Archive for August, 2010

CT Wine Trail: Jonathan Edwards Winery, North Stonington

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On August - 12 - 2010

Tucked in the quaint Connecticut borough of North Stonington, lies The Jonathan Edwards Winery.  Known formerly as Crossroads Vineyards, it was purchased by Jonathan Edwards, and the new winery started. What makes this winery differant than most is that they produce both Connecticut Estate wines, and Napa Valley wines. The way they do this is [...]

CT Wine Trail: Hopkins Vineyard

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On August - 11 - 2010

Hopkins Vineyard is located in the beautiful Litcthfield hills on Lake Waramaug, and was established as a family farm in 1787 by returning Revolutionary War veteran Elijah Hopkins. This vineyard is a Connecticut Century Farm, and embodies all that you would imagine a New England farm to be. They have raised everything from sheep to [...]

Connecticut Wine Trail

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On August - 9 - 2010

The state of Connecticut is home to over 20 Vineyards and Wineries.  The various vineyards have joined together to form the Connecticut Wine Trail. Located throughout the whole state, each offers a variety of wines for sampling, and all are located on picturesque grounds for you to enjoy. If you are thinking that when you [...]