LaBelle Winery News

LaBelle Winery Receives Multiple Awards in New Hampshire Magazine’s 2026 Best of NH Readers’ Poll

by Michelle Thornton

Apr 21, 2026

Amherst and Derry, New Hampshire — LaBelle Winery is pleased to announce it has received multiple recognitions in New Hampshire Magazine’s 2026 Best of NH Readers’ Poll including two first-place wins in its wine and dining categories.

New Hampshire Magazine’s Best of NH poll, now in its 26th year, is the state’s longest-running and most widely recognized readers’ choice competition. Voting took place online between January 12 and March 12, 2026, with more than 97,000 votes cast across more than 200 categories. Results were published on March 31, 2026, and will be featured in the magazine’s July 2026 print issue.

LaBelle Winery was named the best winery or vineyard in New Hampshire and was a finalist in the best caterer category.

Americus Restaurant in Derry received first place in the best restaurant cocktails category and was a finalist in the best restaurant wine list category.

“We are so grateful to the New Hampshire community for these honors,” said Amy LaBelle, winemaker and co-owner of LaBelle Winery. “Being named the best winery in the state by the people who live here means a great deal to us. And to see Americus recognized for its cocktail program reflects the incredible work our restaurant team brings to the guest experience every day.”


About LaBelle Winery:

LaBelle Winery has provided guests with award-winning wines since its founding in 2005. Since 2012, when its flagship facility opened in Amherst, the winery has offered outstanding cuisine, entertainment and venues for private events and weddings. LaBelle’s Amherst location is home to the winery’s production facility, The Bistro restaurant, a tasting room and wine and gift shop.

LaBelle’s Derry location opened in 2021. The Derry property is home to Americus restaurant, golf and mini-golf courses, an event center and a market offering prepared food and beverages. A tasting room and a sparkling wine production facility opened in Derry in May 2022.

Along with award-winning wines, LaBelle has created a gourmet culinary product line called The Winemaker’s Kitchen. Products are currently available at both of the winery’s locations.

LaBelle Winery Amherst is located at 345 Route 101 in Amherst, New Hampshire.

LaBelle Winery Derry is located at 14 Route 111, Derry, New Hampshire.

Visit LaBelleWinery.com for directions and hours of operation.

For questions or media inquiries email michelle@labellewinery.com