The ‘Closed’ sign in the window was the first indication, then the story in the business section of the UB confirmed the rumors. After eight years, Grapefields is no more. It seems that the business has been sold and the new owners don’t plan to continue with wine retail. Local artists will miss the restaurant as a place to showcase their work.

As one of the first bistro and winebar venues in town, Grapefields earned state-wide recognition for its contribution to a re-energized Main Street. It quickly became the ‘in’ place to hang out watch the wine world drop by. Early memories include seeing then Spring Valley Vineyards’ winemaking team, Devin and Mary Derby, Cayuse’s Christophe and others enjoying magnums of champagne at the outdoor tables.

Thanks Nicole for the memories!