Bill introduced to help Rhode Island wineries sell on-site
In 2018, winemakers James Davids and Marissa Stashenko left the wine mecca of California in search of a more fulfilling lifestyle. Their journey br...
In 2018, winemakers James Davids and Marissa Stashenko left the wine mecca of California in search of a more fulfilling lifestyle. Their journey brought them to Rhode Island where they opened a winery in Rumford to partner with family farms to produce small batches of artisan wine. 'We instantly fell in love with Rhode Island and the quality of life here,' Stashenko said. 'We started our business and are really excited to share our craft with our new community.' But unlike breweries and distilleries, which source their ingredients from around the world, wineries in Rhode Island are not allowed to sell their product on site unless the fruit was grown in Rhode Island.