The 3-Hour Road Trip Around Connecticut's Wine Trail Is A Glorious Spring Adventure
By Lisa Sammons|Published March 29, 2022
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When you think of wine regions in the United States, the Nutmeg State may not be the first place to come to mind. However, there is a burgeoning wine industry in Connecticut. Visiting a winery is such a delightful experience. Learning about how the wine is produced, seeing the grapes grow on the vines, and, of course, sampling the wares are some of the best joys you can get in life. There’s no better time to visit wineries in Connecticut than now. Springtime is here, and the vineyards are beautiful, all decked out in their seasonal greenery!
The entire trip's drive time is a little more than three hours, though you'll of course want to add in additional time for exploring each stop. You can check out the customizable itinerary at Google Maps and add or remove stops if needed.
1. Land of Nod Vineyard and Winery: 99 Lower Rd, East Canaan, CT 06024
Land of Nod Vineyard & Winery, 99 Lower Rd, East Canaan, CT 06024, USA
Your first stop is at the lovely Land of Nod Winery. This place has been around since before the American Revolution and gets its name from a Robert Louis Stevenson poem. The 200-acre farm sells not only wine, but also yarn made from the farm's sheep and locally-produced goodies like maple syrup. You can get more information on the Land of Nod website.
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2. Jerram Winery: 535 Town Hill Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057
Jerram Winery, 535 Town Hill Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057, USA
Next up on our Connecticut wine trail road trip is Jerram Winery. This little vineyard offers up 11 different wines. They're open during the growing season each year. You can get more information and hours on Jerram Winery's Facebook.
You'll then take a brief break from all the vineyards to head to the beautiful Kent Falls State Park, because, really, is there any better pairing than wine and waterfalls in Connecticut? This 307-acre state park has been named the most beautiful place in Connecticut and it's easy to see why. The waterfall that shares the park's name is a series of glorious cascades totaling 250 feet.
Ready for even more wine? The Jones Family Farm is an excellent option. This sprawling farm has a variety of activities throughout the year. You may be familiar with their u-pick fruit in the summer, fall pumpkin patches, or Christmas trees in the winter. One thing that stays around all year, though, is their wine!
6. Gouveia Vineyards: 1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
Gouveia Vineyards, 1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
The Connecticut wine trail is immense, and unfortunately we don’t have the time to list out every winery in Connecticut. Did we miss your favorite? Share your suggestions in the comments and maybe you’ll see them featured in a future road trip!
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