Mineral Hills Winery at Godard's Red Hen Farm, LLC of Longmeadow

Mineral Hills Winery at Godard's Red Hen Farm, LLC of Longmeadow is a winery in Longmeadow, MA, located at 592 Sylvester Rd. The winery holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews and ships its wines to over 30 states. It produces roughly 15 different wines, ranging from dry full-bodied red and white grape wines to softer reds and whites, alongside fruit wines such as Apple Wine, Ice Apple Wine, and Blueberry Wine, as well as Mead made from honey harvested on the property.

Godard's Red Hen Farm began in 1984 with apples and a few bee hives, and has since expanded to include blueberries, grapes, and a managed apiary with additional out yards. The winery itself was added to the farm in 2010, fulfilling a long-held dream for owners Larry and Sue Godard. Production has grown from an initial 50 cases of wine in just a few varieties to over 1,400 cases a year. Larry Godard has been making wine since the 1990s, continuing a tradition he traces back to his grandfather, Antonio Pepe of Springfield, MA, who also made and shared wine with family and friends. The winery's stated motto is "Wines to please all palates." In season, the on-site store also sells apples, sweet apple cider, blueberries, and honey, and offers hand creams and lip balms made by Sue. Beyond the winery, the wines are carried in a number of retail locations, mainly throughout the Springfield and Northampton area. Tastings and tours, events, pavilion rental, and a wine club are also part of the operation, with weekly hours running Monday through Sunday, adjusted seasonally and closed on major holidays.

As a fourth-generation family farm and winery rooted in western Massachusetts, Mineral Hills Winery reflects a steady, hands-on approach to winemaking that has expanded steadily since its founding.