Yet, despite the introduction of frequent aircraft overhead and the clearing of many acres of town forest land to the south and southeast of the Newington Center Historic District, the base has had little effect on the appearance of the district itself. The 1950's also brought about the creation of a mammoth neighbor for Newington's town center, in the form of Pease Air Force Base. Since the 1950's, utility poles and electrical lines have crisscrossed the Newington Center Historic District, only slightly diminishing its rural character. A town road approximately twenty feet wide, Nimble Hill Road is paved, without curbing or shoulders. ![]() ![]() From the west, Little Bay Road intersects Newington Road near the center of the district, separating the Frink property at the north from the town-owned land and cemetery to the south. At the northern end of the Newington Center Historic District the Old Post Road enters from the northwest, part of the ancient road from Boston and Newburyport to Dover, Concord and the northern wilderness. Until recently this road was known as the "parade," an area dating back to 1716, where the Town Militia was drilled and mustered. The Newington Center Historic District consists of an impressive grouping of public buildings and private dwellings ranging from the early-18th to early-20th century, inseparably linked to a virtually unspoiled landscape which combines an old cemetery, parade ground, the Town Forest and open fields indicative of the town's agricultural heritage.Īll of the buildings in the Newington Center Historic District front Nimble Hill Road which runs in a north-south direction, coming to an abrupt end at the southern edge of the district, at the boundary with Pease Air Force Base. Portions of the content on this web page were adapted from copies of the original nomination documents. To learn more, visit nimblehillbrewing.The Newington Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 a boundary increase addendum was listed in 1991. Another option is the 2017 Mysteria Blanc, another local wine whose fruity taste makes it the perfect pair for pizza night, clam chowder or lobster bisque. As the new year begins, plans are in the works for a new vineyard to be planted in 2020, as well as plans for a new tasting room and event space facility with views of the vineyards and surrounding mountains.Īnd for that perfect winter wine? Toczko recommends a 2017 Barrel-Aged Chardonnay, a Wyoming County Chardonnay and the newest addition to the farm’s lineup that can be enjoyed as a cocktail or paired with entrees including roasted chicken or grilled salmon. From these vineyards, six different estate wines are culled, including a 2017 Toczko Vineyard Riesling voted “Best White Wine in the State” in 2018. There are currently two vineyards on the property, the original 4 ½ acre Toczko Vineyard and the Lone Star Vineyard, a 5 ½ acre block planted in the summer of 2018. On average-depending on the whims of Mother Nature-the winery now produces about 7500-8500 gallons of wine per year. In 2009, production moved across the yard to the current winery, and since then more tanks, barrels, warehouse space and a bottling line have been added to the operation. ![]() “We were less automated then doing everything by hand and we would invite friends and family to help on bottling days,” explains owner Gary Toczko. Its original home was an attached garage in which the walls were lined with tanks and both bays were stacked with barrels. Nimble Hill’s winery emerged from humble beginnings. The vineyard offers a wide selection of fine wines, including home-grown and local varieties. Searching for the perfect wine to pair with a winter feast? Look no further than Nimble Hill Farms.
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