Holly and Elmer Savage. (Photo courtesy Vose Library)
Join Holly and Elmer Savage as they discuss their pioneering efforts in Maine's grape growing and winemaking industry and the unique challenges of cold-climate grapes during the Vose Library "Zoom with Vose at 6pm Wednesdays" on March 3, 2021.
In 2000, Elmer and Holly Savage bought their farm on Barrett Hill Road from Elmer's parents. In 2002, they planted four varieties of cold hardy wine grapes, 1,000 vines, and thus started Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery. Over the next four years they continued to plant vines, and in 2005 had their first harvest. Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery opened their doors with their first vintage, consisting of four labels, in 2006. Since then the winery has increased production to 17 different styles, with all but one estate grown.