16. Chamard Vineyards 115 Cow Hill Rd, Clinton, CT 06413860-664-0299 • www.chamard.com Days & Hours Open: Tues-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon, open Mon Holidays. Seasonal evening hours. Description: Chamard Vineyards, voted Connecticut’s Best Wine. Established in 1983, Chamard has dedicated itself to producing Old World style wines from European vinifera grapes. Visit Chamard year round for a variety of events including wine tasting, picnics, music, Sunday farmers’ market & dinners in the tank room.

17. Bishop’s Orchards 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437866-2-BISHOP • www.bishopsorchards.comDays & Hours Open: Mon-Sat 10am – 7pm; Sun 11am-6pm Description: Bishop’s Orchards Winery offers their wine & other Connecticut wines 7 days a week, year round. Started in 2005, we have taken the superb reputation & flavor of Bishop’s Sweet Apple Cider & aged it into several blends of apple wines. Our other specialty wines are created from other fruits we grow: peaches, pears, strawberries & raspberries. Over 11 different wines & Hard Cider are made on location.

18. Gouveia Vineyards 1339 Whirlwind Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492203-265-5526 • www.gouveiavineyards.comDays & Hours Open: Days & Hours Open: Thurs, Fri & Sat 11:00am to 8:00pm & Sun from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Open all year round including most holidays. Description: Gouveia Vineyards is located high on 140 sun-kissed acres. Visitors who come for a wine tasting or glass of wine are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. Sit back, take a deep breath, & relax with family & friends, all while enjoying the wine as well as the beautiful view, including rows of grapevines, a pond, people riding horses, & if the time is right magnificent sunsets. It’s no wonder visitors claim to feel as if they are in Vermont or the Napa Valley.

19. Savino Vineyards128 Ford Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525203-387-1573 • savinovineyards@sbcglobal.netDays & Hours Open: Sat & Sun, 12pm-5pm May 15th to Dec 15th Description: Savino is a small family owned and operated vineyard situated on eight acres of pristine land in Woodbridge. We grow premium Vitis vinifera grapes and American hybrids to blend and produce a unique tasting wine.

20. Dalice Elizabeth6 Amos Road, Preston, CT 06365860-930-9198 • www.daliceelizabeth.comDays & Hours Open: June-Oct, Fri-Sun 11am-6pm. Description: Dalice Elizabeth Winery is on beautiful Amos Lake, three miles from Foxwoods. Visitors can tour the crushing, fermenting and bottling room. In memory of Dalice Elizabeth, her family honors her by continuing these traditions and sharing them with you. Sample the wine, take a course on wine making, or a cooking class or just relax. Private wine tasting and dinners by reservations.

21. Heritage Trail Vineyards 291 North Burnham Highway, Lisbon, CT 06351860-376-0659 • www.heritagetrail.comDays & Hours Open: Tues-Sun, 11am-6pm. Description: This family run winery north of Norwich on National Scenic Highway Rte 169. Invites visitors to taste the sumptuous wines within a restored antique barn as well as to enjoy gourmet treats created by Heritage Trail Vineyard’s Chef Harry Schwartz. In addition, the vineyard features a boutique gelateria & a selection of cheeses for the new onsite cafe. Visitors are also welcome to explore the scenic grounds!

22. Holmberg Orchards and Winery 12 Orchard Drive, Gales Ferry, CT 06335860-464-7305 • www.holmbergorchards.comDays & Hours Open: Fri 3-6pm. Sat & Sun 12-5pm (through October) for our Tasting Room. Sales area is open everyday 10am-6pm (Sun, 11am-6pm) year round. Description: Sit on the deck of our newly renovated tasting room, overlooking 50 acres of fruit orchards. Our award winning wines are made from fruit grown on our fourth generation farm & range from English style hard ciders to pear & blueberry wines.

23. Jonathan Edwards Winery 74 Chester Maine Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359860-535-0202 • www.jedwardswinery.comDays & Hours Open: Wed through Sun, 11:00am to 5:00pm. Tours daily at 3pm. Closed on major holidays. Description: Jonathan Edwards Winery is located in North Stonington, just ten minutes from Mystic Seaport. We handcraft premium Napa Valley, California wines specializing in red varietals & premium Estate CT Grown white varietals. Visitors can enjoy sampling fine wines from our stone patio or nestled by the fire & are encouraged to bring a picnic or choose from our selection of local cheeses & sausages.

24. Maugle Sierra Vineyards, LLC 825-827 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard, CT 06339860-464-2987 • www.mauglesierravineyards.comDays & Hours Open: Our winery is open year round! Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. April thru Dec we’re also open Fri 12-6pm, & June-Dec Thurs-Sun, as well as by appointment. Description: Maugle Sierra Vineyards is located, ten minutes from Mystic Seaport. Visitors coming to the winery for a tasting or glass of wine can bring a picnic lunch to share with friends on our wine patio. With 11 acres in grape production, from St. Croix grapes to Traminette and Cayuga white vines, with more added each year, Maugle Sierra Vineyards is a must see for visitors.

25. Priam Vineyards 11 Shailor Hill Road, Colchester, CT 06415860-267-8520 • www.priamvineyards.com Days & Hours Open: Mid March to Dec 31st, every Fri-Sun & some holidays, 11am-5pm. Description: The vineyards’ 40 acre farm sits in the Salmon River watershed area & a breathtaking view of CT. They grow classic European varietals, as well as French-American hybrids, producing international award winning wines in the style of Northern France & Germany. Visit us for a tasting or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with our wine on the patio.

26. Saltwater Farm Vineyard349 Elm Street, Stonington, CT 06378800-818-7258 • www.saltwaterfarmvineyard.com Days & Hours Open: A vineyard to watch!! We’re not yet open to the public - please check our website for more information!

27. Stonington Vineyards 523 Taugwonk Road, Stonington, CT 06378 860-535-1222 • www.stoningtonvineyards.comDays & Hours Open: Open 7 days a week, year round, 11am to 5pm. Tour daily at 2pm. Description: Stonington Vineyards is a 60 acre farm winery located 10 minutes from Mystic. The setting is rural - likened to the English Countryside. Picnic outdoors on our deck. Visit our gift shop & Gallery. We host small parties starting after 6pm.

28. Cassidy Hill Vineyard 454 Cassidy Hill Road, Coventry, CT 06238860-896-9144 • www.cassidyhillvineyard.comDays & Hours Open: Fri to Sun 11am-5pm. Description: Overlooking the hills of eastern Connecticut, just minutes from I-84 & UCONN. The winery is a magnificent log structure which reflects the skill of Connecticut builders & complements Coventry’s rural character. The vineyard, formally a dairy farm, sits atop Cassidy Hill & provides beautiful views of the countryside. Visitors can sample a variety of wines in the beautifully crafted pinewood tasting room & stroll through the vineyard.

29. Sharpe Hill Vineyard 108 Wade Road, Pomfret, CT 06258860-974-3549 • www.sharpehill.comDays & Hours Open: Fri-Sun, 11am-5pm. Description: Sharpe Hill Vineyard is Connecticut’s largest and most awarded winery, receiving national acclaim, and a feature on the cover of the “Wines Across American’ edition of Wine Spectator magazine. The vineyard is planted a hilltop parcel, overlooking three states. We produce 11 wines, one of which, Ballet of Angles is the best selling wine in New England.

30. Taylor Brooke Winery 848 Rte. 171, Woodstock, CT 06281 860-974-1263 • www.taylorbrookewinery.comDays & Hours Open: May-Dec, Fri, 11am-6pm, Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Description: Experience the Vintage of the Quiet Corner at Taylor Brooke Winery. Join us for the vines, the wines, and pleasant times and discover why our visitors say “it’s really worth the trip!” We welcome you to taste our unique variety of wines, stroll the vineyard with the winery dog, Zima, and enjoy the personal touch of a small, family owned winery. Shop our exclusive line of gifts, many made locally, and our fine line of CT specialty foods including CT Grown cheese.

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1. Digrazia Vineyard131 Tower Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804203-775-1616 • www.digrazia.com Days & Hours Open: Jan-Mar, Sat & Sun, 11am-5pm. April-Dec 31, Open daily, 11am-5pm. Description: Dr. DiGrazia, the winemaker, makes a full range of dinner & specialty wines including two with no added sulfites. DiGrazia Vineyards wines are available in wine shops throughout Connecticut, by mail order & from the winery. The winery features guided tours of the production area. A country gift shop offers specialty foods, gifts, & books. Guided tours on Sat & Sun, wine tastings daily, picnic area, bus access, group tours by appointment.

2. Jones Winery 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484203-929-8425 • www.jonesfamilyfarms.comDays & Hours Open: The tasting room is open Fri, Sat, & Sun from 11 AM to 5 PM from April through Dec. (Please note, from Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas Eve, we are open seven days a week for wine sales & offer tastings on weekdays.) Description: From the Jones Family Farms’ vineyard & winemaker Jamie Jones creates a wonderful selection of distinctive grape wines & specialty fruit wines. Handcrafted wines include Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, & Vidal Blanc. We also feature an award-winning line of dessert wines created from CT fruit & berries. The winery’s tasting room, is at the center of a beautiful 400-acre farm.

3. McLaughlin Vineyards 14 Albert’s Hill Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482203-426-1533 • www.mclaughlinvineyards.comDays & Hours Open: Open May through Jan, daily 11am-5pm. Feb through April closed Mon & Tuess, open Wed-Thurs 11am-5pm. Description: Guests are invited to spend the day at Mclaughlin Vineyards exploring the hiking trails, picnic on the lawns, or just unwind with a glass of wine on the garden terrace. We are committed to producing wines that reflect the territory of the Northeast, & use only grapes from this region. Our whites made from vinifera & hybrid varietals are crisp, clean, & well balanced. Our reds, made from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Norton, & Leon Millot are barrel-aged & dry.

4. White Silo Farm & Winery32 Route 37 East, Sherman, CT 06784860-355-0271 • www.whitesilowinery.comDays and Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-6pm, April-Dec. Decription: White Silo Farm is a small specialty winery. Our award winning wines are produced from our own farm grown fruit. Experience the charm of an earlier aera by touring the old barn where the winery is located. Visit the fermentation, bottling, & corking rooms where the classical art of wine making has been preserved.

5. Rosedale Farms/Rosedale Vineyards, LLC25 E. Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT 06070860-651-3926 • www.rosedale-farms.comDays & Hours Open: June 1st to Dec 22nd, 9am-6pm Description: Rosedale’s award winning wines include: Lou’s Red, Farmington River Red, Serendipity, Three Sisters, Winter Red, Simsbury Celebration, & Summer Bouquet. We garnered gold & silver medals at the Big E & Tasters Guild International competition. Wine is available in June with Wine Tasting beginning July 4 through Oct 31 on Sat & Sun, noon-5pm.

6. Connecticut Valley Winery LLC.1480 Litchfield Tpke, New Hartford, CT 06057860-489-9463 (WINE) • www.ctvalleywinery.com Days & Hours Open: Open year round Sat & Sun 12pm-5pm. Open May 1-Nov 9 Thurs thru Sun 12-5pm for Wine Trail season or call for an appointment. Description: The sun, the vine, the fruit, the wine - making wine using solar energy! Our 13 wine selection includes our international, award winning Chardonel, Chianti, Black Tie Cabernet Franc, Raspberry Delight, Dolce Vita, & Orange Vidal. We host wine dinners & private events. Gift certificates available.

7. Haight-Brown Vineyard, Inc. 29 Chestnut Hill Road, Litchfield, CT 06759860-567-4045 • www.haightvineyards.com Days & Hours Open: Memorial Day thru Dec, daily 10:30am-6pm. Fri & Sat until 8pm. Description: Haight-Brown Vineyard is one of Connecticut’s older wineries established thirty two years ago. The winery offers wine & flight tasting everyday, tours, fireplace & terrace seating. A rotating calendar of events is sure to please every taste including monthly wine pairings & Connecticut’s only Vineyard Express train-winery extravaganza.

8. Hopkins Vineyard, LLC25 Hopkins Road, New Preston, CT 06777860-868-7954 • www.hopkinsvineyard.comDays & Hours Open: May-Dec open daily. Jan-Feb open Fri-Sun. March-April open Weds-Sun. Description:High above the shores of beautiful Lake Waramaug in the Litchfield Hills Hopkins Vineyard is producing award-winning wines. The unique location of Hopkins Vineyard makes it the only vineyard in Connecticut with a mico-climate influenced by an inland lake; this allows for an extended growing season & allows for successful growing of grape varieties. This family owned farm since 1787 welcomes visitors & hosts special events on the third weekend in May & September.

9. Jerram Winery 535 Town Hill Road, New Hartford, CT 06057860-379-8749 • www.jerramwinery.comDays & Hours Open: May-Dec, Thurs through Sun, 11am-5pm. In Jan & April we’re open Sat & Sun noon to 4pm. In Feb & March by appt only. Description: Jerram Winery is a boutique winery with 5 acres planted including French hybrids, vitis vinifera, & American hybrids, located in the historic Town Hill section of New Hartford. Enjoy tastings, tours, use our picnic areas, go hiking & see the art of CT artists in the gallery. We host private parties & celebrations including small weddings from April through October. Annual Spring Wine Fest in June & Harvest Festival in October.

10. Land of Nod Farm & Winery99 Lower Road, East Canaan, CT 06024860-824-5225 • www.landofnodwinery.comDays & Hours Open: April to October 31st, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm Description: Nationally recognized as a bicentennial farm, the Land of Nod Winery has been serving the local community for over nine generations. We offer both grape & fruit wines including Bianca, Pinot Noir, Corot Noir Raspberry, & Blueberry Raspberry Medley.

11. Miranda Vineyard42 Ives Road, Goshen, CT 06756860-491-9906 • www.mirandavineyard.comDays & Hours Open: Open April-Dec, Fri & Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-5pm & select holidays. Description: Miranda Vineyard’s bright & airy tasting room & large exterior deck make an excellent place to sit, relax, have a glass of wine & enjoy the company of friends. Vintner, Manny Miranda handcrafts small batches of wine using techniques passed down father to son. Manny’s motto is “to create Old World wines using modern techniques for local connoisseurs”. Wine is available by the glass or bottle & picnics are welcome. Check website for special events.

12. Northwinds Vineyard 471 Lake Winnemaug Rd, Watertown, CT 06795860-417-3704 • www.northwindsvineyard.comDays & Hours Open: Aug-Oct, Sat 11am-5pm. **Please check website for official opening day.” Description: Northwinds Vineyard is a small boutique winery specializing in estate bottled wines from our five acre vineyard atop Lake Winnemaug. Enjoy wine takings in our open air pavilion & tour our vineyard & winery.

13. Strawberry Ridge Vineyards23 Strawberry Ridge Rd, Warren, CT 06754 860-868-0730 • www.strawberryridge.comDays & Hours Open: By appointment only. Description: Strawberry Ridge is a privately owned, picturesque five acre vineyard overlooking Lake Waramaug. Our flagship wine, the Ascot Reserve Chardonnay, comes from our beautifully hand pruned & handpicked chardonnay vines & sold in some of the finest restaurants in Litchfield County & across the country.

14. Sunset Meadow Vineyard599 Old Middle Street (Rte. 63), Goshen, CT 06756860-201-4654 • www.sunsetmeadowvineyards.comDays & Hours Open: Open March-Dec 31 Fri, Sat, Sun, 11am-5pm. Extended hours June-September, Sun, Mon & Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri & Sat 11am-6pm. Open most holidays 11am-5pm. Description: Sunset Meadow Vineyards is a family owned & operated 40 acre vineyard & winery overlooking the beautiful Western Connecticut Highlands. Guests can unwind with a glass of our award winning wines while taking in breathtaking sunsets & views of mountains from our outdoor deck. Enjoy a tasting, or bottle of wine in our rustic tasting room. Vineyard & production room tours are available. Our vineyard is available for hosting private events.

15. Walker Road Vineyard17 Walker Road, Woodbury, CT 06798 203-263-0768 • www.walkerroadvineyards.com Days & Hours Open: Check our website or call for the tasting schedule. Description: Walker Road Vineyard is a small family owned winery dedicated to growing grapes & making wine in CT. We strive to bring the unique local capabilities to the diversity that makes grape growing & winemaking interesting & enjoyable.

Enjoy the bounty and diversity of Connecticut Wines! Sit on the patio of a Connecticut winery and indulge yourself in the high quality wines Connecticut vineyards have to offer. From full bodied Cabernet Francs to surprisingly dry Rieslings and a variety of fruit wines in between, Connecticut is sure

to have a wine you’ll enjoy!

On your Connecticut winery travels, be sure to pick up the ‘Passport to Connecticut’s Wine Trail’ to enter you and a guest to win a week-long trip for two! Complete details can be found within the Passport.

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