Inspiration
Making the Most of Wine Country
Connecticut vineyards and long afternoons fit together as snugly as corks do into bottles, and there are now more vineyards here than ever before for you to explore and enjoy. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture now lists dozens of vineyards and farm wineries on its website, including at least one in each of our eight counties. Here are some suggestions on how to best enjoy your visit.
Check out a full listing of Connecticut's vineyards and farm wineries.
Long Views
While it stands to reason that most vineyards provide pleasant views of vines, fields and surrounding hills, several truly stand out and are worth a look.
Relax with a glass or bottle of home-grown wine on Heartstone Farm and Winery's patio while...
This vineyard in New Preston sits high above lovely Lake Waramaug, providing some of the best views...
The vineyard here in Wallingford sits on a crown of land, offering views in all directions from an...
The elevated deck here in Preston seems to oversee not only the fields but most of eastern...
Wine Country & Passport
The Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association’s blue signs help guide you to and among the wineries that now make up the Connecticut Wine Trail. Throughout the year, the Trail hosts tastings and events, as well as sample itineraries, to help you get the most of what Connecticut has to offer. Also of note is the Wine Country’s Passport Program, for which members get a chance to win prizes.
Judges’ Favorites
But what about the wine itself? Connecticut wineries are regularly featured at the Big E's Northeast Gold Wine Competition, which highlights fine wines from New England and New York, judged by industry experts in a blind tasting format.
Here are some of the 2025 winners from Connecticut:
- Gouveia Vineyards: Sauvignon Blanc (Best Connecticut Wine, Double Gold); Cabernet France and Stone House Red (Gold Medal); Whirlwind Hill Rosé (Bronze Medal)
- Cassidy Hill Vineyard: Summer Breeze (Gold Medal); Jet's White (Bronze Medal)
- Jones Family Farms Winery: Woodlands White (Gold Medal); Strawberry Serenade, Blueberry Bliss, First Blush, Rosé (Silver Medal)
- Paradise Hills Winery: 2022 Landot Noir, 2024 Vino Bianco del Paradiso; 2020 Sonny (Bronze Medal)
- Quiet Corner Winery: 2024 Woodhill (Silver Medal); 2023 Tekton (Bronze Medal)
- Rosedale Vineyards: Farmington River Red, Three Sisters, Lou's Red, Cabernet Franc (Silver Medal); Elkie's White, Winter Red (Bronze Medal)
- Savino Vineyards: Cabernet Franc (Silver Medal)
- Valor Wines: 2023 Chardonnay (Silver Medal); Malbec (Bronze Medal)
- Worthington Vineyards: Vineyard Poetry, Whimsical Creation, Blueberry Bliss (Silver Medal); Worthington White (Bronze Medal)
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