this weekend at the wineries…8/20-8/22
Bottling of the Stone Cold White at Chamard Vineyards Friday, August 20th Farmer’s Market at Jones Winery from 3:30 to 5:30pm! The weekly farmer’s markets are designed to not just feed the public, but to help educate them as well. Join them in the Harvest Kitchen courtyard of the Homestead Farm for an afternoon of local food, [...]
shoreline wine festival…this weekend!
Don’t miss your favorite CT wineries at the Shoreline Wine Festival taking place this weekend at Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market + Winery! This is your chance to enjoy wines from many different wineries throughout the state. The event takes place Saturday, August 14th from 12 to 7pm and Sunday, August 15th from 12 to 6pm. [...]
images from the ct wine festival.
Great weather, a fantastic turnout and delicious CT wines…. Need we say more??? If you missed the festival this year, make sure you attend next summer! Share
this weekend at your wineries…7/30-8/1
We are almost at the middle of summer vacation and if you haven’t already been to your favorite local wineries or participated in some of the fun events they have been offering… what are you waiting for?? Here is a glimpse of what’s happening this weekend. 2009 CT Wine Festival Hopkins Vineyard at 2009 CT [...]
this weekend at the wineries…
The weekend is here again…yay!! Here is what is happening this weekend that you won’t want to miss! Today! July 16th Jones Winery‘s Friday Farmers’ Market! 3:30-5:30pm in the Winery Courtyard.Their theme today is HONEY! Honey tasting and book signing with C. Marina Marchese. Honey baked goods and a cooking demo on how to make a [...]
celebrate the 4th!
With the holiday weekend quickly approaching, we at press thought we would share our favorite picks for how to enjoy the weekend at some of our favorite New England wineries…. Thursday, July 1st Summer Nights Music Series at Jonathan Edwards Winery. Music by Brothers Mc Cann to start off the season everyone looks forward to! 7 [...]
new season, new releases!
Summer is here and this season is all about getting together with family and friends, opening a bottle of wine {or two!} and enjoying the gorgeous weather! Here are some of the newest local wines to be released that are sure to add some local flavor to your summer gatherings. Hopkins Vineyard recently released their [...]
winemaker spotlight | Jamie Jones of Jones Winery
At press, we strive to not only provide you with the latest information on upcoming events and newest releases, but also to give you a behind the scenes look into the people who make each winery unique. One of our new features will be our winemaker spotlight where we showcase the winemaker from each of [...]
celebrate dad.
Father’s Day is this Sunday… so why not celebrate by taking Dad to one of the local wineries for a great time! You know that will be so much more appreciated than another tie! McLaughlin Vineyards Sunday, June 20th from 1 to 4pm Bring a picnic or order a boxed lunch {call for boxed lunch [...]
farmer’s markets in the vineyards.
Summer just isn’t summer without the delicious fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs and all sorts of other wares from the local farmers market. Here are just a few of the New England wineries that are hosting these markets on their farm. As if you needed another reason to visit?? patrons enjoying the Farmer’s Market at Chamard [...]
this weekend around the wineries.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out what’s happening this weekend and in the upcoming weeks with your local wineries… Jonathan Edwards Winery Annual Spring Festival Saturday June 5th and Sunday, June 6th 12 to 6pm Tickets $15 in advance; $18 at the door {under 21 free admission with parent} Visit their website [...]
press visits jones winery.
I have posted before about the Jones Winery and what a shining star it is for the New England wineries. This Saturday, I had the great pleasure of rounding up an awesome group of people for a private tour and tasting given by Jamie Jones. One of our members was the fabulous Ann Nyberg who [...]
tradition meets modern sophistication at jones winery.
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting Jones Winery. You could tell immediately when you pulled in that this is a farm that has been well loved for generations and I couldn’t wait to learn more about the history of this extremely humble family. Their website tells a simple story…. “Each generation [...]
on the grill.
Here is a simple and easy grill recipe from Four Mile River Farm. They paired this recipe with the Cabernet Franc from Jones Winery. {More on the winery this week!} I had the wine…delicious… and will definitely be trying it with this recipe. Savor the local flavor!! Grilled T-bone Steak {serves 4} 4 T-bone steaks [...]