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, [...]
press visits truro vineyards.
As part of our press tour this summer, we spent a few lovely days out on Cape Cod and had to make Truro Vineyards the first stop on our trip. The property was purchased in 2007 by the Roberts Family and they have been putting their collective heart and soul into the winery ever since. [...]
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 [...]
a gathering place.
If you think you know what Chamard Vineyards is about… think again. This treasured winery with its’ strong history as one of the premier wineries in Connecticut, is becoming reborn under new ownership. The site has always been a great location for growing grapes and the winery hits that perfect balance of being both stately [...]
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 [...]
winemaker spotlight | James Baker of Hopkins Vineyard
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 newest feature is our winemaker spotlight where we showcase the winemaker from each of our [...]
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 [...]
press visits sunset meadow vineyards.
This past Saturday, we decided to hit another local winery and were very excited to visit Sunset Meadow Vineyards in Goshen, CT. This boutique winery opened their doors to the public in 2008 and I have been hearing the most fabulous feedback from others who have visited. At a wine dinner this past winter, I [...]
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 [...]
thoughts of picnics among the vines.
Today’s post is from regular guest blogger Sarah True, founder of True Event, a full service event design and coordination studio. After spending this Saturday at Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington, CT for the annual Spring Wine Fest, I became inspired. As I stood under the large, white tent surrounded by local artisans, I couldn’t help [...]
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 [...]
update on the CT wine trail passport.
I have been asked by several people about who the participating wineries are for the CT winery Passport program. I now have some more information on the Passport program. You need to obtain stamps at 16 of the 30 participating wineries and submit your passport to a winery by the 17th of November. There is [...]
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 [...]
free the grapes.
An ongoing problem for small, local wineries has been the regulation of shipping from the wineries to consumers. It has a huge negative impact on the growth of local wineries when they can’t ship wine to their customers. Personally, I get beyond irritated when I am trying to support a small winery… LOVE the wine…. [...]
zagat review for sharpe hill vineyard.
image from Sharpe Hill Vineyard website by www.JenDeanBrown.com The Zagat Connecticut Restaurants 2009|2010 Edition reviewed Sharpe Hill Vineyard in Pomfret, CT. Review highlights were as follows: “Divine wine” “made on-site” supplements the “wonderful” New American cuisine at this “beautiful hillside vineyard” in Pomfret, where the “quaint” dining area includes two fireplaces and 18th-century antiques; it’s [...]
vineyard wedding | honora winery & vineyard
photography by JAGstudios I was just recently turned on to this winery as a location for a vineyard wedding and literally squealed with delight! Honora Winery & Vineyard is nestled on 200 acres in Southern Vermont’s Green Mountains of West Halifax. They are in the process of finishing their renovation on the tasting room and [...]
the mission of greenvale vineyards.
all images from Greenvale Vineyards Greenvale Vineyards is located along the beautiful Sakonnet River in Portsmouth, RI, five miles north of downtown Newport. Greenvale has been in the family since 1863 and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The goal at Greenvale Vineyards is to maintain this cultural resource, a [...]
expanded winter hours for haight-brown vineyard.
Ask and you shall receive! Haight-Brown Vineyard has just added Friday hours to their Winter schedule. In addition to their existing Saturday and Sunday hours, the vineyard will now be open on Friday afternoons between 2 and 6pm throughout the Winter months! The perfect excuse to leave work a little early and extend your weekend! [...]
the mission statement of westport rivers.
When getting started in the wine business, one of the wineries that made the greatest impression on me and the first people to welcome us in and lend advice was Westport Rivers in Wesport, MA owned by the Russell Family. While visiting their site recently, I came across their mission statement. Something that I read [...]