:

    • Dry wines (like Seyval Blanc and Marquette) shine with savory dishes.
    • Semi-dry wines (like Snow White and Frontenac Gris Rosé) balance well with mildly spiced or tangy dishes.
    • Sweet wines (like Late Harvest Vignoles and Vignoles Rosé) offer a refreshing contrast to salty or rich foods.
    • Very sweet wines (like Ice Wine and Island Apple Dessert Wine) are ideal for dessert or sipping solo.

Explore the Sweetness Spectrum at Snow Farm

At Snow Farm Vineyard, there’s a wine for every palate, from dry whites and bold reds to sweet dessert wines.

Visit our shop to explore the full range of wines and discover your favorites on the sweetness spectrum. 

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