Connecticut Wine
Passage of the Connecticut Winery Act in 1978 sparked a rapid increase in the number of wineries in the state. Today, you are never more than 45 minutes away from a farm-based winery in the state of Connecticut. Further encouragement came by way of the Connecticut Wine Trail... Read more
Popular wines made in Connecticut under $20
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Sharpe Hill Vineyard American Chardonnay 2007
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Digrazia Vineyards Autumn Spice NV
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Sharpe Hill Vineyard Red Seraph NV
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Haight-Brown Covertside White NV
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Starting at $13.98 -
Chamard Stone Cold White NV
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Starting at $14.99 -
Sharpe Hill Ballet of Angels
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Starting at $10.99
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Connecticut on Snooth-
Oct 9
Upcoming Events at Connecticut Wineries - October/November 2009 10.9.2009 4:00 – 8:00 Dalice Elizabeth Winery, Preston, CT GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! 10.10.2009 12:00 – 5:00 McLaughlin Vineyards, Sandy Hook, CT 2nd Annual Grapes of Wrath Mountain Bike Race 10.10.2009 4:00 –... Read more
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November 2009
I have not read this entire thread so I may be repeating what someone has ... into lately is the Nub- Connecticut (made by Oliva). It is a light to medium body cigar. Perfect size, tight smoke and ash, and a great versatile flavor! I've had it with many full bodied wines but one... Read more
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November 2009
Heritage Trail Vineyards Cabernet Franc Rouge NV
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Starting at $25.00 A deep garnet color, this is a medium-bodied wine with a soft nose with nice notes of cherry. In the mouth, cherry is again the predominant note with a pleasant vanilla finish from the oak.
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November 2009
Heritage Trail Rochambeau Red NV
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A blend of Villard Noir, Chambourcin, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in stainless steel for 20 days and then transferred to aged French Oak before being racked in American oak. The result is a lighter-bodied table wine with soft notes of cherry and dark berries and pleasant... Read more
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November 2009
Heritage Trail Vineyards Shetucket Red Rouge NV
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A blend of Rubiana grape with a bit of Merlot, this was a surprisingly pleasant drinkable table wine. Garnet colored, the nose is lovely with rich cherry notes and that “sea-air tang” that I often find in northeastern reds. Aged for one year in French oak, the wine is on the... Read more
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November 2009
Hi! I'm in Hartford CT - which is within a couple hours drive of pretty much ... with a tour of all the Connecticut wineries and hoping to start on Massachusetts in the next few months (depending on what's open). Any recommendations
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November 2009
Those are two completely separate issues and I don't think we need to delve ... ago I know that the State of Connecticut would charge a fee of $5000 for each wine label that a winery wanted to sell in that state. If a winery produced 10 wines, that was $50,000 that winery would have... Read more
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October 2009
Digrazia Vineyards Meadowbrook NV
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More of a sipping wine than anything else. Paired this with a turkey meatloaf, some sweet potatoes, and broccoli and cheese...A nice, strong flavor, but too sweet...
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October 2009
Sharpe Hill Vineyard Dry Summer Rose NV
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Made from St. Croix grapes, the Rosé is a lovely soft pale rose color, with a floral, slightly earthy nose. In the mouth, there are subtle notes of strawberry which give the wine an interesting sweetness before finishing on a slightly tart note.
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October 2009
Sharpe Hill Vineyard Sharpe Hill Dry Riesling 2008 2008
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While generally not a fan of Rieslings, often finding them sweeter than I generally like, there are Rieslings which I have really liked and will stock in my cellar. Unfortunately this is not one of them. Described in the tasting notes as having “complex citrus flavors,” I... Read more
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October 2009
Sharpe Hill Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2007
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Described as a French-style Chardonnay and aged six-eight months in French oak barrels. Like the American Chardonnay, this wine is more earthy than fruity, with lovely floral and slight grassy notes on the nose and in the mouth. It’s not as smokey as the Cuvee; a result of being... Read more
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Oct 9
Connecticut's newest winery is having their Grand Opening this weekend! Dalice Elizabeth Winery in Preston, Connecticut (3 miles from Foxwoods Casino) is hosting their Official Grand Opening today (10.9.09) from 4-8 pm; Grand Opening weekend continues Saturday (10.10) 11-8 and... Read more
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Sep 12
Upcoming Events at Connecticut Wineries – September 9.12.09 6:00 pm McLaughlin Vineyards, Newtown, CT Shiraz/Syrah Wine Tasting Class Reservations Required 9.12.09 4:00 – 7:00 pm Gouveia Vineyard, Wallingford, CT Live Music: Rob Gagne 9.13.09 1:00 – 4:00 pm McLaughlin... Read more
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Sep 10
My apologies to CT group followers - I'm late getting September's winery events calendar up on the site. Look for it by the end of the day. - Marguerite
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Aug 7
New image uploaded to this page.
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Aug 3
Upcoming Events at Connecticut Wineries – August 2009 8/7/09 5:45 – 7:15 pm Jones Family Vineyards ~ Shelton, Connecticut Wine Down Fridays (Dinner, Wine & Recipes): Beat the Heat Reservations Required; Reservations must be made in person at the winery at least one week in... Read more

